Heriberto Pena Jr, LCSW

Heriberto Pena Jr is a Texas-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, and relationship strain. He focuses on supporting people through life changes and the hard first step of asking for help. He aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.

He creates an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions emphasize practical steps for coping with day-to-day stress and addictive behaviors. His approach balances talking through difficult emotions with concrete strategies to reduce symptoms and build routines that fit real life.

Pena draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop different ways of responding. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck. Elements of psychodynamic work are used to notice repeating patterns that affect current relationships and choices.

Clients often bring issues like caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, attachment struggles, communication problems, control issues, and guilt or shame. He also addresses men’s issues, obsessions and compulsions, and concerns tied to prejudice and discrimination. Work can include managing cravings, rebuilding trust after separation, or practicing self-compassion.

Pena has four years of professional experience as an LCSW in Texas and offers services in English. If you think this fit might help, confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How his approaches guide online therapy

Heriberto uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often focused on skills you can use between sessions to ease anxiety or reduce compulsive habits.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want change but feel unsure or conflicted. This approach is conversational and helps clarify what matters most to you and how to take the next small step.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. He will work together with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and life. That might mean emphasizing skill practice, addressing underlying patterns, or using both approaches over time.

The practical benefits of remote work make therapy easier to fit into busy days, like cutting travel time or scheduling shorter check-ins during a break. The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to match your schedule and needs, helping therapy become a regular part of everyday life rather than an extra burden.