My name Is Pedro M. Lora, LPC and I have 17 years experience of working with individuals at all stages of life, diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic groups, English- and Spanish-speaking individuals, and families of all kinds. I value empathy and compassion for my clients and am truly invested in my client’s success in treatment. I offer a flexible approach in applying therapeutic techniques to meet the diverse needs of each individual. Regarding therapeutic style, I am rooted in a Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) and I integrate the use of self awareness, insight, acceptance, and commitment to provoke behavioral change and improve mental health symptoms. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples presenting with a variety of disorders including anxiety disorders, depression, relationship problems, work stress, grief and loss, anger management and trauma-related disorders.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Hello, Im Pedro Lora Do you feel like you are drowning with what life is bringing your way? Do you feel overwhelmed with just getting through the day? I help individuals with a dual approach of improving self awareness and concentrating on self care. Together, we can work on changing the equation that has caused what you are feeling/behaviors. Together we will reconnect with the strength you have inside and begin to heal and grow. We will work on also reconnecting with who you are. We all wear different hats, whether its being a parent, spouse, work employee, etc, but self care and reconnecting with who you are is very healing and important. Your decision to look into therapy is the biggest step! I am here to assist you with the rest of your journey.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use several treatment methods, depending on the needs of the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a treatment method I use when assisting individuals with anxiety and depression. I also have experience with individuals navigating through trauma. This includes using techniques to assist in working through the traumatic impact that affects behavior. For couple's counseling, I use effective communication and Active listening as tools to assist couples reconnect and heal.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe my strengths are working with individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, and trauma. Support and assisting someone to reconnect with their strength within is something that I feel is something I take pride in. I believe that i can really help clients connect with their feelings and assist in navigating their thoughts into changing their behaviors. You can change, you just need the tools and the guidance to do it!