- CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Biopsychosocial assessment
About Graciela
Graciela Martinez-Vela is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also addresses concerns such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
She describes her practice as trauma-informed and strengths-based. Sessions begin with a thorough biopsychosocial assessment to understand what is happening now and what factors have shaped a person's challenges. That assessment guides a practical treatment plan focused on symptom relief and improved daily functioning.
Graciela uses evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, alongside psychoeducation to teach skills people can use between sessions. She also does case management and care coordination with community providers when extra supports are needed.
She works with children, adolescents, and adults, and draws on her own lived experience when it helps build connection and cultural understanding. Her style is collaborative, asking people to set goals and try strategies together rather than imposing a single path.
Sessions emphasize clear steps people can take to manage strong emotions, reduce shame or guilt that feels stuck, and reconnect with purpose. She practices in Texas and offers services in English and Spanish. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Graciela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her clinical work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying the thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going and practicing specific skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, panic, and depression. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and resolve mixed feelings about change, which can be useful for addiction and control issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaboration. She will work with the person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjust techniques over time, and check progress together. That means trying strategies, reviewing what helps, and shifting plans if a different approach makes more sense.
The practical benefits of remote work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can reduce travel time, make scheduling shorter check-ins possible, or allow sessions without being on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep momentum between sessions and support learning and skill practice in everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, communication, control, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach guilt or shame?
She uses trauma-informed, strengths-based care and evidence-based tools to help people notice patterns, learn coping skills, and practice new ways of relating to themselves.
What is her clinical background?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and uses assessments and treatment planning to address both immediate symptoms and longer-term functioning.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC practicing in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.