Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez , LPC

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. He practices as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows him to work comfortably with a diverse range of clients. He believes that people are capable of self-discovery, change, and growth, and he partners with clients to set reasonable, attainable goals that support meaningful life change.

His academic training is complemented by more than 20 years of clinical work and youth advocacy across higher education, non-profit community programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice. That breadth of experience equips him to support clients at every stage of life, from very young children through older adults. He has worked successfully with a wide variety of racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds and recognizes that each person’s situation is unique.

Pedro uses a blend of holistic, traditional, and integrative methods to meet individual needs. He emphasizes practical strategies and personal strengths while remaining attentive to the personal history and context that shape each person’s experience. He works collaboratively with clients to help them move toward their fullest potential and sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez integrates several evidence informed approaches to help people navigate stress, trauma, relationships, and life changes. Client centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals guide the work; it helps people build self awareness, resilience, and clearer decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills based method that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used to address distressing memories and the emotional impact of trauma through structured processing techniques that can reduce the intensity of traumatic responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Pedro works collaboratively with clients - discussing goals, preferences, and responses to treatment - to tailor a plan that fits each person’s needs and circumstances. This collaborative stance helps determine whether one method or a combination will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls recreate face to face sessions, phone sessions provide an audio only option, and live chat or text based messaging allow for shorter, more frequent contact when that suits a client’s schedule. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, accommodate busy lives, and access licensed professionals from different locations.