- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma informed
About Ann
Ann Morris is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 30 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT issues. She aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Ann focuses on understanding each person's situation before recommending steps forward. She listens for patterns like codependency, attachment concerns, or trouble with communication and commitment. Together with the person she creates a plan that fits those specific needs.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Conversations cover coping skills, managing strong emotions, and approaches to reduce harmful behaviors. She encourages small, doable changes that add up over time.
Her background includes long experience across common life stressors such as aging and caregiver strain, adoption and foster care history, divorce and separation, and recovery from domestic violence. That range helps when problems overlap or feel complicated.
Ann emphasizes partnership in therapy. She supports people who choose to work on boundaries, healthier relationships, or taking steps away from addictive patterns. The process is steady and paced to what each person can manage.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit your life
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in relationships and behavior, then practicing new responses to reduce anxiety or codependent reactions. This helps people notice triggers and choose different actions over time.Another approach centers on building coping skills for strong emotions and cravings, with practical exercises to manage stress and reduce reliance on harmful habits. These techniques are useful for addiction recovery, trauma symptoms, and mood struggles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques best match their needs, goals, and pace. That choice can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online 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 needed. It also lets people choose a quieter moment in their day, or use a phone call when bandwidth or screen time is limited.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT related concerns. Additional areas include codependency, attachment and communication problems, caregiver stress, and more.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on understanding a person's needs and building a plan together. Sessions emphasize coping skills, emotion management, and small behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
Ann has 30 years of professional work experience in mental health settings. That experience covers a wide range of life stressors and clinical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
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 is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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