Graciela Medrano-Johnson , LPC

Graciela Medrano-Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of professional experience. She supports people coping with stress and anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and challenges with anger, using a respectful and compassionate approach tailored to each person’s needs. Graciela emphasizes sensitivity and individual dignity, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect a client’s unique history, circumstances, and goals.

Her work centers on helping clients take the difficult first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, and she remains a steady source of encouragement and guidance throughout the therapy process. Whether addressing acute distress or longer-standing patterns, she aims to create a collaborative environment in which clients can explore concerns, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. Graciela’s commitment to individualized care means treatment is shaped by what matters most to each person, with practical strategies and compassionate support offered along the way.

As a state-licensed counselor, she brings both clinical training and years of direct practice to clients seeking help with emotional, relational, and trauma-related difficulties.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Graciela integrates client-centered therapy and trauma-focused methods to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth; it is well suited to people seeking empathy and a safe space to explore feelings. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences, offering structured strategies to help with symptoms of post-traumatic stress and related difficulties.

She also draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping skills; CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Graciela approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single approach up front.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access therapy from wherever a client is located, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those living away from traditional offices. These options support consistent engagement with licensed professionals and allow therapy to fit into everyday life while maintaining the collaborative, individualized focus Graciela brings to her practice.