- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Behavior strategies
About Daena
Daena Gonzalez is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with three years of counseling experience. She lists stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes among the concerns she helps people with. Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in Texas.
Gonzalez has worked in social services and with people affected by mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities. That background informs a practical focus on everyday functioning. In sessions she talks through coping skills, behavior changes, and ways to manage mood and motivation.
She also helps with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, control issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Other areas she notes include obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, women’s issues, and issues common in young adults.
Her style emphasizes respect and sensitivity. She explains that dialog and the treatment plan are adjusted to the client’s needs and goals. That means working together to pick strategies that feel useful and practical.
People often begin by describing specific problems like panic episodes, trouble speaking up, or parenting strain. From there she focuses on skills that can be used between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily routines.
Evidence-based techniques and how they translate online
Daena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and behavior change. One common strand is skill-based work that teaches coping tools for anxiety and panic - such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These techniques aim to reduce distress and build confidence in everyday social moments.Another approach centers on behavior modification and routines. This involves identifying small changes in habits and practicing them between sessions to improve mood, motivation, and parenting strategies. That work is useful for seasonal mood changes, postpartum adjustment, and daily stress management.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test approaches, adjust plans, and pick what fits the person’s goals and preferences. This is a team effort focused on practical steps that can be tried and reviewed.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements suit your schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused, emphasizing dialog about coping strategies and behavior changes people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and a background in social services and work with mental health and IDD populations.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.