- Client-centered focus
- Mindfulness practice
- CBT-based tools
About Ann
Ann Burris is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 35 years of experience. She has worked in colleges in New York and Pennsylvania and in a psychiatric hospital. Ann meets people where they are and helps them move toward where they want to be.
Her style is interactive and down-to-earth. She focuses on self-care and mindfulness and encourages clients to notice small changes that build strength over time. Ann helps people identify practical steps they can use between sessions.
Over her career she has supported people facing grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ+ issues. Her work also includes stress, compassion fatigue, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the areas she addresses.
Ann uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities, and she pairs that with cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness exercises are woven in to improve moment-to-moment coping and reduce overwhelm.
She aims to help people rebuild resilience and find routines that support day-to-day functioning. Ann believes steady, practical steps and attention to self-care make a real difference. She welcomes the chance to be part of a person’s ongoing growth.
How approach and online work fit together
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist creates a space to set goals based on what matters most to the client and helps them move toward those goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to reduce panic symptoms and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice sensations, breath, and reactions. It can help reduce escalation during panic and improve day-to-day regulation.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, save travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. It can also let someone use shorter sessions or phone-based check-ins when that better matches their schedule or energy level.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Ann supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship worries, and LGBTQ+ concerns, among other issues. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed as areas she works with.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is interactive and client-centered, with an emphasis on self-care and mindfulness. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of experience working in colleges in New York and Pennsylvania and in a psychiatric hospital. That background informs a practical, experience-based approach.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. The LPC credential is listed as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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