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Ann Sumpter, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationWest Virginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ann

Ann Sumpter is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who blends client-centered care with practical therapeutic tools to help people navigate stress, anxiety, ADHD, and a broad range of life challenges.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience in West Virginia, she emphasizes collaboration and clear strategies while honoring each person's unique background and priorities. Her work spans concerns such as depression, grief, substance and behavioral addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, eating issues, anger, and compassion fatigue.

She also addresses relational and developmental topics including attachment patterns, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care issues, and communication or control difficulties. Ann uses evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help clients set concrete goals, shift unhelpful patterns, and build day-to-day coping skills.

She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can explore feelings, experiment with change, and strengthen resilience. Ann accepts international clients and works with adults seeking practical, empathic support for life transitions and emotional concerns.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed change. This approach is especially helpful for people who want empathy and validation while sorting through emotions and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practicing alternative skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. CBT tends to be practical and goal-oriented, making it well-suited for structured online sessions where clients can learn concrete tools and apply them between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will collaborate with each client to select or combine methods based on goals, preferences, and what is most helpful in early sessions. This collaborative stance helps shape a personalized plan that can change as progress is made.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across locations, and make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines. These options support ongoing practice of skills, accessible check-ins, and a consistent therapeutic relationship with licensed professionals regardless of where the client is located.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of difficulties does this therapist address?
Ann supports work on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, eating issues, self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
Her style blends client-centered empathy with structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
She has seven years of professional experience providing counseling services in West Virginia and with international clients.
What are the therapist's credentials and where is she licensed?
The therapist holds the LPC credential and is licensed in West Virginia as WV LPC 2725.
In which language are sessions offered and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist does accept international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

West Virginia

Languages

English

What Ann can help with

Ann Sumpter works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Ann works with clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, eating disorders, and career difficulties.

How Ann approaches therapy

Ann's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Ann is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in West Virginia, with 7 years of clinical experience.