- Grief support
- Life transitions
- Social anxiety
About Ann
Ann Kerlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on grief and coping with life changes, and also helps people with forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia. Ann speaks English and accepts clients from outside the United States.
She works in a straightforward way that lets people talk about upsetting events and ongoing worries. Sessions are a place to name what feels heavy and to practice ways of handling hard moments. Ann encourages clear steps and realistic goals so small progress adds up over time.
Her work often includes talking through memories, emotions, and the practical effects of loss. She helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then tries different strategies to change them. Conversations may include short exercises and homework to try between meetings.
Ann prioritizes making the process understandable. She explains options and checks in about what is helpful. People can expect plain language, direct feedback, and a focus on what they want to change.
Before scheduling a first meeting she asks people to describe their main concerns and goals. That information helps plan the first steps and keeps early sessions focused on what matters most to the client.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Many of the techniques Ann uses are evidence-based methods that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and then test more balanced ways of thinking; this can reduce avoidance and make social situations feel more manageable. Another approach emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations, using step-by-step practice to build tolerance and confidence in everyday settings.Figuring out which method fits best is part of the first few sessions. Ann works together with clients to choose approaches that match their goals, comfort level, and how they respond to initial exercises. That collaborative planning makes it easier to adjust methods as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone join from a quieter room. If video is difficult, other arrangements may be possible but should be confirmed ahead of time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on grief and coping with life changes and also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose, plus social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is straightforward and practical, with conversations that name feelings and test small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Ann has 14 years of professional experience working with people facing loss and major life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and works from that state.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the initial session.