I am licensed in Texas with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, & relationship issues. I also have experience working with trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Luis "Lou" Valdez. 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.
I feel comfortable with Lou, I love that he listens and understands.
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Amazing I feel heard and seen
Written on Sep 18, 2025 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've only had 2 sessions but both he was very attentive and helpful with what ever I talk to him about.
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far so good
Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
GOAT
Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lou listens and encourages immeasurable ways, always taking the time to encourage me
Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I appreciate the help Lou gives me
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
He is awesome
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Lou is awesome. He is really patient. Engages in conversation. Brings a strong perspective that has helped me in keeping my anxiety and self-esteem problems in check. Lou has made my first year of BetterHelp a lot easier than I expected.
Written on Oct 13, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Luis is really great! He has made me feel very seen and understood and I appreciate his openness to spirituality as a way to connect with others.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great therapist
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Very professional and kind and listen to all my concerns and issues. Thank you.
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Luis has helped me take a breath and see things that I wouldn't have seen on my own as well as think about my problems in a different manner. He's helped me build confidence in myself and has actively put my mental health in a place where I can say I'm growing.
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Lou is a great listener. He provides sound advice. He has my best interest at heart.
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Lou has this ability to help me relax with out saying anything. I apreciate him a lot and all his help. He’s a great resource and I hope I can continue seeing him
Written on Mar 02, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, adhd, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Exceptional therapist! Since starting with BetterHelp, he stands out as the best. His ability to create a safe and secure space made opening up about my troubles easy. I felt truly listened to and never judged. Thanks to his support, I've not only coped but also found the strength to push forward in life. Grateful for all he does!
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mr. Valdez is very wise and helpful with overcoming any issues presented to him!
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Lou was a fantastic therapist. Highly recommend.
Written on Feb 04, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Great exerience to date helped me alot
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
He understands the situation and provides some solutions to cope and solve issues
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
The auto-matching to this therapist proved accurate. This therapist is conversant in areas where I personally have done much growth and development and learning. I feel I can establish a context of my challenges, my goals and I get in return listening and feedback that immediately feel like clarity and progress for my challenges.
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Lou is an excellent therapist. He understands my issues and prioritizes working on the root causes of the problems. He has been instrumental in my journey of healing and taking back control of my life.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
The absolute best keeps the vibe calm and comfortable easy to talk to and gives amazing feed back
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Luis "Lou" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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