- ACT
- CBT
- DBT
About Velery
Velery Fasano-Gilman is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depressed mood, relationship strain, anger, and shifts in motivation or self-esteem. Her background includes time in counseling centers, shelters, and psychiatric hospitals.
Velery focuses on practical conversations that help a person name what is happening and make small, usable changes. She uses familiar, everyday language rather than clinical jargon. Sessions emphasize listening, straightforward reflection, and collaborative planning to address whatever feels most urgent.
Her work draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and elements of the Gottman Method. Those methods are used to help with mood, coping skills, communication, and relationship strain. When guilt or shame comes up, she talks through what those feelings mean and how they affect choices now.
Velery’s previous roles in different settings have shaped a practical style. That includes short-term coping tools and longer conversations about patterns that repeat over time. She helps people break issues into manageable steps and notice the small changes that matter.
Starting work together begins with a simple first session focused on what the person wants to address. From there she and the client set goals and check in on progress as therapy continues.
How clinical approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that align with what matters. It can help when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck and they want clearer direction about what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete strategies to test and change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-critical thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that fit, and adjust plans based on what helps in real life. That means methods can shift from skill-building to deeper reflection as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily routine, shorten travel time, and allow for different ways of checking in that suit a person’s schedule, such as brief progress checks or longer weekly meetings. Ask about the specific session options available when you schedule so the format matches your practical needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, grief, trauma and family concerns.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She talks through what those feelings mean and how they affect choices, using practical skills and reflection rather than judgment.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of experience and has worked in counseling centers, shelters, and psychiatric hospitals.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs and the subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.