About me

Hello-

I am a licensed independent mental health practitioner and have been practicing for 8 years. I have a myriad of experience in the field including 20 years experience working in the human services, social services, schools and mental health treatment programs to include for-profit and non-for-profit companies. I am an experienced counselor that also mentors, trains and supervises other counselors in my field and has and continues to lead programs or departments in the field.

I have specialized working with individuals that have included the following diagnoses or experiences: bullying, stress management, life changes, identity exploration, depression, trauma, abuse, anxiety, grief, transitional life changes, bipolar, schizophrenia, career changes and relationship issues along with others. I utilize a style and therapeutic approach that best suits the clients needs and adapt, which is in alignment with a person-centered approach also psychodynamic approach which explores individual needs and motivations.

My training and education have consisted of two masters degrees one a Masters of Science degree in Counseling and the other a Masters of Arts degree in Sociology. It has been my life’s work and focus to better the circumstances of those I encounter and provide services.


Comfort and Joy,

Ann

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Compassion fatigue , Body image , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 8

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NE LIMHP 1501

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lucritia (Ann) Sayles. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 4 months

The connection between Ann and our daughter is great. The sessions are really helpful and provide our daughter with the support she needs.

Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coaching

Ann is wonderful! She’s has been there for me as a whole person. What I mean by that is most therapist will only address one or two concerns at a time, but in understands that humans experience a lot and is willing to talk about anything and work through anything you’d like during your time together and beyond through messaging and worksheets. I’ve never met a more professional therapist before!

Written on Mar 05, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Ann is there for me whenever I need it, no questions asked.

Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management

She is amazing! She listens and is genuinely here for me. She is providing ways for me to help myself and improve my life.

Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Ann is amazing, she knows how to validate and make you feel like you are human again!

Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

I am extremely grateful for Ann's support during a time of transition and uncertainty. She is always one time, always responds to my messages and has provided great feedback. Highly recommend.

Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She is helpful with many scenarios and coping strategies that help.

Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Ann is exactly what I needed. She is professional, very knowledgeable, kind, encouraging. She helps me look at things in different ways. I can't even explain it, she is just wonderful.

Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ann has helped me in many ways. I would recommend if you need help talking through life's issues, she is a great one to start with!

Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Very supportive. Examines all aspects of life, appreciate her guidance.

Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Ann is amazing, I feel understood and the advice she has given me, has helped me more than I expected. I’d recommend her, and I fact I have to some.

Written on Sep 28, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Ann helped me get acquainted with and reparent my inner child. So grateful for the healing she facilitated!

Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Lucritia is very professional and courteous. I’m so glad I took the step to do this.

Written on Sep 21, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

My experience so far has been amazing, both with the app and Ann. Everything works seamlessly to create the best experience. It helps keep you accountable for staying engaged with therapy while being flexible enough to meet your individual needs. She has been wonderful to work with as someone who listens and gives great advice.

Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Ann was such a wonderful counselor. She was kind, thorough, and offered many ways to help either support me through the many issues I was dealing with, or healthier ways to view it, or understand it better. She incorporated faith with her insight which really gave me a lot peace during our sessions, and really was a tremendously helpful, understanding, and wise voice. Her insight and viewpoints were very reassuring, helpful, and precisely attuned to my needs. Highly recommend!!

Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Fantastic therapist. Very insightful and gives amazing advise on how to handle my situations and helps me to understand where my partner is at with everything

Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She has truly helped me out. And is super easy to talk to. Super nice and caring and the conversations just keep going. The 45 min calls go by so quickly.

Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Ann has been very welcoming and a session flows as a conversation. Her recommendations for addressing issues and rooting out problem areas are thoughtful and kind. I would highly recommend her.

Written on Jun 08, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management

She’s amazing! I feel heard and understood. Ann acknowledges how I feel, and then offers different methods to combat any issues.

Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue,

Even in the few sessions I had with her, she was amazing and really helped me have an understanding of the steps I needed to take to help me continue on my journey

Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ann is not just a good listener. She confronts my thoughts and feeling in a very respectful, constructive and supportive way and gives good advice. I feel educated to better understand my situation and how to deal with it.

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Ann is knowledgeable, understanding, and overall awesome. I would recommend her to anyone needing services.

Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I always leave the session lighter and empowered

Written on May 03, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is amazing

Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

She is the best!

Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

She’s helped me with issues I didn’t even know I’ve had, and I trusted her right away. Would definitely recommend for someone new to therapy.

Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coaching, and compassion fatigue

She’s the best . She listens, her insight and responses are everything I need . My life has been better with her in it . Didn’t think I could find that on the first try , but she’s perfect for me !

Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Ann is super nice and kind. I can feel that she would love to help me ASAP and sent me a lot of useful worksheets. I have some other exp with other therapists who were not willing to share methods to handle my problems after my first lesson. But Ann is totally different, she sent me so much useful resources after our first live session. Thank you so much Ann! Will defo recommend Ann to everybody in need☺️

Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Amazing listener and clearly skilled and knowledgeable.

Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I’m thankful to have found Dr. Sayles. She is kind, thoughtful, informative, and an in-tune listener. I appreciate her guidance thus far.

Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I have had a few set backs but she has been amazing at helping me get back on track. She listens to me and helps me with ways to keep moving forward!

Written on Dec 18, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is the best person and therapist I have ever been in contact with. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to start therapy. Felt like I had a friend.

Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Very supportive in every way. Super personable as well.

Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She's a wonderful councilor and love her support and advice

Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coaching

Ann provides a practical approach that integrates compassion, patience, and unwavering support!

Written on Oct 28, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd

Very attentive great listener and great at explaining concepts. I really enjoy and benefit from our sessions.

Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

She helped me work through many things and I truly appreciate that and she is very good at listening and giving insight.

Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue

She is great.

Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders

Lucritia is a phenomenal therapist and I was immensely grateful that we were matched. She is empathetic, supportive, and direct. I would 100% recommend her for anyone interested in therapy as she is an invaluable asset.

Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 7 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ann is amazing, makes me feel heard, understood, and provides hope on this mental health journey.

Written on Jul 28, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief

Lucritia, we have only know each other a short time but in that time you got me out of my shell and I am joining groups in town that relate to me. For that I am forever greatly.

Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Lucritia has truly been amazing to work with. I have worked with a variety of therapists and I can honestly say Lucritia has been the best fit for me. She is helping me to find confidence in helping me to find the tools that work the best for me.

Written on Jul 01, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months

Ann is the real deal. Her ability to connect and respond is a strength—among many. So thankful I was matched with Ann.

Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd

Very kind, helpful, supportive and understanding. Thank you

Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She has been wonderful to work with. She has offered me tools and worksheets that have been just what I needed. She listens, and remembers right where I am each week. She has been a blessing to work with and I’ve really seen improvement in my mental health through our sessions.

Written on May 10, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Excellent therapist met my every need and was very polite and caring

Written on Mar 25, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and adhd

I love Ann

Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ann has helped me with a lot of breakthroughs on my own behaviors, she’s very honest and straightforward while being very kind and accepting. I highly suggest her for your healing journey

Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management

I love my sessions with Ann! She has been so assuring and comforting towards me and I have learnt so much from her. So thankful to be able to find a therapist that teaches and guides.

Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Understanding, non judgemental, provides feedback and challenges beliefs. Overall helping me work through my feelings regarding my relationship.

Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She’s great! Can’t thank her enough for helping me on my inner journey.

Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

A great listener. Also very thoughtful in her responses and overall input. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a therapist. I’m grateful to have been matched with someone who’s able to help me so much simply by listening and providing feedback. All the insight is much appreciated. There really is a ton of value in having someone to talk to that can look at your life objectively. Everyone should have someone they can go to, not only to listen but also to give some honest, unbiased input.

Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks

Lucritia is exactly what I’ve been praying for and seeking in a therapist. She allows me to embrace my faith as part of my healing journey and actively listens and provides comfort and suggestions on how I can progress forward toward healing. She is kind and compassionate in her approach and I look forward to continuing to work with her.

Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

I've had the pleasure of working with Ann for 7 months now and I am so happy I found her. Ann listens attentively and always offers wonderful insight. She is extremely thorough when explaining things to me as well as sincerely empathetic. I have had sessions with her where I felt my most low and by the time my session was over, I felt comforted, heard and most of all understood that I am not alone. I always look forward to my sessions with Ann.

Written on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months

Ann is the best!!! Nuff said. :)

Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and anger management

Ann is amazing. I highly recommend her!

Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Lucritia has been a great listener to me, and has helped me process through some things I have talked about to anyone. She is an active listener, and she validates my feelings. I have appreciated her expertise and insight into my life.

Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

There's really no end to how much I appreciate Lucritia. Isolation has been real tough and she has been a real pillar for me during this last year , and I really do feel as though I owe her more than a simple review on teen counseling . She's easily been the best mental health professional I've ever worked with and I recommend her with complete and total confidence !

Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Ann has been extremely insightful in a short time, making good use of our conversations both in messaging and in sessions. I feel like she can help me with the issues I have that drove me to do some work and hopefully come out better on the other side. It's fairly early in the process, but she's already helped me better understand some things, and I trust that I will continue to improve in my overall emotional wellness. I have spoken so positively of my experience here and with Ann, that I have already referred someone important to me to teen counseling as well. I would have referred her to Ann, but since a lot of the work we do deals with that relationship, that seemed potentially conflicting. Ann is also warm and personable, puts me at ease, and do not feel judged at all, even when I acknowledge less than fantastic things about myself.

Written on Dec 15, 2020 after therapy with Lucritia (Ann) for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief

Ann has been the so kind and understanding towards me while I work through things. I am so grateful for all her advice and support and would highly recommend her.

Work with me!