Ann Burris , LPC

Ann Burris is a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania with 35 years of experience helping people navigate life’s difficult transitions. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and has practiced in a range of settings including colleges in New York and Pennsylvania as well as a psychiatric hospital. Over the course of her career she has supported a wide variety of clients facing concerns such as grief and bereavement, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, and relationship challenges.

Her counseling style is interactive and client-focused. She works to help individuals discover their own resilience and grit, meeting people where they are and collaborating to move toward the goals they name. Self-care and mindfulness are central to her work, with the aim of strengthening coping skills so clients can better manage stress and restore balance. Ann values ongoing learning and growth in both life and practice, inspired in part by Eleanor Roosevelt’s remark that "All of life is a constant education." She looks forward to supporting others on their journeys toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ann Burris draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s goals and lived experience guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping individuals explore their values, build self-understanding, and strengthen personal resources when facing issues like relationship difficulties, grief, or life changes.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers practical strategies for managing symptoms and developing healthier coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist and client review progress together and adjust techniques as needed to support meaningful change.

Online therapy with Ann can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the format that feels most manageable for the individual.