Ann Sumpter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia.
01About Ann
Ann Sumpter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia. She focuses on stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and self-esteem, and she also helps people facing career challenges, grief, and addictions. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people take small, practical steps toward change.
Ann creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most. She listens for strengths and goals, then helps shape realistic plans that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, not filled with jargon. She uses a mix of proven approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to match the way each person prefers to work. That means examining unhelpful thoughts, practicing new coping skills, and finding motivation to make changes.
Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are added when they fit the situation. Ann has seven years of clinical experience and draws on that background to support people through transitions like career shifts, relationship strain, and major life losses. She pays attention to patterns such as attachment struggles, codependency, and communication problems.
Her work also covers a broad set of concerns including ADHD, body image, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and compassion fatigue. She aims to help people build better daily routines, manage intense emotions like anger, and handle setbacks with more confidence.
02Credentials
- LPC (West Virginia)
- License 2725 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1124781638 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ann lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Ann names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Ann names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Ann’s Approaches Work Online
Ann blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people sort through feelings and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation centers on the person’s experience, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build momentum when motivation feels low. That approach is useful for habits, addictions, career moves, and major life transitions because it focuses on small, achievable steps and strengths rather than lecturing.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to tailor a plan based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Sessions are adjusted as progress and needs change so the approach stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers real flexibility: video calls for a face-to-face feeling, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging for quick check-ins or shorter conversations. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or a busy life while keeping momentum between appointments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Ann supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating concerns, addictions, career difficulties, and issues around self-esteem and identity.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is conversational and practical, blending Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational techniques to set goals and practice new skills.
What professional background does the therapist have?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and brings seven years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Where is the therapist based and licensed?
She is licensed in West Virginia as an LPC and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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