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Ann Burris, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed LPC - Anxiety and Grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Interactive sessions
About Ann
Ann Burris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with people who bring concerns such as grief, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, and relationship problems. Her style is interactive and practical, aimed at helping clients notice what’s not working and try different responses.
Over three decades she has worked in colleges in New York and Pennsylvania and at a psychiatric hospital. That range of settings means she has seen many ways stress and loss show up in daily life. She uses straightforward strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address patterns of thinking and behavior.
Sessions focus on concrete skills like noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new habits, and developing self-care routines. Mindfulness practices are used to help with sleep, anxiety, and emotion regulation. The work is collaborative: the therapist and client try approaches and then adjust what’s needed.
Ann also addresses issues such as compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, codependency, gender dysphoria, and reactions to disaster. She includes attention to anger, intimacy-related problems, career stress, and living with bipolar or ADHD in practical ways that fit daily routines.
She emphasizes building resilience and using small, manageable steps to change. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better daily functioning rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients should confirm the current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ann uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions tend to include structured exercises, thought records, and homework aimed at changing patterns that keep problems going.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the client’s concerns. This approach supports self-directed goals and encourages clients to lead the pace and focus of each session.
Mindfulness therapy is used to build attention and reduce reactivity. Simple practices and brief exercises are taught to help with sleep, anxiety, and anger management in everyday life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying options, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Practical advantages of remote sessions generally include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. Discussing format questions during the initial scheduling step makes it easier to plan sessions that fit daily life.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually address?
She works with grief, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, and relationship concerns, plus related problems like sleep, anger, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is interactive and practical, focusing on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience in counseling, including work at colleges and a psychiatric hospital.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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