- Client-centered approach
- ACT and CBT tools
- English and Spanish
About Ana
Ana Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She brings 12 years of experience in mental health and aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental place for people to talk about hard things. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she focuses on helping clients find practical ways forward.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on each person's perspective and values. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and existential ideas when those approaches fit the need. Sessions tend to focus on small, doable changes and on understanding patterns that keep problems stuck.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with sleep or eating problems, parenting strain, workplace difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, and social anxiety.
Ana speaks English and Spanish and has spent years helping children, adolescents, and adults in clinical settings. She aims to treat everyone with sensitivity and compassion while encouraging practical steps toward the goals clients name. Seeking help can feel hard, and she works to make the process straightforward and approachable.
To begin, she asks people to identify goals and then tailors conversations and exercises to those aims. The work may include skill-building, values clarification, behavior changes, and reflective conversations that help clients make clearer choices.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ana uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person's values and priorities. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping the client guide the pace and topics of sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to change patterns that cause distress.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Ana will work with each person to figure out which methods fit best for their goals, needs, and preferences. The first sessions often include simple check-ins and a shared plan to try specific techniques and see what helps.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, or childcare. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, more frequent follow-ups, or skipping travel time so practical skills and conversations can be scheduled when they fit into daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in therapy?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns such as sleep or eating problems and workplace stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is warm and interactive with a Client-Centered focus. Conversations emphasize the client's perspective while using practical tools when helpful.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of experience working in mental health with children, adolescents, and adults in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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