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Luis Velazquez, LPC-A, LCDC, CSAT, CART

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About Me 

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), License # 96784, supervised by Robin S. Exum, LPC-S, License # 60711. With over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, I moved from Puerto Rico to Texas recently to expand my practice and obtain state licensure.

Saint John Paul II once said that peace must be conquered. While this may seem contradictory, it is a profound truth in today’s world. The mental health crisis following the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a fragmented society struggling with depression, anxiety, and addiction. Many people seek refuge in alcohol, pornography, and other destructive behaviors to escape pain, anger, or past trauma. I specialize in helping individuals overcome: Trauma & PTSD, Depression & Anxiety, Anger Management, Addictions (drugs, pornography, compulsive behaviors), Marital & Relationship Issues, Phobias & Decision-Making Difficulties, and parenting teens with ADHD. 

If this resonates with you, I invite you to walk with me on what I call the path of the hero and heroine. My therapeutic approach focuses on empowering individuals—warriors and poets—who are fighting for themselves and discovering their true identity. I guide my clients toward inner freedom, helping them understand that emotions like anger and fear are not enemies but powerful tools when integrated in a healthy way.

Together, we will work to overcome addictions, heal from past wounds, and build a life filled with purpose and joy. As your emotional trainer—not just a therapist—I will provide a safe, supportive space where you can reclaim your strength. My goal is to help you discover the talents that already exist within you.

As a Christian, I believe in mercy and understanding the deeper layers behind human behavior. While the past cannot be changed, together we can build a new future.

My journey into psychology began at age 14. Though my family was middle class, I grew up in a poor neighborhood. My parents worked tirelessly to provide me with the best education, sending me to top private schools in Puerto Rico. This contrast between wealth and poverty exposed me to different worlds—I spent school days with affluent classmates and afternoons playing basketball with friends from underprivileged backgrounds.

During this time, I encountered drugs. Though I never succumbed, I witnessed firsthand how addiction destroyed both rich and poor alike. The loss of many friends, including Willy, left a deep impact on me. I came to realize that behind every addiction lies pain, emptiness, and unresolved trauma. This personal experience ignited a lifelong mission: to help others break free from the grip of addiction and reclaim their lives.

Today, I am a husband, and a father of eight wonderful children (five boys and three girls), with two in heaven. Outside of my work, I enjoy photography, poetry, carpentry, sports, and cars.

 

Education:

​Masters of Education in Counseling, Lamar University, 2021

Bachelor of Psychology, University of Puerto Rico, 1999

License/Certifications:

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate                           Lic. Number 96784

Supervised by Robin Exum, LPCS

Licensed in Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas        Lic. Number 16808

Certified as Sexual Addiction Therapist                                Lic. Number 2021-3566

Certified as Anger and Conflict Resolution Therapist           Lic. Number 2524-6063

 

Professional Activity/Memberships:

Catholic Psychotherapy Association, Membership Chair for the CPA 2024-2025

National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

Texas Association of Addiction Professionals

Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers

International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals Faculty Member

American Counseling Association

Houston (West Memorial) Location: 

11211 Katy Freeway, Suite 540

 Houston, Texas 77079

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The Woodlands/Spring Location:

1544 Sawdust Rd. Suite 260

 The Woodlands, Texas, 77380

Email: admin@juliascounseling.com
Tel:  832-303-8933, call or text

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