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Pedro  Ricardo Gonzalez

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Life purpose and coping

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma processing
  • Career coaching

About Pedro

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 22 years of clinical experience. He conducts therapy in English and Spanish and lists areas he works with such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, parenting, career questions, and life transitions.

Pedro draws on long experience in higher education, nonprofit programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice. He has worked with people across the lifespan and with many cultural and religious backgrounds. He emphasizes setting reasonable, attainable goals together and focuses on practical steps toward change.

Sessions often center on clear problem solving and skills practice. He uses elements from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, narrative approaches, and EMDR when appropriate. That mix is used to help with emotional regulation, coping skills, changing unhelpful thoughts, and processing difficult memories.

People working with him can expect a straightforward conversation about current struggles and short-term goals. He also offers coaching-style conversations for career and purpose questions, and support for complex areas such as grief, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, and issues around sexuality and kink.

Pedro accepts international clients and provides both English and Spanish sessions. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session, and his fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify values, set goals, and decide what changes feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is an approach used to process painful memories and trauma symptoms through a structured series of steps.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Pedro collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He will discuss benefits and what to expect, and adjust methods as the work evolves.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with him about language preference, scheduling, and length of sessions to find arrangements that fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting and career questions, plus related areas like grief, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

How does he approach someone who feels stuck or directionless?

He focuses on practical goals and concrete steps. Conversations include problem solving, skills practice, and exploring meaning related to work or life change.

What is his background and clinical experience?

He brings 22 years of experience across higher education, nonprofit community programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Texas. His credential is listed as LPC.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the US work with him?

He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before booking a session.

How much do sessions cost?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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