Ana Cooper
Greetings. My name is Ana Cooper and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Georgia. I am also a certified Clinical Supervisor in Florida. I have been in private practice for 11 years and have over 20 years of experience in the field of counseling working with diverse populations. I have worked in community mental health agencies and provided therapy in various settings-office, homes and virtual. I am committed to providing effective person-centered counseling to support you wherever you are in your life journey. I offer encouragement, nonjudgmental support to help resolve problems and assist in making healthy decisions, adjusting comfortably to change, while providing effective tools to overcome the emotional distress that can keep people stuck, frustrated and feeling unfulfilled.
I have been in private practice for 10 years and have over 18 years of experience in the field working with diverse populations.
My goal is to help you overcome the obstacles that are impacting your life and offer ways to create balance. I work with children, teens and adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, daily life stressors, relationship issues and many more. I hope to dispel cultural taboos around counseling and provide a positive experience that can be life changing. I will always work together with my clients to develop goals that are manageable, achievable, and client specific. I am here to support you in connecting the dots in your life.
First session
In our first session we will start with brief introductions and then dive into the specific challenges which brought you to counseling. This discussion will be helpful as we create a tailored plan with your identified goal(s) for us to work from in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to connect with individuals and families while recognizing that every client has unique experiences, needs, and circumstances. My background in child welfare has provided me with valuable insight into family dynamics, parenting challenges, and the barriers that can affect a family’s ability to thrive. I bring empathy, patience, compassion, and an understanding of the importance of building trust. I strive to create an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and understood without fear of judgment, allowing them to feel comfortable exploring difficult emotions and personal challenges. Another strength I bring to counseling is my commitment to practical, solution-focused support that empowers clients to make changes in their daily lives. I value meeting clients where they are, identifying their individual strengths, and helping them develop realistic strategies to address their concerns. My experience working in different settings allows me to appreciate the importance of flexibility and adapting my approach to meet each client's needs. I aim to help clients develop emotional regulation, effective communication, healthy coping skills, and greater self-awareness so they can apply what they learn in therapy to their everyday experiences and build lasting, positive changes.
Ideal clients
Are you ready to make yourself a priority and learn how to practice self-care? The best way to care for those around you is first to make sure you're okay. I am ready to work with individuals who are willing to engage in active, goal-oriented therapy to learn new coping strategies to improve their mental health and well-being. I want to support you being at peace and not in pieces.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I work with my clients to help them make sense of and work through challenging situations. We discuss specific problems and set goals to achieve. We address current issues to get you through the tough spots and allow you to continue to connect the dots.
Location
Virtual sessions