Ann Zbylot, M. Ed, LPC

In private practice since 2000, Ann has served a wide range of people. She currently works with adults.  Ann is experienced in working with anxiety and panic issues, residual trauma reaction, divorce, depression, mid-life crisis, relationship challenges, parenting, aging, grief/loss, and life/work transitions. 

Licensed by the State of Texas as a Professional Counselor and LPC supervisor; she received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas and M.A. in Counseling from Texas State University. She is experienced in helping individuals heal from trauma through body-centered psychotherapy modalities. Ann is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). This is a therapeutic modality that enables clients to process memories and to heal from the emotional distress that often follows traumatic experiences. Ann is an Internal Family Systems informed therapist. She utilizes visualization, somatic relaxation, breath work and mindfulness to help clients deal with anxiety and negative thinking patterns. She is trained as a Dance/Movement Therapist, and is skilled in creative psychotherapy approaches utilizing art, movement, and writing.

Ann's early counseling career began as a Registered Dance/Movement therapist. She worked with children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities, helping them connect with others and express themselves utilizing dance/movement and visual arts groups. She co-founded, along with Kalila Homann BC-DMT, the "Accessible Arts Schools Outreach Program." This non-profit program served Austin Independent School District's Special Education students and provided expressive arts residencies and training for AISD teachers. For over 12 years, "Accessible Arts" brought music, dance, and art therapy groups to students with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. This program was sustained through the support of VSA Arts of Texas and the City of Austin.

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