Ana Marcela Rodríguez
MS, LMFT • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
About
Bridging cultures and healing hearts, Ana Marcela Rodríguez, MS, LMFT, brings a wealth of international experience to her therapeutic practice. As a Mexican psychologist who graduated with honors and Summa Cum Laude recognition from the University of Monterrey, Ana Marcela's journey in mental health began with a specialization in child and adolescent education and development. Her early career in Mexico involved providing therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples in a community center, laying the foundation for her diverse clientele.
Driven by her passion for psychology and a desire to serve her community, Ana Marcela pursued a Master of Science in Counseling at SMU after moving to the United States. She became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas, further honing her expertise with specialized training in trauma treatment using the globally recognized EMDR technique and couples therapy utilizing the PACT1 method.
Today, Ana Marcela is the proud owner of Therapy Works Counseling, a private practice with locations in Dallas, Frisco, Fort Worth, Garland, and Bedford. Her practice caters to a wide range of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, offering services in both Spanish and English. Beyond individual therapy, she conducts workshops for couples, facilitates groups for adolescents struggling with depression and anxiety, and delivers talks on various mental health topics.
Ana Marcela's dedication to helping others has earned her recognition across various platforms. She has been invited as an expert guest on television networks such as Univision, Estrella TV, EWTN, and Telemundo, as well as radio stations like Radio Católica and La Nueva. Her expertise has also been shared on international podcasts, including "Supervive" by the Rosa es Rojo foundation. As a co-creator of the "Feliz-mente Mujer" conference and an expert panelist at institutions like SMU, UNT, TWU, Plano ISD, and TCU, Ana Marcela continues to expand her reach and impact.
Her areas of specialization include communication and conflict resolution, parenting issues and their consequences, anxiety, depression, grief, and domestic violence. Ana Marcela's expertise has been recognized by the Diocese of Dallas, which has approved her as a trusted therapist and "marriage preparation counselor." With a commitment to professional growth and community service, Ana Marcela Rodríguez stands as a beacon of hope and healing, offering culturally sensitive and evidence-based therapeutic support to a diverse clientele.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Psychology, Monterrey
- Master of Science in Counseling
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Certification
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy Certification
Awards & Recognitions
- Summa Cum Laude
State Licenses
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, TX
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Stress
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Texas
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Locations
Therapy Works - Dallas
Dallas, TX
Therapy Works - Frisco
Frisco, TX
Therapy Works - Garland
Garland, TX
Therapy Works - Bedford
Bedford, TX