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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Luis
Luis "Lou" Valdez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues. Lou also works with clients facing depression, self-esteem struggles, sleep problems, career questions, and intimacy-related concerns.
Lou uses practical, talk-based methods in sessions. He draws on client-centered work to keep conversations focused on the client's perspective. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Clients can expect short-term, goal-oriented tools alongside deeper work when needed. Lou incorporates solution-focused strategies to set clear, achievable steps. When relationships are involved he uses elements of the Gottman Method to address communication and interaction patterns.
He also offers hypnotherapy as part of his approach for certain concerns. That option is used alongside other techniques when appropriate and agreed with the client.
Lou aims to collaborate with each person to set priorities and practical next steps. He asks about what issues are most pressing, what has helped before, and what the client wants to change. This keeps sessions focused and actionable.
To begin, a prospective client follows the site's matching process and schedules a first session. Sessions are run under his Texas LPC credential and are conducted in English.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own concerns and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens for what matters most, reflects what he hears, and guides the conversation so the client leads the pace and topics. This approach helps when a person needs space to clarify feelings or decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. Online CBT sessions usually involve setting specific goals, practicing skills between meetings, and reviewing what worked. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress management.
The Gottman Method addresses interaction patterns in relationships by teaching communication and conflict tools. Used in targeted sessions, it helps people learn new ways to talk about problems and rebuild positive interactions.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose what fits the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. The practical aim is to fit therapy into everyday life while focusing on clear, manageable steps.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related issues, depression, self-esteem, sleep problems, career questions, and intimacy-related matters.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered techniques to keep the client's perspective central, and applies cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused strategies for practical change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working with the listed concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds a Texas LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.