Profile / United States
Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas and Colorado - stress and relationship support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- EMDR available
- English and Spanish
About Pedro
Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Texas with 22 years of clinical experience. He speaks English and Spanish and lists stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and addiction concerns among the areas he addresses. He describes working with people across a wide age range and with varied cultural backgrounds.
He frames therapy as goal-focused and practical. He collaborates with clients to set reasonable and attainable goals. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different responses to see what works in daily life.
Pedro draws from several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, EMDR, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused ideas. That gives him options when a particular way of working seems useful for a problem like panic, grief, or low mood. He explains methods plainly and helps people understand why a specific technique is being used.
His background includes two decades in higher education, nonprofit community programs, inpatient residential care, youth advocacy and private practice. That mix informs how he manages safety, crisis planning and practical follow-up between sessions. He notes experience with life-stage issues such as parenting, aging concerns and caregiver stress.
Pedro also lists a range of focused topics including ADHD, identity and LGBT concerns, adoption and foster care, intimacy and alternative sexual cultures. He asks people to set clear, short-term objectives and to review progress regularly so sessions stay practical and task-oriented.
How his approaches translate to online work
Pedro uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems in place and then tests small, practical changes to those patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress and many everyday habits. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and helping people set their own goals and next steps in clear, manageable terms. That approach helps when someone needs to sort options and decide what matters most. EMDR is listed as another method he offers; it involves structured processing for distressing memories and can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Pedro discusses the options with each person and adjusts methods based on needs, goals and preferences. He checks progress and shifts strategies when something is not helping or when new issues emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work from a quieter setting, avoid camera use if preferred, or schedule sessions across time zones for international clients. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like CBT worksheets, guided mindfulness, and EMDR protocols to an online setting.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Arkansas, New Hampshire
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues among his main areas. Additional topics include parenting, grief, ADHD and career concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test alternative responses. Work is practical and goal-oriented with homework or small experiments between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 22 years of experience across higher education, nonprofit programs, inpatient residential care, youth advocacy and private practice. That background informs his clinical and practical approach.
Which credentials and locations are listed?
He is an LPC licensed in Colorado and Texas and practices from Texas as noted in his profile.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients as stated in his profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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