- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Pedro
Pedro Lora is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people untangle stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting concerns. He speaks English and Spanish and offers practical support for people facing life changes or struggling with relationships and addictive behaviors. His style is down-to-earth and focused on immediate, useful steps clients can try between sessions.
Pedro draws on nearly two decades of clinical experience to meet people where they are.
Background and approach
He listens first and helps clients set small goals that feel doable. Sessions often focus on skill-building for coping, clearer communication, and managing intense emotions like anger or panic. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking and from client-centered work to keep sessions guided by the client’s priorities.
Motivational interviewing shows up when people want to change habits related to substance use or health, and solution-focused ideas help when a quick plan is needed. Pedro’s background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
He has spent many years supporting people with immigration issues, living with HIV, and the stress common to new phases of life. Parents and individuals looking for practical strategies often find his approach straightforward and action-oriented. He encourages small experiments in daily life and checks progress each session, adjusting plans when needed.
What Pedro works with
Everything Pedro lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Pedro helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- 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
Approaches Pedro lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Pedro’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and listening first. Online sessions using this approach let clients lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and helps clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable pieces and teaches concrete tools to reduce anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. These methods translate well to video or phone sessions where skill practice and homework can be assigned.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Pedro will work with a client to decide whether client-centered listening, CBT tools, or motivational interviewing best fits the problem and goals. That collaboration means plans are adjusted as progress unfolds and as life circumstances change.
Online formats offer practical advantages. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can fit into a short break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to get brief coaching during a stressful day. These options help people keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and life transitions.
Questions people ask about Pedro
What concerns does he commonly address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, addictions, grief, trauma, workplace strain, and life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and client-centered, combining listening with straightforward strategies. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 19 years of experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, substance use, and immigration-related stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Pedro provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible care.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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