Therapist profile
Ann Chauvin, LICSW
District of Columbia
LICSW - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, District of Columbia / LC303538
- NPI1922365717
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationDistrict of Columbia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Ann
Ann Chauvin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on common and persistent concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, anger, and relationship difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English.
Ann focuses on practical conversation and steady guidance. She encourages people to name what is happening and to try small changes that can reduce daily overwhelm. Her approach is straightforward; she listens, asks clear questions, and offers ways to practice new responses outside sessions.
In the work she does, talking through recent problems and patterns in relationships is common. Ann helps people spot triggers, notice how reactions build, and experiment with different responses. She also supports people dealing with big losses, shifts in mood, and career or life transitions.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work in community and clinical settings in the Washington, D.C. area. That experience shaped a practical focus on skills people can use between sessions. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, anger, addiction, and mood concerns.
People who come to Ann often want clear strategies as well as a calm place to sort through feelings. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online sign-up flow. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems people bring, focusing on clear, practical tools that can be practiced between sessions. Cognitive approaches help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts and see how those thoughts feed anger or anxiety. This is useful for work-related frustration or patterns of snapping at others.Behavioral strategies focus on changing reactions and building new habits. That can include simple experiments to reduce escalation, breathing and grounding skills to lower arousal, and stepwise exposure to situations that cause strong reactions. These methods are commonly used for anxiety, anger, and coping with mood shifts.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. Sessions include review of what worked, adjustments, and planning for practice between meetings.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist through the matching flow to pick session timing and a practical format that fits everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, anger, relationship problems, bipolar mood issues, coping with life changes, LGBT-related concerns, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coaching needs.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She listens, asks clear questions, and suggests skills to try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a LICSW and is licensed in the District of Columbia.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.