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- relationship challenges
- grief and loss
- parenting support
About Ann
LCSW in Oregon with 20 years of practice, Ann Schaefer helps people with relationship concerns, grief and loss, parenting struggles, depression, and ADHD. She works directly with individual adults to talk through current problems and find clearer ways forward.
Ann focuses on practical conversation and steady support. Sessions center on identifying what matters most now, naming specific challenges, and testing small changes that can make daily life easier. She aims to keep discussions straightforward so problems feel more manageable.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work in settings that addressed serious life transitions. That experience informs how she approaches care for people facing aging or geriatric challenges, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, and end-of-life issues. Ann uses experience to pace conversations for those topics gently and respectfully.
In sessions about relationships or parenting, she helps clients sort out patterns and try different ways of communicating. For grief and depression, she focuses on steps to re-engage with routine and meaning while honoring loss. With ADHD, the work often centers on practical strategies and planning to reduce daily frustration.
Ann offers sessions in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Ann incorporates evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical steps. One common approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks down issues into manageable parts and tests small behavioral changes to reduce stress and improve routines. This is useful for depression, ADHD challenges, and everyday parenting difficulties.Another approach emphasizes grief-focused conversation that helps people name their losses, reflect on what matters, and find ways to carry forward memories while reengaging in daily life. That work tends to be paced to match each person's readiness and energy.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on what the client needs on a given day, helping therapy fit into everyday life rather than rearranging it.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges, depression, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, practical conversation and helps clients identify small, manageable steps. The emphasis is on clear discussion and testing real-world changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience. That history includes work with people facing major life transitions and serious health-related stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oregon. Sessions are provided from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm exact pricing during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process starts the matching and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.