- Bilingual English Spanish
- Client-centered approach
- CBT for thoughts and habits
About Ana
Ana Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 20 years of experience. She speaks English and Spanish and meets people where they are. She offers a warm, nonjudgmental space for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
Ana helps with common struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD symptoms. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, and big life changes. Her work includes concerns around body image, communication problems, impulsivity, and finding life purpose.
Her approach centers on listening closely and building trust. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's lead and make space for what matters most. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. Ana and the person she meets set clear goals and pace the work according to what feels manageable. The style is collaborative rather than directive, with an emphasis on small, concrete steps.
She encourages people to see the first visit as a beginning, not a fix-all. If someone wants to start, they use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability. Ana expresses gratitude for the courage it takes to seek help and integrates that respect into each session.
How Ana's approaches translate to online therapy
Ana uses Client-Centered Therapy to make space for each person's concerns and priorities, following what the person brings to the session and focusing on understanding and acceptance. This approach helps when someone needs emotional support, exploration of feelings, or a calmer place to talk through parenting stress or life transitions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, improving mood, and changing patterns that get in the way of daily life, such as unhelpful thinking or impulsive behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ana will collaborate with each person to decide whether Client-Centered methods, CBT, or a mix makes the most sense based on their goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow faster check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk through practical needs with Ana when scheduling to find a setup that fits everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Ana commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, and helps people managing ADHD symptoms and parenting concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to listen closely and use practical strategies for changing thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ana has 20 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in Louisiana and holds the LPC credential listed as LA LPC.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Yes, sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.