- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Practical coping
About Anne
Anne "Annie" Bateman is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina. She has 10 years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports those facing self-esteem struggles and major life changes, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Annie offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence to help people take the first step toward feeling better.
Annie uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. She focuses on listening first and helping people name what feels most urgent. From there she works with each person to build small, doable steps toward change. Much of her work is about improving day-to-day coping and rebuilding confidence after hard events.
Her background as a licensed clinical social worker gives her experience across a range of challenges. Over a decade she has supported people dealing with family conflict, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. She has also helped those affected by domestic violence, first responder stress, and grief related to disaster and loss.
In sessions Annie pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame, emptiness, and isolation. She also addresses panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm thoughts with careful, practical planning. She aims to help people reconnect with self-love and steady routines that make life more manageable.
People who work with Annie can expect clear goals and step-by-step plans. She encourages honesty and gradual progress rather than quick fixes. To begin, she asks a few questions to understand current needs and then works with each person on a realistic path forward.
Approaches that guide online work and recovery
Annie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she relies on breaks problems into small, manageable steps and builds new daily routines to reduce anxiety and depression. This approach helps when overwhelm or low motivation makes tasks feel impossible.Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care that centers on safety and gradual processing of difficult memories and reactions. This method aims to reduce panic, manage post-traumatic stress symptoms, and restore a sense of control after stressful events like disasters.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Annie discusses options with each person and tailors plans based on their goals, needs, and preferences. She encourages trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
If you are thinking about online care, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they save travel time, fit into busy schedules, and can be easier to maintain regularly. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when needed and flexible scheduling that fits around work or caregiving demands.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Annie commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including disaster-related stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and compassionate. She listens first, then helps set short-term goals and practical steps to improve daily functioning.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She brings 10 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns from panic and post-traumatic stress to caregiver stress and codependency.
Where is Annie licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Annie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.