- 18 years experience
- FL LMHC
- Focus on coping skills
About Ana
Ana Ucha is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 18 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and the challenges that come with big life changes. Her work centers on respectful, compassionate conversation tailored to each person's needs and goals.
She listens for what matters most and adapts the plan as people make progress. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings and on building useful coping habits. Ana emphasizes practical strategies aimed at everyday life rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes long-term clinical work helping people regain confidence after difficult events. She brings steady support when someone faces relationship strain, loss, or shifts in identity and purpose. Codependency and attachment-related concerns are among the specific issues she addresses in individual therapy.
Ana uses an individualized approach that balances talk, pacing, and actionable tasks. She encourages small experiments and problem-solving so changes feel manageable. Over time the aim is steadier mood, clearer priorities, and stronger self-direction.
If you are considering therapy, Ana will work collaboratively to set goals and check progress. Sessions are intended to help people feel more capable of handling everyday stress and life transitions.
Evidence-based techniques and online support
Ana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world changes. One common method emphasizes building coping skills for stress and anxiety through practical exercises and behavioral strategies. This approach helps people notice triggers and try new responses to reduce overwhelming feelings.Another approach centers on working with trauma and abandonment concerns through structured talks that allow safe processing of difficult memories and reactions. The goal is to help people gain more control over responses and rebuild a sense of safety in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative process aims to fit the work to the person rather than forcing a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and make regular follow-up easier as progress is tracked over weeks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Ana focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, with straightforward conversation and practical steps. She tailors sessions to each person and focuses on actions people can try between meetings.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and major life changes.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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