Dr. Ann Maureen McCaughan

Experienced counselor blending research and practice

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Ann

Dr. Ann Maureen McCaughan brings 18 years of clinical and academic experience to her counseling work, combining advanced degrees in counseling and counselor education with a long career as a practitioner and supervisor.

Background and approach

She holds an LCPC and has worked across varied settings, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship concerns, identity questions, and career or lifestyle goals. Her background as a counselor educator keeps her practice informed by current research and evolving best practices.

Dr. McCaughan emphasizes a collaborative, respectful stance in sessions, treating each person as the foremost expert on their own life while offering clear, thoughtful guidance.

Her style blends gentle support with direct feedback to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and set concrete goals for change. She integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-informed work while staying attentive to each client’s values and preferences.

Prospective clients can expect goal-focused, personalized care designed to increase life satisfaction and practical functioning.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice this means learning concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, addiction-related patterns, and stress so clients can try different coping strategies and evaluate what helps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns influence emotional responses and connections with others; it can be useful for intimacy-related struggles, communication problems, and attachment issues by exploring how bonds are formed and can be strengthened.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then tailor the mix of methods to fit those priorities. This process often begins with listening to current concerns, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access care from different locations within the therapist’s service area. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients and licensed professionals to focus on treatment goals in ways that match daily routines and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related life challenges.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and respectful, with a balance of gentle support and direct feedback to help clients identify patterns and set achievable goals.

What is the therapist’s professional background?

She has 18 years of experience as a counselor, supervisor, and counselor educator, which helps her blend clinical practice with current counseling research and teaching insights.

What credentials and location are associated with this clinician?

She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois; the license is listed as IL LCPC 180009735.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Services are provided in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English