Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Anne DeFederico, LCSW

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Narrative-focused LCSW supporting grief and transitions

Details

NameAnne DeFederico
CredentialsLCSW
Based inPennsylvania
Licensed inPennsylvania
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice8

About Anne

Anne DeFederico is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who draws on Narrative approaches to help people tell and reframe their life stories. She has eight years of social work experience and focuses on grief, loss, and coping with major life changes. Anne meets people where they are and works to build on their strengths and self-worth.

Her practice often includes work with older adults and seniors, and she uses Legacy Work to honor what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

Anne also regularly supports people processing histories of trauma or abuse, and she pays attention to how unresolved events shape present feelings and choices. She aims to help clients identify practical coping strategies for both expected and unexpected transitions. Anne blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening, helping people notice patterns in their stories and choose new directions.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to name and respond to strong emotions, and existential themes when people wrestle with meaning or life purpose. Sessions focus on clear, step-by-step progress rather than jargon-filled explanations. People who work with Anne can expect an open, nonjudgmental space to speak honestly.

She emphasizes strength-building, self-love, and forgiveness when those themes arise. Practical supports for caregiver stress, chronic illness, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns are part of her background. Anne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem among the things Anne works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
  • Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Anne among the ways she works.
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Anne among the ways she works.
  • Existential Therapy: Listed by Anne among the ways she works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Anne directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Anne directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Narrative and Emotionally-Focused Care Online

Anne uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and retell the stories that shape their lives, making space to notice recurring patterns and choose new directions. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help name and respond to strong feelings, which can be useful for grief, trauma, and close relationships. Client-centered listening guides sessions so people feel heard and understood before making changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anne will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and seeing emotional cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options allow sessions to fit into busy schedules and different daily routines.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Anne commonly help with?

She focuses on grief, loss, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, cancer, end-of-life concerns, isolation, and life purpose.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her work is Narrative-focused with client-centered listening and emotionally-focused techniques. Sessions aim to help people reframe their stories, name strong emotions, and find practical ways forward.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional social work experience working in counseling and related supports.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Pennsylvania LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Anne provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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