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Ann Adams

Ann Adams, LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 3+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH10720
License (Rhode Island)
LMHC · No. MHC00182
NPI
1154610798

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  • Goal focused
  • Warm feedback
  • Mindful and practical

About Ann

Ann Adams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She works with people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, addictions, career questions, and concerns tied to aging and geriatric issues. Ann uses straightforward talk and practical steps to guide change.

She describes her style as warm and respectful, and she aims to give clear feedback during sessions. Ann leans on a client-centered attitude, which means she treats people with dignity and listens for their priorities. She often combines cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions task-oriented and useful.

Ann prefers to set at least one goal early in therapy so progress can be tracked. She helps clients notice small shifts and turn them into lasting habits. Sessions include direct guidance, collaborative problem solving, and steps clients can practice between meetings.

Her background includes work in addiction services and life coaching alongside clinical practice. That mix shapes a practical, goal-aware approach to mood disorders, caregiver stress, and midlife challenges. Ann draws on motivational interviewing to support readiness for change.

She encourages people to be realistic about effort and commitment, and she helps them build routines that match their goals. To begin, readers should use the site process to match and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida, Rhode Island

Languages

English

How Ann Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Ann often integrates client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness in sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, which helps with motivation and clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness helps people build simple attention and breathing practices to respond differently to stress and strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the mix of listening, skill teaching, and problem-solving as progress unfolds.

Specific online session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, handle brief check-ins during work breaks, or avoid travel time. It also lets people practice skills at home and bring real-life situations into the conversation, which can speed up practical change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ann commonly help with?

Ann works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, and career and life transitions. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm, respectful, and direct, with clear feedback. She aims to set at least one concrete goal early and uses practical steps between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

Ann has three years of documented experience as a practicing clinician and has also worked in addiction services and life coaching roles.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida and Rhode Island. Her listed practice location is Florida.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure the format you need is offered.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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