Jose Varela is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
It’s never easy opening up to someone. It’s never easy talking about what really matters most. I am multilingual (English, Portuguese and conversational Spanish). My experiences living in Africa, Europe and the USA (moved here in 1997) have fostered my keen appreciation for various teaching, learning, and developmental approaches to counseling/therapy. My counseling style is direct, compassionate and interactive. I believe the most critical aspect of therapy requires a therapist to go beyond just sitting and listening. I believe in establishing trust in order to truly be able to have a positive impact. I believe in listening to the experiences and needs of my clients and tailoring each session to those needs. My holistic and integrative approach, using a variety of therapeutic techniques ensure my clients are truly supported. I work with adults, adolescents and families. I’m experienced in supporting school-related concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, LGBTQ+. Life is truly a rollercoaster. We all experience the ups and downs, the twists and turns. Who you have in your corner helping you through the tough times can make all the difference. I am here to genuinely listen and provide you with the support that you need.