Where Growth
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Ann Abell, LCSW, RPT-S
Wonder ~ Inspire ~ Strength ~ Hope
At WISH Counseling & Consulting, we believe in the power of Wonder, Inspiration, Strength, and Hope. These values guide everything we do—helping children, adolescents, and families find their path toward healing and resilience.
Founded by Ann Abell, LCSW, RPT-S, WISH Counseling brings over 20 years of expertise in trauma-informed, play-based, and client-centered therapy. Ann provides a compassionate, inclusive, and supportive space for individuals and families to explore challenges, build skills, and discover new strengths.
Counseling
Ann’s therapy style is best described as client-centered, sensory, and play-based. She believes each client already holds the ability to heal, and her role is to honor that process, offering tools and guidance along the way.
therapy sessions.
"You discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." - Plato
Supervision
In addition to her clinical practice, Ann offers professional supervision for social workers and play therapists.
As a Virginia Board-Approved LCSW Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), Ann provides guidance and mentorship for clinicians working toward licensure and play therapy certification.
Professional Consulting Areas of Expertise
Ann offers consulting for children, teens, and families in areas including:
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Anxiety, depression, and mood stability
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Attachment styles
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Learning and developmental differences
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LGBTQIA+ affirming care
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Neurodiversity affirming services
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Parent support and resources
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Parent/child relationship skills
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Self-esteem & confidence building
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Trauma & PTSD
Find clarity and comfort with WISH.
Counseling
Compassionate, evidence-based support for children, adolescents, young adults, and families to heal, grow, and thrive.
Supervision
Collaborative, reflective supervision for clinicians seeking growth, licensure, and play therapy expertise.
Consulting
Practical guidance and training for schools, agencies, and organizations in trauma-informed and child-centered care.
Inspired by Hope, Strengthened by Experience
"Ann is a highly skilled and supportive supervisor who is ethically conscious and deeply invested in her work. As her former supervisee, I valued her strong problem-solving and clinical expertise, as well as creative approaches to treating the whole child."
Heather D. Cole
"I highly recommend Ann Abell for her expertise and real-world experience. As my supervisor right out of college, she expertly connected theory to practice and played a key role in my professional development. Her insights and guidance made a lasting impact."
Catherine Heflin
"Ann visited us to do an early childhood training on Worries & Wiggles for our staff. Her insight into what happens to our brains and bodies during times of stress was enlightening and the resources she provided were incredibly helpful!"