- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT tools
- Communication work
About Velery
Velery Fasano-Gilman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depressed mood, anger, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. She also helps those facing grief, trauma and abuse, life changes, and caregiver stress.
She has worked in counseling centers, shelters, and psychiatric hospitals. That range of settings has exposed her to different situations and pressures people bring into therapy. In sessions she focuses on practical ways to manage strong feelings and day-to-day challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to notice patterns and try new responses. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy and client-centered techniques to clarify values and strengthen what matters to each person.
Velery pays attention to communication and relationship patterns when those are part of the problem. She can help people who struggle with impulsivity, isolation, guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving themselves or others. She also addresses social anxiety, mood issues, and problems tied to abandonment or loss.
Starting therapy with her usually means identifying a few concrete goals and practicing small, repeatable skills between sessions. The work tends to be goal-directed and practical, with a focus on changing how people react to anger, stress, and difficult interactions.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or conflicted about priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that fuel anger and stress. It uses practical exercises to test assumptions and build different reactions to triggers.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. It can help reduce impulsive responses and strengthen emotional regulation.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to weigh their needs, goals, and preferences and then try strategies that fit those priorities. That shared decision-making helps shape which tools are used in sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They can also let people use video or phone options depending on what works best for concentration and bandwidth.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depressed mood, relationship issues, grief, trauma and related concerns such as impulsivity and guilt.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She uses conversations and skills practice from approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and client-centered therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in counseling centers, shelters, and psychiatric hospitals.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.