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Monica Avalos, LPC

Texas LPC supporting stress and life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Parenting support

About Monica Avalos

Monica Avalos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with seven years of clinical experience. As an LPC she brings training in evidence-based techniques and a strengths-focused perspective to work with people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

She approaches therapy from a collaborative stance, holding a belief that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses resources that can support change. Monica creates a supportive environment where clients can explore emotions, identify patterns that no longer serve them, and build practical skills for coping with difficult moments. She encourages courage and small, meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Her practice includes work with self-esteem concerns, LGBT issues, career questions, ADHD, and a range of related areas such as attachment and abandonment, foster care and adoption, aging and midlife concerns, chronic illness and pain, divorce and separation, and forgiveness. Monica integrates approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness strategies to tailor care to each personâs needs and goals.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTParenting issuesCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Monica Avalos have?

Monica Avalos has 7 years of experience.

Is Monica Avalos a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 77877.

In which languages does Monica Avalos provide therapy?

Monica Avalos provides therapy in English.

Where is Monica Avalos located?

She is located in Texas.

How can I work with Monica Avalos as my therapist?

You can work with Monica Avalos through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Monica Avalos work with international clients?

Monica Avalos does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Monica Avalos 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values. It focuses on accepting difficult emotions rather than fighting them, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the clientâs perspective guides the pace and goals of work, supporting self-discovery and personal growth.



Finding the right approach is part of the process and Monica Avalos works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions as therapy progresses so that the plan reflects what is most useful for the client.



Online therapy in her practice includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or wherever life takes you, supporting consistent progress while accommodating work, family, and other obligations.

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