- Client-centered
- Narrative therapy
- Mindfulness work
About Gloria
Dr. Gloria Aquino Sosa is a Michigan licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 25 years of clinical and academic experience. She has worked as a psychotherapist, personal counselor, and life strategist and speaks English and Spanish. Her practice covers common concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, career confusion, and the stresses of early adulthood.
She uses a person-centered and interactive style that focuses on respect and direct conversation. Sessions aim to clarify what is causing day-to-day distress and to find practical steps forward. Clients often bring worries about self-esteem, work and study transitions, intimacy, parenting strains, addiction, and grief.
Dr. Sosa has a long history of supporting BIPOC and bilingual Spanish speakers, including people navigating immigration-related challenges and cultural stressors. She has also worked with survivors of physical and emotional trauma and with people living with persistent mental health conditions. Her background includes academic roles alongside clinical practice.
Her approach draws on client-centered, narrative, mindfulness, existential, and Jungian ideas. She integrates reflective conversation, storytelling about life patterns, and attention practices to help people notice what matters and try new responses. Treatment planning is a collaborative process focused on clear goals and steps.
Outside therapy she is a musician who has performed in working rock bands for many years. That creative perspective shapes a practical, grounded way of working with people facing life transitions. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site matching process and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what the client says. It helps people clarify choices and feel understood while they figure out next steps. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps separate problems from identity, which can be useful for issues like self-esteem and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention practices and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and support coping with anxiety and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative planning shapes short-term goals and practical steps to try between sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work when relocating within the same region. Licensed professionals adapt conversation, reflective exercises, and mindfulness practices to the online setting so the work stays practical and oriented to daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related concerns common in early adulthood.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and interactive, using conversation, reflection, and practical steps to address everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, academic, and personal counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats and cost structure apply?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current options before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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