Enrique Villarreal, LPC

Enrique Villarreal is a Colorado-based counselor who blends career-focused guidance with mental health support to help people manage anxiety, stress, self-doubt, and major life transitions. Counseling since 2016, he holds a Master of Education in Counseling from Colorado State University, is a Nationally Certified Counselor - a national credential that reflects standardized training - and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He also serves as a Certified Clinical Supervisor of Career Counseling, providing oversight and mentorship to other career-focused practitioners.

Having left a decade-long career in graphic design, Enrique draws on personal experience with burnout and career change to inform a practical, empathetic approach. He has worked primarily with young adults and midlife career changers, integrating career development and life design into therapeutic work so that professional goals and personal wellbeing are addressed together. His practice routinely supports work on career planning, coping with life changes, self-esteem, addictions, grief, anger, depression, and issues relevant to LGBT clients and caregivers.

Enrique uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques alongside strengths-based ideas to help clients build clarity, reduce persistent worry, and take concrete steps toward meaningful goals. He frames counseling as collaborative coaching and supports clients in reshaping their life stories to find greater direction, purpose, and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Enrique commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy to guide online work. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes practical steps and clear goals, supporting clients who want focused change in areas like career direction, stress management, or life transitions. When helpful, he also draws on narrative therapy to explore the stories people tell about themselves and to reshape those narratives toward more empowering perspectives.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Enrique works with each person to understand their needs, values, and goals, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses so the approach fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care during busy workweeks, transitions, or when travel or caregiving responsibilities make in-person visits difficult. Working online allows therapists and licensed professionals to focus on practical tools and ongoing support in ways that fit a client’s life.