At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 58767
- NPI
- 1144109109
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused care
- Practical coping skills
- Nonjudgmental listening
About Heriberto
Heriberto Pena Jr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, and LGBTQ concerns. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and supports clients through major life changes. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress.
Heriberto builds a welcoming space where people can talk without judgment. He listens for what matters most and works with each person to set practical steps. That can mean breaking big problems into smaller tasks, spotting patterns that get in the way, or finding motivation to try something new.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice how thoughts and behaviors connect, and on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. He also uses elements of psychodynamic therapy to look at long-running patterns that affect present choices.
With four years of clinical experience, Heriberto focuses on keeping therapy straightforward. He helps people build coping skills for daily life and supports gradual improvement over time. He also addresses issues like caregiver stress, attachment concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Heriberto works in English and practices in Texas. If someone wants to explore whether his style fits their needs, they can complete the start process and schedule a time to meet and discuss goals.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Motivational Interviewing helps people discover their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and reduce resistance, which can be useful for addictions or when someone feels stuck.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It often focuses on practical skills, like changing unhelpful thinking and building routines that reduce anxiety or stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful based on goals and preferences. That might mean trying a skills-based route first or combining methods across sessions.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Many people use online care to avoid travel time, schedule shorter check-ins during a workday, or choose an option that does not require being on camera. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted. Licensed professionals can tailor pace and homework to match a person's daily schedule, helping progress happen between sessions. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyExperience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heriberto often help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship challenges. He also supports those facing life transitions and LGBTQ related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps therapy direct and goal-oriented while making space for personal reflection. Sessions focus on small, practical steps and open conversation.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns including addiction and caregiver stress. He aims to pair experience with straightforward help.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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