- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based methods
- English and Spanish
About Graciela
Graciela Martinez-Vela is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers therapy on trauma-informed, strengths-based work. She focuses on helping people through anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and addiction concerns. Her style is collaborative and respectful, aimed at finding clear next steps for daily life.
She begins with a biopsychosocial assessment to learn about each person's history and current struggles. That assessment guides a tailored treatment plan that looks at symptoms and how they affect everyday functioning. Graciela integrates evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address thinking patterns, motivation, and coping skills.
Her practice pays attention to trauma-related issues and post-traumatic stress while also addressing related concerns like panic disorder and panic attacks. She works with people across different life stages and brings lived experience to the therapeutic relationship in clinically appropriate ways. That background helps her connect and build trust with clients.
Graciela also includes psychoeducation, case management, and care coordination when helpful. She can connect clients with community resources and other providers to support long-term progress. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on daily improvements.
People who meet with her can expect a partnership model. She emphasizes clear goals, skill-building, and honest conversation to help clients move toward a sense of purpose and better functioning in their lives.
Practical online approaches for anxiety and trauma
Graciela uses evidence-based techniques to address anxiety and trauma in straightforward ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering tools to change unhelpful thinking and reduce panic symptoms. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and boosts commitment when facing addictions or behavior patterns that interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will listen to your goals and try techniques that fit your needs, adjusting plans as progress is made. The process is collaborative, with shared decisions about strategies and pacing.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue work with a licensed professional even when life is in transition, while keeping focus on practical skills and symptom management.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative, with practical skill-building and psychoeducation to support daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of clinical experience providing individualized mental health services and coordinating care with community providers.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.