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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and parenting
- CBT and EFT methods
About Velma
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience, Velma Gettelman helps adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, trauma and related concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and transitions in life. Sessions are conducted in English and draw on several therapeutic methods listed below.
Velma describes her style as interactive and non-judgmental. She uses direct conversation to identify practical steps a person can try between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports clearer emotional expression in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy puts the persons own goals at the center of the work.
Her background includes two decades of counseling in varied settings. That experience shapes a straightforward approach that mixes short-term problem solving with deeper exploration when needed. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, communication breakdowns, control issues, and the effects of past abuse or post-traumatic stress.
In sessions she addresses issues such as forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, workplace stress, life purpose, and young adult concerns. She also helps people navigate divorce and separation, and supports womens issues and self-love work. Practical coping skills are balanced with attention to underlying emotional patterns.
Velma asks people to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How her approaches are used in virtual sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's goals and experience. In practice that means the therapist listens, reflects, and helps a person clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors. It often involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new actions between sessions to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) encourages naming and describing feelings to improve relationship interactions and emotional understanding.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit. That plan can change as the work progresses, with the therapist and client reviewing what helps and adjusting strategies together.
Confirm available session formats before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or removing the need to be on camera when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while working on stress, relationships, trauma recovery, or life changes with a licensed professional.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, depression, trauma and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in her work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience across a range of settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting 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 urgent help numbers.