Pedro Lora, LPC

Pedro Lora is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and works with adults who are navigating difficult transitions, relationship concerns, or struggles with mood and coping. Pedro writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

He approaches sessions with a focus on what the person wants to achieve. Conversations often include setting small goals, learning new skills, and trying out different ways to respond to stressful situations. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other methods, to help people notice thoughts that get in the way and practice new responses.

Pedro has spent 19 years in the mental health field. He holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. His background includes work with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use concerns, living with HIV, immigration-related stress, and challenges around relationships and parenting.

Sessions tend to be interactive and goal-oriented, with time spent on skill-building and real-world practice between meetings. He also uses client-centered and solution-focused techniques to tailor support to each person's needs. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help finding motivation to change behaviors.

People who choose Pedro usually want straightforward help with coping skills, decision making, or moving through a life transition. His approach is practical and collaborative, aimed at helping people regain a sense of control and move forward.

Therapeutic approaches delivered online

Pedro uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety and depressive feelings. CBT often involves homework and practice between sessions so skills carry over into everyday life.

He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and topics of discussion. That approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so people feel heard while they figure out next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Pedro will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level and will adjust strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy gives flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face from their chosen location. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is low or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter daily support or notes between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, school schedule, or other routines while keeping focus on clear goals and skill-building.