Ana Parra , LPC

Ana Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with a decade of hands-on experience in mental health care. She has worked across the lifespan with children ages 5 to 13, adolescents, and adults, addressing a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm, substance use, trauma, and relationship challenges. Ana approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where individuals can speak openly without fear of judgment.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on collaboration and building on clients' strengths. She draws on client-centered methods, solution-focused strategies, strengths-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, behavioral interventions, and elements of psychoanalytic therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Ana aims to support practical change while honoring each client’s unique story and goals.

Recognizing that seeking help is a significant step, she offers encouragement and guidance through the process and looks forward to meeting those ready to explore growth, healing, and healthier ways of coping.

Approaches and Online Options for Therapeutic Support

Ana Parra integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with those values while learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and genuine understanding from the therapist so clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more adaptive patterns and is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ana collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what a client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with Ana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from their own environment, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can effectively use these formats to deliver thoughtful, structured, and compassionate support.