Paola Velazquez

Paola Velazquez Verified Provider

Licensed Professional Counselor

Medical Insurance Accepted
In-Person
Online

About Me

Paola Velazquez is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing at Becoming You Psychotherapy Center of Laredo, located in Laredo, Texas. She works with adolescents aged 13 and up and adults who struggle with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and more. 

Her counseling services are available both in the office and online. You can schedule your appointments through Paola’s website and you can see her in the daytime or evening.

Help for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

We admire Paola’s commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space where you can explore all your feelings, grow, and heal. She understands how overwhelming it is to deal with intrusive thoughts and compulsions and she’ll work with you at your own pace. 

She’ll offer you strategies to help quiet the noise so you can bring a sense of balance back into your life. You’ll be able to reduce symptoms and rebuild your peace and a stronger sense of self.

Insurance and Payment Details

Paola works with many health insurance plans such as Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar Health, Cigna, and more. The cost to see her starts at $150 per session.

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $150

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • UnitedHealthcare

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Teen & Preteen (11 – 18)

Modalities

Individuals

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma and PTSD

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Creative Art Therapy
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Locations

Main Location

6402 N Bartlett Ave
Suite 7
Laredo, Texas 78041

Secondary Location

5900 Balcones Drive
Austin, Texas 78731

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