- Guilt and shame
- Sleep and anxiety
- Communication skills
About Carlos
Carlos Cano-Gutierrez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with four years as an LCSW and additional professional experience before that. He focuses on stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses guilt and shame alongside issues like codependency, communication problems, and loneliness.
Carlos uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations about what keeps someone stuck. Sessions tend to focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of responding to them. He works with clients to set small, practical goals that feel manageable between sessions.
He often brings trauma-informed methods into work with people who have panic, post-traumatic stress, or difficult memories. For sleep or persistent anxiety he looks at daily routines and thought patterns that feed those problems. For relationship-related concerns he concentrates on communication habits and personal boundaries.
Carlos frames therapy as a collaborative process. He invites clients to name what matters most and then tries approaches that match those goals. Progress is tracked through concrete steps rather than abstract promises.
People who are wrestling with guilt or shame will find direct attention to those feelings alongside broader mood and stress work. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical strategies that can be tried between meetings. Confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match your schedule and location.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Carlos draws on well-established approaches that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on processing difficult memories. One common approach he uses looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and then tries new behaviors to reduce distress; this is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. He also incorporates trauma-focused methods that help people work with painful memories and the reactions that follow, which can be helpful for panic and post-traumatic stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. That collaborative way makes it easier to adjust course if something is not working.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use phone-only meetings if video is difficult or lower-bandwidth connections are required. Discuss practical arrangements up front so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Carlos works with stress, anxiety, sleep issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on guilt and shame and related concerns like codependency and loneliness.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses evidence-based techniques to look at the thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt and shame active. The work is practical, with steps to test different responses between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and additional prior professional experience. That experience includes work with trauma, panic, and mood disorders.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients located in Texas in line with his licensure.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for current pricing tied to your area.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.