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Hi! I am Luis Gonzales, a licensed mental health counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor working out of the Tampa area. Having gone through a tragic life altering experience at a young age, I know what it’s like to feel lost and hopeless about the future. When I was 21 I suffered a spinal cord injury that left me paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. Through my journey of recovery I learned firsthand, just how much our thoughts and emotions can become our biggest obstacles in life.
I can help you learn the ABCs of how our thoughts affect our feelings. We will work together to identify those irrational beliefs that cause us pain and stress so you can minimize dysfunctional feelings and get back to living a meaningful and fulfilling life. One of the most important aspect of counseling is the therapeutic relationship. On our first session, we will discuss what is that you want out of therapy and how we can work together to achieve your therapeutic goals.
I provide a safe environment where we can explore and process your thoughts and emotions. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic approach and making sure that the therapeutic plan is tailored especially to the individual.
I’ve been working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, chronic health issues, substance abuse and ADHD for the past decade directly through the Hillsborough County system and through my private practice. My experience extends to providing career counseling services through the Department of Education.
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Hi! I am Luis Gonzales, a licensed mental health counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor working out of the Tampa area. Having gone through a tragic life altering experience at a young age, I know what it’s like to feel lost and hopeless about the future. When I was 21 I suffered a spinal cord injury that left me paralyzed and wheelchair-bound. Through my journey of recovery I learned firsthand, just how much our thoughts and emotions can become our biggest obstacles in life. I’ve been working with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, chronic health issues, substance abuse and ADHD for the past decade directly through the Hillsborough County system and through my private practice. My experience extends to providing career counseling services through the Department of Education. I can help you learn the ABCs of how our thoughts affect our feelings. We will work together to identify those irrational beliefs that cause us pain and stress so you can minimize dysfunctional feelings and get back to living a meaningful and fulfilling life.
2 ratings with written reviews
May 12, 2026
He was very good and welcoming and listening to what needed to be heard and I did not feel embarrassed to talk to him he helped me in being able to discuss what I really needed to.
April 15, 2026
It was important for me to work with a therapist who is not only trained in trauma-informed care, but who also brings lived experience. I needed someone capable of holding space while also offering a level of understanding that comes from having navigated their own healing journey.