- Client-centered approach
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Pedro
Pedro Lora is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 19 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, addiction, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Pedro focuses on practical steps people can use when feelings become overwhelming. He talks through what is happening, how past events may be affecting current behavior, and small changes that reduce flare-ups and tension. He often helps clients who are navigating parenting stress, workplace pressure, or the strain of major life changes.
His approach draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies. That means listening first, then helping people spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. He also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to change habits related to substances or other compulsive behavior.
Pedro has a Master of Arts in Mental Health from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He has nearly two decades of experience in community and clinical settings across topics such as PTSD, immigration-related stress, and living with HIV.
In sessions he prioritizes clear, practical tools - like breathing and grounding techniques, thought records, and small behavioral experiments. The work is collaborative: goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made. If someone needs help managing anger, these skills are used alongside broader work on relationships, grief, or substance use.
How his approaches translate to online work
Pedro blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work focuses on understanding what matters to the person and using that as the starting point. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes to reduce anger, anxiety, and depression.He also uses motivational interviewing when people want help changing habits like substance use or patterns that lead to conflict. This approach uses guided conversation to strengthen a person’s own reasons and plans for change. Together these methods aim to make goals concrete and achievable rather than abstract.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Pedro works with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time based on what is working and what isn’t.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since options were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule brief check-ins, and allowing work around childcare or work breaks. Some formats may also allow for audio-only check-ins if that helps with bandwidth or focus. If you want to arrange sessions in English or Spanish, note both languages are supported in his practice.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a client-centered stance and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to create step-by-step plans.
How much experience does he have?
Pedro has 19 years of experience in the mental health field working in community and clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he work in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.