Marcela Gonzales

Marcela Gonzales is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and major life changes. Marcela aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can be heard and start to feel more in control. Her background includes work in schools, hospitals, correctional settings, and community mental health. That range of experience means she has supported people with a wide variety of concerns, from grief and relationship issues to caregiving strain and chronic illness. She brings practical skills that people can use between sessions. Marcela often helps clients with body image and eating and food-related issues as part of broader emotional and behavioral work. She also addresses matters related to identity, including LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria, focusing on how these issues affect daily life and well-being. Coaching for personal growth and coping strategies is another common focus. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying manageable goals, building coping skills, and practicing new habits. She emphasizes clear steps and regular check-ins so progress is easier to see. Marcela practices in Texas and communicates in English. She accepts a variety of insurance plans and offers virtual appointments. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Marcela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach teaches coping skills for anxiety and stress, helping people notice triggers, practice breathing and grounding, and test new responses in daily life. This can reduce overwhelming moments and improve day-to-day functioning.

Another frequently used approach emphasizes processing trauma and difficult emotions through safe, paced conversation and structured exercises. That work aims to help people make sense of painful experiences and build strategies to manage strong feelings when they arise.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marcela will work with each person to choose and adapt techniques based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working.

Virtual appointments are offered, but specific session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow consistent follow-ups after an intensive event, and reduce travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins helpful on workdays, while others prefer longer sessions for deeper processing. Discussing these practical options helps match the format to everyday life and treatment goals.