- Addictions
- Trauma
- Life purpose
About Veronica
Veronica Onsurez-Pannell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 25 years of experience in behavioral health. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance-use concerns, post-traumatic stress, and relationship difficulties. Veronica also addresses life changes that leave people feeling directionless or uncertain about next steps.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens to what feels most pressing, then helps identify strengths and patterns that influence current problems. Conversations focus on practical steps clients can try between sessions to see what helps.
Veronica draws on methods that have research support for addiction, mood, and trauma-related issues. She adapts techniques to each person’s situation and explains options in plain language. Sessions look at coping skills, triggers, and ways to rebuild routines after a big change.
She brings long experience in addiction and trauma work, including process addictions and issues veterans and service members may face. Veronica also supports people navigating divorce or workplace stress and those questioning their life purpose after a major transition.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she accepts international clients. Practical matters such as cost vary with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Veronica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques known to help with addiction-related behaviors and trauma symptoms. For example, behavioral approaches focus on identifying triggers and building concrete coping skills to reduce harmful patterns. These techniques help people who struggle with process addictions, substance use, or impulse-related problems.Trauma-focused strategies emphasize grounding, recognizing trauma responses, and practicing small, manageable changes in daily routines. These methods aim to reduce distress linked to traumatic memories and to support steadier emotional reactions over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Veronica collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She explains options in clear terms and adjusts the plan as progress and feedback indicate what helps.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. The profile indicates international clients are accepted, English and Spanish are supported, and scheduling starts by completing a short matching questionnaire. Practically, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so people can focus on specific goals during the session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas, Virginia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance-use concerns, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and life transitions that leave people feeling stuck.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, plainspoken approach focused on listening, identifying strengths, and trying practical steps between sessions.
How long has she worked in behavioral health?
Veronica has 25 years of experience in behavioral health settings and clinical work with addictions and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Virginia and is based in Texas.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or regional details before scheduling.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the matching process; the profile instructions note selecting the See online therapy options button to begin.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.