What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Lorena Gonzalez
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anger Management
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Anxiety
Codependency
Affirming Therapy
Behavioral Problems
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Lorena Gonzalez
Hello, my name is Lorena I. Gonzalez! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a licensed clinical addictions specialist. I hold a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I use an eclectic, holistic, person-centered approach to therapy to treat the whole person and create balance, health, and growth in all areas of life.
My approach
My therapy is empathically driven, emphasizing a safe, comfortable space for clients to open their minds and hearts to change and healthier living. I believe in meeting each client where they are and walking alongside them to guide their healing. The main theoretical approaches I use include cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, existential/experiential therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
My focus
I have a long history in mental health and addictions since 2005, starting with male juvenile offenders. I am comfortable treating a wide variety of mental health and addiction concerns, including forensic populations, marginalized and impoverished groups, undocumented immigrants, and persons with personality disorders. I enjoy working with trauma clients, grief and complicated grief, and those struggling with stress, anger, anxiety disorders, depression, and addiction.
My communication style
Working with me is a tranquil and mind-opening experience. I am certified in guided meditation and am pursuing a 500-hour yoga certification. These have helped me develop a calm, compassionate, and genuine understanding of how stress and emotional concerns affect human balance and wholeness. I walk alongside clients to show that therapy is not a race, and I am not in a hurry. I am a guide in the dark, teaching clients how to help themselves and improve their lives.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gambling Addiction
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Teen Violence
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gambling Addiction
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Walden University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1629386982
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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I feel very comfortable speaking to her. It is easy to open up and be vulnerable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Lorena Gonzalez work with?
Lorena Gonzalez works with Rula Health - Virginia.
What are common reasons for patients to see Lorena Gonzalez?
Lorena Gonzalez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lorena Gonzalez on their profile.
What languages does Lorena Gonzalez speak?
Lorena Gonzalez speaks English and Spanish.