- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Ana
Ana Manrique is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also supports people managing addiction-related difficulties and major life changes.
Ana centers sessions on listening and helping people name what is most pressing. She encourages clients to use their own strengths and values when making changes. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with practical steps between meetings.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Ana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems active. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she helps people clarify what they want and build momentum for change.
Clients can expect straightforward worksheets, short behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises when helpful. Ana often combines strategies so they fit day-to-day life rather than a strict program. She speaks English and Spanish and practices in Texas.
People who are looking for support with anger, grief, career stress, or intimacy issues will find a therapist who focuses on practical skills and steady progress. To begin, the usual next step is completing an initial matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How Ana uses ACT, CBT and motivational techniques online
Ana commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions, which can reduce repeated outbursts or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to map thought and behavior patterns that feed anger or anxiety and to try short experiments that change those patterns.Motivational Interviewing appears in sessions when someone feels stuck about change. It uses straightforward conversation to clarify what matters and to build small steps toward goals. Ana treats choosing the right approach as a shared process. She works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and day-to-day routine rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online work can help by making it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allowing a shorter check-in when needed, or avoiding travel time. It also lets people try exercises and behavioral tasks in real settings and then talk about how they went at the next appointment.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem, career and work stress, anxiety, addiction-related issues, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens for strengths and uses goal-focused exercises and short behavioral steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and addiction-related difficulties.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.