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Velma Gettelman, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Velma

Velma Gettelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings 20 years of clinical work to people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, trauma, and ADHD. She emphasizes a respectful, warm, and interactive approach that centers the individual and adapts to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Velma aims to meet clients where they are, offering compassionate support while collaborating on goals and practical steps forward. Her practice weaves together evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered principles to address issues like self-esteem, parenting difficulties, workplace strain, and life transitions.

Velma’s style is nonjudgmental and sensitive, focused on creating a therapeutic dialogue and tailored plans that reflect each client’s values and priorities. She encourages people ready to change to take the next step, offering steady guidance toward clearer patterns, improved coping, and more purposeful living.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach supports people who want a respectful, collaborative space to explore feelings and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and learning practical tools to change unhelpful habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to improve connection and communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different methods to create a tailored plan. This partnership aims to match techniques to what matters most to the client rather than insisting on a single method.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules or varied life circumstances. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care across distances and give clients multiple ways to engage with therapy depending on comfort and convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Velma works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, depression, family and parenting matters, anger, bipolar, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is described as warm, non-judgmental, and interactive, with a collaborative emphasis on tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of counseling experience, having supported people with a wide variety of emotional and relational concerns across multiple settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas under licence TX LPC 64370.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Velma can help with

Velma Gettelman works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Velma works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Velma approaches therapy

Velma's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Velma uses Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Velma is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 20 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Velma aims to support and empower you through your journey.