Managed Stress.

Increased Confidence.

Telehealth throughout Texas.

In-person sessions in Southwest Austin and the Hill Country (78737).

Sessions conducted in fluent English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

I am Veronica Z. Herrera

Professional Counselor Licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. Lic# 93394.

Executive and Communications Coach for 20+ years.

My work integrates psychotherapy and counseling with a deep understanding of executive and organizational environments. Clients often seek me out when they want more than symptom relief—they want insight, structure, and sustainable change.

I work with high-functioning professionals who are successful on the outside but carry beneath the surface significant distress, emotional weight, or unresolved experiences.

Clinical Approach

I am driven by clinical integrity, client-centered benevolence, and a wealth of life experience.

My approach is collaborative, semi-structured, and grounded in evidence-based care. I hear my clients through all five senses, accompanying them in a courageous journey of self-discovery and breakthroughs. My clients develop insight, self-compassion, interpersonal skills, and the regulation of thoughts, affects, and behaviors.

Trauma-informed, symptom-focused, person-centered talk therapy and interactive feedback complemented by suggested out-of-session reflections and practices.

Clients often achieve a level of emotional self-sufficiency after fewer than twelve or fifteen sessions.

Evidence-Based Modalities:

Psychodynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Problem-Solving Therapy, Existential Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema/Core beliefs therapy, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Intentional Self-Care.

What I Help With

Burnout

Chronic stress, confusion, disconnect, dissociation, anger, and impulsivity. Cognitive distortions. Somatic effects of uncertainty and sustained distress

Mood Concerns

Depression and anxiety. Lack of quality sleep. Unexplained indifference, sadness, or irritability. Feelings of worthlessness or social inadequacy. Invasive memories, scattered thoughts, and numbness. Excessive preoccupation or anticipation.

Interpersonal Difficulties

Social dread or phobia, self-consciousness, maladaptive behavioral patterns, or addictive behaviors.

Trauma

Unresolved chronic or recent trauma. Secondary trauma. Grief and loss. Anger, disbelief, shock, and sorrow.

Responsibility Strain

Leadership stress, power and mission confusion, identity challenges, executive presence, and multi-layered relationships.

Identity and Career Transitions

Decreased self-confidence, uncertain self-outlook, life stagnation, facing change, fighting perfectionism. Balancing career with family. Frustration or inability to achieve goals.

"You are a phenomenal therapist."

Educator

"Your guidance gave me tools to manage anxiety and lead with confidence. It actually exceeded my expectations."

Engineer - Leader

"I have overcome social anxiety and a sense of worthlessness that would always haunt me. I feel more confident in my skin now."

Researcher

Get in Touch!

We will use our first time together to get to know one another and ensure we are a great fit for your goals.

Click the link below, enter your contact information, and a short message outlining how I can help you.

Or contact me directly at: veronicazh@vzhpsychotherapy.com

Thank you!

Veronica Z. Herrera

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If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room immediately.