Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez , LPC

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of clinical and advocacy experience working across higher education, non-profit community programs, inpatient residential care, and private practice. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has a long history of supporting clients of all ages, from young children to older adults. His work centers on the belief that people are capable of self-discovery, change, and growth, and he partners with clients to develop clear, attainable goals that promote meaningful life change.

Pedro brings extensive experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He is also attentive to specialized areas such as adoption and foster care, aging concerns, autism spectrum issues, BDSM and kink-related topics, and caregiver stress. Comfortable working with diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, he adapts holistic, traditional, and integrative methods to meet each person’s unique needs.

Known for a collaborative style, Pedro combines client-centered techniques with evidence-based tools to support recovery, resilience, and improved functioning. He works with international clients and draws on decades of experience to tailor treatment to each individual’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Pedro Ricardo Gonzalez uses a mix of client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR to address emotional and behavioral concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space that helps people explore their values and strengths and is often useful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, making it a useful option for trauma and abuse-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Pedro works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can fit into busy schedules and different lifestyles. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals from varied locations, arrange appointments that suit their timing, and choose communication styles that feel most comfortable. This range of options supports ongoing care and makes consistent therapy more accessible for people with diverse needs.