Overwhelmed by life, problems in your relationships, or are not feeling your best emotionally? Talking with me can help to relieve some of those feelings, and we can find the best ways for you to get the most out of your life, every day. I'm an independently licensed social worker in Ohio and Michigan with a Master's Degree in Social Work as well as Board certification. I have worked with people for 31 years, and have worked with people who have health problems, mental health problems, are caregivers for individuals who have health or mental health problems, Veterans and couples. We have to prioritize ourselves sometimes more than others. That can mean changing boundaries for yourself or identifying strategies to balance your stress, improve your sleep or other problems. I offer CBT, Mindfulness based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, Couples Counseling, and Narrative therapy to work through things.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first meeting, clients can expect for us to get to know each other and to talk about your ideal life. We will talk about your challenges and dreams, as you create a roadmap to achieve those dreams for your best life. As with all my clients in the past and present, you will be welcomed, seen, and heard.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I'm affirming, interested in your feelings, life experiences, and needs, and will plan and work with you to get you to a place where you feel better balance overall. I have helped many people over the years and look forward to meeting you, knowing that you will be welcomed, seen and heard with me Skills I use to help include meditation, as well as more traditional therapy skills such as CBT, brief, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy. In my practice, I like to learn about you before I plan what interventions to use because everyone is unique.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I've accompanied many people on their journeys through their adult life stages and have helped them find ways to cope with stressors and thrive, blossoming into their best lives with healthy and fulfilling relationships. I enjoy working with adults of any age and have worked with younger adults struggling with adjustments to life seasons and relationships, through middle age while coping with the changes related to aging and through older age. My areas of focus include but are not limited to people working through relationship problems, physical and mental health problems, caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, general stress.

About Ann Weaver