- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Velma
Velma Gettelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and life changes. Velma speaks English and brings two decades of practice to each session.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) along with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. In sessions she helps people name difficult emotions and look at patterns that keep problems repeating. She also addresses attachment concerns, abandonment, communication problems, and isolation or loneliness.
Velma adapts conversation and strategy to what each person brings. She draws on motivational interviewing and existential ideas to help clients clarify values and next steps. Practical tools for coping, anger management, and self-esteem are offered when helpful.
She has worked across a range of settings with individuals, parents, and people navigating relationship issues. Her focus includes forgiveness, life purpose, workplace stress, and challenges common to young adults and women. Velma also supports people managing bipolar symptoms and post-traumatic stress.
Sessions aim to be direct and interactive. Velma encourages clear goals, regular review of progress, and adjustments to the plan as needed. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How her approaches adapt to online sessions
Velma uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and shift emotional patterns that affect relationships and personal wellbeing. EFT focuses on feelings and attachment needs and is useful for people who want to better understand recurring emotional responses.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's perspective and priorities in the conversation, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which offers practical strategies to change distressing thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Velma will talk with each client about goals and preferences and will use EFT, client-centered listening, or CBT techniques as fits the situation. That collaboration helps decide which methods to emphasize.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how appointments are arranged.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related issues such as abandonment and attachment problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience working in a variety of settings with individuals and people facing relationship and life-transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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