Nora Tellez, LPC

Nora Tellez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and the effects of abuse. Nora speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy understandable and practical.

Nora focuses on plain, steady support in sessions. She uses client-centered work to listen and help people name what matters to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

In a typical meeting Nora helps clients set clear, doable goals. Sessions may include talking through recent events, practicing new ways to respond, and building small routines for sleep, mood, or stress. She pays attention to issues like grief, addictions, seasonal mood shifts, and self-harm concerns.

Nora's style is described as comforting and compassionate. She aims to encourage people to try concrete steps and to notice progress. Her approach balances practical strategies with steady emotional support.

For parents and individuals worrying about family strain or parenting stress, Nora helps break problems into manageable pieces. She also works with people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Therapy starts with a short plan tailored to each person's needs.

How Nora Uses CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Nora draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that keep them stuck. CBT sessions often include simple experiments, practice assignments, and step-by-step plans to address issues like anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or unhelpful coping habits.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's priorities and pace. That approach emphasizes listening, validation, and collaborating on goals so clients feel heard while they try new ways of coping.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a team effort. Nora will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life context, and then try strategies that fit. Treatment plans are adjusted as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy days. Video works well for deeper conversations and exercises, phone can be a simpler option with less bandwidth, and chat or messaging suits quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility for different schedules and communication styles.