Gloria Gitlin, LPC
Licensed counselor integrating language and cognition
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
- Addictions and trauma
About Gloria Gitlin
Gloria Gitlin is a licensed professional counselor and educator who has worked across private practice, a psychiatric hospital, and several community agencies. She holds a Masters in Psychology and is certified as a professional counselor - LPC, and earlier earned a Ph.D. in Linguistics, a background that shapes her interest in how language influences thought and behavior.
Her work emphasizes the relationship between cognition and action; she studies how thoughts guide feelings and behaviors and how shifts in perception can change how people experience their world. While feelings are meaningful, she notes they can sometimes be misleading and contribute to misunderstandings, disagreements, and emotional pain.
In therapy she explores the interplay of feelings, beliefs, and thoughts to identify what is disrupting daily life. Gloria approaches counseling as a process of discovery - uncovering the factors that led someone to their current situation is the first step toward change. She offers collaborative support aimed at increasing insight and helping people gain more control so they might move toward a more harmonious and fulfilling life.
Her work emphasizes the relationship between cognition and action; she studies how thoughts guide feelings and behaviors and how shifts in perception can change how people experience their world. While feelings are meaningful, she notes they can sometimes be misleading and contribute to misunderstandings, disagreements, and emotional pain.
In therapy she explores the interplay of feelings, beliefs, and thoughts to identify what is disrupting daily life. Gloria approaches counseling as a process of discovery - uncovering the factors that led someone to their current situation is the first step toward change. She offers collaborative support aimed at increasing insight and helping people gain more control so they might move toward a more harmonious and fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gloria Gitlin have?
She has 15 years of experience.
Is Gloria Gitlin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 9953.
In which languages does Gloria Gitlin provide therapy?
English.
Where is Gloria Gitlin located?
Texas.
How can I work with Gloria Gitlin as my therapist?
You can work with Gloria Gitlin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gloria Gitlin work with international clients?
Yes, Gloria Gitlin works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gloria Gitlin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Guiding Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed steps toward meaningful goals - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and coping challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, supporting work on relationship issues, family concerns, and trust-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gloria Gitlin collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to fit an individual’s situation.
Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, to maintain continuity during transitions, and to connect from different locations. These options support ongoing work on stress, relationships, addiction, trauma, and other concerns while accommodating personal schedules and communication preferences.