- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Heriberto
Heriberto Pena Jr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with four years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, and coping with life changes.
He tends to keep sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what is most pressing and works with clients to set clear goals. Conversations focus on manageable steps rather than vague plans. Sessions are a place to talk through feelings and reactions without judgment.
His approach draws on methods that look at how thoughts affect behavior and how motivation and past patterns shape choices. That means he may challenge unhelpful thinking, explore drivers of behavior, and look at recurring life themes. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy depending on what a person needs.
People often come with stress from life transitions, relationship strain, or struggles with substance use. He also addresses issues like attachment, guilt and shame, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Practical coping skills and clearer communication are common focuses.
Sessions include planning next steps and checking progress. If someone is unsure what will help most, he works alongside them to try approaches and adjust as needed. To begin, users follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online sessions can use exercises to spot and change unhelpful thinking and practice new responses in daily life. Motivational Interviewing helps people move through ambivalence by clarifying values and strengthening personal reasons for change; it often uses short goal-setting conversations that translate well to a virtual format. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions, and sessions can gradually uncover those patterns through regular discussion.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will work with the client to weigh goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting based on results and comfort level.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into everyday life. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online options commonly make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can adapt exercises and homework to daily routines so progress can happen between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship problems, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, goal-focused conversations that mix thought-focused work and exploration of life patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.