- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Life transitions
About Marcela
Marcela Gonzales is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, and issues around identity and LGBT concerns. She also helps people facing life transitions and those wanting coaching for personal growth.
Marcela has worked in schools, hospitals, correctional settings, and community mental health. That variety means she has experience with different life circumstances and with people from many backgrounds. She draws on practical approaches to help people manage strong emotions like anger and overwhelming stress.
Sessions focus on clear goals and real skills. Marcela helps clients build ways to cope with mood shifts, manage symptoms of depression or anxiety, and respond differently when old patterns show up. She talks through concrete steps people can try between sessions to notice change.
She also supports adults dealing with complex or overlapping issues such as chronic illness, caregiver strain, grief, and family problems. Marcela can help people process past hurt and set boundaries where needed. The work can include discussing identity questions and how those affect relationships and day-to-day life.
Virtual appointments are part of her practice. Marcela accepts a range of insurance plans. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the online options button. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Marcela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem-solving. One common approach she uses is skills-based work to help people manage anxiety and mood symptoms by teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-challenging strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Another frequent focus is trauma-focused methods that help people process difficult experiences safely and reduce reactivity to triggers.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. She will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest options. That collaborative process helps pick an approach that fits your needs and feels practical for real life.
The practice offers virtual appointments as part of how sessions are delivered. If you want to know which specific online session formats are available, confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut out travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to meet during a lunch break or between commitments.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and goal-setting to help manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Marcela has 11 years of experience working in education, hospital, correctional, and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.