Ann Garfield, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 40 years in practice

Ann Garfield is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with four decades of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW1461 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1932165917 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

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About Ann

Ann Garfield is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with four decades of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or big life changes. Ann aims to make each session practical and approachable for a worried parent reading on a phone.

She listens for strengths in each person's story and builds on those assets. Sessions often include clear coping strategies for day-to-day stress and steps to rebuild confidence.

Background and approach

Ann draws on long experience supporting people through relationship struggles and communication problems. She has worked with trauma survivors, including Holocaust survivors and their adult children, and brings sensitivity to losses and long-term impacts. Ann also helps people facing isolation or searching for life purpose, using conversation and goal-focused work to move forward.

Her style is supportive and down-to-earth. She offers concrete tools for handling anxiety and improving how people relate to others. Over years of practice she has learned to adapt methods to each person’s needs and pace.

If someone is ready to start, she guides them through simple steps to set goals, try new habits, and check progress. The work aims to reduce overwhelm and build practical skills for everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping. One common approach emphasizes teaching clear coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, activity planning, and step-by-step problem solving. These techniques are useful for people who need immediate tools to reduce daily overwhelm.

Another approach concentrates on improving communication and relationship patterns. This work helps people identify unhelpful interaction habits and practice new ways of speaking and listening to get better outcomes in close relationships. It also supports work on forgiveness and rebuilding trust where needed.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Ann will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to get support. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared screen tools for worksheets. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text messaging work well for ongoing encouragement, quick skill practice, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help fit therapy into busy family routines and different daily rhythms.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and low self-esteem. Additional focus includes communication problems, forgiveness, loneliness, and finding life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is conversational and practical, focusing on coping skills and clear steps. She listens for strengths and works with clients to set achievable goals.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has 40 years of professional experience and has supported trauma survivors, including Holocaust survivors and their adult children. That background informs a sensitive, steady approach.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as a clinical social worker in Florida, listed as LCSW. Her training and early years were in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their routine.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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