About Graciela
Graciela Martinez-Vela is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people manage anxiety and stress. She draws on 14 years of experience to guide clients toward clearer goals and more stable daily routines. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, aimed at practical change that fits each person's life.
She uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to see what’s worked before and build on it. Graciela begins with a biopsychosocial assessment to understand symptoms, relationships, and life context.
Background and approach
That assessment informs a plan focused on symptom reduction and improving everyday functioning. Her work includes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside psychoeducation. Those tools are used flexibly to address anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and trauma-related reactions.
She also supports people with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury effects, and first responder stress. Graciela coordinates care with community agencies and other providers when needed. She brings personal lived experience into sessions in ways that aim to build trust and cultural responsiveness.
This practical emphasis helps people learn skills and try new ways of coping. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are provided through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Graciela practices from Texas and works to tailor treatment to each person’s goals and life demands.
Practical approaches for online anxiety and trauma work
Graciela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and homework to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change when facing issues like substance use or major life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which techniques to try based on symptoms, goals, and daily life. Plans are adjusted over time if something isn’t working or new priorities emerge.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and emotional support. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging offer a flexible way to send updates, ask brief questions, or maintain momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules.
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- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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