- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Ana
Ana Manrique is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction-related difficulties, and related concerns like relationship strain and stress. Ana communicates in English and Spanish and focuses on helping clients build practical coping skills.
She centers sessions on what clients already know about their lives. Ana uses straightforward conversation and listening to identify small changes that feel possible. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new actions, and practice acceptance of difficult feelings when needed.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with attention and emotion management, and Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to make behavior changes related to addiction or other goals.
Ana prefers clear, short-term goals alongside longer-term work when it makes sense. She helps clients set specific steps, track progress, and adjust strategies if something is not working. Sessions typically focus on what to try between meetings so progress continues outside the room.
Clients can expect practical techniques and plain language rather than jargon. Ana frames challenges as skills to learn and practice. Her years of experience include supporting people through grief, parenting stress, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. This approach focuses on what matters to the person and on taking manageable steps toward those values.She also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. CBT involves learning specific skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors in everyday situations.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Ana will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust plans based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins between in-person visits when that is useful. These practical benefits can help people keep consistent momentum while they practice new skills.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Ana works with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction-related difficulties, relationship and parenting stress, grief, and related issues such as self-esteem and anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct conversation with practical exercises and goal-setting, focusing on small actionable steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Ana has nine years of professional counseling experience in Texas.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.