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Entry 149574Texas / United States

Veronica Onsurez-Pannell

Veronica Onsurez-Pannell, LPC

Texas 25 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Addictions and Trauma

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  • Addictions
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Spanish and English

About Veronica

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of experience, Veronica Onsurez-Pannell focuses on addictions, relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. She offers care in English and Spanish and works with people facing a wide range of related problems including PTSD, mood disorders, and process addictions.

Veronica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage acute problems and long-standing difficulties. She frames work as a collaborative process: identifying the main concerns, noticing strengths, and trying practical strategies that fit everyday life. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change.

Her background spans clinical work with people affected by substance use, trauma, and interpersonal strain. She has experience addressing impulsivity, self-harm behaviors, personality disorder features, and issues that arise from military service. Veronica also pays attention to multicultural concerns and how culture affects behavior and relationships.

When someone brings relationship or divorce stress, the work centers on communication, coping, and decisions that reduce harm. For addictions and process behaviors, she emphasizes clear routines, triggers, and relapse prevention steps that a person can practice between sessions.

Practical concerns such as workplace stress, life-purpose questions, and adjustment after separation are part of the work. International clients may be supported; session language options include English and Spanish. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the site questionnaire and scheduling flow.

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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Veronica describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing different responses; these methods are often used for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation. Trauma-focused strategies concentrate on processing the effects of past trauma and building safety skills to reduce symptom impact for people with PTSD and abuse histories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Veronica collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helping and what is not, so the plan can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another format. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time for appointments. Licensed professionals can still use the same therapy skills in remote sessions to work on coping strategies, relapse prevention, and communication practice.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityDivorce and separationImpulsivityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmWorkplace issues

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Texas, Virginia

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with addictions, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include PTSD, process addictions, mood disorders, and workplace issues.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and takes a collaborative, practical approach. The emphasis is on identifying concerns, using strengths, and practicing strategies between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience in behavioral health. That experience includes work with substance-use concerns and trauma-related problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are used?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person appointments are available.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform fee details for location-based pricing.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence starts the intake and scheduling process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Veronica Onsurez-Pannell

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