Therapist
Ana Ortiz
LPC
Caring counselor with a practical approach
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- Warm collaborative style
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Focus on coping skills
About Ana
She sees people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports concerns such as addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges tied to caregiving, chronic illness, and disability. Intellectual disability appears among her listed areas of focus and may inform how she frames support for some clients.
Ana blends approaches to suit each person. She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotion-focused work. Her style is warm and interactive, and she shapes sessions around individual needs and goals.
Sessions typically focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Ana helps people learn new coping skills, improve communication, and manage overwhelming emotions. She also addresses attachment, abandonment, and patterns that keep people stuck.
Her prior work in rehabilitation settings influences her practical orientation. Ana describes therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s goals guide treatment. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site’s start steps to match and schedule according to availability.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
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How Ana's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Ana commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy and attachment-based work to guide sessions. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current ways of relating, which can help with intimacy and trust issues.Finding the best approach is part of the therapy process. Ana collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as needs change so the plan stays practical and relevant.
This therapist's profile does not specify which online session formats are used. Please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use tools like screen-shared worksheets or guided breathing exercises during a meeting. Licensed professionals can tailor pace and techniques to work well across whatever session format is chosen.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ana often help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and caregiving strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She combines listening with goal-focused work and helps people try practical skills between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of experience, including work as a rehab counselor and advocate supporting people with brain injury, chronic pain, and trauma.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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