Daena Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience.
01About Daena
Daena Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and helping people manage life changes. Daena aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and learn practical ways to cope.
Her background includes work in social services and with people who have mental health and intellectual or developmental disability needs.
Background and approach
That experience shaped a down-to-earth style that values clear goals and gradual progress. Sessions usually center on identifying what causes distress and building everyday skills to reduce it. Daena adapts the conversation and plan to each person.
She listens for strengths and then helps turn those into tools for daily life. This may include behavior changes, coping strategies for panic or anxiety, or steps toward greater self-worth. She also supports people managing caregiver stress, attachment concerns, guilt and shame, or the aftereffects of major life shifts.
Practical problem-solving and short-term strategies are often paired with deeper work on life purpose and self-love. Daena offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Her approach is collaborative: clients set goals and she helps guide the path forward.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 88677 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1457226904 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Daena lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Daena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and gradual change. One commonly used approach is behavior-focused work that targets patterns and builds new habits through small, repeatable steps - useful for anxiety, panic, compulsions, and managing daily routines. Another common method is problem-focused coping strategies that teach concrete tools for stress, parenting challenges, and low mood, such as pacing tasks, thought tracking, and activity planning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize and how fast to move forward.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face work and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when internet or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum when life feels chaotic.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Daena commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting questions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, OCD-related concerns, postpartum depression, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and compassionate. Sessions focus on clear goals, everyday skills, and adapting plans to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and background in social services and work with mental health and IDD-related populations.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and communication preferences.
How does cost and subscription work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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