Magellan Therapists in Harlingen, TX
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Marisa G Ugalde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DPC, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is primarily with adults, adolescents and families, who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, past trauma and life challenges. Life at times can be hard, and relationships take a lot of work. My mission is to empower my clients to find their inner strengths to lead a happier, more fulfilled life. I provide a relaxed, comfortable environment for my clients to share those things in life they would like to change. I am trained to offer you EMDR Therapy® for PTSD. I use a directive counseling approach, providing homework and guidance, with a multimodal approach to therapy.
My practice is primarily with adults, adolescents and families, who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, past trauma and life challenges. Life at times can be hard, and relationships take a lot of work. My mission is to empower my clients to find their inner strengths to lead a happier, more fulfilled life. I provide a relaxed, comfortable environment for my clients to share those things in life they would like to change. I am trained to offer you EMDR Therapy® for PTSD. I use a directive counseling approach, providing homework and guidance, with a multimodal approach to therapy.
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Sylvia Chelf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550
Feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling to cope with everyday life challenges? Or perhaps, you just need assistance in prioritizing your mental health. If so, I can help. I have a wealth of experience treating a myriad of mental health issues. Voted Top 3 Best Rated Therapist, at Priority Counseling, I provide you with the tools necessary to cope with these challenges, and will help you live the life you deserve. I can help you develop resiliency and help you to focus on what matters most in life. Call me today to schedule an appointment at (956) 224-9505. I am currently accepting new clients.
Feeling depressed, anxious, or struggling to cope with everyday life challenges? Or perhaps, you just need assistance in prioritizing your mental health. If so, I can help. I have a wealth of experience treating a myriad of mental health issues. Voted Top 3 Best Rated Therapist, at Priority Counseling, I provide you with the tools necessary to cope with these challenges, and will help you live the life you deserve. I can help you develop resiliency and help you to focus on what matters most in life. Call me today to schedule an appointment at (956) 224-9505. I am currently accepting new clients.
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Torres & Associates Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. We provide counseling for adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, or parenting and family issues. We help you gain insight into your issues, process your thoughts and feelings, in the hopes of improving or resolving whatever is keeping you in distress using Solution Focused approach. We provide these services with our view of how God created and designed men and women in his own image (Genesis 1:27) and how we relate and change in relation to God.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. We provide counseling for adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, or parenting and family issues. We help you gain insight into your issues, process your thoughts and feelings, in the hopes of improving or resolving whatever is keeping you in distress using Solution Focused approach. We provide these services with our view of how God created and designed men and women in his own image (Genesis 1:27) and how we relate and change in relation to God.
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Heather D. Alcala
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LCDC, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Harlingen, TX 78550
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a combination of substance use treatment and individual and group mental health therapy experience that I have gained over the past 13 years. I have assisted individuals with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, grief/loss, and self-love through this process. An important part of the work that I do is helping individuals experience relief from past trauma and abuse while learning coping skills to help them navigate difficult situations and experiences in their daily life. I am here to support you. Contact me for your initial consultation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a combination of substance use treatment and individual and group mental health therapy experience that I have gained over the past 13 years. I have assisted individuals with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, grief/loss, and self-love through this process. An important part of the work that I do is helping individuals experience relief from past trauma and abuse while learning coping skills to help them navigate difficult situations and experiences in their daily life. I am here to support you. Contact me for your initial consultation.
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Jennifer Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harlingen, TX 78550
After being a teacher for many years, I decided to transition into counseling. The two are actually very similar. I enjoy not only working with our youth, but helping couples navigate their relationships, and individuals who need guidance to make the best choices for their life.
After being a teacher for many years, I decided to transition into counseling. The two are actually very similar. I enjoy not only working with our youth, but helping couples navigate their relationships, and individuals who need guidance to make the best choices for their life.
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Dr. Quickson Ndlovu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78553
Thank you for reading about us and our services. We are an outpatient integrated behavioral health organization that offers psychiatric medication management and psychotherapy services. Sessions are delivered via face-to-face and Telehealth (video conferencing). Our physical offices are in Rio Grande City, TX and in McAllen, TX. We serve the Rio Grande Valley Communities and the entire State of Texas. If you or your loved need psychiatric medications or psychotherapy services, contact us today to set up initial appointment for evaluation and we will work with you to determine the level of care that is appropriate for you.
Thank you for reading about us and our services. We are an outpatient integrated behavioral health organization that offers psychiatric medication management and psychotherapy services. Sessions are delivered via face-to-face and Telehealth (video conferencing). Our physical offices are in Rio Grande City, TX and in McAllen, TX. We serve the Rio Grande Valley Communities and the entire State of Texas. If you or your loved need psychiatric medications or psychotherapy services, contact us today to set up initial appointment for evaluation and we will work with you to determine the level of care that is appropriate for you.
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Roxanne Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCTP, CMHIMP, CLYL
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel that you are surviving but you are not living life due to the pain that you have experienced? Often times we run away from the pain; we incorporate countless of ways to avoid it including through symptoms of anxiety, anxiety attacks, depression, substance, post-traumatic stress, adjustment disorders, anger, or any other means that will help us to not lean toward the pain. I often tell my clients, "You have to Feel in order to Heal," and this is where we take back our authentic power and we learn to thrive. Let me be the one to speak to that wounded part of YOU and allow me to say, you are able to HEAL!
Do you feel that you are surviving but you are not living life due to the pain that you have experienced? Often times we run away from the pain; we incorporate countless of ways to avoid it including through symptoms of anxiety, anxiety attacks, depression, substance, post-traumatic stress, adjustment disorders, anger, or any other means that will help us to not lean toward the pain. I often tell my clients, "You have to Feel in order to Heal," and this is where we take back our authentic power and we learn to thrive. Let me be the one to speak to that wounded part of YOU and allow me to say, you are able to HEAL!
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Gulf Coast Rehabilitative Services,Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550
Our families are the most valuable assets that we have to invest within ourselves. There are many times that our family system becomes disrupted as a result of alcoholism, substance abuse or other traumatic events that leads to a dysfunction. You are not in this alone, our services and approaches are unique since they combine a holistic therapeutic approach to addressing these issues within our relational systems. We might not get back to normal since problems existed but we can become better and that is the ultimate goal of our approach. A new relational family system without systemic problems.
Our families are the most valuable assets that we have to invest within ourselves. There are many times that our family system becomes disrupted as a result of alcoholism, substance abuse or other traumatic events that leads to a dysfunction. You are not in this alone, our services and approaches are unique since they combine a holistic therapeutic approach to addressing these issues within our relational systems. We might not get back to normal since problems existed but we can become better and that is the ultimate goal of our approach. A new relational family system without systemic problems.
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Jaime Barbosa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harlingen, TX 78550 (Online Only)
Life can be tough at times. You might find yourself dealing with emotions like anxiety, loneliness, depression, fatigue, and stress. Maybe your life doesn't feel the same as it once did, and the things you used to enjoy no longer bring you happiness. Or perhaps you're uncertain about your feelings and the root of your distress. Talking to a professional can help you navigate these emotions and improve your overall well-being. Remember, you deserve a fulfilling and joyful life.
Life can be tough at times. You might find yourself dealing with emotions like anxiety, loneliness, depression, fatigue, and stress. Maybe your life doesn't feel the same as it once did, and the things you used to enjoy no longer bring you happiness. Or perhaps you're uncertain about your feelings and the root of your distress. Talking to a professional can help you navigate these emotions and improve your overall well-being. Remember, you deserve a fulfilling and joyful life.
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Lotus Counseling & Wellness Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CCATP
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550
Greetings, I appreciate your reaching out. My name is Elvia Denise, and I offer counseling services tailored to address a range of psychological challenges, including but not limited to depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, adjustment, and low self-esteem. With specialized training from Postpartum Support International in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, I am committed to their guiding principles: You Are Not Alone, You Are Not to Blame, With Help You Will Be Well. My focus lies particularly in supporting women navigating through perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Greetings, I appreciate your reaching out. My name is Elvia Denise, and I offer counseling services tailored to address a range of psychological challenges, including but not limited to depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, adjustment, and low self-esteem. With specialized training from Postpartum Support International in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, I am committed to their guiding principles: You Are Not Alone, You Are Not to Blame, With Help You Will Be Well. My focus lies particularly in supporting women navigating through perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Online Therapists
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Oscar J Tagle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate therapist whose aim is to empower you to live a fulfilling and balanced life. Together, we will explore how past and current situations are impacting the way you think and feel about yourself, others, and the world. In your sessions you will learn skills to work through life's challenges and strive towards your personal goals. Let me guide you on a transformative journey toward greater well-being, where you can flourish and thrive.
I am a compassionate therapist whose aim is to empower you to live a fulfilling and balanced life. Together, we will explore how past and current situations are impacting the way you think and feel about yourself, others, and the world. In your sessions you will learn skills to work through life's challenges and strive towards your personal goals. Let me guide you on a transformative journey toward greater well-being, where you can flourish and thrive.
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New Spark Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, CGCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brownsville, TX 78520
New Spark Counseling is a mental health and wellness center that specializes in providing marriage counseling and couples therapy. We believe that with the right help, any relationship can be saved. Our mission is to provide counseling services that help build trust, improve communication, and develop intimacy. Our approach is tailored specifically for your needs, so you can feel confident that you’re getting the best possible care.
New Spark Counseling is a mental health and wellness center that specializes in providing marriage counseling and couples therapy. We believe that with the right help, any relationship can be saved. Our mission is to provide counseling services that help build trust, improve communication, and develop intimacy. Our approach is tailored specifically for your needs, so you can feel confident that you’re getting the best possible care.
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Josefina Irigoyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
My goal is to help you, or your loved one, overcome any psychological and/or emotional state you may be struggling with, by providing a safe, caring, and professional environment to promote positive change towards well-being.
My goal is to help you, or your loved one, overcome any psychological and/or emotional state you may be struggling with, by providing a safe, caring, and professional environment to promote positive change towards well-being.
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Sage Healing Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
Welcome to Sage Healing Counseling Services PLLC, we are overjoyed at the prospect of working with you and your family to address your unique worries, struggles, and mental health concerns. At SHCS we believe in working together with each individual client to build a strong foundation built on trust, respect, and empathy which lays the groundwork on which our clients will build up their coping skills, emotion regulation, mindfulness skills, self-awareness, motivation, relationships, communication skills, and much more.
Welcome to Sage Healing Counseling Services PLLC, we are overjoyed at the prospect of working with you and your family to address your unique worries, struggles, and mental health concerns. At SHCS we believe in working together with each individual client to build a strong foundation built on trust, respect, and empathy which lays the groundwork on which our clients will build up their coping skills, emotion regulation, mindfulness skills, self-awareness, motivation, relationships, communication skills, and much more.
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BeneVie Counseling and Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Kingsville, TX 78363
Dr. Rosenbaum's goal is to provide compassionate and collaborative counseling services for pre-teens, adolescents and adults who struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, related concerns. Dr. Rosenbaum provides expert evaluation, therapy, and consultation in order to explore presenting concerns and create an individualized plan in order to implement appropriate treatment. Concerns may include emotional and behavioral related, anger management, social skills, academic, relationship conflict, stress, attention difficulties, social anxiety, panic attacks feelings of insecurity, fear, overwhelm, and sadness. In therapy, Dr. Rosenbaum focuses on supporting and enhancing the over all well-being of adolescents and adults.
Dr. Rosenbaum's goal is to provide compassionate and collaborative counseling services for pre-teens, adolescents and adults who struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, related concerns. Dr. Rosenbaum provides expert evaluation, therapy, and consultation in order to explore presenting concerns and create an individualized plan in order to implement appropriate treatment. Concerns may include emotional and behavioral related, anger management, social skills, academic, relationship conflict, stress, attention difficulties, social anxiety, panic attacks feelings of insecurity, fear, overwhelm, and sadness. In therapy, Dr. Rosenbaum focuses on supporting and enhancing the over all well-being of adolescents and adults.
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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.
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Elizabeth Garibay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mission, TX 78573 (Online Only)
Elizabeth Garibay, is a bilingual licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor in the state of Texas . Elizabeth has experience working with individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, domestic violence, trauma, grief, and substance abuse disorders.
Elizabeth Garibay, is a bilingual licensed professional counselor and licensed chemical dependency counselor in the state of Texas . Elizabeth has experience working with individuals diagnosed with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, domestic violence, trauma, grief, and substance abuse disorders.
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Anxious Minds Counseling Weslaco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Weslaco, TX 78596 (Online Only)
Welcome to Anxious Minds Counseling Weslaco! We specialize in helping others overcome anxiety and improve management of symptoms. It’s true, you do not have to struggle or live life with symptoms of anxiety! Connect with us to learn more about your symptoms and we can introduce simple and effective skills that will help you break free from your anxiety.
Welcome to Anxious Minds Counseling Weslaco! We specialize in helping others overcome anxiety and improve management of symptoms. It’s true, you do not have to struggle or live life with symptoms of anxiety! Connect with us to learn more about your symptoms and we can introduce simple and effective skills that will help you break free from your anxiety.
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We are a mental health counseling agency located in Edinburg, TX. We offer in-person and telehealth counseling. Our mission is to make obtaining counseling convenient and accessible. We offer day-time, evening, and weekend hours.
We are a mental health counseling agency located in Edinburg, TX. We offer in-person and telehealth counseling. Our mission is to make obtaining counseling convenient and accessible. We offer day-time, evening, and weekend hours.
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I am a counselor licensed in Texas with over 6 years of experience as a mental health clinician working with clients of all ages. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, intellectual and developmental disabilities, career challenges, anger problems, young adult issues and anxiety. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
I am a counselor licensed in Texas with over 6 years of experience as a mental health clinician working with clients of all ages. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, intellectual and developmental disabilities, career challenges, anger problems, young adult issues and anxiety. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
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Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy