Need help now? See crisis phone numbers

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Megan Gonzales

Therapist

Megan Gonzales

LPC

Texas · 8+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for everyday challenges

Continue with Megan

Opens BetterHelp in a new tab. There you can look at online therapy options.

Step 1

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Spanish and English

About Megan

Megan Gonzales is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She communicates plainly and aims to make therapy feel approachable for someone taking a first step.

Megan treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens first, then shapes sessions to match what the client needs. Conversations are tailored so goals and plans feel realistic and personal rather than generic.

Her background includes work with a range of additional concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also has experience addressing body image, commitment and control issues, and first responder stress.

Sessions focus on practical skills and steady progress. Megan helps people identify patterns that keep problems in place, then practices new ways of coping and relating. She encourages small, manageable steps users can apply between meetings.

Therapy is collaborative: the client’s priorities guide the work. Megan helps people set clear, measurable goals and adjusts the plan as needed. Her approach aims to reduce daily strain and increase confidence over time.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

Step 3

How Megan’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Megan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional safety. One approach involves teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety such as breathing, grounding, and structured problem-solving to help reduce daily overwhelm and improve focus. Another common approach centers on processing trauma and abuse through paced conversations and stabilization work that helps people feel steadier before addressing painful memories.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Megan works together with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan over time and checks in regularly to see what is or isn’t working.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work when relocating within the same state. Talk with Megan about scheduling preferences and any practical needs so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday rhythms.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

Megan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She also has experience with adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She takes a practical, person-centered approach and tailors sessions to each client. Conversations aim to identify patterns, practice coping skills, and set realistic goals.

How much experience does she bring?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.

Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?

She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential for that state.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can I work with her from another country?

She is not currently working with international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Step 5

Your next step

If this is for you

  • Check that the location and license details fit where you live.
  • Write down one or two things you want to talk about.
  • Take your time. You can read other profiles first.

If you are helping someone

  • Read this page together, at a pace that suits them.
  • Ask what they think about this therapist.
  • Let the person make the choice.
Megan GonzalesContinue with Megan