- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness tools
About Ann
Ann Sumpter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with seven years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, eating concerns, career difficulties, and LGBT-related issues, among other challenges. Ann also lists support around family of origin concerns and ADHD within her focus areas.
She favors straightforward conversation and practical steps over jargon. Sessions often begin by identifying a few clear goals. From there she uses brief, focused techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses in daily life.
Ann draws on client-centered work to keep the discussion grounded in each person’s priorities. She blends this with cognitive behavioral approaches to help change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress and low mood. Mindfulness strategies are introduced when slowing down and building present-moment awareness is useful.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are part of her toolbox for people who want to make concrete changes, such as shifting career plans or reducing risky habits. These approaches are used in short, practical exercises and homework between sessions when helpful.
She aims to make sessions understandable and doable for busy adults. Practical topics such as communication problems, body image, grief, and coping with life changes are handled in clear language. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and builds sessions around what matters most to them. It involves open conversation and reflective listening so the client’s own goals guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to practice practical alternatives. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and behavior change by using small experiments and skill practice. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try different methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made along the way.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the original profile does not specify which online options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins or flexible timing when needed. Ask about specific session tools and formats when you schedule so you know how the sessions will be conducted.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, career difficulties, LGBT-related issues, and family of origin patterns among other areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of client-centered conversation and structured techniques to set goals, test small changes, and review progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC licensed in West Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or legal considerations when scheduling.
How are sessions arranged and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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