- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness and self-care
- Practical skills focus
About Ann
Ann Burris is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 35 years of experience. She has worked in colleges and a psychiatric hospital and has supported people through grief, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. Ann aims to meet people where they are and help them take the next step forward.
Her style is interactive and practical. Sessions often focus on building self-care habits and using mindfulness to manage stress and symptoms. She encourages clients to notice small changes that add up over time and to use their own strengths as tools for recovery.
Ann uses approaches that center the person's experience. She guides conversations so clients can better recognize what is working and what needs to change. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than long lists of tasks.
She has experience helping people cope with life changes, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, codependency, and the effects of trauma. Ann also works with mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and panic symptoms, and she supports people dealing with sleep problems and anger.
Her work emphasizes practical skills, steady progress, and personal resilience. She invites people to explore what they want life to look like and to take achievable steps toward that goal.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own experience and priorities. The therapist follows the person's lead and offers empathy and reflection to help them make sense of their feelings and choices. This is helpful for people who need a supportive space to talk through relationship and identity concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear steps and exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management. Small mindful practices can be used between sessions to steady emotions and improve focus.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Ann will work with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made. The aim is to find practical methods that feel usable in everyday life.
Be sure to confirm which session options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins or regular sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so therapy stays focused and actionable.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ann commonly address?
She works with grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns among other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, focusing on self-care and mindfulness while helping clients build small, useful habits.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Ann has 35 years of experience in colleges and a psychiatric hospital working with a wide variety of clients and concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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