Maria Rangel-Gomez, LPC

Maria Rangel-Gomez is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or difficulties after trauma. Her style is straightforward and warm, so clients can talk about hard things without feeling judged.

She uses practical strategies to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common part of her approach for managing anxiety and depression. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurts continue to affect relationships and functioning.

Sessions usually focus on small, reachable changes. She helps people learn skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and building confidence. She also addresses areas like abandonment concerns, codependency, caregiving stress, and challenges tied to blended families or separation.

Maria works in both English and Spanish, and she brings 16 years of professional experience to the work. She aims to meet clients where they are and to support steady progress rather than quick fixes. The emphasis is on practical tools and clearer thinking that can be used between sessions.

People who prefer flexible session formats can choose video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Maria encourages clients to set small goals and notice changes over time while she offers steady guidance and feedback.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth

Maria commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems active. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress because it gives clear, repeatable strategies to try between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past experiences continue to cause distress; it concentrates on processing painful memories and reducing their hold on current reactions and relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest which methods to begin with. Together they will check in and adjust the plan based on how things are going so the work stays practical and goal-oriented.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer session work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between appointments and can fit into busy schedules or caregiving routines. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while adapting to daily life demands.