- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
About Ann
Ann Weight is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting pressure, grief, and issues around identity and self-esteem. She brings a warm, upbeat presence and genuine curiosity to each conversation. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on practical change for day-to-day life.
She uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. That can mean building small habits, practicing new ways to notice thoughts and feelings, or setting short, achievable goals.
Background and approach
The work is collaborative - the person in therapy and the therapist decide next steps together. Ann has practiced for 12 years and keeps current with research-backed methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques depending on what a person needs.
Her LCMHC credential is listed as UT LCMHC. In sessions she focuses on clear, practical skills that can be used between meetings. That might include strategies for coping with cravings, improving self-worth, managing seasonal lows, or handling parenting stress.
She also supports those navigating non-traditional relationship structures and LGBTQ concerns. People often come for help with transitions, career questions, midlife concerns, or persistent feelings of emptiness and shame. The approach emphasizes progress over perfection and small steps that fit into a busy life.
What Ann works with
Everything Ann lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ann helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Ann lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and identifies personal values to guide action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress by shifting focus to meaningful behavior rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm; it is helpful for stress, emotional regulation, and coping with cravings or seasonal mood changes. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term conversational method that helps people explore their readiness to change and build internal motivation for decisions like reducing substance use or changing habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on goals, preferences, and what seems to help in early sessions. That collaborative process means plans can shift as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction from wherever they are. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text work for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around busy family and parenting schedules.
Questions people ask about Ann
What kinds of problems does Ann help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, grief, relationship concerns, and issues around identity and self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, upbeat, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps and ways to apply skills between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Ann has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of life challenges and stays informed about evidence-based counseling methods.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Her listed credential is UT LCMHC and she is based in Utah.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time.
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