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Maria Rangel-Gomez

Compassionate guidance for lasting change

LPC Texas

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish

About Maria

Maria Rangel-Gomez is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on 16 years of clinical experience to guide clients toward greater clarity and resilience, using practical strategies to address patterns that interfere with daily life and relationships. Her approach centers on creating a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly.

Maria emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, supporting clients as they take steps toward change and a more satisfying life. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques along with trauma-focused methods to tailor interventions to each person’s needs, balancing skills practice with attention to underlying emotional experiences.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she offers multiple session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences. Maria frames therapy as a process that requires courage and commitment, and she aims to walk alongside clients at their chosen pace while helping them build practical tools for long-term wellbeing.

Online Approaches for Practical Change and Healing

Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT typically involves setting clear goals, practicing new ways of thinking, and applying behavioral experiments to create measurable changes in daily functioning.

She also incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm continues to affect current wellbeing. This approach centers on processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact while teaching grounding and coping strategies that support recovery and stability.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels most helpful and adapt techniques over time to ensure treatment remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access care from different settings and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats to suit comfort levels, and fit therapy into busy lives while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Maria works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, and depression, along with related issues such as communication problems, codependency, and life purpose concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The practice uses collaborative, skills-based work that draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused therapy to help clients learn new coping strategies and process difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The counselor brings 16 years of professional experience to her work with clients and applies that background when tailoring treatment plans and interventions.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license number TX LPC 65467 and practices from Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and at this time international clients are not accepted.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish