Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, LPC

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than two decades of clinical experience. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and practices in Texas while holding licensure across states. He approaches therapy believing people can change, grow, and discover their strengths. He draws on 22 years of work in higher education, nonprofit programs, inpatient residential care, youth advocacy, and private practice. That background shapes practical skills for supporting common struggles like stress and anxiety. He also addresses concerns such as depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and relationship difficulties. Pedro uses a mix of familiar therapy styles to match what each person needs. He works collaboratively to set reasonable, reachable goals and checks in about progress along the way. Sessions focus on concrete steps and skills alongside space to process emotions. He is experienced with a wide range of life situations and identities. He says every person’s situation is unique and adapts methods to cultural, racial, and religious differences. He also lists work around trauma, intimacy, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career changes. People often find his style practical and goal oriented, with attention to personal meaning and life stories. He invites clients to define what success looks like and to move toward it at a realistic pace. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability. Background and approach notes: his training and long employment history include community-based programs and residential care. He blends client-centered work with cognitive tools, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective, offering support that follows what the client brings to sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear exercises and skill-building to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often fits well into structured online sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that works with memory processing and can be adapted into an online plan when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, current needs, and personal preference, and then recommend one or more methods to try. Treatment can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life - it can be easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use a mix of techniques online to practice skills, review progress, and work through trauma-focused material while keeping the focus on the client's goals and pace.