Ana Herrera

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Nevada

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Ana

Ana Herrera brings a cognitive behavioral framework to her counseling work, blending structured skill-building with empathic, client-centered engagement.

Background and approach

Ana is an LCSW with 15 years of experience who engages clients in practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, anger, and depressive symptoms while also addressing life transitions, career concerns, and family-related difficulties. She integrates EMDR and solution-focused techniques when appropriate, tailoring sessions to each person's needs and drawing on mindfulness and nature-based elements to support healing.

Her practice includes attention to family of origin issues, multicultural concerns, post-traumatic stress, self-esteem and self-love, as well as challenges commonly faced by young adults and women navigating purpose and change. Ana works in both English and Spanish and offers a collaborative, strengths-oriented style that centers the client's goals.

Prospective clients in Nevada can expect a mix of focused, skills-based work and empathetic listening aimed at building sustainable coping tools and clearer direction during life transitions.

Using structured approaches in online therapy

Online sessions with Ana often draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills; CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and work-related concerns by focusing on patterns that influence mood and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy is also a part of her approach, emphasizing empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore goals and values. EMDR is used selectively for clients coping with traumatic memories and post-traumatic stress, offering a protocol-driven way to process distressing experiences when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Ana works collaboratively to determine which methods feel like the best fit. She will discuss goals, preferences, and progress together and adapt techniques over time to align treatment with each client's needs and life circumstances.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access skilled, licensed professionals from different locations within Nevada. The variety of communication styles also allows clients to select the pace and level of interaction that supports their therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ana commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career and life transitions, and various family problems and family of origin issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work combines client-centered listening with practical strategies; she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside solution-focused techniques and EMDR when fitting for the client's goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Ana has 15 years of professional experience working in the helping professions with teens and adults and has substantial background treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transition challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is licensed as an LCSW with the Nevada license number NV LCSW 11456-C and practices in Nevada.

Which languages does she offer therapy in?

Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and she currently does not accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different scheduling and communication preferences.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies by 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 the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Family of origin issuesFamily problemsLife purposeMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Nevada

Languages

English, Spanish