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Ann Ghabel, LISW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationIowa
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ann

Ann Ghabel is a licensed clinical social worker (LISW) who draws on person-centered and evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

With 11 years of experience as a therapist and a long history working on an inpatient child psychiatry unit and teaching psychiatric nursing, she blends clinical knowledge with a supportive, client-focused stance.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including mood difficulties, parenting and family conflict, grief, sleep and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Ann creates an open therapeutic space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment.

She uses approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), hypnotherapy, mindfulness techniques, and brainspotting as tools to increase insight and reduce distress. Ann accepts international clients, works from Iowa, and communicates in English.

She emphasizes collaboration and supports each person in taking steps toward greater well-being and practical coping strategies tailored to their situation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ann uses client-centered therapy to place each person’s experience at the center of the work, creating space for personal priorities, values, and goals to guide sessions. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes treatment around what matters most to them. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review the person’s needs, preferences, and goals to determine which methods or combination of techniques are likely to be most helpful. That collaborative exploration may also incorporate mindfulness practices or DBT skills when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are important targets.

Online therapy with Ann is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to connect from different locations, fit sessions into varied schedules, and continue care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions to work effectively in these formats while helping clients build practical coping skills and track progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ann commonly address in therapy?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, family conflicts, parenting challenges, depression, grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is Ann's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, blending techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and brainspotting to help clients gain insight and build practical coping skills.
What professional background does she bring to sessions?
Ann has 11 years of therapy experience and previously worked for many years in an inpatient child psychiatry unit while also teaching psychiatric nursing, bringing clinical and educational experience to her practice.
Where is Ann licensed and how is she credentialed?
She is licensed in Iowa as an LISW with the registration IA LISW 04853 and practices from that state.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats does she offer for therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled for her services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with Ann?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English