About Ann
Ann Gesner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 20 years of experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and depression. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at helping people take practical next steps.
She listens first to understand each person's situation. Conversations are shaped to fit what feels most useful for the individual. Ann adjusts the pace and tools she uses based on the person's goals and comfort level.
How Ann works
Common themes she addresses include guilt, shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Social anxiety and phobia are included among the concerns she helps people work through. She pays attention to how these feelings affect daily routines and relationships.
Ann emphasizes building confidence and motivation alongside symptom relief. Sessions often focus on small, manageable changes that add up over time. She encourages clear planning and regular check-ins to track progress.
Taking that first step can feel hard, and Ann frames starting therapy as an act of courage. She works to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can be heard and make steady progress toward their goals.
What Ann works with
The areas below are the ones Ann selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
The practice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems in clear, practical terms. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments, which can reduce anxiety and boost confidence. Another approach emphasizes setting achievable goals and breaking them into manageable tasks, helping with motivation, depression, and day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. If an approach isn’t helpful, adjustments are made so sessions stay useful and focused on progress.
Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting care into busy lives. It can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, so check-ins and brief sessions can happen between other commitments. Because session formats were not specified in the original biography, confirm available formats before booking to know what will work best for your routine.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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