Ann Gould, LPC

Ann Gould is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people age 13 to 65 who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Ann emphasizes practical steps and straightforward conversation to make therapy approachable for someone starting out.

She believes each person knows their story best and brings strength to the work. Sessions focus on identifying useful skills, managing strong emotions, and building confidence. Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and day-to-day struggles rather than relying on jargon.

People who turn to her often mention issues like abandonment, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, or dealing with cancer and related life changes. She also supports those coping with domestic violence, divorce, communication and control problems, and first responder stress. The focus is on clear strategies that can be tried between sessions.

Her approach is collaborative and grounded. Ann listens first, helps set practical goals, and then works with clients to try different ways of handling stress and difficult feelings. She treats setbacks as part of the process and adjusts plans as needed.

To get started, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on availability. Ann wants people to know that reaching out is a strong first step toward feeling more in control.

Evidence-based approaches for remote care

Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One common approach is cognitive-style work that looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches ways to test and change those thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Another is trauma-informed coping work that helps people identify triggers, learn grounding and regulation strategies, and practice stepping back from overwhelming memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will partner with the client to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This collaborative process lets clients shape their path and decide which techniques feel useful.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to keep continuity of care during life transitions or when mobility is limited. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and how to make sessions a workable part of everyday life.