- Warm and interactive
- Bilingual English Russian
- Practical sleep strategies
About Svetlana
Svetlana Rangel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, sleep problems, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. She also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, career uncertainty, ADHD, and eating or intimacy-related concerns. Svetlana speaks English and Russian and brings a bilingual perspective to her work.
Her approach is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She draws on cognitive-behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on person-centered methods to listen and clarify what matters most to each person.
Svetlana also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients notice values and take meaningful action. For trauma and abuse, she incorporates trauma-focused methods and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to address distressing memories. Solution-focused techniques help set concrete goals and track progress.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Louisville and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Svetlana has three years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including first responder and veteran issues, immigration-related stress, and multicultural matters.
In sessions she aims to tailor conversation and plans to each person’s life and preferences. People can expect respectful, culturally aware care that emphasizes clear steps toward better sleep, coping, and daily functioning.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Many people find cognitive behavioral therapy helpful for sleep and anxiety because it focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT offers concrete tools for managing bedtime routines, reducing nighttime worry, and shifting daytime habits that affect rest.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful when worry about sleep or life changes leads to avoidance or rigid routines. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and empathy to help a person feel heard and understood while they try new strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then collaboratively try methods that fit the client’s needs. That process can include short-term solution-focused steps alongside deeper trauma-informed care when needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people appreciate online sessions because they fit more easily into busy days, cut commuting time, and make it simpler to maintain consistency. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling to match school, work, or caregiver duties.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Svetlana commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep difficulties, parenting and relationship issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful listening and practical steps you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist has three years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns and client backgrounds.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.