Luis Gonzales

Luis Gonzales is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, career setbacks, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He describes his approach as practical and focused on helping people move forward. Luis frames therapy around understanding how thoughts shape feelings and actions. He often uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, a form of cognitive behavioral work, to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with clearer, more useful ideas. He also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help clients stay present and committed to change. His background includes individual and group work in community mental health agencies, schools, and treatment facilities. That variety has shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person's situation. In sessions he emphasizes respect, openness, and a collaborative effort to set goals and track progress. People commonly come to him for help with grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, or challenges linked to chronic illness and pain. He also supports people facing career uncertainty and those who feel isolated or stuck. Therapy focuses on clear steps and practical skills people can use between sessions. If someone is ready to begin, Luis encourages a straightforward first step: complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. He aims to support clients as they work toward clearer thinking and more satisfying daily life.

How Luis' Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are and listening closely to what matters most. It helps clients set their own goals and feel heard while making practical steps toward change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and stressful reactions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and shift patterns in how they respond to strong feelings. It can be useful for processing trauma, grief, and relationship-related distress by naming emotions and finding new ways to act on them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the client's needs. Clients are involved in choosing what to try and in tracking whether those methods are helping.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or skip video when that makes a session easier. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so session logistics match your needs.