Ana Parra

Ana Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 12 years of experience in mental health. She offers a warm, interactive approach that aims to make people feel heard and respected. Ana focuses on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and eating and body image concerns. She works in both English and Spanish and welcomes people who want practical help and steady support.

Ana uses a mix of therapeutic styles to match each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Client-centered and existential ideas shape how she listens, giving space for personal meaning and choice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions.

Her background includes work across childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health settings. That experience shaped how she talks with people about things like trauma, substance use, self-harm history, and relationship challenges. She aims to create a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can try different ways to cope and change.

Sessions focus on concrete skills, clearer thinking patterns, and identifying values that guide decisions. For parents, she can help with parenting strain and sleep or eating struggles that affect family life. Ana encourages small, steady steps and practical strategies that fit daily routines.

She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability so she can learn about goals before the first meeting.

How Ana’s approaches translate to online work

Ana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to change mood and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ana works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She talks with clients about what feels useful and adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay focused and practical.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video or audio depending on what feels most comfortable or what works best with their internet connection. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to work well in virtual sessions, helping clients practice skills between meetings and track progress over time.