- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma support
- Teens to midlife
About Ann
Ann Gould is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes. Ann speaks directly and compassionately, aiming to make the first step feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
She believes clients are the experts in their own stories and that they already have strengths to build on. Ann works with people aged 13 to 65 and focuses on practical ways to move forward. She encourages small steps and realistic goals so progress feels steady and doable.
In sessions she listens carefully and helps clients name what matters most. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Conversations include coping skills, ways to manage symptoms, and strategies for handling life transitions.
Ann has worked across a range of concerns over her career, including grief after separation, caregiver stress, challenges faced by first responders, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, focused on what will help day to day.
If someone is unsure how therapy fits into their life, she guides them through setting goals and deciding what to try first. The focus is on useful tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breath work, pacing daily tasks, and breaking problems into manageable steps. These tools are aimed at reducing immediate distress and improving day-to-day functioning.Another frequently used approach centers on processing trauma and painful events through structured conversation and gradual exposure to difficult memories. This method helps people make sense of upsetting experiences and reduces the power those memories have over everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences. From there she tailors techniques and adjusts the plan as needs change, keeping the client involved in decisions every step of the way.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or letting someone choose a session style that suits their energy on a given day. Licensed professionals can guide how often to meet and which techniques will translate best to remote work.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people work through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques and working with the client to set realistic goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of professional experience and has helped people with a wide range of concerns during that time.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC, licensed in Alabama, and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.