Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, LPC
Practical, bilingual counseling for life changes
Details
| Name | Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Arkansas, New Hampshire |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 22 |
About Pedro
Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience. He practices in Texas and communicates in both English and Spanish. He focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel steadier and find purpose in daily life.
Pedro draws on a long background in higher education, nonprofit programs, residential care, and independent practice. That range of work means he has experience with many life situations and ages.
Background and approach
He approaches each person as an individual with their own story and strengths. In sessions he keeps the conversation grounded and collaborative. He works with clients to set clear, doable goals and measures progress in simple terms.
Techniques come from different approaches and are chosen to fit what each person needs in the moment. Pedro helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, grief, parenting strain, career transitions, addictions, and questions about identity including LGBT concerns. He also supports people working through ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to family of origin, adoption, abandonment, or caregiving stress.
He offers a mix of narrative, client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods when appropriate. Sessions are conversational and focused on skills, meaning, and small changes that add up. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works for them.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Pedro works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Pedro among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Pedro among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Pedro among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Pedro among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Pedro among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Pedro among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Pedro directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Pedro directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Pedro commonly draws on Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate problems from the person so new possibilities can emerge. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's experience, using listening and reflection to help people find their own answers. CBT looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels useful and manageable for the person's life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit daily routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when low bandwidth is needed or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text work well for quick check-ins, written reflection, or when a shorter, more frequent touchpoint helps maintain progress. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, and travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Pedro address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career changes, ADHD, and LGBT related matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Pedro uses a collaborative, practical approach. Sessions focus on setting doable goals, talking through the story of your life, and learning skills that help right away.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 22 years of clinical and advocacy experience across higher education, nonprofit programs, inpatient residential care, and independent practice.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Colorado and Texas. His practice is based in Texas.
Can sessions be held in Spanish or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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