Ana Anaya
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPCWhether navigating the complexities of adolescence, the challenges of adult life, or the dynamics of a relationship, I am committed to guiding clients toward healing and well-being.
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Ralph's clients are those who are struggling with OCD, chronic pain, medical conditions, aging, and career-related concerns. Ralph's background is in employee assistance support and he works with clients who lives are becoming more difficult due to issues that they can no longer manage on their own. Ralph's client demographic is college-aged clients to retirees. Ralph has a friendly and open way of engaging with his clients that help them to feel supported and hopeful through the process.
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Things have been tough lately for our community. But we come from a long history of survivors and thrivers. Are you wondering what changes (in action & mindset) could benefit you? What additional support and resources could help? I look forward to learning more about you, your life experiences & strengths. Then we can resource additional insights & tools to help you feel more grounded and set up for growth as you go forward.
You might feel stuck in a cycle of intrusive thoughts, worry, or compulsive behaviors, exhausted from trying to stay in control or avoiding anxiety triggers. You want relief—to feel calmer, regain confidence, and break free from fears that hold you back. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, or life transitions, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change. Fluent in English and Polish.
My emphases are addressing mental health of marginalized groups, and understanding how culture should be respected and acknowledged in the therapeutic space. As I continue to work on obtaining my doctorate in psychology, my interventions and approach to treatment informs me how to customize the therapeutic space for each client and praise our differences while promoting inner healing. Creating emotional space and showing the power of it helps my clients narrate their lives once more.
I am passionate about working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and gender-expansive clients. If you are seeking a place to work through depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, body image issues, or general "stuckness," I am here to provide a safe, judgment-free environment for you to explore your capacity for healing and growth.
Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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My ideal client is a person or couple that knows, no matter what they bring into a therapeutic space, they are valued, and they are the experts of their own lived experience. When we cross oceans together, you'll be the steering the ship, with me as your navigator. I understand the complex reality of intersectional identity that creates privilege or compounds to reinforce oppression and marginalization. My clients seek to live the best version of their lives and are willing to explore to do so.
Thank you for considering me as your partner in health. In my practice, I strive to foster a nurturing environment where mutual understanding is the cornerstone of our partnership. I am deeply committed to a holistic care philosophy that acknowledges and respects the intricate tapestry of physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual aspects that make you unique.
Maybe you’ve been exploring your queerness, questioning whether you might be neurodivergent, or facing internal conflict between how you identify and its intersectionality with your familial, cultural, and/or religious values. Perhaps you’ve experienced religious trauma and are looking to incorporate religion back into your life. No matter what you find yourself navigating, I’m here, I’m queer, and I’m glad you found me.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or OCD can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I take a collaborative approach to help you understand what you’re going through, develop strategies that fit your life, and create meaningful change. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes or forced positivity. It’s about working together to build the skills and insight you need to feel more in control and move forward with confidence.
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I support clients in striving for emotional safety and authenticity—whether individually, as a family, or with romantic partners. I specialize in working with relationships, helping to dissolve distance or conflict while building a foundation of emotional closeness. Growing up as a “third culture kid,” I also have a particular interest in supporting first- or second-generation immigrants as they explore cultural attunement with themselves or their communities.
Are you looking for a therapist who is willing to let you take the wheel during your journey to mental health? Maybe you have anxieties in general, about a specific situation, or even related to past experienced traumas? I am here to both listen to and hear your story.
My clients tend to be super creative and intuitive but often struggle with confidence and self-esteem because due to deep processing, they're overwhelmed and feel less productive. They may also be called"quirky" or "too sensitive". They may be told something is wrong with them even though they have amazing gifts that the world silently depends on. They are overstimulated and have empathy overload.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or misunderstood? If so, I would love to offer you a comfortable (virtual) space in which to get support. I enjoy working with people who are exploring neurodivergence (particularly autism and ADHD), gender identity, sexual orientation, or body image. I also connect well with people who are experiencing major life changes, chronic health conditions, or who are struggling with relationships and boundaries.
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Becoming a parent can be a landmine. What is often billed as simple, linear, and seamless can be filled with complicated emotions, experiences, and a sense of overwhelm. I work with people on all points of the birthing path- whether you are just thinking about having a child, trying to conceive, are pregnant or postpartum . This includes people struggling with infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and birth trauma, as well as partners and birth workers.
Our clients present with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, disordered eating, body image concerns, OCD, relationship challenges, navigating life transitions, immigration/first generation experiences, identity exploration, and issues related to neurodivergence. We specialize in working with individuals who are seeking a greater sense of alignment with themselves and those who are looking for support as they find their own way.
On the journey through life we move through an ever changing landscape. We encounter both predictable challenges precipitated by typical life cycle events as well as the unpredictable and unexpected. Sometimes we veer off course, lose our way or hit a road block. Lifecycle Therapy provides the guidance needed to try a new path and find our way forward again. http://www.lifecycletherapyt.net