Ana Petitte, LCSW

Licensed in California · 5 years in practice

Ana Petitte is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 135675 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1043332174 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Ana

Ana Petitte is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. She focuses on building self-love, addressing isolation, and working through feelings of guilt and shame. Her first priority is creating clear, practical steps that clients can use between sessions.

Her style is compassionate and straightforward. She listens for how everyday thoughts and habits affect mood, then suggests simple strategies to break unhelpful patterns.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be a mix of emotional support and hands-on tools that fit a person's daily life. Petitte uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach coping skills and boost self-esteem. She often helps people notice small shifts that lead to steadier mood and better functioning.

Progress is framed as gradual and practical, not instant or perfect. She pays special attention to compassion fatigue and the toll it can take on motivation and energy. For people feeling isolated, she offers ways to rebuild connection and reduce loneliness without pressure.

When guilt or shame is present, sessions focus on understanding those feelings and finding more balanced self-talk. With five years of clinical experience, Ana blends clinical knowledge with down-to-earth guidance. People who want clear steps, steady support, and an emphasis on self-kindness may find her approach useful.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based techniques and online care options

She draws on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills for everyday problems. One common approach focuses on building coping strategies to manage anxiety and stress by identifying triggers and testing small behavioral changes to reduce their impact. Another approach emphasizes improving self-esteem and self-love through guided exercises that change inner dialogue and reinforce healthier habits.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and current situation. Sessions are tailored over time, so methods can be adjusted as needs evolve and progress becomes clearer.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send brief updates, try tools between sessions, or check in without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep work moving between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Ana commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include self-esteem, compassion fatigue, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and self-love.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach combines compassionate listening with practical strategies. Sessions aim to teach coping tools and ways to change everyday habits that affect mood.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience providing therapy to adults and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in her work.

What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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