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Paola Velazquez

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, OCD, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of experience and specialized training in OCD and trauma. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma‐informed, grounded in the belief that people already carry meaningful strengths within themselves.

Therapy with me is a steady, supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, needs, and values at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you’re navigating intrusive thoughts, compulsions, trauma responses, or feeling stuck, our work focuses on healing, growth, and reconnecting with your resilience so you can feel more present and aligned in your daily life.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma‐informed. I specialize in OCD and trauma, and I use ERP, EMDR, CPT, ACT, and person‐centered therapy to support clients in a way that feels deeply supportive.

I focus on helping people understand their thoughts, feelings, and values while building practical skills that promote healing and meaningful change. My goal is to create a steady, safe space where you can feel empowered, understood, and connected to your own resilience.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a calm, supportive space where we talk about what brought you to therapy and what you hope to work toward. I’ll ask about your current concerns and history at a pace that feels comfortable, and you won’t be asked to share anything before you’re ready.

I focus on creating safety from the start. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of your goals and how we can move forward together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Texas a&m International University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, OCD, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure Response Prevention, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish