Ana Tougas, MFT (She/Her/Hers) Adolescents, Adults, Children
Professional Statement
Ms. Ana Tougas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 157258. She earned her degree in clinical mental health from California Lutheran University (CLU) in 2017. Ms. Tougas started her clinical journey working within the CLU Community Counseling Services Center, working with individuals, families, and children who struggle with trauma, posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and self-confidence. Additionally, she worked with Lakeside Family Counseling and Intervention Services in Ventura, CA, providing community counseling and psychoeducation through Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is certified in the Trauma Resource Model, Level I. Ms. Tougas previously worked with California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) in Camarillo, CA, with the student body from 2015 through 2020, serving in the Wellness and Athletics and the Wellness Promotion and Education departments while administratively supporting staff, faculty, graduate students, student assistants/students, including interacting with Ventura County community members. Rejoining the Counseling and Psychological Team as a Clinician in November of 2021, Ms. Tougas counseled CSUCI students and embraced training opportunities with CAPS Clinicians through the Spring semester of 2022. Ms. Tougas is a compassionate and resilience-focused therapist who safely assists, motivates, and supports individuals through their personal journeys. She served in the role of the CSU Channel Islands Confidential Campus Advocate, an extension of the Ventura County non-profit organization, Coalition for Family Harmony Rape Crisis Center, to support University staff, faculty, and students to transcend and to flourish.
Education
School: California Lutheran University, Degree: Master of Science (MS)
Insurances Accepted
Aetna
Alameda Alliance
Anthem
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc
CCA
ComPsych
KAISER
Magellan
Provider Network of America
United Behavioral Health
WELLFLEET