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Pedro  Ricardo Gonzalez

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Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez

Texas

Practical, goal-focused counseling for men

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  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Client-centered care
  • Focus on men's wellbeing

About Pedro

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 22 years of experience. He is based in Texas and is bilingual in English and Spanish. He believes people can change and grow, and he works with each person to set reasonable, attainable goals for positive life change.

He has spent two decades in clinical roles and youth advocacy. His background includes higher education, non-profit programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice. That range means he has seen many kinds of challenges and life situations.

Pedro uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person in front of him. He draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to you. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness techniques to address worry, mood, and daily habits.

He has experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, career stress, compassion fatigue, and many family-of-origin problems.

Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Pedro aims to make changes feel doable and relevant to day-to-day life. He welcomes people from varied racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds and adapts his approach to fit each person's needs.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Pedro often blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the client brings to the session. That approach helps people feel heard and identify the changes they want to make. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce worry, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan together based on what helps most. The aim is to find methods that fit the client's needs and daily life.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking so you know what is offered currently. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people continue therapy while living outside the therapist's immediate area since international clients are accepted. Pedro will help determine how to use these sessions in ways that match your goals and routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

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

Credentials

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Pedro help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, career concerns, and related life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses client-centered care, blends cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, EMDR, narrative, and solution-focused ideas to set practical goals and address daily struggles.

What is his professional background?

He brings over 22 years of clinical and youth advocacy experience across higher education, non-profit community programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials in Colorado and Texas and is based in Texas.

Which languages does he offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you schedule.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I get started with Pedro?

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

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