Lasting Growth Therapy - California
"Healing through
self-connection
and insight"
Ann Billington, LCSW
License # 114929
Ann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping people work through life’s challenges and move toward lasting change. She earned her Master’s degree from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Jane Addams School of Social Work and has worked across all levels of care, including dual diagnosis residential programs and outpatient mental health settings.She brings a deep respect for each client’s unique background, values, and lived experience, and strives to create a space where people feel comfortable being themselves. Ann’s approach is grounded in understanding the whole person—not just symptoms—and meeting clients with care, curiosity, and compassion.With her depth of training, Ann has a strong ability to notice patterns and gently help clients uncover the underlying issues that may be keeping them stuck, while also addressing the real-life stressors they’re facing day to day.Clients often describe Ann as warm, steady, and easy to talk to. She offers a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can be honest and vulnerable, while also receiving clear guidance and practical direction. Many people share that they feel deeply understood and more confident taking steps forward.Ann believes lasting growth comes from building self-awareness, self-worth, and practical skills that support meaningful change. She works collaboratively with clients to shift unhelpful patterns, develop healthier coping tools, and create progress that feels realistic and sustainable. Her goal is to help clients heal at the root and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Clinical Areas of Treatment
Ann specializes in:Assessment
Substance Abuse
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Grief
ADHD
Personality Disorders
PTSD
Adjustment Disorders
Relationship IssuesShe integrates holistic tools into her work and collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans focused on the areas of life where growth will be most impactful.
Techniques and Modalities
Ann integrates evidence-based modalities including:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Narrative Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness Practices
Strengths-Based ApproachesHer greatest strength lies in identifying the underlying issues that keep clients stuck and helping them build self-awareness alongside practical skills—such as effective communication and healthy boundaries—to create lasting, meaningful change.
How To Get Started
Reach out now to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation and take the first step toward meaningful change.Good Faith Estimate ProvidedInquire via secure client portal at this link
Reviews
"I have known and worked with Ann for the last four years. I found her to be an excellent therapist and very well more organized. I recommend her therapy practice. She specializes in dual diagnosis, patients or associated family problems in the area that needs the skills that she possesses,
It has been a pleasure working with her these past few years and I wish her well in her new venture with her own therapy practice".David Smith founder Haight-Ashbury free clinics
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