Ana Ortiz, LPC
Texas LPC specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Bilingual English Spanish
- 14 years experience
About Ana Ortiz
Ana Ortiz, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 14 years of experience as a rehab counselor, advocate, and therapist. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including brain injury, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career and vocational transitions, chronic pain, and both physical and emotional trauma. Her practice reflects experience with addiction, grief, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues as well as the everyday stresses of life.
Ana uses evidence-informed techniques and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person she meets. Her style is warm and interactive, and she approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Ana focuses on building a therapeutic relationship that helps people explore attachment and communication patterns, cope with abandonment and control issues, and regain balance after major life changes.
Fluent in English and Spanish, she combines practical tools and empathetic listening to help individuals and families move toward clearer goals and improved functioning. Ana values the courage it takes to seek support and aims to partner with clients to create meaningful, sustainable change.
Ana uses evidence-informed techniques and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person she meets. Her style is warm and interactive, and she approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Ana focuses on building a therapeutic relationship that helps people explore attachment and communication patterns, cope with abandonment and control issues, and regain balance after major life changes.
Fluent in English and Spanish, she combines practical tools and empathetic listening to help individuals and families move toward clearer goals and improved functioning. Ana values the courage it takes to seek support and aims to partner with clients to create meaningful, sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ana Ortiz have?
Ana Ortiz has 14 years of experience working as a rehab counselor, advocate, and therapist.
Is Ana Ortiz a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ana Ortiz holds the credential Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is licensed in Texas - TX LPC 68847.
In which languages does Ana Ortiz provide therapy?
Ana Ortiz provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Ana Ortiz located?
Ana Ortiz is located in Texas.
How can I work with Ana Ortiz as my therapist?
You can work with Ana Ortiz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ana Ortiz work with international clients?
Ana Ortiz does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ana Ortiz cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care and Connection
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early and current relationships shape emotional needs and patterns. It helps people understand how attachment styles influence trust, intimacy, and reactions to loss or abandonment, and supports building more secure ways of relating.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance from the therapist. It creates a collaborative space where the client’s values and goals guide the pace of change and decision-making.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with sleep or daily functioning.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Licensed professionals assess needs, listen to preferences, and collaborate with clients to select or combine methods that fit the client’s goals and life circumstances.
Online therapy with Ana can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy days, travel, or caregiving responsibilities and allow therapists and clients to work together in ways that suit individual routines and access needs.