Ana Salazar

Compassionate CBT-informed counseling for life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Ana

Ana Salazar is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care to support people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a decade of clinical experience to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior, build practical coping skills, and strengthen self-esteem. Her bilingual practice accommodates English and Spanish speakers and attends to multicultural and immigration-related concerns.

Her work also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy and relationship challenges, parenting and blended family dynamics, and issues related to forgiveness and divorce or separation. Ana integrates mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to foster present-moment awareness and values-driven action, and she uses motivational interviewing and narrative approaches when helping clients explore change and meaning.

She aims to create an inclusive, respectful environment where clients feel acknowledged and empowered to pursue purposeful, intentional living.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Growth

Online work with Ana draws on cognitive behavioral methods to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, often through practical exercises and skill-building that address anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used alongside CBT to encourage present-moment awareness and to help clients clarify their values so they can take meaningful action even when discomfort arises. Client-centered elements ensure the pace and focus of sessions reflect each person's goals and lived experience, with empathy and collaboration guiding the therapeutic relationship.

Choosing the most helpful approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ana collaborates with each client to tailor interventions to their needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss different strategies, try approaches in session, and adjust plans over time so clients find what resonates and supports sustainable change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into varied schedules and life situations. These options provide flexibility for follow-up, brief check-ins, or more traditional sessions, helping clients maintain continuity of care across distances and busy routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ana commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care, mindfulness practices, and elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build skills and clarify values.

How long has she been practicing?

Ana brings 10 years of clinical experience to her work, applying that background to help clients navigate life changes and complex emotional concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LMHC licensed in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH13979 and is based in Florida.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients for remote work.

What formats are available for sessions?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessImmigration issuesMulticultural concerns

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish