Orlando Gonzalez
I am a licensed professional counselor in the State of Texas with 15 years of experience as a counselor. I have a master's in counseling. I have worked with a wide array of challenges. This includes mental health, life challenges, unhelpful thoughts, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and couples/relationship issues.
I am respectful, non-judgmental, reliable and aim to create a warm environment.
I am respectful, non-judgmental, reliable and aim to create a warm environment.
First session
In the first session we will discuss the problem and concerns, history of the problem, how the problem is impacting the client's life and people around them. The client will drive the conversation by only sharing information that they feel comfortable sharing in their sessions. Last, we will discuss goals that the client would like to work on during counseling and homework.
Strengths
As a therapist I feel that my strength is listening and respecting the client and the challenges that they are struggling with. I focus on helping the client find solutions or ways to work through their challenges by empowering them to take control.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with clients that have made the decision to change something that is going to improve their life. It doesn’t matter if the issue is trivial, complicated, existed for some time or a recent event. Clients that are motivated and have taken their first step to get therapy have begun their new journey.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients that are struggling with negative thoughts, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. I place emphasis on helping the client identify the problem area and identify the appropriate strategy to challenge the issue.
Couples Counseling
I have helped couples identify the cycle of their dysfunctional interactions and assist them in developing strategies that will help them work through the core of their problems.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I have used SFBT to assist clients that require an actionable approach rather than coping skills to manage thought processes and repressed feelings. The key to this approach is to primarily focus on what's going on in the client's life today and tomorrow.
Location
Virtual sessions