Ann Stancil , LCSW

Ann Stancil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that denotes training and licensure to provide clinical social work and therapy. She introduces herself with a warm, accepting approach and aims to support people who want to improve their mental health and regain focus on life goals.

She graduated from Indiana University Northwest in 2009 and began her career immediately in a behavioral health center, where she practiced for 16 years. Over that time she has worked with clients across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric populations, and developed experience addressing a wide range of concerns. Her clinical work has included treatment for bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder, trauma recovery, grief and loss, and many life situations that interfere with personal goals and wellbeing.

Ann describes her therapeutic stance as nonjudgmental, unbiased, and open minded. She emphasizes that factors such as race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality, religion, or political affiliation should not create barriers to care. Working collaboratively with clients, she accepts the responsibility of providing thoughtful clinical guidance to help people move toward the outcomes they hope to achieve.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Ann Stancil

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client as the expert on their own life and creates a supportive environment where feelings and goals are heard and explored. This approach helps people who need a compassionate space to process emotions, clarify values, and build motivation for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn concrete strategies to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT is practical and skill-focused, often used for mood and anxiety concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies and teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be useful for intense emotions, problems with impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann Stancil works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as the work evolves.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility needs and allow clients to receive consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel.