AC Portrait of Annah Courson

Annah Courson, LPC

Compassionate counselor focused on practical strategies

23 years in practice · based in Alabama · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Annah

Annah Courson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage anxiety and stress. She brings 23 years of experience and a steady, respectful approach. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She starts by listening to each person's story and identifying strengths they already have. Sessions focus on small, concrete goals rather than long lectures. Annah helps people who feel overwhelmed by worry, panic, or low mood to find tools that fit their life.

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Background and approach

Her work blends client-centered care with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. That means clients set goals and try practical strategies between sessions. For people who have experienced trauma, she uses trauma-focused methods to address painful memories and reactions.

Annah also uses motivational interviewing to support behavior change, such as improving sleep, reducing substance use, or following through on health goals. She aims to make progress feel achievable instead of intimidating. Therapy conversations cover relationships, work stress, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Annah is comfortable addressing concerns like panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, postpartum low mood, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue. She offers a calm, straightforward style for people who want real tools and clearer daily routines.

How Annah’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and perspective. Online sessions let the therapist listen closely and follow the client’s lead, so goals and pacing are set together. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In virtual sessions Annah can teach simple exercises, plan behavior experiments, and review progress in follow-ups.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, preferences, and practical goals, then suggest techniques to try. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what works and what doesn’t.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and teaching coping skills. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when talking is easier without video. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or keeping progress on track between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum while trying new strategies.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Annah address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, self-esteem, addictions, sleep troubles, ADHD, and related issues like panic, OCD, and postpartum depression.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and practical goals. Sessions focus on everyday strategies people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and practices under the AL LPC credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients within the applicable regional scope.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling needs and communication preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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Experience
23 years
Licensed
Alabama
Languages
English

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