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Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, LCMHC, LPC

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Intimacy Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello, I am Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and Colorado. I am bilingual (Spanish) and have a passion for working with people. I believe that every human is capable of self-discovery, change and growth. I collaborate with clients to create reasonable, attainable goals for positive life change.

My academic credentials are supported by 20+ years of clinical and youth advocacy experiences in higher education, non-profit community-based programs, inpatient residential care settings and private practice. I work with all ages, from very young children through older adults. My extensive experience allows me to work successfully with a diverse array of clients. I am comfortable with people from a wide variety of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. I recognize that each person’s situation is unique. In order to meet your needs, I use holistic, traditional, and integrative approaches. Let's work together and help you reach your fullest potential!

Professional experience

22yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Intimacy Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

NH LCMHC 3434

AZ LPC LPC-20934

CO LPC 0018189

MO LPC 2023035030

AR LPC P2211021

TX LPC 18393

Reviews

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Wonderful

Written on Jul 06, 2024 after therapy with Pedro Ricardo for 4 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, and grief

Pedro has been absolutely phenomenal with regard to helping me to navigate some very difficult and tricky waters. He’s insightful, thought-provoking, and has an excellent manner that brings comfort to exploring some deep topics. He has made this experience so much better and worthwhile than I could have imagined it being.

Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Pedro Ricardo for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and grief

Pedro is a wonderful person.

Written on May 03, 2024 after therapy with Pedro Ricardo for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Listens to my needs and helps me process overwhelming thoughts & experiences.

Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Pedro Ricardo for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd

I am a few weeks in to working with Pedro. He is kind, responsive, and from what I can tell good at his job. I’m grateful for the help I’m getting

Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Pedro Ricardo for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues

Pedro is engaging with great expertise and insight. He is quick to smile and listens well.
I appreciate his step by step, encouraging approach with me, regarding my treatment and recovery!

Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Pedro Ricardo for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes