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A practical partner for anxiety and stress

Pedro Gomez Carranza, LPCC

6 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online only

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About Pedro

Pedro Gomez Carranza meets people where they are and helps them take the first step toward feeling better. He focuses on practical ways to reduce anxiety and stress, improve self-esteem, and address relationship struggles. Pedro holds an LPCC, which is the California licensed clinical professional counselor credential, and he brings six years of practice to his work.

He aims to make sessions straightforward and goal oriented. Pedro treats trauma and abuse concerns with care and helps people dealing with post-traumatic stress symptoms.

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Background and approach

He also addresses control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, and social anxiety in clear, manageable steps. Pedro believes each person knows their story best. He listens for strengths and uses them as a starting point for change.

Sessions often involve talking through difficult moments and trying small, practical exercises between meetings to build momentum. He describes therapy as a partnership. Pedro helps people set realistic goals and checks in on progress as they go.

The tone in sessions is respectful and grounded, with attention to what feels useful in day-to-day life. Pedro offers sessions using multiple online formats. He can work by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on scheduling options.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Pedro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional recovery. One approach emphasizes skill building to reduce anxiety and stress by teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-management strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic experiences in manageable steps, helping people reduce the intensity of painful memories and learn ways to respond differently to triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pedro collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most in daily life, so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls allow conversational depth and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a faster check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and practice skills in real time while balancing work and family commitments.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Pedro address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and issues from trauma and abuse. He also focuses on self-esteem, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is practical and collaborative. He listens for strengths, helps set small goals, and uses straightforward talking and exercises to build progress between sessions.

What is his background and experience?

Pedro has six years of professional counseling experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is licensed in California with an LPCC credential and provides services while based in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people located where his California LPCC applies.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

What this counselor works with

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English