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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
About Lena
Lena Gonzales is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Sessions focus on practical strategies alongside emotional processing.
Lena uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. For people affected by traumatic events, she includes trauma-focused methods and EMDR to help reduce the impact of traumatic memories.
Her approach is straightforward. Lena listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people set small, doable goals. She offers tools for managing panic, social anxiety, phobias, and symptoms tied to attachment or abandonment concerns.
Practical life issues are part of the work. Lena helps people sort guilt and shame, clarify life purpose, and handle relationship strain. She aims to make sessions concrete so people can apply what they talk about between meetings.
Lena’s background before counseling included many years in education and parenting three children. That prior work is part of how she relates to stress, learning, and gradual change. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
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Approaches used in virtual sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes they want to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, phobias, and depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distressing memories and reactions tied to trauma and can be part of trauma-focused work.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Lena will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. The therapist and client review progress and choose steps that feel manageable and practical.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote meetings help them keep regular appointments around work, school, or parenting commitments. Discuss scheduling preferences and technical needs during the first contact so sessions match everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include panic, phobias, attachment and abandonment issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, and women's issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used depending on the concern and client preference.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as an LPC. Her prior work in education and parenting also informs her practical approach.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices from that state. Sessions and billing reflect Texas licensure.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact session pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and practical needs.
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