Ann Stancil

Ann Stancil is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She speaks plainly and listens without judgment. People often come to her when they feel stuck or overwhelmed and want practical steps forward.

She earned a degree from Indiana University Northwest in 2009 and began working in a behavioral health center soon after. Over 17 years she has worked across age groups from pediatric to geriatric settings and has supported people with mood disorders, trauma, and substance concerns.

Her approach centers on the person rather than labels. Ann uses client-centered methods to understand what each person values and wants to change. She also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT ideas to teach coping skills for strong emotions.

Sessions focus on clear goals and real steps you can use between meetings. Ann aims to make progress feel concrete and manageable, whether the work is about grief, addiction, relationship strain, or finding new purpose after a major life change.

She emphasizes cultural awareness and treats differences in race, gender, sexuality, religion, and politics with respect. Ann works from Indiana and offers guidance informed by many years in clinical settings, helping people rebuild goals and move forward.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's values and goals and creating a collaborative space to work toward them; it helps when someone needs a therapist who listens and follows their lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches ways to shift thinking and behavior to reduce anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling intense interpersonal situations.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then try approaches that match those needs. That means treatment is a collaboration rather than a fixed plan.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue regular work on coping skills and thought patterns from wherever you are, while the therapist helps adapt techniques to your daily routine.