- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma focused work
- English and Spanish
About Abdias
Abdias Gomez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 19 years of clinical experience. He works with problems common in early adulthood such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship and identity concerns, and issues around work, school, and family.
He uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on what is most pressing. He helps people learn skills for managing panic, sleep problems, eating concerns, and addiction-related struggles. He also addresses concerns tied to sexual orientation, cultural background, and prejudice or discrimination.
Abdias blends client-centered work with goal-focused strategies. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. For trauma-related issues he may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and trauma-focused techniques to reduce distress around painful memories.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He has experience supporting first responders and people on the autism spectrum, and he helps with communication problems, impulsivity, body image, and self-harm thoughts when appropriate to the individual.
His style is straightforward and collaborative. He listens to what each person wants to accomplish and works with them to build practical steps. To start, people choose an online matching process and schedule an initial meeting to see how the work might fit their life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Abdias commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist gives space for the person to tell their story and shapes sessions around their priorities. This approach can help with identity, relationship, and communication concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and teaching skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep or eating difficulties.He also draws on EMDR for trauma-related symptoms when appropriate. EMDR involves guided processing of distressing memories with specific attention techniques and can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and intense trauma reactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods fit best. That conversation usually happens in the first few sessions and can be adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.
Confirm the session formats he offers before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, and busy schedules. It can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and be scheduled at times that match day-to-day life.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He supports stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, anger, sleeping and eating issues, and concerns related to sexual orientation and cultural discrimination.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, collaborative style that mixes client-centered listening with goal-focused work such as CBT and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience working in mental health settings and with varied concerns including first responder issues and multicultural challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I speak Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he take clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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