Therapist profile
Hector Ventura, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
Continue with HectorWhere Hector stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 137642; LCSW, Florida / SW16339; LCSW, Texas / 107655; LCSW, Virginia / 0904014328; LCSW, Utah / 13384465-3501; LCSW, Connecticut / 58.013824; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06421500
- NPI
- 1871010181
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
About
- Solution-Focused approach
- Cognitive Behavioral techniques
- Works with new fathers
About Hector
Hector Ventura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience. He practices in Texas and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, life changes, and depression.
Hector draws on his experience as a husband and father and his upbringing as the son of Salvadoran immigrants. He uses practical, goal-focused work to help people make changes that matter to day-to-day life. He often supports men, including new fathers, who are adjusting to parenting alongside other mental health challenges.
His primary method is Solution-Focused work, which helps people clarify what they want to change and identify small, achievable steps toward that goal. He also uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress.
Hector pays attention to issues around attachment, abandonment, communication problems, and codependency when those topics come up in sessions. He also has experience helping people cope with caregiving stress, chronic illness, cancer, hospice and end-of-life questions, immigration-related concerns, and isolation.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Hector works with Solution-Focused methods, which mean sessions aim to identify a clear, practical goal and then map small steps to reach it. This approach is useful for people who want quick, concrete changes in how they handle stress, relationships, or new parenting roles.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot and change thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT-style work can help with anxiety, low mood, and building skills for setting boundaries and responding to difficult emotions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Hector will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels helpful. Together they choose strategies and adjust them over time based on what is working.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. Licensed professionals can also adjust session pacing and exercises to suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or a tighter schedule.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Utah, Connecticut, New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, and depression, and addresses related concerns like codependency and attachment.
What is his therapeutic style?
He mainly uses Solution-Focused methods to set clear goals and practical steps. He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Texas and holds the LCSW credential, including UT LCSW and TX LCSW.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional or time zone details during booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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