- Stress and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- Depression support
About Ann
Ann Gesner is a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. She also addresses guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and social anxiety.
Her sessions focus on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps people sort through the thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. Sessions typically include working on habits, communication, and small experiments to test new ways of coping.
She adapts the topics and pace to each person. That can mean short-term work to manage immediate stress or longer conversations about self-worth and relationships. She pays attention to how daily routines, thinking patterns, and relationships affect mood and stress.
Ann aims to be respectful and sensitive in session. She keeps the conversation concrete and goal-oriented when that is helpful. People who feel blocked by guilt or shame often look at what they did or didn’t do, and she helps them name those patterns and try different responses.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work in New York settings. To begin, clients follow the site sign-up process and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and are managed through a cancellable subscription.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical, problem-solving work. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new thoughts through small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and self-criticism. This method is useful for social anxiety, rumination, and persistent guilt or shame. Another approach she relies on breaks larger problems into manageable steps. That can include practicing clearer communication in relationships, setting achievable goals for daily routine, or rehearsing social situations. These techniques aim to change what someone does day to day so feelings shift over time. Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. She will review what the client wants to focus on and suggest ways of working that match those goals and preferences. The plan can be adjusted as needs change during therapy. Confirm the exact session options before booking since the biography did not list formats. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by making it easier to meet during breaks, avoid travel time, and keep appointments consistent. Speak with the therapist through the site process to pick session times and confirm how meetings will be arranged.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. Guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety are also listed focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses straightforward conversation to name the thoughts and behaviors that keep those feelings active. Work often includes practical steps and new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings in New York.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.