As we face many life choices on a daily basis, it can get quite overwhelming as we try to juggle our personal lives, family, friends, children, work, and unexpected events all at once. We tend to concentrate on helping others and avoid taking care of ourselves. If we have experienced past trauma in our lives, it compounds our life to where it feels like we are drowning. It’s time to heal, gain strength, and work out your barriers to improving your behavior, and I am available to assist on your journey. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. I have assisted individuals with issues that include depression, anxiety, anger management, pain management, young adult issues, PTSD, immigration counseling, divorce, substance abuse, living with HIV, and healthy relationships.
My focus is working with young adults as they deal with life changing decisions and the stressors of expectations, the unknown future, and the anxiety of transitioning into adulthood.
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Mental Health from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Commitment issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Men's issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 61291
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Pedro Lora. 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.
Pedro has continually helped me stay the course of changing myself for the better and ensuring that I engage in strong self-care behaviors.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Pedro for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Pedro has been very flexible with my schedule. He hits topics that he understands are major concerns to me and he walks me through ways of coping or helping to make things better. I appreciate Pedro and his time and attention when we are in our sessions.
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Pedro for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He has been very supportive and understanding. I couldn’t think of a better way to experience therapy with Better help and Dr. Lora.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Pedro for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
We have only had a few meetings, but pedro seems to be very attentive, supportive, and experienced in key areas that pertain to my lifestyle
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Pedro for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Pedro listened to my concerns and directed me to the focus of the work we will due to develop coping skills. He outlined what I can address and control and the need to know what I cannot control. I look forward to our continued work.
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Pedro for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes