Annie (Anne) Cummings

Annie (Anne) Cummings is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience helping people navigate hard times. She practices in Florida and brings a calm, warm manner to sessions. Many people come to her for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use concerns. She also has long experience supporting older adults through life changes.

Anne trained at Fordham University where she earned a Master of Social Work, and she has worked in hospital and correctional settings early in her career. Those roles gave her experience with people who have complex needs, including co-occurring mental health and substance issues.

Her counseling style is open and relaxed. She centers the conversation on the person in front of her and aims to make people feel comfortable talking about what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon.

Anne uses several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She tailors these methods to fit each person’s situation and priorities, whether that means managing mood, improving sleep, or addressing relationship or parenting stresses.

Anne knows it can be hard to ask for help. She offers a steady, accepting presence and works with people to set realistic goals. If you want help sorting next steps or coping with a difficult period, she supports people through that process.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in small, practical steps to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or sleep trouble. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the person's lead and supports their own problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Anne will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest ways to use these methods that fit the situation. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so work or caregiving duties are simpler to manage. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered approaches to work well in a remote setting, focusing on practical homework, breathing and mindfulness practices, and step-by-step behavioral changes that fit everyday life.