Ana Cecilia Santana

Biography

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. I have over 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, trauma, behavior concerns, and emotional regulation. I’m passionate about helping kids and teens feel understood, especially during times when emotions feel overwhelming or hard to manage. My approach is warm, supportive, and practical. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT, along with trauma-informed care, to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—and learn skills they can actually use in everyday life. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can be themselves, build confidence, and develop healthier ways of coping. I also believe that parents are an important part of the process, and I work closely with families to provide guidance, support, and tools that help create lasting change beyond the therapy room. As a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish), I strive to create a space where individuals and families feel comfortable expressing themselves in the language that feels most natural to them. My goal is to help clients recognize their strengths, feel more in control of their emotions, and move forward with confidence.

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