Ann Smith, Therapist in Brooklyn, New York — Zencare
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Ann Smith

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York Waitlist Online
Brooklyn Not Accepting In-person

Attachment-focused EMDR 3-part basic training, Laurel Parnell Institute
Updated February 20, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationships (personal and professional)
  • Parenting
  • Learning disabilities
  • Adoption
  • Loss and bereavement
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Professional statement

Ann Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Windsor Terrace neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. She works with adults and children and specializes in depression, anxiety, adoption, learning disabilities, and mindfulness. She has worked extensively with adults who are looking to build confidence at work and/or in relationships.
Ann is a relational therapist and has an interactive approach. She begins therapy helping one understand the current stressors in life; how symptoms are triggered, an understanding of one’s history as it relates to current difficulties, with a plan to move forward. The patient therapist relationship is at the core of the work.

Ann believes that a mind-body approach to symptoms is important, and is individualized in therapy according to the needs and interests of each patient; e.g. how depression and/or anxiety can manifest in the body. She utilizes these mindfulness practices to help one feel more in control of feelings in the moment: Breathing techniques; tapping (the Emotional Freedom Technique, EFT); and guided meditation.

When working with children, Ann applies a developmental lens. She helps children become more aware of negative and intrusive thoughts and includes cognitive strategies, such as self-talk, in addition to guided meditation and breathing, and tapping in her approach. She collaborates with parents to help them understand their child’s challenges, and develops a plan for helping their child manage behavior and feelings at home. She also collaborates with schools and other therapists when requested by families.

Ann is committed to helping her clients meet their goals and feel successful. She has over two decades of experience, and attends conferences, webinars, and other relevant training opportunities. Her office is conveniently located near the Fort Hamilton Parkway subway station.

Message to clients

I have developed a practice in which I work with adults, children, and families in a process of positive change.

Specialties

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Relationships (personal and professional) - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Learning disabilities - Helping parents in the process of understanding where learning challenges arise, and referral to and collaboration with neuropsychologists for evaluating learning challenges of their children

Adoption - Works with adopted children and families. Helps adopted children who are coping with the adopted experience, including issues of identity, loss, anger, self-esteem and often trauma

Loss and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one, abortions and miscarriages, divorce, infertility problems; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)

Insurance

Ann Smith is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (45min)
  • Couples sessions: $250 (60min)
  • Family sessions: $250 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing

Location(s)

Brooklyn practice
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:00-8:00pm
  • Tue 8:00-8:00pm
  • Wed 8:00-8:00pm
  • Thu 8:00-8:00pm
  • Fri 8:00-8:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00-7pm
  • Tue 9-6:30pm
  • Wed 9-5:30pm
  • Thu 9-7pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 1985 - Present
Licensed Clinical Social Work, New York State, 1985 - Present
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Administrative and Clinical Supervisor in community mental health clinics, 2006 - 2009
Gestalt Therapy Training and Supervision, 1985 - 1991
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, 1985 - 1991
Certificate in Child Therapy, Advanced Child Therapy Program, Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services

Study group in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Lewis Aron PhD, 2019
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Meditation
Emotional Freedom Technique or Tapping (EFT), Level One
Lawrence Epstein, PhD, Extensive supervision in Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Yeshiva University, MSW
Parnell Institute, Attachment Focused EMDR

Languages

English

Therapy Groups

Ann Smith
COVID 19: Parents of Children Under 12 Support Group

This online group provides support for parents struggling to cope with caring for themselves and their young children during quarantine.

 Ann Smith
Single Parents Support Group with a Mindfulness Approach

This virtual group utilizes group discussion and mindfulness exercises to help support single parents dealing with the added stress of COVID-19.