LMHC, 3 years of experience
My name is Misleydis Gonzalez, LMHC, NCC, and I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping individuals and families find healing, balance, and resilience. With over five years of experience providing therapy in both English and Spanish, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are navigating life’s emotional and behavioral challenges. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centered. I integrate several evidence-based methods—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Trauma-Informed Care—to provide personalized treatment that meets each client’s unique goals and strengths. I believe that every person has the ability to change, grow, and heal when given a supportive environment that fosters safety, trust, and understanding. I have experience helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, parenting stress, acculturation challenges, and life transitions. With children and adolescents, I focus on developing communication, self-regulation, and confidence. With adults and families, I help strengthen relationships, manage stress, and rebuild balance. With older adults, I provide support for grief, health-related changes, and adjustment to new life stages while promoting dignity and connection. Whether sessions take place online or in person, my goal is to make therapy accessible, empowering, and meaningful. I work to ensure that each client feels seen, valued, and supported on their journey toward emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life. If you are ready to take the next step toward healing and personal growth, I invite you to reach out for a consultation. Together, we can create a plan that helps you move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.
Your first session is a warm and supportive introduction to the therapy process. My priority is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel comfortable sharing your story and goals at your own pace. We’ll begin by discussing what brought you to therapy, the challenges you are experiencing, and what you hope to achieve through our work together. During this session, I will ask some background questions about your emotional, physical, and social well-being to better understand your experiences and identify areas where you would like support. This helps me develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals. There is no pressure to share more than you feel ready to—therapy moves at your pace, and your comfort and safety come first. My main therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Trauma-Informed Care. However, I understand that every person’s situation is unique, and I may integrate different evidence-based methods depending on your individual needs and presenting concerns. By the end of our first session, you should have a clearer understanding of how therapy can support you and what the next steps may look like. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, respected, and encouraged—knowing that this is a safe space where we will work together to help you build balance, resilience, and meaningful change in your life.
What makes me unique as a therapist is my ability to combine professional expertise with genuine empathy and cultural sensitivity. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all experience—it’s a collaborative journey designed around each client’s unique story, strengths, and goals. As a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I provide therapy in both English and Spanish, creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. My greatest strengths include creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, valued, and empowered to make meaningful change. I strive to meet clients exactly where they are, offering understanding and structure while helping them uncover their inner resilience. My therapeutic approach is integrative and flexible, drawing from several evidence-based modalities. My main approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Trauma-Informed Care, but I adapt my methods based on each client’s needs, personality, and life experiences. This flexibility allows therapy to feel personalized and effective—never rigid or impersonal. Clients often describe my sessions as warm, encouraging, and practical, where they can gain insight while also learning tools they can apply in daily life. Together, we identify barriers, build coping skills, and celebrate small victories that lead to lasting change. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, and life transitions, with a focus on promoting emotional balance and self-confidence. My ultimate goal is to help each person discover their own capacity for growth, healing, and joy—so they can live with greater clarity, connection, and purpose.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are ready to explore change, healing, and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, parenting challenges, or difficulties adjusting to life transitions, but they also hold a desire—however small—to feel better and regain balance in their lives. I work especially well with families raising children with developmental, behavioral, or emotional challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and speech or learning difficulties. Many of my clients are parents seeking guidance and support in managing stress, improving communication, and strengthening family relationships. I also enjoy helping teens and young adults who struggle with self-esteem, motivation, or identity concerns find clarity and direction. For adults, my ideal clients are those navigating stress, grief, cultural adjustment, or life transitions, including changes in work, relationships, or health. I also support older adults and caregivers who may be coping with loss, isolation, or the emotional demands of caring for loved ones. My clients value a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach where they can feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes. They are open to exploring their strengths, building new coping skills, and learning tools to create a more fulfilling and balanced life. Whether sessions take place online or in person, my goal is to help each client move forward with clarity, confidence, and renewed hope.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach focused on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviors. It helps clients develop practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and foster long-term resilience. CBT is structured, goal-oriented, and effective for treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders, making it a fundamental method in clinical and therapeutic practice.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, goal-oriented therapeutic approach designed to enhance motivation and commitment to change. It helps clients explore and resolve ambivalence by emphasizing empathy, collaboration, and self-efficacy. MI is widely used to promote behavioral change in areas such as mental health, addiction, and lifestyle modification, empowering clients to take an active role in their own growth and decision-making process.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented, short-term therapeutic approach that emphasizes clients’ strengths, resources, and past successes to create positive change. Rather than focusing on problems or pathology, it helps clients identify solutions and envision their preferred future. SFBT promotes empowerment, resilience, and self-efficacy, making it effective for fostering motivation and measurable progress within a limited number of sessions.
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment in the therapeutic process. It focuses on understanding how trauma affects thoughts, emotions, and behavior while creating a supportive environment that promotes healing and resilience. TIC prioritizes compassion, collaboration, and client choice, helping individuals rebuild a sense of control and strength as they move toward recovery.