Ana Cecilia Santana is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
01About Ana
Ana Cecilia Santana is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks both English and Spanish and uses clear, practical language to guide people through hard moments. She draws on seven years of clinical experience to support people navigating life changes and painful events.
Sessions aim to be warm and focused. The therapist listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals to make daily life feel more manageable.
Background and approach
Typical work covers emotional reactions after loss, lingering anxiety, the impact of past abuse, and struggles with self-worth. Ana also addresses concerns related to caregiving stress, cancer, postpartum depression, relationship communication, and financial worries when those topics come up. Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach skills for coping, emotion regulation, and clearer thinking.
Conversations combine practical strategies with space to process feelings. Progress is measured in concrete steps clients can notice week to week. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that works for them. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 78223 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1558903542 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based methods work online
Ana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on solving problems and teaching skills. One common approach helps people learn coping and relaxation skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress in day-to-day life. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing their hold on current emotions by using structured talk and grounding exercises.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about goals, try different strategies when needed, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to find what fits personal preferences and practical needs.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people read facial cues and have a conversation much like an in-person visit. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework prompts, and ongoing support between longer sessions.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Ana help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like caregiver stress and postpartum depression.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and warm. She listens closely, helps set small goals, and teaches skills to manage emotions and everyday challenges.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with emotional and life adjustment concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and offers services while based in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Work can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing 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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.
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