Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, LPC - Therapist in Texas

Bilingual English Spanish
22 years experience
Adoption and foster care focus

About Pedro

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings 22 years of clinical and advocacy work to his practice. Pedro believes people can change and grow, and he collaborates with clients to set reasonable, attainable goals for positive life change.

He has worked in higher education, nonprofit community programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice. That experience includes work with young children through older adults, giving him a broad perspective on life stage challenges. He aims to meet people where they are and tailors his approach to each person’s needs.

Pedro uses a mix of client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, narrative, and EMDR approaches. In sessions he focuses on practical steps - talking through problems, identifying patterns, and practicing new ways of coping. He also addresses relationship matters, parenting stress, grief, identity questions, and addiction concerns.

Adoption and foster care issues are part of his additional focus areas, and he also works with concerns such as ADHD, trauma, and compassion fatigue. His background in youth advocacy and residential settings informs how he supports people facing complex life changes.

He asks clients to collaborate on goals and to build skills they can use between sessions. Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to begin scheduling according to his availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

Pedro often uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, validating a person’s experience, and helping them find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for managing mood and stress.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for processing traumatic memories when appropriate. EMDR involves structured processing of distressing memories and can help reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress and comfort.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow quicker weekday check-ins, or make scheduling around school or work simpler. Ask about language options and practical scheduling during the matching questionnaire so sessions match daily routines and needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues ForgivenessGender 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 stress Prejudice 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 kinds of concerns does he help with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He blends client-centered conversation with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to help people set and reach goals.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 22 years of clinical and youth advocacy experience across higher education, nonprofit programs, residential care, and private practice.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Texas; his credential listing includes Colorado as well.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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