Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and practices in Texas. Pedro believes people can grow and change, and he partners with clients to set reasonable, attainable goals for positive life change.
He has worked across higher education, non-profit community programs, inpatient residential care, and independent practice. That variety shaped his ability to meet many needs and to adapt his approach for different situations. He says each person’s story is unique and deserves a practical plan.
Pedro uses a mix of approaches depending on what a person needs. He draws on client-centered methods that follow the client's pace, cognitive behavioral tools to address thoughts and behaviors, and trauma-informed techniques when past events are getting in the way. He also integrates mindfulness and narrative elements when they fit the goals.
People come to him for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and self esteem issues. He also helps with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and relationship or family-of-origin problems. He works with people across different ages and cultural backgrounds.
Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps. Pedro blends listening with practical exercises and reflection. He encourages collaboration so clients leave with tools they can use between sessions.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following a person's pace and priorities, offering space to speak and be heard while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most. It helps when someone needs empathy and a collaborative partner to set goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses straightforward exercises to spot patterns in thinking and behavior and then practice different responses. It works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes because it gives concrete steps to try between sessions.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-informed method that targets upsetting memories so they feel less overwhelming. It is often used when past events continue to interfere with daily functioning.
Finding the right method is part of the process. Pedro will work with clients to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, shorten travel time, and allow more flexible check-ins during busy weeks. They also let people use quieter surroundings, reduce the need for video when desired, or fit a brief session into a work break. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the intake questionnaire.
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Arkansas, New Hampshire
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pedro commonly address
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting strain, career transitions, and self esteem among other concerns.
What is his general therapy style
He works collaboratively and focuses on reasonable, attainable goals. Sessions combine listening with practical exercises and tools to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have
Pedro brings 22 years of clinical and youth advocacy experience across higher education, non-profit programs, inpatient residential care, and independent practice.
What credentials and location apply to his practice
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Texas; his listed credentials are CO LPC and MO LPC as provided in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How does payment and cost work
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
