- Grief support
- Life transition work
- Social anxiety aid
About Ann
Ann Kerlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on grief and coping with life changes, and she also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia. Ann speaks English and accepts international clients.
She works in straightforward, practical ways. Sessions are a place to talk through recent losses, major life shifts, and the small but persistent feelings that make decisions harder. She helps people name what matters next and sort through options without pressure.
In meetings she pays attention to how emotions affect daily routines. That can mean breaking large problems into smaller steps. It can also mean practicing simple interactions so social anxiety becomes more manageable. She supports people wrestling with guilt or shame by helping them track the thoughts that keep those feelings active.
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the concern at hand. She adapts the kinds of questions and exercises she offers based on what each person says works for them. The goal is steady progress toward clearer priorities and less overwhelm.
Her approach is collaborative and matter-of-fact. New clients are invited to describe their current situation and set short-term goals. Over time sessions shift toward practical choices about relationships, work, and how to spend time in ways that feel more meaningful.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and measurable coping skills. One common approach involves helping people process grief by naming specific losses, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and practicing daily routines that reduce overwhelm. This method helps when emotions disrupt sleep, work, or relationships.Another approach targets social anxiety and avoidance by encouraging small, repeated social experiences and reviewing what went well. That practice helps rebuild confidence in manageable ways and reduces the pull to withdraw. These techniques are practical and task-oriented rather than abstract.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ann will discuss options and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. She and the client decide together which exercises and pacing make the most sense.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove the need to travel. It also lets people keep continuity when they move or travel internationally. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to fit everyday life while focusing on coping with grief, life changes, and related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people cope with grief and life changes, and also works with issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, breaking big problems into smaller steps and using evidence-based techniques chosen to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with people on grief and adjusting to life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and provides services from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the U.S. in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.