About Us

Hi! My name is Ana and I’m a licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 6 years of experience in the field and the owner of Personal Development Therapy, located in Jacksonville, Florida.

I was born and raised in the beautiful country of Colombia and moved to the United States as an adult. After learning the language, I started my studies and earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Florida. 

In my professional career I have been providing individual counseling and couples therapy  to people with various backgrounds from all walks of life. Throughout my career I have successfully worked with those experiencing abuse, families and their children (2-3 years of age through adolescence), and as a marriage therapist helping couples work through their issues. 

Some of the evidenced-based techniques I use include:

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - CBT
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• Client Centered Approach
• Mindfulness techniques 
• Gottman Couples Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy – EFT.

I’m very passionate with the work I do and have training in different modalities of counseling that I tailor to your specific needs. My viewpoint of the best counseling process is a combination of evidenced based techniques delivered with a personal touch and kindness, understanding the unique qualities of each individual.