I am a licensed professional counselor in the states of Missouri and Kansas, so I have lived in the Midwest most of my life. I completed a Master of Arts in Counseling in 2009 and have 11 years of experience in the field of mental health. I also have 20 years of experience working as an educator. My clinical experience includes working with at-risk adolescents who were involved in the juvenile justice courts, young adults challenged by life's transitions, couples navigating relationship and parenting issues, and seniors who have limited support systems.
I would describe my counseling style as compassionate, caring, and client-centered. My clinical approach includes Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I utilize tools from these approaches in an effort to help clients develop personalized treatment plan goals.
It is my privilege as a licensed counselor to walk beside and join my clients on this journey to improve overall quality of life. It takes a great deal of courage to take the first step of reaching out and asking for support. My hope is that you take that step when you are ready and know we are here at BetterHelp to support you through each step.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Postpartum Depression
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
KS LCPC LCPC 2575
MO LPC 2011031525
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Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Ann for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I had the pleasure of working with Ann for a few months, and she helped me so much with managing my social anxiety. She was always so positive and encouraging and helped me see all the good things about myself, which helped my self-confidence so much. I've been using all the tools and wisdom she gave me and have been able to manage my anxiety better now than ever before. Thank you Ann for helping me feel better!
Written on Oct 23, 2020 after therapy with Ann for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes