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Ann Spackman(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C
Florida
Addiction-Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression- Trauma-

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Professional statement

Patterns can be hard to see when you’re in the middle of them. Annie Spackman, LCSW, helps clients recognize and shift the cycles that keep them stuck. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, or self-doubt, her clients want to understand why certain patterns keep repeating — and how to change them. Annie works with individuals, couples, and families to identify these patterns, explore their roots, and create new ways of approaching life with clarity and strength.

Her therapy style is collaborative and grounded in authenticity. Annie doesn’t lean on jargon or quick fixes — she pays attention to what’s really happening, names the patterns clients might miss, and works with them to shift what no longer serves them. At times, this may mean looking back at past experiences, but her focus always returns to building meaningful change in the present. Clients describe her as approachable and real, blending candor with warmth and even humor, making therapy both engaging and effective.

With more than 20 years of experience and an Ivy League graduate degree, Annie brings both expertise and relatability to her work. She has supervised interns, taught graduate students, and worked across community, academic, and private practice settings. These experiences have shaped her ability to adapt to a wide range of needs while keeping therapy accessible and human.

Annie is based in Florida and offers therapy statewide through secure telehealth. This flexibility allows clients to access care from their own space without losing the personal connection that defines her approach. Her goal is simple: to help people see their patterns clearly, build resilience, gain momentum, and move forward knowing they can handle life differently.


Message to clients

You don’t need the right words or a perfect plan to start therapy — you just need to show up as yourself. This is a space to be real, step back from the noise, and start noticing the patterns that keep getting in your way. Sometimes our work will go deep, other times it may stay lighter, but the focus is always on helping you see more clearly and feel more grounded.

My style is collaborative and grounded in authenticity. I’ll point out the patterns you might not see and work with you on shifting what no longer serves you. Sessions with me are genuine and supportive — serious when they need to be, but also engaging and enjoyable.

My hope is that therapy gives you relief, a different perspective, and the resilience to face challenges with more confidence. Most of all, I want you to experience a sense of forward movement — that things don’t have to stay the same, and that change is possible.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 21 years

Headway, LCSW, 2025 - Present
Baru Wellness, Owner, 2025 - Present
Valley of Dreams Eco Lodge, Owner, 2017 - 2023
AGMU, Adjunct Graduate School Professor, 2022 - 2023
Lee Health, LCSW, 2015 - 2017
Hope Hospice, LCSW, 2013 - 2015
Department of Veterans Affairs, LCSW, 2005 - 2013

University of Pennsylvania, MSW, 2005
Delaware State University, BSW, 2004

Licensure

Florida: SW11196

Languages

English

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)

Locations & Hours

Baru Wellness isn’t beige. Therapy here is honest, bold, and built for change. New telehealth openings are still available — evening, weekend, and daytime- claim for slot in the portal.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Exchange
  • Aetna - WebTPA
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Meritain Health

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (55min)
  • Initial session:$175 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$175 (60min)
  • Group sessions:$60 (90min)
  • Family sessions:$200 (75min)
  • Couples Initial session:$200 (90min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Nirvana Health
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

At this time, I accept private pay for sessions. If you have insurance with out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. I recommend contacting your plan directly to ask about your out-of-network mental health coverage.


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