Annie Bennett

Practical, compassionate therapy rooted in CBT

LISW Ohio

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Annie

Annie Bennett is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 25 years of clinical experience, known for a grounded, practical approach that draws on cognitive behavioral methods alongside humanistic and solution-focused perspectives.

Background and approach

She completed a master’s degree at the University of Kentucky and additional training in conjoint marital and family therapy, and she has spent much of her career working in addiction treatment settings, particularly with women in long-term residential programs where parenting needs were part of the care plan.

Her work integrates attention to mental and emotional health, relationship dynamics, and the practical difficulties that accompany life transitions. Annie emphasizes meeting people where they are and helping them move toward goals they define, acknowledging that change requires effort but is often rewarding.

She describes therapy as collaborative and believes transformation is possible through consistent work and community supports. Practicing part time from Ohio, Annie offers 45-minute sessions and typically responds to messages Monday through Thursday.

Her background includes teaching in a social work graduate program and long experience addressing addiction, grief, anxiety, relationship concerns, and related areas such as codependency, caregiver stress, and trauma and abuse. She aims to help clients adjust their course while honoring the realities they face.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical support

Annie often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems where skills and strategies can produce measurable change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which emphasizes clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility by accepting uncomfortable feelings while committing to meaningful action.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods feel most useful for their goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time based on progress and priorities rather than prescribing a single path from the outset.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, while scheduling is arranged according to the therapist's part-time availability and 45-minute session length.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes, as well as related topics such as caregiver stress and trauma and abuse.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques with humanistic and solution-focused elements, aiming to be practical and collaborative while helping clients build new skills and perspectives.

What is her professional background and experience?

She brings 25 years of clinical experience, including long-term work in addiction treatment programs and prior teaching in a social work graduate department.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the Ohio LISW credential with licence number OH LISW I.0007836-SUPV and practices from Ohio.

In which language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to connect depending on client needs and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's posted availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English