LaDawnya Hooks Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738
Let's Connect (512) 883-7274

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or constantly judged, by others or by your own inner critic, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving women quietly struggle with anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, chronic stress, or the cumulative impact of trauma and microaggressions. When your mind and spirit are overloaded, even simple tasks can feel exhausting. These reactions are not personal failures or character defects, they are signs your nervous system is asking for support and repair.
I work with BIPOC women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who battle perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the belief that they must “push through” to succeed. In therapy, we quiet the noise, organize the chaos, and build the skills and self-trust needed to move confidently toward the life you want professionally, relationally, and emotionally.
Therapy with me is relaxed, relatable, and rooted in real change. You deserve confidence, clarity, and relationships where you feel desired and chosen, not merely tolerated. My therapeutic process prioritizes genuine connection. If you are willing to show up and embrace the process of discovering yourself, I have no doubt a personal revolution is possible.
Call or Email LaDawnya Hooks Gonzalez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (512) 883-7274
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
LaDawnya Hooks Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 883-7274
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 66065 LaDawnya Hooks Gonzalez
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended University of Texas at Austin, Master of Science in Social Work
- License: State of Colorado - LCSW CSW.09927868
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
LaDawnya Hooks Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 883-7274
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
LaDawnya Hooks Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (512) 883-7274
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
LaDawnya Hooks Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (512) 883-7274
Location
Additional Location
Vivid Living Therapy, PLLC.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(512) 883-7274Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
LaDawnya Hooks Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 883-7274