Ana Herrera , LCSW

Ana Herrera is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. She supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and life transitions. Ana speaks English and Spanish and practices in Nevada.

She builds therapy around the person in front of her. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Ana listens, asks direct questions, and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way of progress.

Ana combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools. She also uses EMDR for processing trauma and solution-focused techniques to move people toward immediate change. These methods are chosen to match each person’s situation and pace.

She often helps people who are navigating career choices, self-esteem struggles, family-of-origin concerns, or the stresses of being a first-generation college student. Women’s issues and young adult transitions are included among her focus areas. Ana also supports people working through post-traumatic stress and multicultural concerns.

Sessions may include conversation, skill practice, and brief homework to apply insights between meetings. She sometimes integrates nature walks into counseling when that fits the client’s goals and schedule. Ana aims to make therapy straightforward, practical, and understandable.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Ana uses client-centered work to keep the session focused on the person’s experience, listening closely and adapting questions to what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and involved in shaping goals.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and stress. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, improving self-esteem, and coping with career or life transition challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ana collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, comfort level, and pace. That makes it easier to try techniques and adjust course when something isn’t helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people work visually through exercises and maintain a face-to-face feel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers no video. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or a way to share updates between sessions. These options create flexibility for different schedules, work breaks, and day-to-day demands.