About Ann
Ann Truesdell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She works with each person to understand what feels hard right now and what they hope to change. Conversations are practical and focused on small, achievable steps toward feeling better.
Ann aims to offer a calm, respectful presence while people work through painful feelings and decisions.
Background and approach
With ten years of professional experience in Montana, Ann draws on methods that have been shown to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. She adapts the pace and focus of sessions to match each person’s needs. That can mean skills practice, tried approaches for coping, or space to process difficult experiences.
Ann emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in session. She partners with clients to build a plan that fits their life and goals. The work can include short-term coping strategies and deeper conversations about patterns that cause pain.
Sessions are designed to be collaborative. Ann helps people set realistic goals and track progress over time. She encourages trying different tools and adjusting the plan when something is not helpful.
If someone wants to start, Ann guides them through clear first steps and practical scheduling options. Her aim is to make beginning therapy straightforward and manageable for people who are nervous about reaching out.
Evidence-based techniques for online care
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and processing difficult experiences. One approach teaches concrete coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing work, grounding, and step-by-step strategies to reduce overwhelming feelings. These tools help people manage symptoms in the moment and build daily routines that feel more manageable.Another approach supports processing trauma and painful memories at a manageable pace. This involves creating safety, pacing the work, and using techniques that help reduce the intensity of upsetting memories so people can move forward with less distress. These methods are often helpful for depression and relationship impacts linked to past events.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Ann collaborates with each person to identify goals and tries approaches that fit their needs and preferences. She checks in often and adjusts the plan when something is not working or when priorities change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and demonstrations of coping skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, while live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Montana
- Languages
- English