Ann Leonard, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in California · 18 years in practice

Ann Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people build healthier relationships with themselves and others.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 67565 · expires April 2028
LCSW, Oregon: L4210 · expires May 2026
LICSW, Washington: LW61495540 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1144450586 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Ann

Ann Leonard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people build healthier relationships with themselves and others. She works directly with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship or career concerns and those coping with grief, trauma, or big life changes. Ann aims to make therapy straightforward and goal-oriented so people can see practical progress.

She draws on 18 years of experience and a master’s level education from the University of Southern California School of Social Work.

Background and approach

Ann mixes several approaches to match each person’s needs rather than using the same plan for everyone. Sessions are interactive and focused on what will move the client forward. In sessions she uses clear conversation and targeted skill-building.

That can include setting short-term objectives, practicing new ways to respond to stress, and tracking small changes over time. She pays attention to a person’s history when trauma or family-of-origin issues come up. Ann emphasizes a collaborative relationship.

She listens for what matters most and helps people clarify goals like improving self-esteem, managing mood shifts, or finding purpose at work. The tone is respectful and direct, with attention to real-life problems and practical steps. Clients often leave with concrete tools and a plan to keep going between sessions.

Ann also supports people navigating aging and geriatric concerns, money and workplace issues, and young adult transitions. Her work balances emotional understanding with hands-on coaching.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ann lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Approaches Ann names

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Online support

Approaches that shape online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. In online work this approach helps people notice how they relate to others and learn new ways to connect that reduce anxiety and improve trust.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports people as they find their own answers to problems like career decisions or low self-esteem.

Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to recurring feelings and patterns that come from a person’s past. Over time clients can better understand why they react a certain way and make different choices in relationships and at work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Ann will work together with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face work when that matters, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options increase flexibility and help maintain momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is direct and interactive with a focus on setting goals and building skills. She tailors techniques to each person rather than using one fixed method.

How much experience does she have?

She has 18 years of clinical experience and draws on that background in guiding sessions and setting practical objectives.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Oregon.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Work can happen by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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