- CBT
- ACT
- Motivational Interviewing
About Arras
Arras Khaledi is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on young adult concerns such as relationships, career moves, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. He also addresses mood difficulties like depression and bipolar symptoms, as well as issues around self-esteem, intimacy, and addiction.
Arras uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people make sense of what they are facing. Sessions tend to include practical exercises, conversational reflection, and steps to try between meetings. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to offer different ways of working depending on the presenting issue.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach that looks at thoughts, behaviors, and values. He helps people identify patterns that keep problems going and then tests small changes to see what helps. Over time the work often moves from managing immediate stress to building clearer priorities and more dependable routines.
He pays attention to relationship patterns, communication problems, and how early attachment or abandonment experiences can shape current struggles. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, and the practical fallout of major life shifts like separation or job transition.
Arras speaks English and practices in Texas. His background is focused on short- to medium-term work that mixes counseling and coaching techniques. To begin, prospective clients use the online matching flow to choose him and schedule a first session.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Arras commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult feelings are present.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in what matters to the person and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. Together these approaches give options for talking through problems, planning steps, and measuring progress. Picking the right mix is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to decide which tools fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences.
The site’s intake flow leads to scheduling a session, so confirm which session formats he currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, shifts, or commuting. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that helps with bandwidth or time constraints. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for digital sessions so the work fits everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship issues, career decisions, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and life transitions common to young adults.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends practical exercises with reflective conversation, using methods like CBT, ACT, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and values.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor in Texas.
Is he a licensed clinician and where does he practice?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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