Ann Burris, LPC

Ann Burris is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She has spent more than 35 years working in colleges and a psychiatric hospital, helping people navigate grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. Ann uses a straightforward, interactive style that aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward clearer goals.

She focuses on building each person’s resilience and practical coping skills. Sessions emphasize self-care and mindfulness so daily stress feels more manageable. Ann pays attention to relationship struggles, sleeping problems, anger, and layers of loss or guilt that can follow trauma.

Her practice draws on client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral tools. That means she listens first, then helps people test small changes that can shift how they feel and act. Mindfulness exercises are used to calm intense moments and improve focus over time.

Ann has experience supporting people through career strain, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of disasters. She also addresses concerns tied to gender dysphoria, bipolar disorder, ADHD, panic, and post-traumatic stress when these come up in sessions.

People who prefer clear conversation and practical steps often find this approach helpful. Ann aims to be collaborative while keeping work grounded in day-to-day routines and what the person wants to accomplish.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist creates space for the client to tell their story and decide what matters most. This approach helps with grief, relationship concerns, and feeling overwhelmed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses small, practical experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. That can help with anxiety, panic, mood swings, and sleep problems.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These exercises can lower stress in the moment and build steadier focus over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy lives because it can reduce travel and speed up scheduling. Practical benefits include more flexibility around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that fit a person's daily routine. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before booking.