Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, LPC

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 22 years of clinical experience. He practices in Texas and provides services in both English and Spanish. Pedro believes people can change and grow, and he helps clients set realistic goals to move forward.

His background includes work in higher education, nonprofit community programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice. That mix has given him a wide range of experience with different life situations and stressors. He has spent much of his career alongside youth and adults in challenging settings.

Pedro draws from several therapy approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered work, EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative techniques. He adapts methods to fit what each person needs instead of using the same plan for everyone. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and steady progress.

Common concerns he addresses include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stresses, addiction, ADHD, and career or life transitions. He also pays attention to family of origin themes, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.

People can expect straightforward conversation, goal-setting, and tools to manage feelings and behaviors. Pedro encourages collaboration so clients help shape the work. The aim is to find manageable changes that make day-to-day life easier.

How Pedro’s approaches translate to online work

Pedro uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and building a trusting working relationship so clients can set their own pace and goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Pedro will discuss what matters most to the client, consider personal goals and comfort, and adapt techniques as progress unfolds. The plan can shift over time based on what is helpful and what the person prefers.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for more in-depth work and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth are needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief coaching or ongoing support into a busy day. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit work, school, or family routines rather than disrupting them.