About Graciela
Graciela Martinez-Vela uses a trauma-informed, strengths-focused approach to help people find clarity and purpose. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, based in Texas and works in both English and Spanish. Her style is collaborative and practical, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She sees stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Graciela begins with a thorough biopsychosocial assessment to understand what’s happening and what resources are available.
Background and approach
That assessment guides a treatment plan tailored to each person’s needs. Her work often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, along with psychoeducation to build skills and understanding. She focuses on real-life changes like managing panic attacks, coping with loss, or reducing substance use, and she adjusts methods to fit the person in front of her.
Graciela also addresses related issues such as attachment concerns, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, and challenges common to young adults and women. She can coordinate with community services when extra support is needed. With 14 years of experience, she aims to create a respectful and empowering space.
Sessions are collaborative - the person and Graciela set goals together and track what works. Her goal is steady improvement in daily functioning and greater confidence in facing life’s challenges.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Graciela integrates a few evidence-based techniques into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing (MI) supports people who want to change behaviors like problematic substance use by strengthening motivation and setting realistic goals. She also uses psychoeducation to teach skills and explain how symptoms develop, which makes practical strategies easier to apply.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they adjust methods over time so the plan stays practical and relevant to the person’s life.
Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for frequent, brief touchpoints or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish