(he/him)
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I have been in private practice for over 20 years. My specializations include, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family and Marital Therapy, as well as years of experience with Chronic Pain Management. I have provided therapy both in the general population and to the military/veteran communities, particularly to those wanting to rely less on medication to resolve their issues.
In our first session, I will listen carefully to the current set of circumstances, and possibly do a jump-starting exercise if appropriate to your case. These initial exercises tend to be very good preparation for engaging in a powerful therapeutic experience. I will listen to your story in your words, and will carefully observe the most important and influential details in order to most efficiently remedy the current set of issues. It will be good and probably even be fun to talk everything out, as we pursue the relief you need.
My greatest strengths as a provider include listening skills and careful observation of reactions. Also, I am a natural brainstormer, so coming up with creative and more importantly, functional and effective therapeutic recommendations designed to support strong coping systems, is more or less second nature at this point.
I love working with clients who want to feel motivated and can build up momentum as therapy progresses.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT provides the ability to carefully observe and attend to habituated symptomology. I also use CBT in combination with Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Mindfulness techniques.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SFT is excellent for the purposes of goal setting work, and for promoting positive healthy momentum.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I have an extensive history of treating PTSD in the General population as well as military, as well as Psychosis.
Family Therapy
Have an extensive history of working with families and marital therapy.
9 ratings with written reviews
May 20, 2026
Mr. Parra was absolutely amazing for our first session. He made us feel extremely comfortable and allowed us to be ourselves. Looking forward to our next session!
May 18, 2026
Dr. Parra is great at what he does, he has an anecdote for everything making it feel like a conversation and not an appointment.
March 16, 2026
He is great and makes you realize the power we have within ourselves to be better for ourselves.