Christina Teel-Gonzales, LPC

Christina Teel-Gonzales is an LPC who helps people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, and the ups and downs of relationships and family life. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Christina’s style is down-to-earth and centered on the person in front of her. She has 28 years of experience and holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance from Texas State University. Her bachelor’s degree is in Human Resource Management from the University of Texas, a program that combined psychology and business. Christina practices from Texas and sees clients virtually through online counseling sites. In sessions she uses clear, goal-focused methods. She draws from client-centered work to listen and adapt to each person’s needs. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable goals. Christina has helped people with a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and stress, including parenting strain, caregiver stress, issues around abandonment and commitment, immigration concerns, and coping with illness or end-of-life issues. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, isolation, and relationship challenges. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and simple tools that fit daily life. She aims to help clients notice small changes and build on them. People who want clear guidance and practical steps often find her straightforward style useful.

How Christina’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person’s lead and shapes sessions around what matters most to them. This approach helps people feel heard and lets sessions stay practical and relevant. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting and changing thoughts that get in the way of feeling better. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions and works well for anxiety, stress, and mood shifts. Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on small, concrete steps that move a person toward their goals. It is useful when someone wants quick, manageable changes and clear next steps. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to figure out what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made. Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed or to schedule appointments around work or family obligations. Because session formats can vary, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine.