Ann Garfield

Ann Garfield is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with four decades of professional experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or life transitions. Many come to her because relationships or communication have become harder, or because loneliness and a loss of purpose have taken hold.

She draws on long experience in clinical settings and community work. Her early life and graduate training were in New York, and she has carried that foundation into a varied career in Florida. Ann has worked with people facing depression, certain kinds of trauma, motivation struggles, and confidence issues.

Her approach begins with listening. She treats each person as the expert in their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical coping skills and clearer communication so daily life feels more manageable.

Ann has specific experience supporting Holocaust survivors and their adult children and families. She uses that background to offer steady guidance when trauma or family history is part of the challenge.

People who choose her can expect straightforward, respectful care that aims to increase coping strategies, improve relationships, and reduce isolation. She encourages small steps and realistic goals so changes are sustainable over time.

How evidence-based approaches work in remote care

Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and personal strengths. One common approach emphasizes teaching concrete coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as structured breathing, pacing daily routines, and breaking problems into manageable steps. These strategies help reduce immediate overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.

Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship skills. This involves practicing clear ways to express needs, listening techniques, and small behavioral changes that often improve how people connect with others. That focus can reduce loneliness and help with forgiveness and repair when conflicts arise.

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 them as progress unfolds.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, avoid travel, and schedule short check-ins on hectic days. It can also allow people to work on skills between sessions and bring immediate concerns into conversation without rearranging large parts of their schedule.