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Pedro  Ricardo Gonzalez

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, LPC

Therapist in Texas

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

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  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Goal focused
  • Trauma informed

About Pedro

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 22 years of clinical experience. He is licensed in Colorado and Texas and offers services in English and Spanish. Pedro emphasizes practical goals and partners with people who want clear steps toward change.

He brings a background that includes higher education, nonprofit community programs, inpatient residential care, youth advocacy, and independent practice. That mix informs a flexible approach aimed at real-life problems. He uses methods that respond to each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sessions focus on setting reasonable, attainable goals. Pedro guides conversations so clients can try small changes and see what works. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and issues around intimacy and relationships, among other concerns.

Pedro also works with concerns such as abandonment, foster care and adoption issues, caregiver stress, and challenges related to aging or neurodiversity. He draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and EMDR when appropriate.

He describes therapy as a collaborative process. Expect straightforward language, goal-focused planning, and options that match daily life. Clients who value a practical, steady approach may find this style helpful.

How Pedro's Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's pace and helps people identify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides clear tools to change patterns of thinking and behavior and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with distress tied to past events and can reduce the intensity of upsetting memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Pedro collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and needs change.

The practical benefit of online therapy is fitting sessions into everyday life. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work, school, or caregiving. If you need to confirm which session formats are available for this therapist, check before booking so you know what will work for your schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Arkansas, New Hampshire

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

Pedro addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting strain, and relationship and family problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a collaborative, goal-focused style that emphasizes small, attainable steps and practical tools drawn from client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.

What is his background and experience?

He has over 22 years of clinical and youth advocacy experience across higher education, nonprofit programs, inpatient residential care, and independent practice.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Texas and practices from Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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