- Stress and anxiety help
- Addiction recovery support
- Relationship and identity
About Heriberto
Heriberto Pena Jr is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who focuses on men's wellbeing and related concerns. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ issues, relationship struggles, and life transitions. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and offers steady support along the way.
He uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters to each person. Sessions are meant to be a place to say what is on your mind without judgment. He encourages small, practical changes that build over time rather than quick fixes.
Heriberto draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. When useful, he brings in Psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships affect present feelings.
With four years of practice, he has worked with people facing addiction and substance concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, guilt, shame, and feelings of emptiness. He also supports those navigating aging, caregiving stress, communication problems, and the pain of divorce or separation.
His style is direct but warm. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps set achievable goals. People who want practical steps and a calm listener may find his approach a good match.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Heriberto commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that make stress or anxiety worse, then tests small practical changes. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying personal reasons for change and building motivation one step at a time.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the profile does not list exact options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by eliminating travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or make it possible to attend even when daily routines are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and motivational strategies to an online setting so sessions stay focused and practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, relationship problems, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include grief, guilt, shame, and men's issues.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Sessions focus on talking through current problems and trying practical steps to change.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with people on stress, addiction, and relationship issues. That background shapes his straightforward, goal-focused style.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas. His profile lists Texas as his practice location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.