Ana Parra, LPC
Compassionate Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
- 12 years experience
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Focus on anxiety and trauma
About Ana Parra
Ana Parra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 12 years of experience in mental health care. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflects her training and licensure to provide therapeutic services in the state of Texas (TX LPC 71813).
Ana has worked with children ages 5 to 13, adolescents, and adults, addressing a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance use, trauma, relationship challenges, and self-harm. Her practice also supports people coping with life transitions, grief, parenting struggles, workplace stress, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish to better serve bilingual clients.
Her approach to care is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She seeks to create a space where clients can express themselves without fear of judgment and where practical skills and personal strengths are used to make meaningful changes. Clinically she integrates methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential perspectives to tailor work to each person’s needs.
Ana accepts new clients in Texas and offers sessions through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. She does not currently work with international clients and welcomes those ready to begin a collaborative path toward greater balance and well-being.
Ana has worked with children ages 5 to 13, adolescents, and adults, addressing a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance use, trauma, relationship challenges, and self-harm. Her practice also supports people coping with life transitions, grief, parenting struggles, workplace stress, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish to better serve bilingual clients.
Her approach to care is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She seeks to create a space where clients can express themselves without fear of judgment and where practical skills and personal strengths are used to make meaningful changes. Clinically she integrates methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential perspectives to tailor work to each person’s needs.
Ana accepts new clients in Texas and offers sessions through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. She does not currently work with international clients and welcomes those ready to begin a collaborative path toward greater balance and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ana Parra have?
Ana Parra has 12 years of experience in the field of mental health.
Is Ana Parra a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 71813.
In which languages does Ana Parra provide therapy?
Ana provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Ana Parra located?
Ana is located in Texas.
How can I work with Ana Parra as my therapist?
You can work with Ana Parra through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ana Parra work with international clients?
Ana Parra does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ana Parra 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take action toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by combining mindfulness with committed behavior change.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own capacity for growth. This approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, improving communication, and exploring personal goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday challenges by teaching practical strategies for change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ana works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines elements from different approaches when appropriate, tailoring the plan to each person’s circumstances.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and allow ongoing work from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while accommodating busy lives, travel, or mobility limitations, and they support a consistent therapeutic relationship between licensed professionals and the people they serve.