Ana Manrique, LPC

Ana Manrique is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor practicing in Texas with nine years of professional experience. She centers empathy and respect in her work, creating a supportive environment where people can explore difficult emotions and develop practical coping skills. Over the past nine years she has worked with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction-related challenges, helping them strengthen emotional resources and pursue greater balance and well-being.

Ana approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses strengths that can be mobilized to overcome obstacles. She values the courage it takes to seek change and offers collaborative support to help clients take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC indicates formal training and licensure to provide counseling services, and her credential as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor reflects specialized experience working with substance use concerns.

Ana aims to empower clients through respectful, strengths-based care that honors individual experience while offering evidence-informed guidance and steady support along the path to recovery and personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches offered in online sessions

Ana often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where people want to live in alignment with what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It provides practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build more effective coping skills.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. In this approach the therapist follows the client s lead, offering support that honors the client s expertise about their own life and fosters self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ana collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Ana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals, coordinate therapy with daily life, and maintain momentum between sessions.