- Goal focused
- Warm and direct
- Practical skills
About Ann
Ann Adams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and parenting or relationship struggles. She offers straightforward support for coping with life changes, career stress, self-esteem challenges, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Her style is warm and direct, and she encourages setting a goal early in the work together.
Ann draws on person-centered care alongside practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness. Sessions focus on identifying one or two goals, spotting small changes that lead to bigger shifts, and practicing skills between meetings. She mixes feedback with encouragement so people leave sessions with clear next steps.
Her background includes extensive experience in addiction work and long practice as a psychotherapist and life coach. This informs how she supports people facing relapse risk, compassion fatigue, mood disorders, and caregiver stress. Ann pays attention to the daily realities that make change hard and looks for realistic steps clients can take right away.
People who prefer a collaborative, problem-solving approach will recognize the emphasis on solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing techniques. Ann often helps clients clarify values and strengthen motivation while teaching simple cognitive and mindfulness exercises to reduce overwhelm.
She works with adults on issues related to aging, blended family dynamics, money stress, midlife transitions, and challenges common to veterans and armed forces family life. Ann aims for practical progress and helps clients stay focused on the goals they choose.
Approaches that guide online work
Ann uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening closely and treating people with dignity while helping them find their own solutions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is practical for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stressful life changes, helping people practice skills between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That shared planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant to real life.
If you prefer online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can work on goals between commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered techniques to an online setting to help clients notice small changes and build momentum.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Florida, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting and relationship concerns, as well as coping with life changes and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and person-centered with practical feedback. Sessions set at least one goal and focus on small, doable changes.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has three years of documented experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and additional background in psychotherapy and life coaching.
What are the credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and Rhode Island and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.