About Ana Chinchilla
Focus areas
Addiction Therapy
Behavioral Problems
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anger Management
Childhood Trauma
Therapy
Anxiety
Depression
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Families
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Adlerian
Art Therapy
AEDP
Attachment-based
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, White
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Ana Chinchilla
Hello, my name is Ana! I am a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker who provides therapy in English and Spanish. I was born and raised in Guatemala, and I value creating a culturally responsive environment that respects each client’s identity, background, and lived experience. I earned my Master of Social Work from Fairfield University and my bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Connecticut.
My experience includes inpatient psychiatric care, intensive outpatient treatment, school-based services, and community programs, where I have supported clients from early childhood through older adulthood. I feel especially connected to working with children and helping them understand and express big emotions, recognize their strengths, and become more confident using their voices.
My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, direct, and nonjudgmental. I believe honesty and kindness can go hand in hand. I use a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy to meet each client’s individual needs.
I understand how difficult asking for help can feel, particularly when we are used to hiding our pain or trying to manage everything alone. I want therapy to be a place where clients do not have to put on a brave face—a space where there is room for difficult moments, personal growth, hope, and even humor.
Outside of work, I enjoy arts and crafts, crocheting, building LEGO sets, and spending time with my two puppies, Nugget and Taco. Whether I am working with a child, adolescent, or adult, I hope each client feels heard, respected, and a little more hopeful about what lies ahead.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My Doggo Nugget:
Meet Nugget Chinchilla—the smallest member of office security, with enough energy and personality to fill the entire building.
Nugget is a tiny, seven-pound apricot Bichonpoo who loves people, cuddles, and climbing into any available lap. She approaches life with enthusiasm and rarely misses an opportunity to make a new friend. Her tongue is often hanging out, and her ears regularly flip inside out—her preferred method of improving reception while on security duty.
Her hobbies include:
Turning every lap into her personal seat
Chewing on her favorite toys
Enjoying peanut butter treats and puppy-friendly ice cream
Chasing her tail with impressive determination
Racing around and playing with her older brother, Taco
When playtime is over, Nugget is quick to curl up beside someone and share plenty of affection. Her cheerful energy and loving nature make her especially happy around people of all ages. Fully trained and vaccinated, Nugget brings enthusiasm, cuddles, and a little joyful chaos to the office security team.
Dog Taquito (Taco):
Meet Taco Chinchilla—the calm, collected, and highly experienced senior member of office security.
Taco is a 23-pound, light-golden Miniature Goldendoodle with a gentle nature and an almost human personality. He enthusiastically greets new people before settling into his usual professional duties: supervising the room, offering cuddles, and taking a well-earned nap.
His hobbies include:
Collecting as many balls as possible
Playing fetch with himself when humans are unavailable
Testing the squeakers in every toy
Choosing toys nearly as large as he is
Scheduling naps throughout the day
Playing with his energetic little sister, Nugget
Although Taco is the calmer of the two siblings, he happily joins Nugget for playtime before allowing her to resume the high-speed portion of their security patrol. Fully trained and vaccinated, Taco brings affection, peaceful companionship, and a reassuring presence wherever he goes.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Specialties:
Child & Family Therapy
Children
Adolescent
Teens
Parenting
Behavioral Disorders
Occupational Therapy
Learning Disabilities
Child Abuse
Anxiety
Depression
Addiction
Substance Use
Substance Abuse
Trauma
PTSD
Trauma-Informed Care
Grief- Bereavement Counseling
Crisis Intervention
ADHD/ADD
Delusions
Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic Episodes
Hallucinations
Schizoprenia
Anger Management
Personality Disorders
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive/OCD
Bipolar I / II
Domestic Violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Dysfunction
Co-Dependency
Co-Morbidity
Dissociative Disorders
LGBTQIA+
Gender Identity
Career Counseling
Life-Transitions
Stress
Disabilities
Women's Issues & Concerns
CBT
DBT
Group Therapy
Geriatric Therapy
Pain Management
Couples & Marital Therapy
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Office location
Ana Chinchilla, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fairfield University, Master's in Clinical Social Work
NPI number
1962230037
How soon can I make an appointment with Ana Chinchilla?
Generally, Ana Chinchilla has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Ana Chinchilla's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Ana Chinchilla accepting new patients?
Ana Chinchilla generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Ana Chinchilla's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Ana Chinchilla online?
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What practice does Ana Chinchilla work with?
Ana Chinchilla works with Cortes Counseling LLC.
Where is Ana Chinchilla's office located?
Ana Chinchilla has 2 office locations in Oxford, view full addresses on Ana Chinchilla's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ana Chinchilla?
Ana Chinchilla frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Ana Chinchilla on their profile.
What languages does Ana Chinchilla speak?
Ana Chinchilla speaks English and Spanish.