Ann Gould, LPC

Ann Gould is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 13 years of experience. She works with people ages 13 to 65 who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She speaks directly and simply, helping clients take the first step toward feeling better and build on their existing strengths.

Ann emphasizes that each person knows their own story best. She treats clients as partners in the process and focuses on practical steps they can use outside of sessions. That can mean breaking problems into manageable pieces, practicing coping skills, or strengthening confidence one small win at a time.

Her background includes a range of concerns often tied to stressful life events. These include abandonment, blended family issues, cancer and caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, and the effects of disasters. She also supports people facing divorce, domestic violence, emptiness, fatherhood challenges, and first responder issues.

Sessions cover both everyday struggles and deeper wounds that affect day-to-day life. Ann aims to help clients notice patterns that get in the way and try new ways of responding. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and goals.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative tone and straightforward guidance. She encourages those taking the initial step and helps them use their strengths to move through hard moments.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and simple strategies. One common approach helps people build coping skills for anxiety and stress by teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step problem solving that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach addresses trauma and abuse by helping people notice unhelpful patterns, slow down reactions, and try safer ways to respond in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. That conversation guides which techniques are tried and adjusted over time in a collaborative way.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. This profile does not list specific session formats. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, and making it possible to join from different locations when schedules vary. Licensed professionals can adapt the techniques above to sessions conducted at a distance while focusing on practical skills you can use day to day.