Pedro Lora, LPC

Pedro Lora is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with people managing the demands of daily life - balancing family, work, relationships, and unexpected challenges - and supports those who feel overwhelmed or stuck after past trauma. An LPC is a professional credential that authorizes a counselor to provide therapeutic services and clinical support.

He has assisted individuals facing depression, anxiety, anger management, pain management, young adult transitions, post-traumatic stress, immigration-related concerns, divorce, substance use, living with HIV, and the process of building healthier relationships. His work often centers on helping young adults navigate life-changing decisions, uncertainty about the future, and the stress of moving into new stages of adulthood.

Lora holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs, preferences, and goals.

Approaches Pedro Uses for Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person’s own experience and priorities, offering empathy and support while the client explores values, identity, and relationship concerns. This approach can be useful for building self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and clarifying personal goals.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools and structured strategies that often help with anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Motivational interviewing helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their motivation to change. It is commonly used when addressing addictions, commitment issues, or when someone is weighing important life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Pedro works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility - it makes it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, maintain continuity during life transitions, and try different modes of communication that suit individual comfort and schedules.