- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and REBT methods
About Olga
Olga Velez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience in Mexico and the United States. She practices in Texas and works in both English and Spanish. Olga focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and she works with related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
She describes an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a human-centered and relational perspective. In sessions she pays attention to the relationship between therapist and client and adapts treatment to individual goals. Olga lists approaches including EMDR, REBT, CBT, and Gestalt and uses those methods to address trauma, negative thinking patterns, and interpersonal problems.
She has experience working across age groups and varied life challenges from career stress to grief and emotional abuse. Her bilingual practice allows Spanish speakers to work in their preferred language. Olga’s background in two countries informs how she supports people facing cross-cultural or migratory stressors.
Practical work in her sessions includes talking through current stressors, learning techniques to manage anxiety and mood, and addressing patterns that affect relationships. She also helps people navigate major life transitions and the emotional impact of illness or caregiving responsibilities.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How Olga’s methods translate to online work
Olga uses several evidence-based techniques in her practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) addresses rigid beliefs and helps people develop more flexible, realistic thinking for everyday stress and relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is listed among her approaches and is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Olga aims to learn a client’s goals, preferences, and life situation and then recommend strategies that fit. She collaborates with the person to adjust methods over time based on what helps most.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or care responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Discussing practical needs during the first appointment helps shape how sessions are scheduled and conducted so they can fit everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, abandonment, body image, and caregiving stress.
What is her style in therapy?
Her approach is integrative and relational, combining evidence-based techniques with a human-centered perspective that adapts to individual goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working in both Mexico and the United States.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Texas.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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