Luis Gonzales

Thoughtful, practical therapy for lasting change

LMHC Florida

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Luis

Luis Gonzales is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He works from a perspective that emphasizes the link between thoughts and emotions, helping clients identify patterns that create pain and interfere with daily functioning. Luis draws on evidence-informed techniques to help clients develop practical skills and clearer thinking.

He adapts his style to each person while commonly using cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches. Luis has provided both individual and group therapy across community mental health agencies, schools, and treatment facilities, and he views relationships and environmental factors as important parts of recovery.

Fluent in English and Spanish, he aims to create a respectful and compassionate therapeutic relationship that supports clients as they pursue growth, healing, and a more meaningful life. For people motivated to change, Luis focuses on identifying unhelpful beliefs, building mindful awareness, and applying concrete strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning.

He encourages collaboration and practical steps so clients can move toward goals like improved mood, healthier coping, and clearer decision making.

Applying evidence-informed approaches to online care

Luis commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients examine the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; this approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and teaching practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and other mood-related problems. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and move at their own pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another tool he employs to help people understand and reorganize emotional responses and improve how they relate to important experiences.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Luis works with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts techniques as therapy progresses to stay aligned with those priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Luis address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, grief, anger, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, along with related concerns such as attachment issues, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and mood disorders.

What is Luis's therapeutic style like?

He blends client-centered listening with cognitivebehavioral strategies and emotionally-focused work, emphasizing mindful awareness and practical skills to help clients change unhelpful thinking and emotional patterns.

How much professional experience does he have?

Luis has seven years of experience providing individual and group therapy in community mental health agencies, school settings, and treatment facilities.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is licensed in Florida as an LMHC, credential FL LMHC MH22304, and practices with that licensure in mind.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate speakers of either language.

What session formats are available for online work?

Luis offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to engage in therapy.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

GriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish