Ana Herrera, LCSW - Therapist in Nevada

About Ana

Ana Herrera is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She uses clear listening and empathy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Ana combines structured techniques with supportive conversation so clients leave sessions with concrete steps they can try.

She offers services in both English and Spanish and practices in Nevada. Ana brings 15 years of experience to each meeting. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and make small, doable changes.

Background and approach

She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which can be used when past events keep affecting current life. Her work often addresses family concerns, including family of origin issues and general family problems. She also supports clients facing career decisions, questions about life purpose, and multicultural concerns.

Sessions may include coaching elements to support goal setting and follow-through. Ana tends to keep language simple and practical. She talks through coping skills for anger, stress, and low self-esteem.

When trauma shows up, she uses specific methods like EMDR along with talk therapy as appropriate. Her style aims to be collaborative and straightforward. Clients who choose Ana can expect focused conversations that point toward change.

She mixes short-term strategies with deeper work when it fits a person’s needs. The goal is clearer thinking and stronger day-to-day coping.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Ana combines practical, evidence-based methods with a warm, listening stance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to change how a situation feels. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress when clients want concrete tools.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-informed method that helps reduce the emotional charge of distressing memories through structured processing. It is typically used when past events continue to interfere with daily life and a person wants a focused approach for those memories.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaboration. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made as the work unfolds so the plan can shift if something isn’t helping.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving. Many people find mixed formats helpful - for example a video session for in-depth work and text check-ins between sessions to track progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ana address?

Her stated focus areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and family-related concerns.

What approach does she use in sessions?

She uses a blend of Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with EMDR and Solution-Focused techniques when appropriate to create a tailored plan.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working in the helping professions.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NV LCSW 11456-C, practicing in Nevada.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Nevada
Languages: English, Spanish

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