Graciela Medrano-Johnson

Compassionate guidance for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Graciela

Graciela Medrano-Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.

Background and approach

She brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance to clinical work, shaping conversations and treatment plans around each person's unique circumstances. Her approach emphasizes collaborative care: she listens for strengths and patterns, then tailors interventions to meet specific needs.

Graciela integrates evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused strategies alongside client-centered and existential perspectives to address symptoms and explore deeper meaning. Mindfulness practices are also woven in when helpful to build present-moment skills.

Graciela aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported. She frames the therapeutic relationship as a partnership focused on identifying goals, reducing distress, and developing practical tools for everyday life.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard while exploring their values and goals; this approach supports work on relationship challenges, life purpose, and feelings of isolation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, offering clear strategies for managing anxiety, panic, anger, and depression. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences with care, and can be paired with mindfulness techniques to strengthen coping skills and regulate emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work together with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration may combine elements from different approaches so treatment can remain flexible and responsive as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to access care in a way that fits their schedule and comfort level. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations and provide practical options for people juggling work, caregiving, or health constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, as well as related issues like attachment, isolation, and chronic illness.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and compassionate, blending client-centered listening with practical interventions from cognitive behavioral and trauma-focused approaches.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of professional experience in counseling and has developed skills working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds a Texas LPC credential listed as TX LPC 90134 and practices from Texas.

Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English