- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Mindfulness practices
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 helps people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma, relationships, and anger.
Her work is practical and interactive. She listens, asks questions, and helps people notice what is already working for them. Ann emphasizes self-care and mindfulness as everyday tools to reduce stress and manage strong feelings.
In sessions she helps clients identify small changes that make daily life easier. That can mean learning techniques to calm the body, challenging thought patterns that fuel anger or anxiety, or building daily habits that improve sleep and mood. She uses straightforward language and focuses on steps clients can try between meetings.
Ann draws on client-centered principles to keep the work focused on each person’s goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to map thoughts, feelings, and actions. Mindfulness techniques are taught in simple practices that can fit into a busy day.
Her background in college settings and a psychiatric hospital gives her a range of perspectives on common life problems. She helps people sort through practical concerns like career stress, caregiver strain, and coping with life changes. Ann values steady progress over quick fixes and works with clients at a steady, realistic pace.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. Online sessions using this approach will center on what matters to the client and on clear goals for each meeting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice and change thoughts and behaviors. In online sessions CBT work can include mapping triggers, practicing new responses, and setting small homework tasks. Mindfulness Therapy offers short practices to calm the body and steady attention. These practices are taught in simple steps and can be tried between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve sleep. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work proceeds. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule short check-ins or longer sessions around work and caregiving. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings and then discuss what happened in the next meeting.Areas of expertise
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does she address?
She works with people who lose their temper, hold growing resentment, or feel stuck managing anger in relationships and at work.
How does she approach therapy day to day?
The style is interactive and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps, small experiments, and skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does this counselor have?
Ann has 35 years of clinical experience in colleges and a psychiatric hospital across New York and Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.