About me

Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, in the state of Texas, with over 20 years of experience working as a counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, anger issues, and life changing events. I also helped many people who have experienced low self-esteem issues or abuse and trauma. I have counseled many children, families, and individuals in a variety of settings. I have also worked with teenagers for 10 years.
My counseling style is non-judgmental, warm, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Reality Therapy counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your specific needs.
My focus in counseling is to meet you where you are with acceptance and non-judgement, and to use an approach that will work best for you as we work toward meeting your therapy goals. With my experience, I genuinely believe I can help families and adults heal their relationships and work through the struggles they face.
It takes courage to take this step for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the next steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you through your journey. You can do it. My motto is “Believe It, Speak It, Achieve It!
I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Communication problems , Control issues , Divorce and separation , Forgiveness , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LPC 64370

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Velma Gettelman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Velma for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts

She is great! Truly listens to the core concerns and responds with great advice and trigger aids. I highly recommend her.

Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Velma for 3 weeks

Good and very understanding.

Written on Mar 27, 2025 after therapy with Velma for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I truly appreciate the way Velma made me feel heard. I hate being interrupted when bearing my soul and Velma was so good to let me speak. I love how non judgemental she is, and how she empowers me to make my own decisions. I am truly, truly blessed to have Velma as my therapist/counselor. This is hands down the best experience I have ever had with a mental health professional.

Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Velma for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes

I enjoy the conversations with my therapist

Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Velma for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Velma is a great therapist. She has helped me so much change old destructive habits that I have developed over time because of anxiety - it has been life changing. She always gives me a variety of exercises to help me with my anxiety. She is very understanding, knowledgeable and genuine. Our sessions are always helpful. I am very thankful to have gone on teen counseling and have her as my therapist!

Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Velma for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Velma has been an absolute blessing! She has changed how I go about my everyday life and helped me transition from a negative thinker into a more positive one. She is very easy to talk to and is amazing at what she does. I plan to keep Velma as my counselor throughout my life in both the good times and the bad, and for years to come. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, compassionate, Christian based therapist who will help you reach your mental health goals!

Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Velma for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Velma is great at providing practical advice that is easy to implement. She is great at providing clarity to what may feel like a complex issue and provides new approaches for dealing with old situations which allowed me to get to a better place in my relationship.

Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Velma for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd

Great therapist

Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Velma for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Velma is very kind, understanding and supportive.

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