Ann Newman

Ann Newman is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and trauma. She uses a direct, compassionate style and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Ann brings 13 years of experience to sessions and aims to make therapy straightforward and understandable.

She works to help people build self-esteem, cope with life changes, and manage relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Ann pays attention to how past attachment patterns and current stressors shape feelings and behavior. She listens, reflects, and offers concrete tools so clients can try new ways of responding to old problems.

Her methods draw from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based work, plus emotion-focused and client-centered ideas. That mix supports both short-term problem solving and deeper personal growth. Sessions can include skill practice, tracking patterns, and learning ways to tolerate strong emotions.

Ann also supports people dealing with grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness, addiction concerns, ADHD, and identity issues such as LGBTQ matters. She names these topics as common concerns she sees and addresses them in ways that fit each person’s life and goals.

When someone starts working with her, the focus is on setting realistic goals and building habits that last. Ann aims to help people feel more capable of handling stress and to reconnect with what matters most to them.

Online approaches and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and anger where avoidance or rumination make things worse. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest approaches to try. This is a collaborative process that may combine methods to fit the person's needs.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use techniques and worksheets during sessions and practice skills in real time where they live. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match your daily routine and goals.