Ann Stancil, LCSW

Ann Stancil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 17 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues related to relationships, parenting, addiction, grief, and life changes. Ann also lists work with LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, anger, and intimacy-related struggles.

She began clinical practice after graduating from Indiana University Northwest in 2009. Much of her early work was in a behavioral health center where she spent 16 years seeing a wide range of people. That experience included helping clients across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric presentations.

In sessions she aims to be straightforward and nonjudgmental. Conversations focus on identifying what’s blocking progress, clarifying goals, and practicing skills that help day-to-day functioning. She uses practical methods that people can try between appointments.

Her approach draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral strategies, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. That combination supports work on managing strong emotions, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and improving relationships. Ann emphasizes cultural respect and says race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and political views should not interfere with care.

She lists additional focuses such as attachment issues, blended family concerns, co-morbidity, substance use, grief and end-of-life counseling, and veteran-related matters. People interested in starting a plan with her are encouraged to review the session options and scheduling steps before booking.

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