Individual and Couples Counseling for Adults
Individual counseling for women and men, couples counseling, and marriage counseling are available in my office in Gig Harbor, WA, as well as through secure video sessions.
"Working with Ann was one of the best things I have done for myself in a long time."
I have found that most of what people are working through has touched my own life in one way or another, as a spouse (and ex-spouse), a parent, and a human being.
I combine the knowledge gained from life experience with that learned through academic study (degrees in Psychology and Counseling) and training in a wide variety of therapeutic disciplines — ranging from cognitive behavioral therapy to Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, and dysfunctional relationship dynamics to mediation and divorce coaching.
Using what I’ve learned during more than twenty years of working with clients, I’ve written 17 books and developed many resources that can enrich the work we do in sessions, helping you overcome roadblocks and build practical skills for a happier, healthier life.
Individual Counseling and Coaching for Adults
- anxiety
- depression
- grief
- stress
- trauma
- transitions
- abuse
- building self-confidence
- habit change
- improving communication skills
- managing anger
- developing emotional intelligence
- goal setting, achieving, and maintaining
- personal development
- career development
- dating and marriage
- divorce
- and other situations that you can use a little help with
“Immediately upon meeting with Ann, I felt comfortable discussing my feelings in a non-judgmental environment and was able to make leaps and bounds forward in minimal time.
I can truly say what a relief it is to live life and not just endure it!
I’ve finally found the wisdom, with Ann’s help, to be truly happy.”
Couples Counseling and Relationship Coaching
- dating
- co-habitating
- premarital counseling
- marriage counseling
- relationship coaching
- divorce coaching
- straight or LGBTQ+
"When we called Ann we were on the verge of divorce.
After working with her for just these few weeks our relationship is much better, we’re friends again and enjoy being with each other.
The other day, my daughter commented to me: 'Have you noticed that mom’s not yelling like she used to?' Our family is much happier.”
Unique Approach to Time
Unlike most counselors, the length of each appointment with me is determined by what you need that day. I expect you to be at least an hour for any appointment, but we don't have to be confined to that hour. We can keep going until it feels like the right time to stop that day. We take finances and schedules into account, but I have found that if we can work open-ended, it is the most gentle and efficient for you. We don't have to stop in the middle of something and you make progress faster. You pay for the time used (charged in 5-minute increments).
"Working with Ann, I get to come full circle to completion in each session. I have enough time. I don’t have to rush through things. She doesn’t let me go too far and she doesn’t have to bring me back too soon just because an hour is up."
Therapy and Coaching Rates: In-Person and Video Sessions
My fee is $200 per hour. After the first hour, charges are in 5-minute increments. I accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Clients pay me at the end of each appointment, and I can supply an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement at whatever rate your insurance covers an "out of network" counselor.
My Gig Harbor Counseling and Coaching Office
I currently offer both in-person and teletherapy sessions.
My counseling office in Gig Harbor, WA (near Key Peninsula, Tacoma, Port Orchard, and Bremerton) offers a quiet, comfortable, relaxing setting with a view of the Colvos Passage area of Puget Sound and Vashon Island.
Free Consultation
For adult individual counseling, couples counseling, or marriage counseling in the Gig Harbor area, or teletherapy, contact me for a free initial consultation.
Call 253-853-7049 or email me by completing the contact form:
