Gloria Saenz, LPC, UT | Psychotherapist

About Gloria Saenz

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gloria Saenz

Gloria Saenz, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor who supports adolescents and adults navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, identity exploration, and self-esteem challenges. With a Masterâ€™s in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling and experience across nonprofit settings, behavioral hospitals, shelters, and private practice, Gloria brings a well-rounded, trauma-informed lens to her work. She integrates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches to help clients explore, heal, and grow. Glorias therapeutic style is warm, relational, and deeply person-centered. She creates a safe, affirming space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered to make lasting change. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is especially passionate about serving BIPOC communities, women, and trauma survivors, and works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized care plans rooted in their values. Outside of her practice, Gloria enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her family and friends. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

University of Texas-Pan American, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1013614346

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Gloria Saenz?

Generally, Gloria Saenz has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Gloria Saenz's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Gloria Saenz accepting new patients?

Gloria Saenz generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Gloria Saenz's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Gloria Saenz accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Gloria Saenz online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Gloria Saenz using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Gloria Saenz work with?

Gloria Saenz works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gloria Saenz?

Gloria Saenz frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Gloria Saenz on their profile.