Dr. Ann Maureen McCaughan, LCPC

Dr. Ann Maureen McCaughan holds a PhD and a Master’s in Counseling and Counselor Education and brings 18 years of experience as a counselor, supervisor, and educator. She practices as an LCPC and works with people on issues like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, and intimacy-related difficulties. Her tone is direct but gentle, focused on helping clients clarify goals and make practical changes.

Ann centers the client's view of their life and choices. She listens first, then offers straightforward feedback aimed at spotting habits that get in the way. Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented, with attention to values and what matters most to each person.

Her background includes both clinical work and full-time teaching in counseling. That combination keeps her up to date on research and practical methods she draws on in sessions. She blends academic knowledge with real-world counseling experience.

People consult her for a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, identity and LGBT questions, parenting stress, career shifts, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses listed include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and substance concerns.

Her style is aimed at helping people live more satisfying, authentic lives. She supports clients in setting reachable goals and in building the behaviors that lead to those outcomes. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider which changes matter most before starting work together.

How her approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current bonds. In practice she helps people notice patterns in close relationships and gently try new ways of connecting when old patterns cause pain. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and values, with the therapist providing listening and reflective feedback to support decisions and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. The first few sessions are often devoted to understanding current struggles and trying a method that fits those needs, adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how she is offering sessions now. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people appreciate being able to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or school obligations and to use therapy without changing their daily routine.