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Abdias Gomez

Abdias Gomez

LPC

Texas

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Calm, practical support for anxiety and panic

  • Client-centered approach
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Practical skills focus

About Abdias

Abdias Gomez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and trauma. He offers straightforward support for everyday struggles like sleep problems, anger, grief, and difficulties with eating or body image. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to make sessions accessible and down-to-earth.

With 19 years in the field, he draws from several practical approaches to tailor work to each person. Sessions focus on what is useful now: learning skills to manage panic and anxiety, talking through past hurts, or changing patterns that get in the way of daily life. He emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s background.

His style is client-centered and problem-focused. That means conversations center on the person’s goals, and tools are chosen to meet those goals. Techniques may include cognitive behavioral strategies to reframe unhelpful thoughts, trauma-focused methods to process distressing memories, and brief solution-focused steps to make immediate changes.

People who come to him often want a calm space to make sense of things and try practical steps between sessions. He also works with concerns related to ADHD, addictions, LGBTQ issues, multicultural stressors, first responder challenges, and social anxiety. Those wanting to start complete a short questionnaire to match with him and then schedule sessions based on availability.

He keeps language simple and direct. The focus is on small, steady changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Prospective clients are encouraged to choose the Start Therapy button and complete the matching form to begin.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and adapting to each person's goals. Online sessions using this approach start with the person’s concerns and shape the pace and focus around what feels most helpful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT teaches concrete ways to notice and change thought patterns and behaviors; online CBT often includes practicing skills during and between sessions to manage symptoms like panic and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and try methods that match your needs, then adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process is the main way to identify whether CBT, client-centered work, EMDR, or another method fits best.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, reduce commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats are better for focused skill practice while others suit longer processing work, so confirming the format helps set expectations and plan sessions that work with daily life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesImpulsivityMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, ADHD, addictions, and related concerns like body image and social anxiety.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centered, collaborative approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions balance talking through problems with skills you can use between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 19 years of experience working in mental health across a range of concerns and populations.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential as listed in his profile.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Whenever you are ready

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