Paola Velazquez

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. I received my Master's degree in Texas A&M International University and I have been practicing for 5 years. I seek to empower my clients by helping them realize the great resources they already have access to within themselves. I serve individuals that have been struggling with any difficulty that is not allowing them to enjoy life. I seek to assist clients to have a better understanding on their thoughts, feelings, needs and values.

I seek to empower my clients by helping them realize the great resources they already have access to within themselves. In therapy I include diverse therapeutic approaches to help individuals stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment. Clients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their emotions and, instead, understand these feelings are appropriate responses to situations that should not prevent them from continue with their lives.

In out first session together, we will start by knowing each other and answer any questions you my have. I know coming to counseling can be scary some time and we do not know what to expect, I want to make sure we create a safe space where I can start learning your life story and how I can help you during this process of therapy. Learning about your life story can help me understand the challenges you have been experiencing and we will create a plan on how to face them.