- Bilingual English Spanish
- 16 years experience
- Practical skill building
About Maria
Maria Rangel-Gomez is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 16 years of experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship struggles. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step feel manageable and clear.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Clients talk through what is happening now, learn skills to manage worry and strong emotions, and work on clearer communication in relationships. Sessions focus on small, doable steps rather than big promises of instant change.
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurt affects daily life, helping people process painful memories and reduce their impact on present choices.
Her approach is collaborative. She will listen to what matters to each person and agree on goals together. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see when things shift.
Many clients come with concerns about codependency, family-of-origin problems, life transitions, or caregiver stress. Maria also supports people dealing with abandonment, commitment, and communication problems. She works to build confidence and steady coping skills that fit everyday life.
How her approaches inform online therapy
Maria commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood, relationship patterns, and day-to-day stress by teaching clear tools people can use between sessions.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect current life. This approach helps people process painful memories and learn ways to reduce intense reactions that interfere with work, parenting, or relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and try methods that match each person’s needs and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so they stay practical and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since current formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to attend. A therapist will help decide how to structure sessions so they fit daily life and therapeutic goals.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include codependency, family-of-origin issues, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are straightforward and action-oriented. She blends talking with practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns. Her work includes helping people recover from trauma and build coping skills.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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