- Practical coping skills
- Focus on strengths
- Works with teens and adults
About Ann
Ann Gould is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. Ann works with individuals aged 13 to 65 and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She encourages clients to notice their strengths and to build on what already works in their lives.
In sessions Ann treats concerns like abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and control issues with straightforward conversation and problem-solving. She also supports people impacted by divorce, blended family stress, caregiving burdens, cancer, and first responder challenges. Her approach emphasizes clear goals and steady progress rather than theoretical complexity.
Ann believes the client is the expert in their own story. She aims to create space for people to tell that story and to try new ways of coping. Work often includes setting small, achievable goals, practicing new behaviors, and reflecting on what changes feel helpful.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment planning and to match methods to each person’s needs. Sessions are practical and focused on skills people can use between meetings. Ann seeks to collaborate with clients on goals and next steps.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. The service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and daily routines to reduce anxiety and depression; this involves practicing small habits, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies that aren’t working. Another central method emphasizes processing trauma and distress through paced conversation and grounding exercises so painful memories feel more manageable and less overwhelming.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, what has helped before, and any practical limits. Together they choose methods and set clear, measurable steps to try between sessions, then adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t possible. It also lets people use phone-only or video options where those are offered, which can help with quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth needs. Ask about format choices when scheduling to find what fits best.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
Ann addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works on related concerns like codependency and communication problems.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. The work emphasizes skills, small goals, and clear steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 13 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical work.
What credentials and location are listed?
Ann holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Alabama.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.