Pedro Lora , LPC

Pedro Lora is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. The LPC credential indicates a state license to provide professional counseling services, and his background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).

He brings sustained experience working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, anger management, pain management, post-traumatic stress, immigration-related concerns, substance use, living with HIV, relationship difficulties, and the stressors of young adulthood. His practice has included counseling for divorce, trauma, and healthy relationship development, as well as support for those navigating the transition into adulthood and the uncertainty that can accompany major life changes.

Pedro emphasizes practical coping strategies and collaborative goal setting, drawing on approaches that center the person's own goals and strengths while addressing patterns that get in the way of well-being. He works with issues across a wide spectrum including family and parenting challenges, addiction, grief, career concerns, and identity-related matters. Therapy is offered in both English and Spanish, and his work is oriented toward helping people build resilience, clarify direction, and regain a sense of control over daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to life transitions

Pedro uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the individual's values and goals guide the work; this approach helps people who need a space to explore identity, relationships, and personal priorities. He also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems, offering practical tools for symptom relief and daily coping. For those affected by past trauma, Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured techniques to process traumatic experiences and reduce their lingering effects on functioning and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Pedro collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts interventions over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for changing circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexible scheduling and the ability to receive care from familiar environments. These remote modalities make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage work and family commitments, and access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not feasible.