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Lorena Gonzalez
LMHC

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Therapy is genuinely a love of mine! I am a compassionate and supportive bilingual mental health and addictions therapist. As a holistic therapist, my approach is client-centered and empathically driven, with an emphasis on change and growth through a mind-body-spirit approach that promotes a balanced, integrative healing experience. Holding space in the darkness is a privilege. I truly believe people can change and grow to their fullest potential when given a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space to explore what is creating limiting beliefs in their lives.

About Lorena

Location

Virtual, North Carolina

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth

Communication Style

Affirming, Challenging, Holistic, Warm

Focus areas

Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Latine Community, BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

10+
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I truly believe people can change and grow to their fullest potential when given a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space to explore what is creating limiting beliefs in their lives.

License number

#10838

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MS - Mental health Counseling, Walden University

Interests

When I am not working, I love spending time in nature, exploring new baking ideas, playing board games (especially Scrabble and Yahtzee), listening to music, cuddling with my dog, visiting my son and beloved friends, and writing.