Ana Ortiz, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for healing and growth
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship support
- Stress and anxiety
About Ana Ortiz
Ana Ortiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 14 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She has served as a rehab counselor, advocate, and therapist, working with clients who face brain injury, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma. Her practice also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, career and vocational stress, addiction, grief, and self-esteem struggles.
Ana draws from cognitive-behavioral and person-centered methods, and integrates psychodynamic and rational-emotive perspectives to tailor treatment to each person’s history and goals. Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to create practical, individualized plans. She describes therapy as a process that takes courage, and she focuses on helping people build more fulfilling and balanced lives.
Ana is fluent in English and Spanish and brings experience working with diverse populations, including those navigating attachment and abandonment issues, caregiving strain, eating and sleeping concerns, intimacy-related challenges, and co-occurring conditions. As a licensed counselor in Texas, she aims to meet clients where they are and guide them toward meaningful change.
Ana draws from cognitive-behavioral and person-centered methods, and integrates psychodynamic and rational-emotive perspectives to tailor treatment to each person’s history and goals. Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to create practical, individualized plans. She describes therapy as a process that takes courage, and she focuses on helping people build more fulfilling and balanced lives.
Ana is fluent in English and Spanish and brings experience working with diverse populations, including those navigating attachment and abandonment issues, caregiving strain, eating and sleeping concerns, intimacy-related challenges, and co-occurring conditions. As a licensed counselor in Texas, she aims to meet clients where they are and guide them toward meaningful 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.
Is Ana Ortiz a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ana Ortiz holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: 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.
Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Ana utilizes several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online settings. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and helps people rebuild trust and secure connections; it is often helpful for those dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and strengths, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-understanding and personal growth; it can be especially useful for addressing self-esteem, life transitions, and caregiver stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and Ana collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options, adjust techniques over time, and build a plan that reflects the client's priorities and pace.
Online therapy with Ana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during breaks, or while traveling, and they support consistent progress by allowing clients to choose the mode of communication that works best for them.