Pedro Garay

Hi! I'm a licensed therapist with experience helping individuals and families navigate life's most challenging moments. Before starting my private practice, I worked with Texas Child Protective Services in roles including investigator, family-based safety services caseworker, and supervisor, and later served as both a clinician and Program Director for an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program at a psychiatric hospital. These experiences have given me a strong foundation in supporting people through trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other complex challenges. My goal is to provide a welcoming, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.

My approach to therapy is tailored to your unique needs and goals. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, existential therapy, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic approaches. Together, we'll identify practical solutions, explore patterns and themes that may be keeping you stuck, and work through barriers to lasting change. I believe that meaningful growth comes from both gaining insight and taking intentional steps toward creating the life you want.

During our first session, we'll talk about what brought you to therapy and how it has been affecting your daily life. I'll also ask about different areas of your background, such as your family, education, relationships, medical and mental health history, and any significant life experiences, to better understand the full picture. Together, we'll identify your goals, discuss what you hope to gain from therapy, and create a plan that feels meaningful and personalized to your needs.