Velma Gettelman

Velma Gettelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, a credential that reflects her training and state authorization to practice. She brings more than 20 years of experience working as a counselor.

She has worked with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, anger management, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life-changing events. She has also supported many people dealing with low self-esteem, abuse, and trauma, and has counseled children, families, couples, and individuals across a variety of settings.

Her counseling style is warm, non-judgmental, and interactive, and she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work. Velma combines evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, and Reality Therapy, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs.

Velma’s focus is to meet clients where they are with acceptance and without judgement, using the strategies most likely to help them reach their therapy goals. With her experience, she aims to help families and adults heal relationships and navigate the struggles they face.

She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and offers support and empowerment throughout the process. Her motto is “Believe It, Speak It, Achieve It!” She looks forward to working with prospective clients.