Dr. Ann Maureen McCaughan, LCPC
Compassionate clinician helping people make real change
Book with Ann- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Ann
Dr. Ann Maureen McCaughan is a counselor with a PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education and 18 years of experience. She holds an IL LCPC and combines clinical work with teaching to keep current on best practices.
Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people make realistic changes that fit their values. She began working with young adults during college transitions and later broadened her focus to support people across the lifespan.
Background and approach
Dr. McCaughan helps people sort through stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, addiction concerns, and career questions. Parenting appears among the issues she addresses, especially when parents need practical strategies and emotional support.
Her approach puts the client’s perspective first. She treats each person as the expert on their life and serves as a sounding board while offering direct feedback when needed. Sessions often include identifying habits that aren’t helping and trying new behaviors between meetings.
Because she also teaches counseling, she stays up to date on current research and methods. That background informs how she blends attachment, cognitive, and emotionally-focused ideas into straightforward guidance. Her work aims for honest self-understanding and practical steps toward greater satisfaction.
People who seek a collaborative, values-respecting counselor tend to do well with her style. She works with adults in Illinois and maintains a practice alongside her academic role. Conversations focus on clear goals and small, achievable changes rather than abstract theory.
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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ann lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behavior; it helps people understand patterns in close connections and build more supported ways of relating. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the client’s own goals; it supports self-directed change through acceptance and clear reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions link to mood and behavior and gives practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist discusses your needs, goals, and preferences and together you try methods that fit. Over a few sessions she adjusts the focus based on what helps most, so the work is collaborative and goal-oriented.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper processing. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a break at work. Live chat or text can suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and try new skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about Ann
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction issues. Parenting, relationship and career concerns are also listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is gentle but direct. She listens closely, reflects your priorities, and helps you try new behaviors between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a counselor, supervisor, and counselor educator, combining clinical work with teaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an IL LCPC and practices in Illinois while also working in academic roles.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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