Pedro Lora

Pedro Lora is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing major life changes and everyday stress. He speaks English and Spanish and draws on nearly two decades of experience in mental health to support people working through anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He also helps those dealing with addiction, grief, trauma, and divorce and separation. Pedro focuses on practical steps you can use right away. He listens and helps you clarify what matters most. Together you’ll set small goals and try strategies that fit your daily life. He pays attention to how past trauma and current pressures interact. He has a Master of Arts degree in Mental Health from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Pedro’s background includes counseling around PTSD, immigration issues, substance use, living with HIV, and parenting stress. With nearly 19 years in the field Pedro tends to work with young adults facing life transitions and the stress that comes with new responsibilities and expectations. He helps people untangle patterns that hold them back and practices approaches that focus on present needs and practical change. Sessions mix listening with clear, goal-focused work. Pedro draws from client-centered methods and trauma-informed techniques to address emotional pain and build coping skills. He aims to help people leave sessions with something usable for the week ahead.

Using evidence-based approaches in online therapy

Pedro draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing in straightforward ways. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and understanding so people feel heard and can decide what matters most to them. Motivational interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and can be useful for issues like addiction or making a big life transition.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Pedro will talk with each person about goals, current struggles, and what methods feel comfortable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins, or reduce travel time. It also allows people to continue care during life transitions and try tools from week to week while staying connected with a licensed professional who guides the process.