Ann Dennis , LPC

Ann Dennis is a licensed counselor with a master's degree in counseling and a certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor from Tarleton State University in Texas. She earned the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which signifies formal training and state licensure to provide therapeutic services.

Before moving into private practice, she spent three decades in public education, including 13 years working as a School Counselor and additional roles such as Parent Engagement Coordinator and participation on campus leadership teams. That background informs her strengths in working with children, families, and adults who are navigating transitions and relationship challenges.

Ann has focused clinical experience supporting people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger management, and depression. Her additional areas of attention include issues like abandonment, body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, midlife transitions, mood and panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and sexuality.

In sessions she aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. Ann approaches the first steps of change with encouragement and practical support, helping clients explore options and build skills that align with their goals. She is based in Texas and is currently accepting clients.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Ann uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and take actions that reflect those values, a useful route for addressing anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep people stuck. Client-Centered Therapy is another foundation of her practice - it emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting a client's own capacity to grow, which can be particularly helpful for relationship concerns and issues with self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often benefiting people dealing with mood disorders, panic symptoms, and anger management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann collaborates with each person to evaluate their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the work fits the individual.

Online therapy with Ann includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals and therapists without traveling to an office.