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Ann Morris

Ann Morris, LMHC

Florida LMHC - anxiety and trauma support

Florida

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Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH25748
NPI
1023800091
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • LGBTQ2+ concerns

About Ann

Ann Morris is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBTQ2+ related concerns. Her practice emphasizes practical support and steady guidance for everyday problems.

Ann listens for the immediate issues that make life harder. She helps people break problems into smaller steps they can manage. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping strategies, and realistic next steps rather than abstract theory.

Her background includes three decades of clinical work in Florida settings. That experience informs how she responds to common patterns such as avoidance, worry, mood changes, and difficulties after traumatic events. She also addresses related concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.

In a session Ann typically assesses current stressors and collaborates on a plan that fits the person's life. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the presenting problem and adjusts as needed. Progress is tracked through practical markers like reduced flare-ups of anxiety or better coping during cravings.

People meet with her to get steady, direct help for specific problems. Her approach aims to make emotional difficulty more manageable and to rebuild everyday routines and functioning. Sessions are delivered in English from her Florida practice and reflect her long clinical experience.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Ann draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. Cognitive-based methods help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding to anxious triggers. Behavioral approaches emphasize small exposure steps and new routines that reduce avoidance and build tolerance for feared situations.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current needs, goals, and preferences and adjust techniques over time. Clients are invited to give feedback about what helps and what does not so the plan can be changed together.

If you want online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time, and allow consistent check-ins during difficult weeks. Some formats require less bandwidth or camera time, which can suit shorter check-ins or days when being on video is hard. Ask about the session arrangement that best fits your schedule and day-to-day needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBTQ2+ related issues, plus related topics such as attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and goal-focused, breaking problems into manageable steps and developing concrete coping strategies with each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 30 years of professional work experience in clinical settings in Florida.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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