Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez

Therapist focused on practical growth

LPC Texas

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Pedro

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of clinical experience based in Texas. He brings bilingual fluency in English and Spanish and a background spanning higher education, nonprofit community programs, inpatient residential care, and independent practice.

Background and approach

Pedro emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set realistic goals and fostering opportunities for self-discovery, growth, and meaningful change. He works from an integrative perspective, blending client-centered methods with evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR when appropriate.

His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family dynamics, and career or life transitions. Pedro’s experience with youth advocacy and diverse care settings informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person’s cultural background and life stage.

Clients can expect a practical, compassionate practitioner who aims to make therapy approachable and goal-oriented. He accepts international clients and offers multiple remote formats to suit different needs and schedules, supporting people who seek steady progress through tailored therapeutic work.

Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, and to build practical coping skills for everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel supported while exploring their own goals and values. EMDR uses structured processing to help reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and can be useful for people who struggle with trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Pedro works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts methods over time rather than relying on a single technique. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy reflects each person’s priorities and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people connect, with options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity during life changes while working with licensed professionals committed to individualized treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Pedro commonly address?

He works with a wide array of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and family problems, career transitions, and ADHD among other focus areas.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Pedro uses an integrative, client-centered style that emphasizes collaboration and realistic goal setting while incorporating practical techniques to support change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 22 years of clinical and youth advocacy experience across higher education, nonprofit programs, inpatient residential care, and independent practice settings.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is an LPC with license details CO LPC 0018189 and MO LPC 2023035030, and he practices out of Texas.

Does he work in languages other than English?

He is bilingual and conducts therapy in both English and Spanish, and he also accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.

How are payments and session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender 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 stressPrejudice 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

Licensed

Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Arkansas, New Hampshire

Languages

English, Spanish