Ana Ortiz

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LPC Texas

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Ana

Ana Ortiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 14 years of clinical experience that includes work as a rehab counselor, advocate, and therapist.

Background and approach

She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting challenges, chronic pain and illness, and career or vocational problems. Her background also includes work with domestic violence survivors and individuals coping with brain injury and other co-morbid conditions.

Her style blends evidence-informed methods with a warm, interactive presence; she draws from cognitive behavioral techniques alongside attachment-based and client-centered principles to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Ana emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and works in both English and Spanish.

She offers multiple online session formats and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with fees that vary by location and therapist availability. Those interested in starting can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability.

How Ana’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Many of Ana’s core methods adapt well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be practiced through structured conversations, homework exercises, and skill-building during online sessions to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and emotional bonds to help people understand how early connections shape current relationships and coping, and this reflective work can proceed effectively via video or phone conversations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ana works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a person’s goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and she adjusts plans over time based on progress and feedback so clients are active partners in shaping care.

Online formats provide flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose what fits their life while engaging in CBT, attachment-focused exploration, or client-centered dialogue. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, practice skills between sessions, and access ongoing support from a licensed professional in Texas.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ana help with?

Ana works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting difficulties, chronic pain and illness, career challenges, ADHD, and related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her manner is described as warm and interactive, focusing on respect, sensitivity, and compassion while using dialogue and collaborative planning to address clients' needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 14 years of experience working as a rehab counselor, advocate, and therapist, serving people with a wide variety of clinical concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Ana is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credential TX LPC 68847 and she practices in Texas.

Can sessions be offered in more than one language?

Yes, she works in both English and Spanish to accommodate speakers of either language.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to engage in therapy.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; actual cost varies with location and therapist availability.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish