Key details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH22304
- NPI1851084404
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT based methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Luis
Luis Gonzales is a Florida LMHC with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he has provided care in community mental health agencies, schools, and treatment facilities.
He focuses on how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Luis uses a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy called Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful beliefs. He teaches practical steps for spotting the A-B-C pattern of activating events, beliefs, and consequences so negative feelings can be reduced.
His approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Those methods come together to help people talk through emotions, practice new ways of responding, and stay motivated to change. Sessions include straightforward exercises and guided reflection rather than abstract theory.
Luis has run both individual and group work across different settings. That variety informs how he structures sessions and sets goals with each person. He pays attention to relationships, communication patterns, and how stress plays out at work or home.
If someone is looking to manage anger, reduce reactivity, or change patterns of frustration, he helps them learn clear tools and habits. To begin, users follow the site's scheduling flow and complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can explore difficult feelings. In practice this means the therapist mirrors concerns and helps clarify what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches clear links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses exercises to test and change unhelpful beliefs. It suits problems like anger, anxiety, and low mood where changing thinking patterns helps reduce reactivity.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Luis will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, whether that means practicing CBT techniques, using mindfulness exercises, or focusing on emotional patterns. He checks in and adjusts the plan as needed so sessions stay practical and focused on day-to-day improvements.
Confirm current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in his biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let someone avoid travel to an office. The emphasis is on fitting sessions into a routine and using concrete tools that translate to daily situations rather than promising any particular outcome.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, anger, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
He favors practical, skills-based work using REBT, CBT, client-centered and mindfulness techniques to change thoughts and responses.
How long has he been practicing?
He has seven years of professional experience providing individual and group services in several settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Can I work with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your initial session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.