Ana Lesquives
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should help people better understand what is keeping them stuck while also providing concrete tools for meaningful change. My clinical background includes health psychology, behavioral medicine, and evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Activation, CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), and exposure-based interventions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, struggling with sleep, or simply not feeling like yourself, therapy can provide a structured space to regain clarity and move forward with confidence.
First session
The first session is focused on understanding your story, your goals, and what brings you to therapy at this point in your life. We will discuss the concerns that are most important to you, review relevant background information, and begin identifying patterns that may be contributing to your current difficulties. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling understood and with a clearer sense of where we are headed. Together, we will develop a plan that feels realistic, personalized, and aligned with your goals.
Strengths
Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and thoughtful. I balance compassion with a structured approach that helps people move beyond insight alone and into meaningful action. I am not the kind of therapist who simply nods and listens for fifty minutes; I actively work with clients to understand what is maintaining their difficulties and identify practical strategies for change. My training in psychological assessment and health psychology allows me to recognize patterns that may otherwise be overlooked and to tailor treatment to each person's unique strengths, challenges, and goals. I value evidence-based care, transparency, and creating a therapeutic relationship where clients feel both supported and challenged to grow.
Ideal clients
I work best with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress-related concerns, and life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who feel overwhelmed, burned out, stuck, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. They often know what they "should" be doing but struggle to translate insight into action. My approach is structured, practical, and goal-oriented. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Activation, CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), and exposure-based interventions, I help clients understand the patterns maintaining their difficulties and develop effective strategies for lasting change. Together, we focus on building skills, increasing flexibility, and creating meaningful improvements in daily functioning and quality of life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, stress, low mood, or difficulties with daily functioning and develop practical strategies to support meaningful change.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop psychological flexibility, clarify their values, and build a life that feels meaningful even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Top specialties
Other specialties
Serves
Doesn't specialize in
Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 36167