- 25 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
About Annie
Annie (Anne) Cummings is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. She trained as a Master of Social Work at Fordham University and has worked in hospital and correctional settings early in her career. Annie focuses on creating a calm, welcoming space where people can talk honestly about what is hardest for them.
Her style is warm and client-centered. She aims to make people feel comfortable enough to speak plainly about struggles like grief, addiction, parenting strain, or changes tied to aging and chronic illness. Sessions emphasize practical steps and steady support rather than technical language.
Annie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. She also uses Solution-Focused ideas to set short-term goals and measure small changes. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when helpful for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping.
Across her work she supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and grief after loss. She has particular experience with older adults and with people navigating big life transitions.
Annie works with each person to tailor the approach to their needs. She encourages straightforward conversation about goals and what feels doable. Those seeking a steady, compassionate presence for practical problem solving may find her approach a good fit.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep struggles when negative thoughts get in the way of restful routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and mood, and uses practical exercises to change habits that disrupt sleep or increase stress. These approaches aim to produce small, measurable changes that people can try between sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into weekday routines, save travel time, and use brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice behavioral changes in their usual environment and bring real-life examples into sessions for focused problem solving.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Annie commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and many other life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is open, warm, and relaxed. She emphasizes a client-centered exchange and focuses on practical steps and clear goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of experience working as a therapist in a variety of settings, including hospitals and correctional facilities earlier in her career.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin sessions?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.