Lumin Counseling Therapist
Dr. Ann Crickard, DO
Child therapist in Columbus, Ohio, and board-certified pediatrician supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families in Columbus, Westerville, and over telehealth.
Dr. Ann brings more than 30 years of experience with children and families to her counseling work, combining medical insight, developmental understanding, and practical support for parents and young people.
Profile Snapshot
- DO
- Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Medical degree (DO)
- Child and Adolescent Counseling (MA)
- Board-certified pediatrician
- Children
- Adolescents
- Young Adults
- 60 minutes
- Telehealth and in-person
About Dr. Ann's Child and Family Counseling
Dr. Ann Crickard is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of experience working with children and families, and she holds a Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Counseling. Combining her extensive medical background with specialized training in mental health, she brings a deep, holistic understanding to her work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and practical strategies that support healthy emotional and behavioral development. Dr. Ann has a particular focus on child behavior, family dynamics, and academic challenges such as ADHD and learning differences.
She works closely with families to uncover the underlying patterns that may contribute to problem behaviors, guiding them toward lasting, positive change. She finds great joy in watching young people grow into confident, capable adults with strong self-awareness, resilience, and purpose.
Clinical Style
Dr. Ann’s clinical style is holistic, collaborative, and practical. She helps parents and young people understand what may be happening beneath behavior, then builds developmentally appropriate strategies that support long-term resilience.
Clinical Issues and Specialties
Child Behavior and Development
Childhood behavior challenges, emotional development, resilience, and whole-child support.
ADHD and Executive Functioning
ADHD, learning differences, executive functioning challenges, school difficulties, and academic stress.
Anxiety and Mood Concerns
Anxiety, depression, panic, social anxiety, perfectionism, and self-esteem concerns.
Family and Parenting Support
Parenting support, family conflict, divorce adjustment, boundaries, and communication skills.
Trauma and Adjustment
Childhood trauma, difficult transitions, stress, and emotional adjustment concerns.
Mind-Body Concerns
Somatic symptoms, sleep issues, and the connection between physical and emotional well-being.
Faith-Integrated Counseling
Faith-based and faith-integrated counseling when families want that included in care.
Growth and Confidence
Support for adolescents and young adults building confidence, purpose, and self-awareness.
Therapeutic Modalities and Approaches
A Whole-Child Approach to Care
Dr. Ann integrates physical, emotional, relational, and developmental context so children and families receive care that sees the whole person.
Why I Do This Work
Dr. Ann is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential. She especially values helping families understand behavior in context, strengthen communication, and support growth that lasts beyond the counseling room.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Dr. Ann has rescue alpacas on her farm. She enjoys cycling and is passionate about creating healthy meals.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Dr. Ann
If you would like to see whether Dr. Ann is the right fit for your child, teen, young adult, or family, schedule a complimentary consultation with Lumin Counseling.