Laura Tellez , LCSW

Laura Tellez is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on 12 years of experience to support practical change and emotional relief.

Her approach is warm and respectful. She listens first, then tailors sessions to each person's needs. Conversations focus on real problems and everyday solutions rather than clinical jargon.

Laura uses a mix of methods to fit the issue at hand. She may help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She teaches grounding and mindfulness skills for overwhelming emotions. She also works on concrete goals so progress is visible between sessions.

In sessions she keeps things collaborative. Clients set priorities and she offers tools and options to try. For people recovering from trauma, she balances safety with gradual steps toward processing painful memories.

Many clients come with relationship pain, issues around attachment or abandonment, or struggles with body image and self-blame. She also supports people dealing with immigration stress, caregiver burnout, infidelity, and the aftermath of separation. Her aim is to help clients build coping skills, steady emotional regulation, and clearer communication.

Practical matters like session format and language are handled up front. Laura works via video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life.

How her methods translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's unique needs. In practice she offers a supportive space where the client's goals guide the work and choices about techniques come from their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs validation and a plan that fits their life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions interact. She uses simple CBT skills to spot unhelpful thinking, test new behaviors, and reduce anxiety or low mood. These are practical exercises that translate well to remote sessions and brief check-ins.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills to manage strong emotions and rumination. She shares short grounding and breathing practices that clients can use between contacts to steady their mood and increase focus.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust the plan over time. The goal is to identify techniques that feel useful and realistic for daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone needs flexible contact between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.