Washington Teletherapy for Individual and Couples Counseling, Video Chat and Voice

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The social distancing mandates connected to coronavirus has popularized teletherapy for counseling individuals and couples, and simplified the process.

Teletherapy is a great alternative to in-person counseling

Platforms like FaceTime and Google Duo that are already on most people's phones, or are easily installed from the AppStore, have now received the official seal of approval from HIPAA. Zoom and phone calls are also options.

What My Clients Say

"My experience with Ann Silver's was the most beneficial thing I have done in my adult years.

The first time I met Ann I felt secure and knew that I was in the right place. She was very easy to talk to, and I always walked out feeling great.

I really like her techniques, especially her ability to explain things to me (that in my head are confusing) in a way that I could understand. She never fixed my problems—I feel like she taught me how to deal with and understand my problems. I highly recommend Ann Silvers to anybody that is looking to make their life better."

About Me

Many say that my approach to counseling and coaching offers balance:

Compassion & Challenge

I work to set up an environment where clients feel truly listened to and respected for who they are, and at the same time challenge them to make changes that will help them be happier, healthier, and more productive.

Intellect & Emotion

A male friend assumed I would be "touchy-feely" when he heard that I was a counselor. He tells the story of being pleasantly surprised by my ability to approach personal subjects from a rational intellectual level as well as an emotional one.

Past & Present

Skill building is an important part of my work with clients. Sometimes, leftovers from past experiences create roadblocks to fully practicing new attitudes and skills. Processing those past experiences can discharge the blockages—freeing you to be the person you want to be.

Serious & Humor

“Humor can help soothe the rough edges of our day or the most trying moments of our life.” (Allen Klein, The Healing Power of Humor)

Traumas, difficulties, disappointments in ourselves and others ... are serious business. Humor can sometimes make the work of processing these easier to face.

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."

My Counseling/Coaching Rates

I charge $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.