Ana Hill

With a multicultural background spanning the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Florida, Ana Hill brings a unique perspective to her role as a State of Florida Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern. Her diverse upbringing informs her culturally sensitive approach, allowing her to connect with clients from various backgrounds and life experiences.

Ana's academic journey reflects her commitment to understanding the human experience from multiple angles. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University, complemented by a Master of Arts in Micronesian Studies from the University of Guam and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Florida. This interdisciplinary education equips Ana with a holistic understanding of human behavior and cultural dynamics, enriching her therapeutic approach.

In her practice, Ana utilizes a person-centered approach, drawing from a diverse toolkit of therapeutic modalities. She seamlessly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness, Meditation, Somatic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs. This versatility allows her to address a wide range of challenges, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, immigration adjustment issues, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and mid-life transitions.

Ana's professional experience includes internships at the FGCU Community Counseling Center and Project Help, Inc., where she honed her skills in working with diverse populations and complex issues. Her fluency in Spanish further enhances her ability to connect with and support Spanish-speaking clients, breaking down language barriers in the therapeutic process.

At the core of Ana's practice is a commitment to empowering individuals of all ages, couples, and families to achieve wellness from within. She takes pride in guiding her clients toward becoming the healthiest and wisest versions of themselves, integrating both body and mind in her holistic approach to mental health. Ana's warm, empathetic nature, combined with her professional expertise, creates a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their challenges and work towards positive change.