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Anne DeFederico

LCSW

Anne DeFederico , LCSW

Therapist in Pennsylvania

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About Anne

Anne DeFederico is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with eight years of professional social work experience. She offers counseling to individuals and families coping with grief, loss, and major life transitions, and maintains a primary focus on older adults and the senior population. In work with seniors she often introduces Legacy Work as a way to honor life stories and reinforce a sense of worth.

Her clinical practice routinely addresses unresolved history, including trauma and abuse, and she helps clients process these experiences while bolstering self-esteem and confidence. Anne emphasizes meeting clients where they are, identifying what motivates them, and building on existing strengths to develop practical coping strategies for both unexpected and anticipated changes.

Anne also works with concerns commonly tied to aging and serious illness, such as caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, chronic pain and disability, hospice and end-of-life issues, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love. She encourages the courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life and supports clients through their processes by creating an open, nonjudgmental space for sharing thoughts and feelings.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Anne DeFederico draws from client-centered therapy and emotionally-focused therapy to guide online sessions in a way that centers the individual's experience. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients clarify personal goals, build self-esteem, and find coping strategies that fit their daily lives. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and processing strong emotions within relationships and individual experience, which can be helpful for those working through grief, loss, or trauma. Narrative therapy is also used to help clients reframe life stories and legacy concerns by separating problems from identity and exploring new meanings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Anne collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the approach as progress is made and priorities shift. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care from licensed professionals. Video calls and phone sessions provide face-to-face connection when in-person meetings are not possible, while live chat and text-based messaging allow for flexible, on-the-go interactions. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to fit therapy into varied schedules and life circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Anne DeFederico have?

Anne DeFederico has 8 years of professional social work experience.

Is Anne DeFederico a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: PA LCSW CW026331.

In which languages does Anne DeFederico provide therapy?

Anne DeFederico provides therapy in English.

Where is Anne DeFederico located?

Anne DeFederico is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Anne DeFederico as my therapist?

Clients can work with Anne DeFederico through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Anne DeFederico work with international clients?

Anne DeFederico does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Anne DeFederico cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, interested individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Interested individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyNarrative Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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