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Megan Gonzales

Megan Gonzales, LPC

LPC in Texas focused on mood and stress concerns

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Profile details for Megan Gonzales
CredentialsLPC
LicenseLPC, Texas / 77511
NPI1922979012
Experience8 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
LocationTexas

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem

About Megan

Megan Gonzales, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, has eight years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin care.

Megan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations that focus on concrete problems. She prioritizes clear goals and practical steps rather than abstract theory. In sessions she talks through coping strategies for anxiety, ways to manage anger, and approaches to process traumatic experiences.

She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, and problems with communication and commitment. Megan notes experience with personality-related concerns and specific presentations such as Avoidant and Antisocial personality features and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD).

Megan adjusts the pace to the person in front of her. She outlines a plan and revisits it as needed. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and focused work on the issues that prompted people to seek help.

Practical steps are emphasized in sessions. Megan offers straightforward conversation, skill practice, and feedback aimed at reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning. People who speak English or Spanish can use the matching questionnaire to start the intake process.

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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions

She works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on problem-solving and symptom relief. One common approach is brief cognitive work that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This method includes practical exercises and homework to use between sessions.

Another frequent approach is skills-based coping work for emotion regulation and anger management. This involves learning breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to lower intense reactions and handle stress more effectively. These techniques are used for trauma-related responses as well as everyday triggers.

Choosing the right approach is part of the first conversations. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. She collaborates with clients to try methods and adjusts the plan based on how the work is going.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on concrete skills, progress checks, and practical next steps that fit a person’s daily life.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and relationship communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical strategies. Sessions emphasize clear goals and step-by-step work on specific problems.

How long has she been practicing?

Megan has eight years of professional work experience in counseling.

Where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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