AY Portrait of Anne York

Anne York, LCSW

Helping people set clear goals and move forward

5 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Anne

Anne York is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. She invites people who want change to take the first step toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning. Anne speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps in sessions so people can feel understood and move forward.

She has five years of direct clinical experience and more than a decade working in the non-profit sector managing programs. That work included services related to mental health, substance use, homelessness, life skills, employment, relationships, and acculturation.

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Background and approach

Those roles shaped how she plans care and supports people toward real goals. Anne uses a client-centered style that treats each person as the expert on their life. She also draws on solution-focused methods to help people identify small, achievable changes.

Motivational interviewing guides conversations about readiness and sustaining change. In sessions she aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar concerns, and challenges like parenting or addictions. She also helps with self-esteem issues and coping with life changes.

Her background overseeing programs means she pays attention to practical supports. That often includes setting clear, doable steps and checking progress over time. People who prefer straightforward conversation and goal-oriented work tend to find this approach helpful.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Anne uses client-centered work to follow each person's priorities and help them feel heard. This approach focuses on listening and reflecting so goals come from the client's own values and experience.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, immediate steps that can change daily routines. That method is useful when someone wants clear actions and measurable progress on stress, anxiety, or coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Anne will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and then choose or adapt approaches collaboratively. The plan can shift as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversations and visual cues, while phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or texting can serve as shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people fit therapy into busy lives.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Anne address?
She regularly works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, family issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and solution-focused, with an emphasis on practical steps. She uses motivational interviewing to support readiness and change.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience and over ten years managing nonprofit programs that served people affected by mental health, substance use, homelessness, and related challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to check in and work on goals.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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