Emotionally Focused Therapists in McAllen, TX

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Kathryn Chacra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
Heartbreak is as old as time and still so painful and lonely! It is a unique recovery because after a relationship loss a person is left to confront two paths of recovery at the same time. You may be both grieving the loss of your relationship while focusing on rebuilding a new life and reality. I have seen my clients grow and even thrive despite the heartache though! I am seeing clients throughout Texas online and in person for the RGV area in McAllen TX. If you are feeling down, anxious and overwhelmed by the changes in your life, I want to help you feel confident and secure again.
Heartbreak is as old as time and still so painful and lonely! It is a unique recovery because after a relationship loss a person is left to confront two paths of recovery at the same time. You may be both grieving the loss of your relationship while focusing on rebuilding a new life and reality. I have seen my clients grow and even thrive despite the heartache though! I am seeing clients throughout Texas online and in person for the RGV area in McAllen TX. If you are feeling down, anxious and overwhelmed by the changes in your life, I want to help you feel confident and secure again.
(956) 304-1330 View (956) 304-1330
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Vanessa Garcia
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
I work with clients with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. My client population ranges from early to late adulthood. I would like to assist people in regaining a sense of stability and contentment in their lives whether they are struggling emotionally or are going through a transitional phase through coping skills and by helping them gain insight into their life patterns.
I work with clients with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. My client population ranges from early to late adulthood. I would like to assist people in regaining a sense of stability and contentment in their lives whether they are struggling emotionally or are going through a transitional phase through coping skills and by helping them gain insight into their life patterns.
(956) 477-1639 View (956) 477-1639
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Lauren Choi, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, PLLC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers individuals, adults, geriatric populations in a general private practice setting in Texas. My practice offers a place where you can feel heard in a supportive, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment. I focus on adult care including women’s issues, career/educational issues, interpersonal communication, self-esteem, anger management, stress management, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. I like to do therapy in an “eclectic” manner, drawing on cognitive-behavioral, narrative, spirituality, solution-focused, and others.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers individuals, adults, geriatric populations in a general private practice setting in Texas. My practice offers a place where you can feel heard in a supportive, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment. I focus on adult care including women’s issues, career/educational issues, interpersonal communication, self-esteem, anger management, stress management, relationship issues, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. I like to do therapy in an “eclectic” manner, drawing on cognitive-behavioral, narrative, spirituality, solution-focused, and others.
(956) 303-6176 View (956) 303-6176
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David Saavedra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78504
I provide short-term psychotherapy services that are practical and solution focused. I take a collaborative approach in helping clients make the changes they are seeking. Additionally, I am certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy using Clinical Hypnosis, for individuals who have suffered trauma. Please see my website for more details: www.marriageandfamilywellnesscenter.com
I provide short-term psychotherapy services that are practical and solution focused. I take a collaborative approach in helping clients make the changes they are seeking. Additionally, I am certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy using Clinical Hypnosis, for individuals who have suffered trauma. Please see my website for more details: www.marriageandfamilywellnesscenter.com
(956) 320-1775 View (956) 320-1775
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Jamie Spanski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Are you struggling with painful emotions, negative racing thoughts, continuously worrying, feeling down, feeling stuck, or having relationship issues? If so, you are not alone, and I am here to help. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and stressful to the point it may influence our mental health, well-being, and relationships in negative ways. Seeking help and support is the first step toward your healing and self-care. Therapy may help you or your relationship develop awareness, understanding, and healthier solutions to grow and create change. As your therapist I walk beside you on your journey toward healing.
Are you struggling with painful emotions, negative racing thoughts, continuously worrying, feeling down, feeling stuck, or having relationship issues? If so, you are not alone, and I am here to help. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and stressful to the point it may influence our mental health, well-being, and relationships in negative ways. Seeking help and support is the first step toward your healing and self-care. Therapy may help you or your relationship develop awareness, understanding, and healthier solutions to grow and create change. As your therapist I walk beside you on your journey toward healing.
(956) 275-3567 View (956) 275-3567
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Ileana Catarina Hinojosa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MLA, MAC, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Mission Statement: My goal is to support the transition and transformation of the individual in the process of becoming the best version of the self that one can be. Therapy allows you to have a safe place to process issues that can cause discomfort, become distressing, and disrupt your life. Some issues might be overwhelming and too difficult to confront alone. Therapy can help provide the support you need to process uncomfortable feelings and thoughts in a safe and compassionate environment. The goal of therapy is focused on promoting your inner well-being.
Mission Statement: My goal is to support the transition and transformation of the individual in the process of becoming the best version of the self that one can be. Therapy allows you to have a safe place to process issues that can cause discomfort, become distressing, and disrupt your life. Some issues might be overwhelming and too difficult to confront alone. Therapy can help provide the support you need to process uncomfortable feelings and thoughts in a safe and compassionate environment. The goal of therapy is focused on promoting your inner well-being.
(512) 270-6455 View (512) 270-6455
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Ginger Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78504
I believe therapy works best as a collaboration between the client and therapist. I work mostly with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. I hope to provide a comfortable safe spot to process and explore experiences, thoughts and beliefs in combination with information that may help clients gain clarity about what they are experiencing.
I believe therapy works best as a collaboration between the client and therapist. I work mostly with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. I hope to provide a comfortable safe spot to process and explore experiences, thoughts and beliefs in combination with information that may help clients gain clarity about what they are experiencing.
(956) 567-9410 View (956) 567-9410
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Noemi Acevedo Solis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
Welcome! I am so happy that you are taking the next step to a healthier you. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas and have been providing services for several years now.
Welcome! I am so happy that you are taking the next step to a healthier you. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas and have been providing services for several years now.
(956) 396-0968 View (956) 396-0968
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Marta Garcia Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
Sometimes life in general becomes difficult to navigate and it happens to all of us. Daily activities, relationships and circumstances beyond your control may cause you to feel overwhelmed, fearful, sad or anxious. I have 40 years of experience as a clinical social worker willing to assist, guide and support you on your journey to a better you. You will learn to manage and overcome life's challenges in a safe and secure place. In my office you are scheduled and seen by me. I provide(in person) individual, family and couple therapy in English and/or Spanish. Appointments available within 1-2 days. Calls returned ASAP.
Sometimes life in general becomes difficult to navigate and it happens to all of us. Daily activities, relationships and circumstances beyond your control may cause you to feel overwhelmed, fearful, sad or anxious. I have 40 years of experience as a clinical social worker willing to assist, guide and support you on your journey to a better you. You will learn to manage and overcome life's challenges in a safe and secure place. In my office you are scheduled and seen by me. I provide(in person) individual, family and couple therapy in English and/or Spanish. Appointments available within 1-2 days. Calls returned ASAP.
(956) 508-3886 View (956) 508-3886
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Fanny Gradzikiewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78504  (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Do you feel is hard to resolve issues with out having a fight? Is your culture or language different from your partner and this makes it even harder to communicate and understand each other? Do you feel alone, undesirable and disconnected? Are you having problems adapting in a new culture and environment different that your own? My empathic and understanding approach can help you gain a better understanding of your partner and grow in love with each other. I am also fluent in Spanish. I am a License professional counselor in the state of Texas and I do online therapy only.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Do you feel is hard to resolve issues with out having a fight? Is your culture or language different from your partner and this makes it even harder to communicate and understand each other? Do you feel alone, undesirable and disconnected? Are you having problems adapting in a new culture and environment different that your own? My empathic and understanding approach can help you gain a better understanding of your partner and grow in love with each other. I am also fluent in Spanish. I am a License professional counselor in the state of Texas and I do online therapy only.
(956) 529-1392 View (956) 529-1392
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Dr. Christian Javier Crespo Rodriguez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78504
Have you ever wondered if what you feel is going to end? If there is really a solution to your problems? Or, how are you going to manage to find acceptance in the difficult circumstances of life? To this and many other questions that I help my clients find their own answers. From the simplest to the most complex. From the conscious to the unconscious. My goal is to model a relationship with the client, provide him/her with tools that help them in their search for themselves. I am the lamp while you lead your own way. With me you will find your own mirror, a place where you will be who you are when you are with yourself.
Have you ever wondered if what you feel is going to end? If there is really a solution to your problems? Or, how are you going to manage to find acceptance in the difficult circumstances of life? To this and many other questions that I help my clients find their own answers. From the simplest to the most complex. From the conscious to the unconscious. My goal is to model a relationship with the client, provide him/her with tools that help them in their search for themselves. I am the lamp while you lead your own way. With me you will find your own mirror, a place where you will be who you are when you are with yourself.
(956) 395-1761 View (956) 395-1761
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Meera Elbenni
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78504
Have you ever felt a tug-of-war between your head and your heart? This inner conflict can complicate how we communicate and relate to others. As someone who understands these challenges, I'm here to help you find clarity. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and behaviors, uncovering new paths for growth. By improving how you articulate your emotions, we can enhance your relationships and nurture personal development. Let’s embark on this journey toward the positive transformation you’re seeking.
Have you ever felt a tug-of-war between your head and your heart? This inner conflict can complicate how we communicate and relate to others. As someone who understands these challenges, I'm here to help you find clarity. Together, we'll explore your thoughts and behaviors, uncovering new paths for growth. By improving how you articulate your emotions, we can enhance your relationships and nurture personal development. Let’s embark on this journey toward the positive transformation you’re seeking.
(956) 396-0039 View (956) 396-0039
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Cecilia Ramos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
Navigating intimate relationships can be challenging. Remember that feeling you had when you went out with your crush for the first time? You laughed at each other's jokes, you noticed how much you had in common, and you thought, "this is my person!" While it's wonderful when things are going smoothly, the reality is that the initial shininess eventually fades and challenges are inevitable in every relationship. Including that "perfect couple" you keep comparing yourself to, everyone will encounter disagreements and misunderstandings. Life is imperfect and messy, and we are all doing our best to manage.
Navigating intimate relationships can be challenging. Remember that feeling you had when you went out with your crush for the first time? You laughed at each other's jokes, you noticed how much you had in common, and you thought, "this is my person!" While it's wonderful when things are going smoothly, the reality is that the initial shininess eventually fades and challenges are inevitable in every relationship. Including that "perfect couple" you keep comparing yourself to, everyone will encounter disagreements and misunderstandings. Life is imperfect and messy, and we are all doing our best to manage.
(956) 452-0182 View (956) 452-0182
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Dr. Mary Aleman
Counselor, LPC, DPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Upon deciding to seek counseling, you may be hesitant and unsure of the process. I recommend that you ask questions and ensure that the counselor/therapist makes you feel comfortable and safe. You should feel safe to talk and explore options or changes that will improve your overall wellness.
Upon deciding to seek counseling, you may be hesitant and unsure of the process. I recommend that you ask questions and ensure that the counselor/therapist makes you feel comfortable and safe. You should feel safe to talk and explore options or changes that will improve your overall wellness.
(956) 628-5374 View (956) 628-5374
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Stormy Lee Zamora
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504  (Online Only)
As a Queer Hispanic Female, I have a passion as a therapist to support fellow LGBTQIA+ clients with things unique to our experience and lives such as coming out, working through relationships with straight friends and family, developing meaningful, healthy sexual connections with our partners, and general healing with compassion. This is what I love most about this work! I have experience working with adults and couples encompassing a wide variety of topics.
As a Queer Hispanic Female, I have a passion as a therapist to support fellow LGBTQIA+ clients with things unique to our experience and lives such as coming out, working through relationships with straight friends and family, developing meaningful, healthy sexual connections with our partners, and general healing with compassion. This is what I love most about this work! I have experience working with adults and couples encompassing a wide variety of topics.
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Kim Villabona
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
I have been a psychologist for over 30 years with a breadth of experience in a variety of clinical settings. I received extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, including studies at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. This depth approach is especially helpful for individuals who have a pattern of difficulties in relationships or have personality issues that hold them back in their personal and professional lives. Individuals with long standing self-esteem issues often find a depth approach especially helpful as do individuals with anxiety and depression who have not been helped by other therapy approaches.
I have been a psychologist for over 30 years with a breadth of experience in a variety of clinical settings. I received extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, including studies at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. This depth approach is especially helpful for individuals who have a pattern of difficulties in relationships or have personality issues that hold them back in their personal and professional lives. Individuals with long standing self-esteem issues often find a depth approach especially helpful as do individuals with anxiety and depression who have not been helped by other therapy approaches.
(979) 272-6716 View (979) 272-6716
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Lucia Anna Leo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S , BCD
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501
Our goal @ Mariposa Wellness Center is to help guide and connect you to the “Best version of Yourself". As the founder and lead clinician at MWC, my role is to provide you with a welcoming and relaxed environment that lends itself to constructive emotional and psychological therapy and social services. Together, we will discuss your current issues, stressors, values, interests, experiences, relationships and life challenges to identify goals and tools needed to help you transition to a better quality of life that you deserve. Come in and allow yourself the opportunity to start healing and living your best life. It's time.
Our goal @ Mariposa Wellness Center is to help guide and connect you to the “Best version of Yourself". As the founder and lead clinician at MWC, my role is to provide you with a welcoming and relaxed environment that lends itself to constructive emotional and psychological therapy and social services. Together, we will discuss your current issues, stressors, values, interests, experiences, relationships and life challenges to identify goals and tools needed to help you transition to a better quality of life that you deserve. Come in and allow yourself the opportunity to start healing and living your best life. It's time.
(956) 364-9128 View (956) 364-9128
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The Groves Assessment and Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Our mission at The Groves is to provide a comprehensive, safe, supportive, and compassionate healing environment that focuses on cultivating self-discovery, connection, healing, and personal growth. We focus on providing you with high quality and diverse psychological services to children, teens, adults, and couples, that include the following: individual and group therapy, assessments, pediatric therapy, and animal assisted therapy. Our team consists of a dynamic group of elite, skilled clinicians, who strive to help clients navigate life's struggles. Our services are available in both English and Spanish.
Our mission at The Groves is to provide a comprehensive, safe, supportive, and compassionate healing environment that focuses on cultivating self-discovery, connection, healing, and personal growth. We focus on providing you with high quality and diverse psychological services to children, teens, adults, and couples, that include the following: individual and group therapy, assessments, pediatric therapy, and animal assisted therapy. Our team consists of a dynamic group of elite, skilled clinicians, who strive to help clients navigate life's struggles. Our services are available in both English and Spanish.
(956) 267-1932 View (956) 267-1932
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Delia Yazmin Villarreal
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78504
I am an independently Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) providing our South Texas community with culturally sensitive, holistic, and empirically-supported psychological services tailored to each of my patient's individual needs and circumstances. I'm a native from Monterrey, NL, Mexico and have lived in South Texas for 28 years. As a bilingual psychology practitioner, I offer comprehensive Spanish, English, and dual-language evaluations, brief examinations, and long-term psychotherapeutic treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in the State of Texas.
I am an independently Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) providing our South Texas community with culturally sensitive, holistic, and empirically-supported psychological services tailored to each of my patient's individual needs and circumstances. I'm a native from Monterrey, NL, Mexico and have lived in South Texas for 28 years. As a bilingual psychology practitioner, I offer comprehensive Spanish, English, and dual-language evaluations, brief examinations, and long-term psychotherapeutic treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in the State of Texas.
(956) 540-5186 View (956) 540-5186
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Dr. Catchings Women's Emotional Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-S, CFTP, EMDR, LCSWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504  (Online Only)
Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with immigration and home studies. My main goal is to ensure you live a happy life, free of pain and negativity. You are not alone. We can walk together until you feel ready to fly. Cynthia V. Catchings, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CLYL, CFTP, CMS, EMDR-T
Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with immigration and home studies. My main goal is to ensure you live a happy life, free of pain and negativity. You are not alone. We can walk together until you feel ready to fly. Cynthia V. Catchings, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CLYL, CFTP, CMS, EMDR-T
(956) 438-2805 View (956) 438-2805
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.