Svetlana Rangel , LPC

Svetlana Rangel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a blend of clinical training and lived experience to her work. She earned a bachelor degree in psychology from the University of Louisville, KY, and a master degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Her background supports work with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career transitions, ADHD, and recovery from physical trauma or emotional abuse.

As a bilingual and bicultural practitioner, she offers a nuanced understanding of how culture shapes identity, self-worth, and day-to-day coping. She has particular experience helping children of immigrants navigate worries about fitting in and the anxiety or mood concerns that can follow such experiences. Svetlana's style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, person-centered, and solution-focused methods to tailor dialogue and treatment plans to each person's specific goals and circumstances. Her aim is to create a collaborative space where practical strategies and personal values guide progress.

Therapeutic Approaches for Virtual Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients clarify their values and commit to actions that align with those values, while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate behavior. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where shifting perspective and purposeful action matter. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's own pace and perspective; the therapist offers empathy, active listening, and support to help people explore feelings and find their own solutions, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, and is often used for depression, anxiety, and coping with day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Svetlana works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to share what feels most helpful so the therapy can be tailored accordingly.

Online therapy with Svetlana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without travel, allowing therapy to fit into busy lives and varied routines.