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Luis "Lou" Valdez, LPC

Compassionate Texas LPC supporting relationships and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • LGBTQ+ affirming
  • Online sessions available

About Luis "Lou" Valdez

Luis "Lou" Valdez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, addressing LGBT-related concerns, and recovering from trauma and abuse. Lou aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and begin work toward clearer goals and improved coping.

He approaches each case with empathy and attentiveness, adapting conversations to match what each person brings to the room. Lou recognizes that starting therapy often requires courage and sees the first step of reaching out as an important milestone. He works collaboratively with clients to set practical, attainable objectives and supports them through changes at a pace that feels right.

As an LPC in Texas, Lou combines professional training with a warm, approachable manner to help individuals feel heard and understood while they work through stressors, relationship concerns, and the effects of past trauma.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoaching

Also Specializes In

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Luis "Lou" Valdez have?

Louis "Lou" Valdez has six years of professional experience.

Is Luis "Lou" Valdez a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. His license is listed as TX LPC 60956.

In which languages does Luis "Lou" Valdez provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Luis "Lou" Valdez located?

He is located in Texas.

How can I work with Luis "Lou" Valdez as my therapist?

Clients can work with Luis "Lou" Valdez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Luis "Lou" Valdez work with international clients?

He does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Luis "Lou" Valdez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Luis "Lou" Valdez

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and support to help people explore their feelings and values. This approach is useful for those seeking personal insight, emotional support, and greater self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It provides practical tools for managing anxiety, depressive symptoms, stress, and patterns that affect daily functioning.

The Gottman Method is a structured approach to working with couples, concentrating on communication patterns, conflict management, and building emotional connection. It helps partners develop skills for healthier interactions and more stable relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Luis "Lou" Valdez works with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to access care from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care, increase scheduling flexibility, and support ongoing work between appointments.

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