Lena Gonzales, LPC
About me
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my passion is to help others as they navigate life's challenges and move toward healing an happiness. My approach is grounded in respect, integrity, and professionalism. I seek to plant seeds of hope in every interaction.
Life often presents us with challenges that can feel overwhelming and uncertain. But within these challenges lie opportunities for growth, strength, freedom, and resilience. Whether you're navigating stress, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or have experienced a traumatic event or childhood trauma, you don't have to face them alone.
With over 18 years of experience in education, coupled with the joys and trials of being a wife and mother of three, I bring a wealth of empathy, understanding, and practical wisdom to my counseling practice.
Each session is uniquely designed around your individual needs, strengths, and goals. Whether you are working through trauma, life transitions, or emotional struggles, I am here to walk beside you - help you discover resilience, renewal, and lasting hope.
Thank you for considering me as your partner on this journey towards a brighter tomorrow.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
License information
TX LPC 84208
Reviews
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Listens and gives helpful guidance
Written on Mar 23, 2026 after therapy with Lena for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
I’ve only had one session so far, but I’m very new to therapy and I felt very comfortable talking. She is so warm and welcoming.
Written on Mar 23, 2026 after therapy with Lena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very attentive and knowledgeable.
Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Lena for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is absolutely incredible on top of just being understanding and informative she also has an amazing personality. She makes you feel safe but also like shes your friend. It doesn't feel forced it feels so welcoming. Id recommend Lena to the world but then she wouldnt have much extra time for me lol. She's incredible!
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Lena for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Very easy to talk to.
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Lena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety