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Megan Gonzales

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Megan Gonzales, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Texas / 77511
  • NPI1922979012
  • Experience8 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • LocationTexas

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Anger responses
  • Trauma recovery

About Megan

Megan Gonzales is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She offers services in both English and Spanish.

Megan focuses on practical conversation and steady guidance. She listens to the problems you describe and works with you to set clear goals. Sessions typically involve talking through what triggers distress, learning concrete ways to respond differently, and practicing skills between meetings.

Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns related to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also has experience with issues such as body image, commitment and control challenges, and difficulties linked to autism and personality styles.

Megan aims to shape sessions around what a person needs in real life. That might mean shorter check-ins to track progress, or focused work on anger responses that come up at home or work. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the situation you bring.

If you prefer Spanish, she can hold sessions in that language. She notes that starting therapy takes courage and supports people as they begin making changes. To get started, follow the online steps to match and schedule a first session.

How sessions work

How Megan uses evidence-based methods in online sessions

Megan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful reactions and building new skills. One common approach teaches practical grounding and relaxation skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. These skills help with quick regulation when tension rises and support calmer decision-making over time.

Another approach concentrates on identifying patterns in how someone responds to triggers and practicing alternative behaviors. This method helps people notice what precedes anger or low mood, try new responses, and review what worked in the next meeting. It suits concerns such as anger, depression, and many trauma-related reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most useful. Clients and the therapist work together to find the best fit for symptoms and daily life demands.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online meetings can make it simpler to continue regular work on anger and stress without rearranging a whole day.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to anger?

She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma and depression. She also helps with related issues such as control problems and communication struggles.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on identifying triggers and practicing practical responses.

How many years of experience does she have?

Megan has eight years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience includes work with trauma, caregiver stress, and mood concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas. Her practice and credential are based in Texas.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does the cost of sessions work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during signup.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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