Meet the Therapist
Hi, I’m Ana V. Lozano, MA, LPCC, psychotherapist and founder of Inner Wealth Therapy.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, complicated relationships, family dynamics, and major life transitions. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware. They may understand a lot about themselves and where certain patterns come from, but still find that actually doing something different can be much harder than understanding why.
I believe healing is possible, even when you have been carrying something for a long time. My approach is warm, engaged, validating, and gently challenging. I want therapy to feel like a place where you can be fully honest about what you are experiencing without feeling judged, while also having someone help you look more deeply at what may be keeping you stuck.
Relationships are a big part of my work. That might mean your relationship with a parent or sibling, dating or partnership, friendships, divorce or separation, or simply noticing that you keep finding yourself in similar roles with different people. I believe there is room for nuance here. You can love someone and still need something to change. You can understand someone and still acknowledge the impact they have had on you. You can care deeply about other people without losing yourself in the process.
My role is not to tell you what to do or who you should become. I’m here to help you understand yourself more clearly, work through what you’ve experienced, recognize the patterns that may no longer be serving you, and begin practicing something different. Over time, my hope is that therapy helps you trust yourself more deeply and build a life and relationships that feel more like your own.
I genuinely love this work and feel grateful to support people as they heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives.
I’m so glad you found your way here.
Ana’s approach
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Warm, present, and engaged
I listen closely, stay curious, and want therapy to feel like a real conversation.Thoughtful and gently challenging
I’ll help you notice patterns, assumptions, and responsibilities you may be carrying, while challenging you with warmth.Nuanced and choice-centered
There is rarely one simple answer when relationships are complicated. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to help you understand yourself, consider your options, and make choices you feel with.Therapy with me is about building greater clarity, self-trust, and choice, so you can care deeply about your relationships without losing yourself inside them.
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I believe therapy works best when you feel seen, respected, and able to be honest without fear of judgment.
I value warmth, curiosity, accountability, and choice. I believe boundaries can be caring, honesty can be gentle, and growth does not require rejecting where you came from.
You do not have to earn your worth, belonging, or right to take up space in your own life.
All identities, backgrounds, and life experiences are welcome here. This is also an LGBTQ friendly space.
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Education
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Master of Arts in Counseling & Psychological Services
Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science in Family Social Science
Licensure
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Minnesota License #04541
Licensed Professional Counselor–Mental Health (LPC-MH), South Dakota License #31079
Authorized to provide telehealth in additional states as permitted by applicable licensure and compact privileges
Advanced Training & Professional Development
EMDR Therapy Training
Completed EMDR Therapy Basic Training through the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy. I incorporate EMDR therapy and EMDR-informed interventions into treatment when clinically appropriate.Clinical Supervision Training
Completed 45 hours of Clinical Supervision Training through Adler Graduate School, meeting the educational training requirement for LPC/LPCC Board Approved Supervisors in Minnesota. I am currently pursuing Board Approved LPCC Supervisor status through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.Continuing Training
I continue to pursue advanced training in trauma and relational work.Professional Experience
I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2017, with experience across:
Private Practice
Community Mental Health
Residential Treatment
Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment
Nonprofit & Youth Services
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I was born on an island in Alaska, spent part of my early childhood in El Salvador, and later grew up in rural Minnesota. Moving between cultures and languages shaped how I understand identity, belonging, family relationships, and the many ways culture influences how we relate to one another.
As a first-generation college student and the oldest daughter in an immigrant family, I also developed an early awareness of responsibility, caregiving, and the expectations that can quietly shape family roles. Those experiences continue to inform the warmth, curiosity, and cultural awareness I bring to therapy.
Outside of work, I value a full and meaningful life. I love travel, reading, research, creative projects, slow mornings, and spending time with family and my Persian cat, Leon.
My own experiences with growth and change are part of what drew me toward this work, and I feel deeply grateful to create a space where people can feel understood, think honestly about their lives, and become more connected to themselves. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
Why I started IWT:
I created Inner Wealth Therapy after noticing how often thoughtful, capable adults understood their relationship patterns but still struggled to respond differently when guilt, responsibility, loyalty, or fear showed up.
Many had become very good at caring for other people, while having a much harder time knowing their own limits, needs, and preferences.
I wanted to create a practice that could hold both sides of that work: understanding what shaped you and helping you build more secure choice in how you live and relate to your life.
