- Stress management
- Depression support
- Panic and phobias
About Ann
Ann Hurst is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in Ohio with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, depression, and coping with life changes. Ann also addresses concerns like isolation, panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and phobias.
Her style is direct and practical. She helps people build coping skills and sort through difficult moments. Sessions focus on what is most pressing - managing symptoms, handling stress at work or home, or making decisions during a life change.
Ann draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood, trauma responses, and behavior patterns. She uses methods that teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, reduce avoidance, and address repetitive thoughts or rituals. The aim is to give people tools they can use between sessions.
She has particular experience supporting caregivers, people with chronic illness or pain, veterans and armed forces issues, and those dealing with cancer-related stress. Ann also works with people concerned about control issues, guilt and shame, or relationship arrangements like non-monogamy.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Ohio. Ann notes that therapy options use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Approaches used and how online work is arranged
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavioral change. One common approach she uses teaches step-by-step coping strategies for anxiety and panic, such as breathing and gradual exposure to feared situations, which can help reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social settings.Another approach addresses repetitive thoughts and behaviors through structured problem-solving and behavior experiments. This method helps people notice unhelpful patterns, test small changes, and track results over time to reduce compulsive responses and obsessive thinking.
Finding the right way to work is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single method. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or phone-only meetings when video is difficult. These practical benefits help people maintain continuity of care while handling everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes, plus related issues like panic, obsessive patterns, and phobias.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and managing symptoms rather than only talking about feelings.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 18 years of experience working with a range of concerns including caregiver stress and veteran issues.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.