- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered approach
About Ana
Ana Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and other concerns including social anxiety and phobia. She works with clients who face life changes, workplace strain, relationship tension, and issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, and parenting. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her approach is interactive and client-centered. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and existential ideas when they fit the client's goals. In sessions she talks with people about practical steps, coping skills, and values that matter to them.
Ana has experience across age groups and a range of presenting concerns. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults on topics such as self-harm, substance use, mood concerns, and interpersonal problems. That background informs how she adapts conversations and skills to different life stages.
People can expect a conversational style that focuses on strengths and observable changes. Ana helps clients identify small, achievable goals and practices they can use between meetings. She also addresses issues like body image, ADHD, phobias, and workplace stress when those come up.
She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. The process is straightforward and aimed at getting to workable next steps quickly.
How Ana’s methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values so they can take meaningful actions. It can help when avoidance keeps someone from social situations or valued activities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. It’s often used for specific fears and anxiety related to speaking or being observed. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative conversation where the person's own goals guide the work rather than a set agenda. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ana works with clients to choose or combine methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She treats the first sessions as a time to learn about priorities and to agree on steps that feel manageable. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in the settings where they face social stress, and offer flexibility for those balancing work or family commitments.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and related issues such as social anxiety and phobias.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, focusing on practical steps and skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in mental health across children, adolescents, and adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.