- English and Spanish
- Client-centered care
- CBT and EMDR
About Abdias
He uses straightforward, person-focused methods that help people talk through what matters most to them. Abdias pays attention to each person's background and how that shapes their struggles. He encourages clear goals and practical steps alongside deeper emotional work.
In sessions, breathing and grounding skills may be used to manage acute anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns of behavior. For trauma, he may incorporate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to reduce distress linked to painful memories.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy inform short-term planning and building motivation for change. Abdias aims to balance problem-solving with emotional exploration so clients feel understood and find what works in daily life.
He has experience supporting people with ADHD, eating and sleep concerns, identity and discrimination issues, first responder stress, and relationship and communication problems. People who are navigating self-harm, panic disorder, or body-image challenges can also bring those concerns to therapy. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
How therapy approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused approach that helps reduce the intensity of painful memories through structured processing.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and current challenges to find the right mix of methods. That plan can shift as progress is made or needs change, and decisions are made together rather than imposed.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help when someone prefers speaking in a familiar language like English or Spanish. Licensed professionals tailor sessions so therapy fits daily routines and real-world demands.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Abdias commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions, and anger, among other concerns such as body image and sleep problems.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is person-focused and practical, combining emotional talk with concrete skills like breathing and behavior changes to manage symptoms day to day.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience in mental health practice and has worked with people facing multicultural concerns and first responder stress.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.