Annemarie Colosimo , LISW

Annemarie Colosimo is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 20 years of experience helping people navigate loss, life transitions, and emotional stress. She draws on a collaborative style that centers each person’s strengths and priorities, working with clients to design treatment plans that match their goals and circumstances. Annemarie emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship and offers guidance to strengthen motivation and promote meaningful change.

She earned a Master of Science in Social Administration after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and she maintains an independent license to practice along with a supervisory designation. Over the course of her career she has supported individuals across the lifespan, from teens to older adults, in both individual and group settings. Much of her clinical experience is concentrated in grief, bereavement, and traumatic loss, and she also addresses stress, anxiety, caregiver strain, self-esteem concerns, family issues, bipolar disorder, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

In session she often integrates techniques from solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy as well as motivational interviewing, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. Outside of work she enjoys time with her husband and two dogs, playing pickleball, attending major league baseball games, and traveling. She encourages those considering support to take the first step toward feeling better.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Annemarie Colosimo commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing when working with clients online. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on strengths and goals, helping clients define small, achievable steps toward the changes they want to see. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, nonconfrontational approach that supports a person’s readiness and motivation to make changes, often used when someone feels ambivalent about taking action.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, or access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to provide consistent, ongoing care that adapts to each person’s life and needs.