As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each person's unique journey. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate diverse issues including anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, professional challenges and personal growth and have worked in both community and clinical social work settings.
My therapeutic practice centers on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their emotions, develop stronger communication skills, and work towards healing and integration. I'm particularly passionate about addressing challenges related to self-care, isolation, life transitions, parenting challenges, and interpersonal relationships. I also have expertise in occupational counseling, healthcare, leadership, and family businesses.
In my free time I am a dedicated partner and mom of two boys. I am passionate about nutritious cooking, holistic and spiritual development, lifelong learning, community building, financial planning, and travel.
I have lived abroad, speak Spanish, and enjoy working with people from many different backgrounds and cultures. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I bring a holistic perspective to therapy, understanding that each person's experience is multifaceted. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper personal understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise. My goal is to help you build resilience, discover your inner strengths, and create meaningful, positive change in your life.
Professional experience
12 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Services offered
Video
Phone
Messaging
Languages
EnglishSpanish
License information
IL LCSW 149014407
Reviews
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I felt seen with Ana at all times. She is absolutely magical to work with. Every session, she met me exactly where I was and helped me find my direction. Every session, I walked away with something that made a difference for me. She took time to get to know me and not just what's troubling me, and that allowed her to guide me through the most difficult time I've had in my life. She is an amazing therapist and an amazing person! The world needs more Ana's.
Written on Oct 07, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 4 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Ana meets me right where I am.
Written on Jul 15, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Ana is an amazing therapist. She really cares and knows how to help no matter what you are going through. She’s helped me advocate for myself, try new things, and help manage whatever it is I’m going through. Truly a wonderful person, easy to talk to about anything, is authentic and very kind. I couldn’t ask for a better therapist!
Written on Jun 27, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Thoughtful and very helpful, it has been just a few meetings so far and i have noticed a difference for the better
Written on Jun 27, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
So far we r on the same thoughts I think.
Written on May 19, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s nice, and honest. If there’s something she’s not familiar with she will express that openly. She makes short term goals so they can be easily achieved, which I like .
Written on May 07, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Intelligent and professional
Written on Apr 27, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She is an angel set to earth to heal souls.
Written on Apr 03, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 1 year on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I have really improved my skills to help enjoy my life with Ana’s help.
Written on Mar 24, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Ana is very kind and soft spoken. She had helped talk me through many things and I know she will help me with many more
Written on Mar 07, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ana is warm, funny, and approachable. Practical and very helpful.
Written on Feb 26, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She's amazing
Written on Jan 12, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 4 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Ana is a kind and compassionate therapist. She really takes the time to understand you as a person and the situation. I appreciate that she adapts her style based on my feedback.
More than generally being a good listener, she’s knowledgeable and offers great insights that help reframe thoughts into actionable goals.
Ana is also very responsive and communicates regularly so I never feel like I’m left alone in between sessions.
The best part, Ana makes therapy enjoyable even though it requires a lot of work.
Written on Jan 11, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She’s awesome I’m always looking forward talking to her
Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Ana for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
Working with Ana has genuinely improved every part of my life. She has helped me slow down, be more present with my wife & daughter, and set healthier boundaries without feeling guilty. Her guidance around managing anxiety, understanding my triggers with drinking, and building new routines has been especially meaningful. She always gives practical tools I can use immediately, whether it is navigating stress at work or communicating better at home. I am grateful for the support she has provided and the positive impact it has had on my well-being.
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
I enjoy working with Ana. She understands my issues and my sense of humor, which is a rare combination. She has provided several actionable suggestions that have been extremely helpful.
Written on Oct 16, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’m grateful for my experience of working with Ana. She was very attentive and provided me with a lot of insight to understand my feelings and past feelings. I would recommend her to friends and family
Written on Sep 28, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Ana is very helpful, and genuinely cares about working with you through things. I would definitely recommend anyone to work with her.
Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Ana has been a great addition to my mental health care. I appreciate having this time with her to set goals and overcome challenges.
Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Ana is a great listener. I've gathered a lot of insight from our conversations and I feel like therapy is something that I look forward too now. It's great to have someone to unpack thoughts, and feelings and to give you an unbiased professional opinion. I would recommend her!
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Ana is there for me in a very emotional time for me. She is helping me identify my emotions and the triggers that are causing them. Very insightful and a great listener as well. Not sure how I would get by without her right now!
Written on Aug 12, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
I haven’t been doing this long but the short time I have been Ana has really helped me focus on bettering myself and helping me set and achieve goals. Super easy to talk to and truly feel like she listens.
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Ana has been a great therapist for me. She is able to balance comfort and guidance. She is able to stay focused on my goals while helping me process the feelings related to them. I would recommend Ana to anyone struggling to move forward with their goals.
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ana is a very good listener and understands how to communicate. She has a gentle disposition and I appreciate that very much.
Written on Apr 26, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Ana is so kind and thoughtful, truly letting me be myself and to open up.
Written on Apr 23, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
She listened very well and also wasn’t afraid to challenge my thinking and help me think deeper into things which helped me start to see what was going on
Written on Apr 13, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
Ana has been incredibly helpful in guiding me through a challenging home life change. She’s helped me see different perspectives on the situation and provided me with relief and a deeper understanding. I’m truly grateful for the support, and I will definitely reach out to reconnect with her when I feel ready to continue my therapy.
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Ana really listens to me
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Ana is an excellent therapist. She really cares, listens well, and has given me some really good sound advice. She is very pro-active in making sure i get the resources I need pertinent to the my needs of the moment.
Written on Feb 10, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I always appreciate Mrs. Sikula perspective and her comidment to understand my feelings and worries. She helps me prioritizes what is the most important even when I have very many overwhelming thoughts and feelings.
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coaching, and adhd
Ana is truly and amazing therapist and I feel like she truly understands what my needs are and even as they change from one session to the next she can pivot very well to accomodate my needs.
She is informed, responsive and understanding and a great listener. I look forward to our future sessions and continuing my healing process.
Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I am happy that I took the chance. She got me through a very hard time in my life.
Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ana is very patient, understanding, supportive, and a great listener. Highly recommend she’s awesome!!
Written on Jan 13, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion
Honest and professional
Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I think Ana has been really helpful so far she listens to what I am going through, and always helps me the best she can. It's nice to have a therapist who truly understands what is going on and is helping me improve day by day.☺️
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion
Ana is amazing, she’s caring, thoughtful and a overall great person to talk to
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Ana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I had some anxiety starting therapy - I wasn't sure if virtual would feel right, and I was afraid I wouldn't "click" with the therapist I was paired with. Ana quickly calmed those worries, and has been so easy to talk to and connect with. She is genuine, kind, and has a good sense of humor which is a big plus! I've had a great experience so far with Ana, as well as with BetterHelp.
Written on Nov 01, 2024 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Very sweet, not overly formal (which I like), felt like I was really comfortable in opening up to her
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Ana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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