Therapist profile
Carlos Velasco, LPCC
LPCC in California - Family and transition support
Continue with CarlosAbout
- Family related stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Coaching and self esteem
About Carlos
Carlos Velasco is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in California with 14 years of experience. He works with adults facing family-related stress, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He also provides coaching to help people take practical steps when they feel stuck.
Carlos writes in a straightforward way and keeps sessions focused on what matters at home. He asks about patterns in relationships and everyday routines. He helps people notice unhelpful habits, practice clearer communication, and try new ways of coping that fit their day-to-day lives.
His approach treats therapy as a partnership. He uses direct feedback and supportive conversation to name problems and test small changes. Sessions aim to strengthen coping tools and set short-term goals clients can use between meetings.
Carlos also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family strain, caregiver stress, codependency, and commitment or control problems. He addresses complex presentations and co-morbidity with practical strategies rather than long technical explanations.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He is based in California. For people who want to get started there is a short matching questionnaire and a way to schedule a first appointment through the service button on the profile.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques fit into online sessions
Carlos describes his work as practical and focused on patterns and communication. Two common evidence-based approaches he draws on are brief behaviorally focused interventions and trauma-informed coping strategies. Brief behavioral techniques break problems into small steps and test changes between meetings, which helps with routines, self-esteem, and commitment issues. Trauma-informed coping strategies teach grounding, emotion regulation, and safety planning useful for people who have experienced abuse or loss.Another helpful approach is coaching-style problem solving. This involves setting concrete short-term goals, tracking small wins, and adjusting strategies when something does not work. Carlos treats choosing methods as a collaborative process - he will discuss options with each person and pick approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around busy family schedules and keeping momentum between meetings. The profile notes an initial video intake followed by a mix of live video and messaging support in some cases, but readers should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to check in during transitions, share reflections as they happen, and sustain progress without lengthy gaps between appointments.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does he address?
He helps adults navigate family-related stress, blended family strain, communication problems, and caregiver burden.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are direct and practical, focusing on identifying patterns and trying small, doable changes. Feedback is intended to be clear and action oriented.
How much experience does he bring?
Carlos has 14 years of experience working with adults on issues like trauma, self-esteem, and life changes.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in California.
Can I work with him in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions telehealth and messaging-based care alongside an initial video intake. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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