Ann Newman , LCSW, CSW

Ann Newman is a Colorado-based licensed therapist with 13 years of experience who provides compassionate, individualized care for people facing emotional and life challenges. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW (Clinical Social Worker), she blends clinical training with a client-centered approach to support those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. She works to help people cultivate self-compassion, strengthen communication, and overcome isolation while addressing relationship struggles, workplace stress, and identity-related concerns.

Drawing on a holistic perspective, Ann emphasizes practical coping tools and resilience-building tailored to each person’s situation. Her practice focuses on helping clients reconnect with inner strengths, improve self-esteem, and navigate grief, addiction, intimacy-related issues, or changes in parenting and career. She offers affirming, respectful care that meets individuals where they are and supports long-term growth and emotional regulation through collaborative, evidence-informed methods.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Ann Newman uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to respond to painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and avoidance patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationship patterns shape current connections, helping people improve intimacy, repair trust, and address issues like abandonment or attachment wounds. Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space in which a person’s own values and strengths guide the pace of change, which can be especially useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating identity challenges.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Ann Newman works collaboratively with each person to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds. Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility - they make it easier to attend sessions from home or between responsibilities, maintain momentum during life transitions, and access consistent support when schedules or mobility are limited. These options expand access to regular, ongoing therapy while allowing a therapist and client to tailor communication styles and session formats to what works best for the individual.