- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychodynamic work
About Heriberto
Heriberto Pena Jr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with four years of clinical experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes. He lists guilt and shame among the issues he addresses.
He focuses on talking through immediate concerns and practical steps. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going and at motivations for change. He uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that feel stuck.
Heriberto aims to make sessions a place where people can speak honestly about hard feelings. He listens for recurring themes and for choices a person might want to try differently. He also attends to issues like attachment, communication problems, control issues, and forgiveness when they come up.
For people facing addictions or impulsivity, he works on identifying triggers and building small, realistic changes. For those dealing with relationship strain or LGBT-related stress, he helps name patterns and practice different ways of responding. He also supports caregivers, people facing aging or geriatric concerns, and those coping with emptiness or low self-love.
Practical details are handled at the start of working together. He practices in Texas and provides services in English. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Heriberto uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; these methods are often useful for anxiety, stress, and compulsive patterns. Motivational interviewing is a conversational style he uses to clarify a persons goals and strengthen their own reasons for change, which is helpful with addictions and ambivalence. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring emotional patterns and early relational themes to explain why some reactions repeat over time.Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to identify goals and to try approaches that feel most useful. Adjustments happen over time based on what helps and what does not.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow a person to meet with a licensed professional from their everyday routine, which many people find more practical for maintaining regular work on stress, relationships, shame, and addictive behaviors.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, and coping with life changes. He also lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How does he approach therapy?
He combines cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to help people identify patterns and try different responses. The focus is on talking through thoughts, behaviors, and motivations for change.
What is his clinical experience?
He has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile. That includes work with addictions and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients currently.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.