- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- English and Spanish
About Ana
Ana Vasquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Ana offers sessions in English and Spanish.
Ana listens with attention and helps clients put problems into clear, manageable steps. She focuses on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Sessions are straightforward and aim to make difficult topics easier to talk about.
Her background includes a decade of direct clinical work across a range of emotional and life challenges. She has supported people dealing with attachment issues, caregiver stress, workplace pressures, and the effects of trauma. Ana also addresses relationship communication problems, guilt and shame, and mood concerns.
In sessions she guides clients through coping strategies and clearer thinking about difficult situations. She helps people sort through feelings after losses, separations, and life transitions. For those who struggle with social anxiety and phobia, she works on practical steps for entering social situations and managing the feelings that come up.
Ana uses approaches based on evidence and focuses on what helps in everyday life. She encourages collaboration so clients understand the reasons for any suggested steps. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Ana works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help with emotional regulation and practical problem solving. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life experiences to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method helps people notice how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and then try small changes to see what helps.Another approach emphasizes step-by-step exposure to feared situations. For social anxiety and phobia this can mean planning small, achievable actions to increase confidence in social settings. Repeated, manageable practice helps people build tolerance for discomfort and learn which coping strategies work best for them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ana will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts plans based on what proves useful in sessions.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel, and can reduce the time needed to attend sessions. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when they have limited internet bandwidth, while others use video when they want face-to-face interaction. Discussing what fits daily life helps shape practical choices for therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression along with related issues like social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear, practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
How long has she been practicing?
Ana has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a CA LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.