Ann Stancil, LCSW

LCSW in Indiana with 17 years' experience, Ann Stancil helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and identity questions. She works with people across a wide age range and addresses issues such as grief, bipolar mood difficulties, intimacy concerns, and challenges tied to gender and sexual identity.

Ann approaches therapy using Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions she listens, reflects what matters most to the client, and uses practical strategies from CBT and DBT when helpful. The work is straightforward and focused on coping skills, emotion regulation, and examining patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Her clinical background includes a degree from Indiana University Northwest and long experience in behavioral health settings. Over 16 years in a behavioral health center provided exposure to pediatric through geriatric concerns and to a wide variety of mental health and personality presentations.

Ann names attention to cultural and identity factors as part of her practice. She states that race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality, religion and political affiliation should not become barriers in therapy. That emphasis guides how she talks with people about sensitive topics like gender dysphoria, grief, or multicultural issues.

In a typical first phase she helps people clarify goals, assess immediate coping needs, and introduce skills for managing strong emotions. Later sessions often shift to problem solving, improving relationships, and preventing relapse for substance-related concerns. The pace and focus are adjusted based on what each person brings to sessions.

Therapeutic approaches used during remote sessions