Ann Soule , LCPC

Ann Soule brings nearly two decades of experience to her work in mental health, combining formal training with hands-on leadership in substance use treatment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Relations and a Master of Education in Counselor Education (M.Ed). She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC), a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).

At present she serves as Program Manager at an Opioid Treatment Center (OTP), where Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) such as methadone and Suboxone is used as part of recovery for opioid addiction. Over the course of her career she has focused extensively on substance use disorders - particularly opioid and alcohol addiction - and the mental health concerns that commonly accompany them. She understands how substances are often used to avoid painful memories and emotions, and how those patterns can lead to depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, financial stress, and a diminished sense of self.

Ann describes her approach as eclectic and pragmatic, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Gestalt, and Solution-Focused methods, while also incorporating play, art techniques, and dream work when helpful. She is pursuing additional training in gambling addiction and plans to become a Certified Financial Therapist to further explore the intersection of money and mental health. An LGBTQ+ ally, she works with individuals, families, and friends using a harm-reduction philosophy - meeting clients where they are, acting as a guide at the side, and celebrating progress both large and small.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Ann Soule

Ann Soule uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT is structured and problem-focused, making it useful for coping skills, mood changes, and behavior shifts.

She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change. This approach is especially well suited for addressing substance use and other behaviors where commitment to change is a central challenge.

Ann applies Trauma-Focused techniques when past experiences are contributing to current distress, offering ways to process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily life. These methods aim to support healing while pacing work according to each person’s readiness.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Ann works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care, and receive support from licensed professionals without the need for in-person appointments.