Walk With Pryde Counseling Services
Empowering Mental Health & Relationship Support
Welcome to the Walk With Pryde Counseling services webpage. This page is intended to be a safe space to reach out for counseling support to facilitate change, work through trauma, create steps to improve/replace undesirable behaviors, and have support to process identity and life challenges for potential solutions to lead to more fulfilling journey. Please review the information about myself, my clinical experience, services, provided, and how to schedule/initiate counseling services if you wish to work with me for personal and/or therapeutic goals.
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About me
For this section, I wanted to share more about myself and my personal information in the ways that it interacts/relates to my professional side. This is just the basics since the therapy space is about the client’s needs/safety feelings while building rapport for a strong connection with me as a therapist. However, I do feel that you know more about me to see if I would be a good fit for your therapy goals and if this will be the right therapeutic space for you as discussed in a consult session.
My name is Luis Lopez-Mitchell Jr and I am only child that was raided by a single-mother who happens to be a disabled veteran. I identity as Queer and use He/Him/His pronouns. I have always valued connection and building experience with others by attending various groups over my life in my educational and personal development. I also live lifestyles that include Leather culture and BDSM/Kink community. Lastly, I tend to be very eclectic with my music, hobbies, and coping skills in the belief “that more knowledge leads to more opportunities for growth”, but also as a means to be able to connect and relate with my clients in the therapeutic space.
Therapeutic approach
My clinical experience is very eclectic in the goals of being holistic of treatment as possible. My goal is to help blend the mind, body, and heart/soul of your journey to assist in the therapeutic space. My main style of therapy is “Narrative” therapy which I explain as your life experiences and family upbringing shapes the beginning chapters of your “life story” and I aim to use therapy to help identity, process, and find solutions/changes to edit your story for a happier pathway. I do use various other therapeutic styles that include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, and artistic/play therapeutic techniques.
Areas of Focus
My clinical expertise tends to focus on sexual identity/development, Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) lifestyles and relationships, BDSM/kink identity/lifestyle, and LGBTQ+/Queer community needs. I do also have experience working with substance abuse/addiction recovery, personal growth and development, trauma processing/release, and general problem solving/solution-focused therapy goals in counseling sessions. I also have experience working with teens/young adults and group therapy services.
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LGBTQ+/Queer Identity work
Mood Management and Expression
Mood Management and Expression
If you're struggling with gender identity, non-binary or transgender processing or transition support, needing therapy services for transition/gender medical service letter, and/or support for relationship/family processing of sexuality/gender expression/development.
Mood Management and Expression
Mood Management and Expression
Mood Management and Expression
Depression, Anxiety, and Anger management can be tough to cope with during difficult times in our lives. Learning coping skills to identify and learn to manage/express your feelings in healthier/efficient ways for relationships and other social engagement areas of life.
Trauma Counseling
Mood Management and Expression
Leather and BDSM Knowledge
If you've experienced trauma, it's important to seek help from a qualified therapist. I can assist you to help you work through the trauma and develop healthy coping strategies. Discussion can lead to the "good fit" trauma-focused approach to meet your unique needs.
Leather and BDSM Knowledge
Problem Solving and Stress Management
Leather and BDSM Knowledge
This is a safe space to process and work on any Leather or BDSM related concerns that may be impacting your current life goals/relationship. Power dynamics, contracts, power struggles, and negotiations, and role expression/development aspects are some examples of potential goal work.
Relationship Counseling
Problem Solving and Stress Management
Problem Solving and Stress Management
Relationships are an important part of our lives, but they can also be challenging. I can help you and your partner improve communication, build intimacy, and strengthen your relationship. I offer couples counseling and marriage therapy services.
Problem Solving and Stress Management
Problem Solving and Stress Management
Problem Solving and Stress Management
Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health. This therapeutic space can help you learn practical strategies to manage stress and improve your overall well-being.