Ana Ortiz, LPC
Practical, narrative-informed counseling in Texas
Details
| Name | Ana Ortiz |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Ana
Ana Ortiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 14 years of clinical experience. She has worked as a rehab counselor, advocate, and therapist and brings that practical background to her work. Ana meets people where they are and focuses on clear, real-world steps.
She speaks English and Spanish and uses approachable language in sessions. Her practice centers on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship struggles.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing addiction, grief, self-esteem problems, and life transitions. Additional concerns she addresses include ADHD, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, body image, and communication or commitment issues. Ana pulls from Narrative, Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Dialectical Behavior approaches.
In session she listens for the stories people tell about themselves and looks for practical ways to shift unhelpful patterns. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Her style is warm and interactive.
She aims to create a respectful space where people can speak honestly and try different ways of coping. Sessions often include talking through recent problems, building new habits, and practicing skills to manage emotions. Therapy can include short check-ins or longer sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
To begin, a person selects Start Therapy, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist's availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Ana works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ana among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ana directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ana directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment ideas fit online therapy
Ana often uses Narrative Therapy to help people see the stories they tell about themselves and find new ways to describe those experiences. This can help with issues like low self-esteem, identity questions, and feeling stuck in a pattern. Attachment-Based Therapy is another common thread she draws on; it focuses on how past caregiving relationships shape current trust and closeness, which is useful for relationship or intimacy-related concerns.Choosing an approach is a joint process. Ana works with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Together they try things and adjust the plan when needed, mixing narrative work, skill practice, and emotion-focused conversations as appropriate.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer dialogue, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or a quieter check-in is wanted. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit work, caregiving, and daily routines rather than forcing big schedule changes.
Common questions about this listing
What issues can Ana help with?
Ana works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and caregiving strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens for people's stories and uses collaborative conversations to try practical coping strategies and new habits.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of experience and has worked as a rehab counselor, advocate, and therapist supporting people with brain injury, chronic pain, emotional abuse, and vocational or parenting challenges.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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