Therapist profile
Ana Parra, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills work
- English and Spanish
About Ana
Ana Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, and parenting strain. She also addresses relationship and intimacy issues and supports people coping with grief, trauma, life changes, and workplace pressures.
Ana uses practical, conversation-based methods. She listens to what matters most and helps people notice patterns that cause trouble. That can mean trying new ways of thinking, practicing skills for emotional regulation, or clarifying personal values to guide decisions.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Ana draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential approaches to shape sessions. She matches tools to the problem at hand, whether that is sleep difficulties, impulsivity, or communication problems.
She can work in both English and Spanish. Ana has experience across a broad range of concerns including ADHD, body image, women's issues, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue. Her approach often blends skill-building with space to talk through painful memories or current stressors.
For people juggling parenting or household strain, she focuses on practical strategies that fit daily life. To begin, readers are asked to use the online matching steps to schedule an initial session and discuss which methods will be most helpful.
How sessions work
How Ana's approaches translate to online work
Ana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that are easy to use in online sessions. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior.She also uses Client-Centered techniques to keep conversations focused on what the client wants to address. That approach is about listening closely and adjusting pace and tools to each person's needs. Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a team effort; she will work with the client to try methods and decide what fits best for their goals and daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, and busy schedules. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or for camera-off conversations if that helps someone stay focused. Ask about the exact session formats offered when you complete the matching steps.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversation-focused and interactive, using practical skill work alongside value-based reflection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in the mental health field.
Is she credentialed to practice in the United States?
She holds the LPC credential and practices under the Texas LPC designation.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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