I am licensed mental health counselor in Florida with over 5 years of professional work experience. My experience comes from providing direct mental health and career counseling for teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, & depression.
I offer a safe and friendly environment for all who are motivated to find inner peace, healing, and GROWTH. It is evident through psychological research and through our own experiences that our thoughts, above our physical circumstances, can become our biggest obstacles in life.
While I do my best to tailor my style to each individual client's unique experience the style of therapy I utilize most is called Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). REBT is a form of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). It uses mindful awareness to help you identify the thoughts behind the choices you are making in a rational manner.
I can help you learn the A B Cs 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.
My experience is varied, and across settings, as I have provided individual and group therapy in community mental health agencies, school settings, and treatment facilities. I believe that our relationships and our environment are important pieces to what makes us who we are and I look forward to exploring those with you as we build a therapeutic relationship, built on compassion, respect, and openness.
I appreciate the courage that it takes to reach out and work towards a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, ADHD, Intellectual disability, Personality disorders
FL LMHC MH22304
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Luis Gonzales. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Luis is undoubtedly the best therapist I've had. What sets him apart is not just his ability to listen but his engagement in our sessions. He actively participates in our conversations, which are both meaningful and intentional. Each session leaves me reflecting on new perspectives I hadn't considered before. Since beginning my work with Luis, I've noticed a significant improvement in both my mood and overall mindset. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance and genuine conversation.
Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Luis for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I am so thankful that I have been matched with Luis. He has helped me tremendously.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Luis for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I felt safe to open up to Luis and appreciated how flexible he was with my schedule and where my concerns were. Very professional and kind with great advise and really paid close attention to my needs.
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Luis for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Working with Luis was wonderful, he was very professional and acutely aware. it was easy to be in the session, share what was coming up, and be met with thoughtful questions, comments, and sometimes pushback where needed. The exercises he provided were also super useful!
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Luis for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Luis is the best. Although I’ve only had one or two sessions with him, I feel like I’ve known him for years and I feel comfortable sharing with him honestly. He is young enough for most millennials, like me, to relate to; and he seems to have a lot of experience. I can tell he cares about me and the work that he does.
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Luis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd