- Warm and interactive
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Practical coping tools
About Ana
Ana Ortiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of experience. She has worked as a rehab counselor, advocate, and therapist supporting people through a wide range of challenges. Ana speaks English and Spanish and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people to talk about what matters to them.
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. Money and financial issues are among the topics she lists, and she also works with challenges like addiction, grief, parenting strain, and caregiver stress. Ana supports people navigating major life changes and those managing mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
Ana shapes each session around the person in the room. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused methods to match a person’s needs. Sessions are intended to be warm and interactive, with direct practical tools when helpful and time to process feelings when that is needed.
Her background includes work with brain injury, chronic pain, and people who have experienced domestic violence or other trauma. That experience informs how she attends to safety and pacing during therapy. Ana emphasizes clear communication and sets collaborative goals that reflect the client’s priorities.
People who choose Ana can expect straightforward talk about problems and step-by-step ways to practice change. She invites clients to try approaches, notice what helps, and shift the plan as needed. To begin, clients follow the site’s start process to match and schedule sessions.
How Ana’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Ana draws on client-centered work to build a collaborative relationship. This approach means she listens carefully, follows each person’s pace, and focuses on the issues the person brings. It is useful for people who need a respectful space to talk through feelings and goals.She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical skills. CBT-style work often includes short exercises and plans to practice between sessions, which can fit well into a regular routine and daily life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ana will help figure out which methods match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or caregiving duties. It can also let someone use shorter check-ins or focus sessions when a full-length visit isn’t practical. Licensed professionals can tailor the mix of talking, skills practice, and goal planning to fit everyday life without committing to one rigid method.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ana commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and related concerns including money and financial issues.
What is her general therapy style like?
Ana uses a warm, interactive style that combines listening with practical techniques. She aims to tailor sessions to each person and to set clear, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ana has 14 years of experience working as a rehab counselor, advocate, and therapist with people facing trauma, chronic pain, brain injury, and other challenges.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and works with people in that region.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Ana?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.