Lucritia (Ann) Sayles, LIMHP

Lucritia (Ann) Sayles is a licensed independent mental health practitioner who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and big life changes. She offers straightforward support for day-to-day struggles like sleeping problems, low self-esteem, anger, and relationship concerns. Ann also works with people dealing with mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity.

Ann uses practical, talk-based methods to help people find clearer thinking and better coping skills. She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions are collaborative - she listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people set small, achievable goals.

Her approach also includes client-centered care and mindfulness practices to help people connect with their values and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to build motivation for change. Psychodynamic ideas may be brought in to look at patterns that repeat over time.

Ann has 14 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including caregiver stress, multicultural issues, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress. She practices in Nebraska as a LIMHP - licensed independent mental health practitioner - and offers services to people both in the U.S. and internationally.

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Ann describes therapy as a shared process: she helps people clarify what matters to them, try new strategies, and track what works along the way.

How Ann Uses Different Approaches Online

Ann commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build practical coping skills for issues like anxiety, panic, and mood problems. She also uses client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's experience, offering empathic listening and work guided by the client's priorities. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and improve sleep or emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ann talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. She will suggest methods to try, check in on progress, and adjust the plan so it matches what the person needs and wants.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexible ways to connect. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, while phone calls can fit a shorter check-in or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, reflection between sessions, and a way to keep momentum between appointments. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel.