Dr. Ann Maureen McCaughan , LCPC

Dr. Ann Maureen McCaughan brings more than 18 years of experience as a counselor, supervisor, and counselor educator, holding both a Masters and a PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), she combines academic training with practical clinical work to support people across the lifespan.

Originally drawn to work with young adults navigating the college years, Dr. McCaughan expanded her practice to include clients at every stage of life. Her work focuses on helping people build satisfying, authentic lives by setting meaningful goals and taking concrete steps toward them. She approaches therapy with a balance of warmth and directness, serving as a thoughtful sounding board while helping clients notice patterns, identify unhelpful behaviors, and choose new strategies.

Her clinical experience includes supporting people coping with addiction, anxiety, trauma and stress, relationship and identity concerns, grief and depression, career and lifestyle goals, and many related challenges. Dr. McCaughan emphasizes a counseling style that honors individual values and integrates those values into the goals and methods used in therapy.

In addition to clinical practice, she teaches counseling and remains active in counselor education, which helps her stay current with evidence-based practices and resources. She currently resides and teaches in the Pacific Northwest (Washington State) and works with clients in Illinois and Idaho.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Ann Maureen McCaughan commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people build more secure connections and healthier relational responses. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspectives, offering empathetic listening and support so clients can discover their own solutions and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical strategies to manage anxiety, mood, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. McCaughan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions using video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging can make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from different locations, choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, and maintain continuity of care despite scheduling or geographic constraints.