- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Social anxiety and phobia
About Pedro
Pedro Gomez Carranza is an LPCC licensed in California with six years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He also focuses on issues such as control, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Pedro uses practical conversation and goal-focused work to help people identify what gets in their way. Sessions tend to clarify immediate problems and set small, doable steps for change. He centers the client's perspective and builds on the strengths people already bring to sessions.
His approach is straightforward and action-oriented. He listens to what matters most, helps break down overwhelming problems, and suggests ways to practice different responses between sessions. That can include experimenting with new behaviors, trying short exercises, and reflecting on what shifted.
Pedro explains options in plain language and checks in about what feels useful. He encourages gradual practice rather than big leaps, which can make social situations and anxiety easier to approach over time. The work often focuses on skills people can use outside session hours.
People who prefer clear goals and concrete steps may find his style helpful. He asks about daily routines, relationships, and moments of struggle to shape the plan. To begin, readers are invited to use the site's matching process and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Pedro blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques into clear, practical steps. Cognitive-style methods focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments, which can reduce anxiety over time and help with social situations. Behavioral-style techniques emphasize gradual exposure and practice of feared activities so people can build confidence through repeated, manageable tasks.Finding the right mix is part of the process. Pedro will work collaboratively to identify which approaches fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He explains options, tries a method for a few sessions, and adjusts the plan based on what helps and what feels doable.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also make some practice tasks easier to schedule around daily life, helping people apply skills between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pedro usually address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
Pedro uses practical, goal-focused conversation and small steps to change. He listens, clarifies problems, and suggests exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPCC licensed in California and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.