- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Ann
Ann Gould is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 13 years of experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and adjusting to life changes. She sees clients aged 13 to 65 and speaks English.
Ann prefers a straightforward, collaborative style. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than abstract theory. She aims to make the work understandable and manageable for people who feel overwhelmed by social situations or big life shifts.
In sessions she helps people name patterns that get in the way, practice new ways of responding, and plan small experiments to test different approaches. She addresses issues such as abandonment, communication problems, codependency, control issues, and coping after loss or relationship changes. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, cancer-related impact, and first responder challenges.
Her background includes work across clinical settings over more than a decade. That experience informs how she responds to traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear tools people can use between meetings. The tone is practical and direct, aimed at making progress feel doable.
To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location.
How Ann Applies Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These tools are used to make social situations feel more manageable in daily life.She also applies trauma-informed methods that help people process difficult experiences at a pace they can tolerate. This involves identifying triggers, building safety strategies, and developing ways to reduce reactivity over time. These methods are often helpful for people recovering from abuse, domestic violence, or other traumatic events.
Finding the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That collaborative process may include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on how it feels and what progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often find that remote sessions help people maintain consistency and carry new skills into ordinary routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that emphasizes clear steps and tools. The focus is on identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and setting achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background shapes how she supports anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Alabama and works with clients in that state. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people within her service region.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling steps.