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Ann Hurst

Calm, practical support for stressful times

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ann

Ann Hurst is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. She speaks plainly and offers steady support when life feels overwhelming. Her style is calm and respectful, with attention to what matters most to each person.

She focuses on practical coping skills and on talking through difficult experiences at a manageable pace. Ann supports those dealing with isolation, questions of life purpose, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She also helps people managing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and concerns related to cancer. Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce panic, ease obsessive-compulsive patterns, and address mood concerns. She also spends time on issues like guilt, shame, forgiveness, and control struggles so people can move forward with fewer barriers.

Ann has 18 years of experience as an LPCC in Ohio. That background informs a steady, problem-solving approach rather than quick fixes. She matches tools to the situation and the person’s pace.

If you want to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits your availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, so people can adjust their care as life changes.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Ann draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, focusing on approaches that reduce anxiety and improve daily coping. One common method uses structured exercises and skills practice to manage panic and obsessive-compulsive patterns, helping people interrupt unhelpful cycles and regain control in small steps. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences through guided conversation and pacing so trauma and grief feel more manageable over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaboration helps tailor treatment so techniques are useful and realistic for everyday life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, cut commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use sessions from a quieter location or connect when travel or caregiving limits leaving home. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets for virtual work so progress continues even when meeting remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help people with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, and coping with major life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and issues related to cancer.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and respectful, with an emphasis on practical coping skills. She helps people talk through difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable.
What is her professional background?
She brings 18 years of experience working in clinical settings. That experience supports a steady, problem-solving approach to common mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC, which stands for licensed professional clinical counselor, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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