- Warm and interactive
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Focus on sleep and stress
About Ana
Ana Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with twelve years of experience in mental health. She offers a warm, interactive style that aims to make people feel heard and respected. Ana focuses on practical steps clients can use to manage stress, sleep problems, anxiety, and mood concerns.
In sessions she uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Ana tends to keep the work straightforward. She helps people name what matters to them and try small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her background includes work across age groups and many presenting issues, from depression and self-esteem to trauma, substance concerns, and relationship strain. She also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, workplace stress, ADHD, grief, and eating or intimacy-related struggles. Sleep and rest are part of the concerns she addresses when they affect daily functioning.
Ana believes in treating people with sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are intended to be a space where clients can speak openly without fear of judgment. She combines listening with practical tools so clients can experiment with new ways of coping between appointments.
People who reach out can expect collaborative planning and clear goals. Ana encourages small, achievable steps and checks in on progress as therapy continues. Her bilingual ability in English and Spanish can support conversations in either language.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Ana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and build small actions that match those values. ACT is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems that leave someone feeling stuck.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of behaving. CBT is commonly used for sleep trouble, anxiety, and mood concerns because it breaks problems into teachable skills.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress and challenges emerge.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since specific online options are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can guide exercises for sleep, coping skills for anxiety, and values-based steps that people can practice between sessions to help everyday functioning.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Ana commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, sleep and related life challenges such as grief, trauma, addiction concerns, parenting strain, workplace stress, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is warm and interactive, blending listening with practical exercises. Sessions aim to be respectful and focused on small changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has twelve years of experience in the mental health field working with children, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients served?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.