Therapist in Houston, Texas Ana Flavia Perel, Therapist

Ana Flavia Perel helps patients gain clarity, manage overwhelming emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change through personalized mental health care. Serving individuals across Texas through LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for teens, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, and complex life transitions. Her approach combines practical tools with deeper insight, helping patients better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and improve overall emotional well-being. Ana uses an integrative therapy style that blends evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with mindfulness practices. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while offering support for a wide range of additional concerns. Her work focuses on helping individuals regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of thinking and relating to others. She has experience supporting diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and military/veterans, and recognizes the importance of culturally sensitive, inclusive care. Ana also offers therapy in Spanish and Portuguese, expanding access to mental health services for multilingual communities. Ana creates a thoughtful, collaborative therapeutic environment where patients can explore identity, relationships, and personal growth at their own pace. She is particularly attuned to life transitions, including midlife changes, grief, and evolving roles, helping patients move forward with greater confidence and purpose. Outside of her clinical work, Ana enjoys spending time outdoors, walking her dog, practicing mindfulness, and staying active. She values balance, personal growth, and building meaningful connections in everyday life.