Practitioner Name: Anabeli (Ana) Gonzalez
Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Educational Background:
Ana obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Holy Family University.
Professional Experience:
Ana has over 15 years of experience working with children, teenagers, adults, and families. She has provided support for individuals experiencing:
- Crisis
- Depression
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Anger Issues
- ADHD
- Sexual Abuse
- Mood Disorders
- Relational Issues
- Intergenerational Child-Rearing
- Substance Use
- Self-Harm
- Gender Identity
- Intercultural Adaptation
Therapeutic Approach:
Ana uses a strength-based approach to treatment, integrating a variety of therapeutic modalities to address diverse issues impacting individuals and families. She provides therapeutic support and skills needed to explore fears and obstacles impacting personal and family life. Her approaches include:
1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Ana helps clients identify and eliminate harmful faulty thoughts and beliefs that influence actions and moods, promoting constructive thinking and a positive self-view.
2. Person-Centered Therapy: Ana assists clients and their children in developing self-awareness, independence, and increased self-esteem.
3. Exploration of Communication Patterns: Ana focuses on exploring unhealthy communication methods to benefit relationships overall.
Ana’s goal is to provide hope and alleviate emotional pain, gain relief from symptoms, improve daily functioning, and teach ways to live a more balanced and healthier life. Ana is fluent in Spanish and can provide services in Spanish when needed. In her free time, Ana enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.