Licensed clinical social worker recordMontana
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-23559
- NPI
- 1710604657
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Montana
These details come from information Ann supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Trauma recovery
- Relationship concerns
About Ann
Ann Truesdell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Ann speaks English and works with people who want straightforward, practical help to manage difficult feelings and situations.
Ann keeps sessions concrete and goal-oriented. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people make short-term plans to reduce overwhelm. Conversations often include practical coping skills and steps to handle intense emotions or conflict more calmly.
Her background across a decade of practice gives her familiarity with common life stressors. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people through transitions and recovery from difficult events. Ann adjusts pacing and methods to match how someone prefers to work.
Sessions focus on clear priorities such as lowering anxiety, strengthening communication around relationships, and managing symptoms of depression. She helps people identify small, doable changes that fit day-to-day life rather than large, abstract goals.
People who want a direct, organized approach that connects therapy to daily routines may find this style useful. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's matching and scheduling steps.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and depression. Skills-based methods teach tools for managing stress, calming intense feelings, and improving day-to-day functioning.She also incorporates trauma-informed practices that prioritize stability and gradual progress after difficult experiences. Those methods focus on building safety in daily routines, pacing difficult conversations, and strengthening coping strategies for reacting to triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ann will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, pace, and comfort. That collaborative process helps tailor priorities and adjust methods as needed over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, provide a quieter check-in during a work break, or allow shorter phone check-ins when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. These practical benefits can help integrate therapy into everyday life without changing its focus on real, usable skills.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and short-term planning to reduce overwhelm and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience in clinical social work.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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