Ana Rincon, LCSW

Ana Rincon is a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

Ana uses clear, structured conversations to map current problems and identify small steps that can change day-to-day routines. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions aim to make coping strategies actionable and straightforward instead of abstract or vague.

In first meetings she typically clarifies what each person hopes to change and what feels most urgent. From there she and the client set short-term goals and practical tasks to try between sessions. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted based on what works.

Ana understands that grief and loss can look different from week to week, and that stress or low mood often affects motivation. She focuses on concrete tools for managing symptoms while also talking through how life changes affect daily choices. Discussions include ways to protect personal energy and rebuild confidence.

The work is collaborative and results are measured in small, observable steps. People who prefer direct, skills-focused sessions that link thinking patterns to behavior often find this approach useful. Anyone interested should confirm current session options before booking.

How CBT-based work translates to online sessions