- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Luis
Luis Gonzales is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and focus on practical skills clients can use day to day.
He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice patterns in feelings and behavior. Luis emphasizes identifying thoughts that fuel distress and learning clearer ways to respond. He uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to help people build motivation and moment-to-moment awareness.
His background includes individual and group therapy in community mental health settings, schools, and treatment facilities. That variety informs a direct, skills-based style that aims to be understandable and actionable. He often works on communication, attachment-related concerns, and managing mood or substance use issues.
In practice he talks through the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and helps clients try small changes between sessions. Sessions often include short exercises, thought tracking, and mindful pauses to notice how emotions show up in the body. He also addresses related topics like grief, anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
To begin, people follow the site process to answer a brief questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotions that guide their reactions. It is often used to understand patterns in how feelings and relationships interact and to practice new ways of responding.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can explore what matters to them. The therapist follows the client's priorities and supports them in making their own choices.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts that lead to upsetting feelings and unhelpful behavior. It uses simple exercises such as thought records and behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and needs and help decide which combination of EFT, CBT, client-centered methods, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing feels most useful. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. They also let people continue work with licensed professionals from different locations while keeping session time practical and focused on real-life problems.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and life changes, along with related issues such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and career difficulties.
What approach does he use in therapy?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience delivering individual and group therapy in community mental health, school, and treatment settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Florida LMHC, practicing in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment through the site.
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