Svetlana Rangel, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Svetlana

Svetlana Rangel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, parenting challenges, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She speaks English and Russian and brings three years of counseling experience in Texas. Her work also touches on eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, career struggles, and compassion fatigue.

Parents reading this can expect straightforward, respectful conversations and practical steps to try between sessions. Her style is warm and interactive.

Background and approach

She listens with attention and then helps clients set small goals. Sessions focus on clear, doable strategies rather than long lectures. Svetlana uses plain language and tailors the pace to each person.

Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She draws on training in cognitive and trauma-informed methods to address both present problems and past hurts. Her bilingual and bicultural experience informs how she approaches cultural issues in therapy.

In practice she blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and solution-focused planning. For trauma-related work she may use EMDR when appropriate. She helps clients connect their values to everyday choices and reduce symptoms that get in the way of family life and parenting.

Sessions often include goal-setting, skill-building, and short-homework tasks to practice new ways of coping. Svetlana aims to make therapy a collaborative process where parents feel heard and leave with practical tools they can use at home.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Family and Parenting Concerns

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, then choose actions that match what matters most. It works well for stress, anxiety, and life changes where values can guide parenting and daily choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. It often includes practical homework to practice new habits between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related reactions when trauma is a key issue.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their concerns, goals, and preferences, then recommend approaches to try together. It is common to combine methods and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy families and parents. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, while phone or messaging can fit short check-ins or days when scheduling is tight. These formats make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to use in-the-moment support when parenting challenges arise.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Svetlana supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and related concerns such as career stress and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is warm and interactive, focused on listening and practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals, short exercises, and respectful dialogue.

What is her clinical background?

She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and she brings three years of counseling experience working with a range of concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Texas license TX LPC 82680 and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian.

Can she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication needs.

How are costs and starting therapy handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Divorce and separation
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English, Russian

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