- 18 years experience
- Florida LMHC
- Stress and trauma help
About Ana
Ana Ucha is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or big life changes. Ana aims to make starting therapy easier and more straightforward for people who are worried or unsure about what comes next.
Her work focuses on listening first and tailoring conversations to fit each person's situation. Sessions center on practical steps and steady support rather than one-size-fits-all plans. Ana emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in how she talks with clients.
She brings long experience helping people cope when life feels out of balance. That includes support for issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, and the stress that follows separation or divorce. She also assists people dealing with control or communication problems, body image, and commitment or dependent personality concerns.
Because Ana works with a range of stressors, she also supports people coping with natural or human-caused disaster and the ripple effects those events can cause. Her style is steady and practical: she helps clients set small goals, build skills, and notice change as it happens.
Choosing to start therapy is often the hardest step. Ana guides clients through that early process with clear next steps and ongoing encouragement so they can move forward at a realistic pace.
How Ana Approaches Therapy Online and in Practice
Ana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions and life disruptions. She focuses on approaches that help clients understand patterns, build coping skills, and practice new ways of responding to stress and trauma. These methods are practical and aim to reduce distress while increasing everyday functioning.She also uses techniques that help people improve self-esteem and manage anger by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. For those facing life transitions or the aftermath of disaster, her work emphasizes small, achievable steps that restore routine and a sense of control.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ana works with each client to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts methods as progress is made. She encourages questions and regular check-ins so the plan stays aligned with what the client needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Ana during the initial matching steps about what will fit your routine and goals so sessions can be arranged in a practical, workable way.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ana help with?
Ana supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works on related issues like caregiving stress, chronic illness, attachment concerns, and divorce or separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. She focuses on practical steps and tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ana has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life-change concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with clients in Florida.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.