Ann DePoole, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW focused on trauma recovery
- Trauma and substance abuse
- Mood and co-occurring disorders
- 14 years experience
About Ann DePoole
Ann DePoole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of clinical practice helping people navigate mood challenges, trauma, substance concerns, and co-occurring disorders. She returned to school in her 40s to pursue a long-held goal of supporting others in living more connected, meaningful lives - a path she describes as mending one soul at a time. As an LCSW, she holds a clinical social work license that authorizes her to provide psychotherapy and related support services.
Ann emphasizes trust and openness as the foundation of effective therapy, creating space where clients can explore difficult experiences and begin practical change. Her clinical work blends evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), with motivational interviewing, traumatic incident reduction, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to address symptoms and strengthen coping skills.
Throughout her career she has focused on mood disorders, trauma, and substance-related concerns, tailoring interventions to each person’s history and goals. Her approach balances clear, skill-based methods with compassionate listening, helping clients develop tools for managing emotions, relationships, and everyday stressors.
Ann emphasizes trust and openness as the foundation of effective therapy, creating space where clients can explore difficult experiences and begin practical change. Her clinical work blends evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), with motivational interviewing, traumatic incident reduction, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to address symptoms and strengthen coping skills.
Throughout her career she has focused on mood disorders, trauma, and substance-related concerns, tailoring interventions to each person’s history and goals. Her approach balances clear, skill-based methods with compassionate listening, helping clients develop tools for managing emotions, relationships, and everyday stressors.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ann DePoole have?
Ann DePoole has 14 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
Is Ann DePoole a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are FL LCSW SW11317 and AZ LCSW LCSW-22168.
In which languages does Ann DePoole provide therapy?
Ann DePoole provides therapy in English.
Where is Ann DePoole located?
Ann DePoole is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Ann DePoole as my therapist?
You can work with Ann DePoole through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ann DePoole work with international clients?
Ann DePoole does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ann DePoole cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that bring more meaning to daily life. It emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and is often useful for anxiety, avoidance, and chronic stress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing practical behavioral changes. It is commonly used for mood concerns, anxiety, and managing symptoms by building concrete coping skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. It can be especially helpful for individuals struggling with emotional reactivity or self-destructive urges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to create a personalized plan rather than relying on a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life or access support from different locations. These options help maintain continuity of care and allow therapists to deliver consistent, focused treatment across settings.