- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Ann
Ann Sumpter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia with seven years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, and depression, and she also works with concerns like eating issues, career challenges, and LGBT-related matters.
She uses straightforward conversation to help clients sort through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on identifying what triggers strong reactions and finding practical ways to respond differently. Ann encourages people to notice patterns in thinking and behavior and to try small, manageable changes.
Her approach draws on several methods such as client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. She also uses mindfulness practices to increase awareness and motivational interviewing to explore goals and commitment to change. Solution-focused ideas are used to set clear, short-term steps clients can try right away.
Ann often helps people address related issues that feed into anger and distress, such as communication problems, control issues, grief, or a history of abandonment. She also brings experience with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to adoption and blended families. These topics are discussed in practical terms and linked to everyday coping strategies.
Her practice aims to make progress feel achievable rather than overwhelming. She asks questions, listens for patterns, and works with each person to decide which techniques to try next. To start, she guides people through an initial matching questionnaire and scheduling step so a first session can be arranged.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can sort through thoughts. It helps when someone needs to talk through anger triggers and decide what matters most to change.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing them, and practicing alternative responses to reduce angry reactions.
Mindfulness therapy develops moment-to-moment awareness of feelings and bodily cues. It helps people notice early signs of anger and try short grounding or breathing techniques before the emotion escalates.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and collaboratively choose which methods to try first. That conversation shapes each plan and can change over time based on what helps.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and avoiding travel time. If you plan to use online care, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to bring therapy into day-to-day life and practice new responses in real situations.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues like communication and control problems.
How would she approach my anger in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to identify triggers and build new coping moves.
How much experience does she have?
Ann has seven years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in West Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.