Annie (Anne) Cummings , LCSW

Annie (Anne) Cummings is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy and support. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University in New York City, and her early professional training included clinical work on the dual diagnoses unit at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center as well as experience at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Bedford, New York. The LCSW credential indicates a social work license for clinical practice, qualifying her to provide assessment and psychotherapy.

Annie has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, substance abuse, parenting challenges, and issues common to the geriatric population. Her practice has also addressed relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. She adapts her work to each person’s needs rather than relying on a single method.

Her counseling style is described as open, warm, and relaxing, grounded in a client-centered stance that prioritizes the person’s comfort in the therapeutic relationship. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques to craft individualized plans of care. Aware of how hard it can be to seek help during difficult moments, Annie aims to support and guide people as they navigate challenges and pursue healing.

Approaches in therapy and what online care offers

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it practical for depression, anxiety, and many everyday problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the individual’s perspective guides the work; this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Annie (Anne) Cummings works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from locations across Florida. The range of formats also supports different communication styles and practical needs, helping people engage in therapy in the way that suits them best.