Ana Parra, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Ana

Ana Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She brings 12 years of experience working in mental health and speaks both English and Spanish. Ana aims to make conversations straightforward and compassionate for people feeling overwhelmed by life.

Ana uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to help clients focus on values and take meaningful action.

Background and approach

Client-centered work is part of her style, so people set the pace and topics of their sessions. Her work covers many common concerns. She helps with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to intimacy and relationships.

Ana also supports people facing career stress, workplace problems, ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. Ana’s approach is warm and interactive. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-directed, with time for reflection and skills practice.

She listens for what matters most to each person and adapts tools to fit real life. People can expect straightforward guidance and a nonjudgmental tone. Ana uses plain language and concrete strategies so progress feels tangible.

She encourages small steps that add up to meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Ana commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and problem behaviors. ACT encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take committed steps toward those values even when difficult feelings are present; it can be useful for stress, avoidance, and life transitions. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting the person lead the topics so therapy fits their priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then combine techniques that match those needs. Decisions about pacing and tools are collaborative so people feel involved in the process.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. These formats let people fit therapy around family, work, or school commitments and practice new skills between sessions. The range of options also makes it easier to continue work during life changes while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ana commonly address?

She helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and related challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions combine practical skills training with client-centered conversation and reflective work.

How long has she practiced in mental health?

Ana has 12 years of experience working in the mental health field.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas under TX LPC 71813 and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and payment work?

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

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English, Spanish

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