About Ana

Ana Crixell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and ADHD. She focuses on building practical skills for clearer communication and stronger self-worth. Ana aims to make therapy feel direct and useful for everyday struggles.

She draws on client-centered work to make sessions collaborative and respectful. That means the person's goals guide each meeting and the therapist listens closely to what matters most.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to change day-to-day behavior. Ana also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice feelings without getting overwhelmed. Solution-focused techniques are woven in to set concrete, short-term goals and track progress.

The Gottman Method informs her work on relationship patterns and communication skills for partners. Across ten years of practice she has supported people through grief, trauma, workplace stress, parenting strain, and life changes such as divorce or career shifts. Her approach is practical and grounded in real-world steps rather than abstract theory.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Ana works with individuals who want a collaborative, skills-based path forward and who appreciate a calm, direct style.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Ana uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on each person's priorities, offering attentive listening and collaborative planning. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals that matter to them.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

The therapist will work with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits best. Figuring out the right method is a team effort that takes into account current needs, personal goals, and day-to-day routines.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues for communication skills work, phone calls can be a lower-bandwidth option, and messaging is handy for brief check-ins or when schedules are tight. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent during jobs, parenting duties, or when travel is required.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Ana help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, career and workplace problems, and relationship issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered listening alongside CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to set and reach goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ana has ten years of experience working with people on communication, coping skills, and life transitions in a therapy setting.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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