Therapist profile
Ann Burris, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed counselor - grief and anxiety
Continue with AnnWhere Ann stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Pennsylvania / PC000936
- NPI
- 1194065235
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Ann
Ann Burris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 35 years of experience. She has worked in college settings in New York and Pennsylvania and in a psychiatric hospital. Ann sees people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Her style is interactive and straightforward. She helps people notice their own resilience and grit and then builds practical steps forward. Sessions include discussion of daily habits and small, doable changes instead of abstract theories.
Ann uses mindfulness as a regular part of sessions to help with stress, sleep, and managing strong emotions. She also draws on client-centered methods to follow the person’s priorities in the room and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These approaches are used to address issues such as anger, panic attacks, and problems with intimacy.
She pays attention to caregiver stress, codependency, and challenges that come after disasters or from military-related experiences. Ann also works with people facing guilt, shame, or questions about gender identity and forgiveness. Her work includes supporting people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress when those issues come up in sessions.
People meet Ann to sort through practical problems and to build steady coping skills. She asks direct questions, suggests manageable practices, and checks in about what is and isn’t working. Her approach aims to help people get clearer about choices they can make each week.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s priorities in the moment. Online sessions can use that approach to let the client set the agenda and guide topics each meeting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift patterns. CBT works well online for tracking behaviors and trying brief between-session tasks. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client talk about goals and preferences and then select methods that fit those aims. She will adjust methods over time if something is not helping or if different tools are needed for a particular problem.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use practices such as guided mindfulness exercises or written CBT worksheets in between meetings to help progress feel concrete and manageable.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and related concerns such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her counseling style like?
Her style is interactive and practical. She focuses on small steps, direct conversation, and building everyday coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 35 years of experience, including work in colleges and a psychiatric hospital.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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