About Ana
Ana Ucha is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 18 years of experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or major life changes. Ana writes treatment plans to match each person’s needs and goals.
She works in English and offers several online session formats. Over nearly two decades she has guided people through difficult transitions and recovery from abusive experiences. Her practice focuses on everyday problems that make life harder - trouble managing anger, low motivation, and shaken confidence.
How Ana works
She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and communication problems. Ana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the situation at hand. She approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, keeping the conversation practical and goal-focused.
The work often involves looking at patterns, trying new ways to respond, and building small habits that add up. Clients can expect a collaborative process where they set priorities and Ana helps shape a plan to reach them. She supports people dealing with chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and relationship challenges like commitment or blended family issues.
The pacing and focus are set together. Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin a match, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
What Ana works with
The areas below are the ones Ana selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Ana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what works for each person. One common approach involves identifying thinking and behavior patterns that worsen anxiety or low esteem, then practicing new responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Another method centers on processing trauma and abuse in small, manageable steps so difficult memories feel less overwhelming and people regain control over their reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ana collaborates with clients to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and tools over time based on feedback and progress so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions or use shorter, more frequent touchpoints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and adapt the work to busy schedules.
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