Therapist profile
Velma Gettelman, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 64370
- NPI1508136292
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Anger management
- Relationship repair
- CBT and EFT
About Velma
Velma Gettelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of counseling experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, depression, and big life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps people can use day to day.
Velma draws from several established approaches to help people make sense of what they are feeling. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that fuel strong reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs her work on attachment and close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and responds in sessions.
Her background includes long-term work with adults facing trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, and parenting challenges. She has also supported people dealing with ADHD, bipolar concerns, workplace stress, and the aftermath of separation or divorce. Examples of issues she often addresses include communication problems, control issues, abandonment concerns, and feelings of isolation.
In sessions Velma uses direct conversation and collaborative problem-solving. She helps people notice what triggers their anger and practices alternatives that reduce blowups and resentment. She also addresses the relationship patterns that keep conflict repeating.
People can expect clear, practical steps and a steady approach to conversations about difficult topics. To begin, clients follow the platform process to match and schedule a first appointment and then plan next steps together with Velma.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Velma frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help reduce angry reactions and build better coping habits. EFT centers on emotions and attachment patterns in relationships, which helps people understand why arguments escalate and how to reconnect with partners or family members.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Velma collaborates with clients to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. She adjusts pace and techniques as people learn what helps them manage anger and repair interactions.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel, or choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. Online work still focuses on practical exercises, identifying triggers, and rehearsing new responses so people can use them in real situations.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who snap at loved ones, struggle with workplace frustration, or carry long-standing resentment. Anger is listed among the concerns she treats.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused ideas with a client-centered stance. That means identifying triggers, changing thought patterns, and addressing relationship dynamics.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
Velma has 20 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, parenting issues, and anger.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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