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Svetlana Rangel, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma-focused care
- English and Russian
About Svetlana
Svetlana Rangel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and problems tied to relationships and parenting. Svetlana also addresses issues like ADHD, eating and sleeping troubles, career concerns, and challenges tied to identity and immigration. She speaks English and Russian.
Svetlana uses straightforward, talk-based work. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions often include goal-focused tasks and clear strategies to test between-session changes. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, EMDR, and solution-focused techniques depending on the concern.
Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Louisville, Kentucky, and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Those academic steps inform how she plans sessions and sets measurable goals.
She explains ideas in plain language and uses concrete exercises you can practice after a session. For people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, she includes trauma-focused options and EMDR where appropriate. For clients from immigrant families she pays attention to cultural context and the practical stresses that can come with adjusting to a new environment.
Svetlana’s work emphasizes short-term, structured steps alongside space to talk about feelings. She encourages small experiments between sessions to test what helps. To begin, a short intake and goal-setting conversation shapes the first treatment plan.
How Svetlana uses specific approaches in remote work
Svetlana commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in session. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and between-session practice. ACT helps people notice values and build small, value-driven actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.She also uses client-centered principles to center the conversation on what the person brings each session. That means listening, reflecting, and adjusting the focus based on what the client says. Finding the best approach is collaborative: she discusses options, explains how each method works, and agrees on steps that match the client’s goals and preferences.
The practical advantage of online work is fitting sessions into a busy week and lowering travel time. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to do focused skill practice between meetings, schedule shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid commuting on a workday. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises used in CBT and ACT for remote sessions so work continues between appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and parenting problems, ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, and career concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests alternative ways of thinking and acting through practical exercises.
What is her professional background?
She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Louisville and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University, plus three years of clinical experience.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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