Ana Manrique, LPC

Ana Manrique is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric issues. Ana approaches each person with empathy and respect while helping them build emotional resources and greater balance.

She believes clients are the experts on their own stories and draws on strengths already present in their lives. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than lengthy labels. Ana encourages small, steady changes that add up over time and help people feel more in charge of daily challenges.

Her work uses methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches. She blends structured tools with supportive conversation and motivational techniques to help people move forward. Therapy often involves learning skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and unhelpful patterns.

Ana has spent her career supporting adults through life transitions, substance-related problems, and trauma recovery. She aims to create an environment where clients can explore goals, practice new behaviors, and build healthier routines. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to meet language needs.

To begin, prospective clients follow the site's intake steps to match with Ana and schedule sessions according to availability. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts while committing to actions that match their values, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, or life changes. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems like depression and anxiety going, offering concrete skills for daily use.

She also integrates client-centered and mindfulness approaches that prioritize listening, empathy, and present-moment awareness. These help clients feel heard and develop simple practices for managing emotions. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Ana will work with each person to shape goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences.

The practical benefits of doing therapy online depend on available session options, which are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and apply them in everyday life.