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Online therapist

Raul Carrillo

Affirming, practical support for life and family challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Raul

Raul Carrillo is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people through life transitions and family concerns. He works in Texas and brings three years of counseling experience to sessions. Raul aims to make space for each person's identity and background as he listens and responds to what matters most to them.

Raul creates a welcoming environment for people who identify as LGBT and for those dealing with family stress, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, or major life changes.

Background and approach

He uses straightforward, practical conversation to help clients notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to what the client needs. In therapy he emphasizes clear goals and small, achievable steps.

Raul helps clients build coping strategies that fit daily life. He also supports work on relationships and communication when family dynamics are part of the concern. He describes his work as culturally aware and affirming, paying attention to how identity and outside pressures shape feelings and choices.

Raul encourages clients to draw on their strengths while experimenting with different responses to old problems. Overall, Raul meets people where they are and focuses on practical change. He values respect and empathy in sessions and partners with clients to set priorities and track progress.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Raul uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that fit well into remote sessions. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes in daily life; this helps when self-esteem or mood symptoms get in the way of everyday activities. Another approach centers on communication and problem-solving within families, helping people practice clearer requests and set workable boundaries during family stress.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Raul will review concerns, goals, and preferences with each person and suggest a plan that can be adjusted over time. The aim is to find methods that feel useful and manageable for the client’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or living far from in-person care. Raul provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that works best. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to try therapeutic tasks between visits without major disruptions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
Raul works with issues such as LGBT matters, family conflict, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative style focused on clear goals and small steps clients can try between sessions.
What is his experience and background?
He has three years of clinical experience and brings a perspective that considers identity and systemic factors in people’s lives.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, licensed in Texas with credential TX LPC 96319 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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