- Bilingual English Spanish
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
About Pedro
Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and Texas with 22 years of experience. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and lists a wide range of concerns he works with, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and LGBT concerns.
Pedro emphasizes practical goal-setting. He collaborates with people to create reasonable, attainable goals for change. Sessions focus on clear steps and coping tools rather than vague theory. He draws on straightforward strategies to help people manage symptoms and life demands.
His background spans higher education, nonprofit community programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice. That mix contributes to experience with people at different life stages and life situations. He has worked in youth advocacy as well as settings serving adults.
In sessions he uses several approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative methods. He aims to match the approach to the problem and the person rather than applying a single model to every case.
Pedro is comfortable working across racial, cultural, and religious differences. He supports people with parenting and caregiver stress, grief, career concerns, and challenges that come with major life changes. For anyone considering starting therapy, he asks for a practical first step and sets realistic short-term goals.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflection so the person sets priorities and pacing. Online sessions can keep that open conversation while you and the therapist set short-term goals together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and builds specific skills to change them. In an online session CBT can include structured exercises, homework, and step-by-step planning for stress, anxiety, or mood concerns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the impact of disturbing memories by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation. Used for trauma and abuse recovery, it can be adapted for remote work within a collaborative plan.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk about options, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust based on how you respond. That process is part of finding what works rather than assuming a single method up front.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also lets people use phone-only or lower-bandwidth options where video would be difficult, so practical needs can guide the format chosen.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Arkansas, New Hampshire
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and LGBT concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and practical coping strategies, using client-centered conversation alongside specific techniques such as CBT and EMDR when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience across higher education, nonprofit community programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Colorado and Texas, and his practice is located in Texas.
Can I work with him in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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