- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- ADHD
About Ana
Ana Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 20 years of experience. She speaks English and Spanish and offers support for common struggles like anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Ana works with clients who are managing attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms and those facing life changes that feel overwhelming.
Her style focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about their thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and prioritize the client's perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new coping strategies. Many sessions focus on practical steps.
That can mean learning tools to manage anxious moments, practicing ways to speak up in relationships, or breaking big problems into smaller, doable tasks. Parents can bring concerns about parenting stress and look for steady approaches that fit their daily life. Ana aims to help people feel more capable and in control over time.
She encourages gradual progress and celebrates small changes. Her bilingual ability makes it easier for Spanish speakers to explain what matters most to them. She welcomes the courage it takes to begin therapy and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals.
Sessions are collaborative, and the plan adjusts as needs change.
What Ana works with
Everything Ana lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ana helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ana lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches are used in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy is built around listening carefully and following each person's lead. In practice this means sessions begin by asking what matters most right now and shaping the conversation around the client's priorities. It is useful for people who need a respectful space to sort through feelings and values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying brief exercises between meetings, and tracking small behavior changes. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, and coping skills for day-to-day challenges.
Finding the right fit is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening and reflection, skills practice, or a mix of both, and the plan changes as progress is made.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people keep visual connection for conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging supports brief updates, written reflection, and ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and varied daily routines.
Questions people ask about Ana
What concerns does Ana commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, relationship worries, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She listens first and then works with clients to test new thoughts and behaviors.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Ana has 20 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of mood and behavior concerns.
Where is Ana licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana and works with people in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different scheduling and communication needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ana?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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