- Bilingual English Spanish
- Client-centered approach
- 20 years experience
About Ana
Ana Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 20 years of experience. She speaks English and Spanish and welcomes conversations in either language. Ana aims to make the first step toward therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.
She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on understanding each person's viewpoint. That means sessions center on what matters most to the client and move at a comfortable pace. Ana also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
Over two decades she has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and the challenges of life changes. She has worked with individuals who experience attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms and helps them find strategies that fit daily life. Her other focus areas include self-esteem, body image, communication problems, and social anxiety.
Ana emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. Sessions aim to build practical skills for coping, improve communication, and strengthen self-directed goals. She also offers support around parenting concerns and discovering life purpose.
She encourages people who are ready to try therapy to take the small step of reaching out. To begin, clients follow the Start Therapy process, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on availability.
How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online
A client-centered approach means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead. The focus is on understanding what matters most to the person and building sessions around those priorities. This approach can help when someone needs a respectful space to talk through feelings and make personal choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different reactions. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and managing impulsivity or ADHD symptoms.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, and together they decide what methods to use. That means sessions can evolve as needs change, and the therapist will check in about what is or isn’t working.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy day and avoiding travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to have a short check-in between other commitments or to join from a different location when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
Ana helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports work on self-esteem, body image, ADHD symptoms, and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices a client-centered approach that focuses on each person's concerns and pace. Ana also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience includes a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana. Sessions are provided from that licensure location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.