Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in McAllen, TX

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Sarah Christine Penoli
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
This crazy journey we call life can be wonderful and beautiful but it can also be scary and hard. It can make you feel lost, overwhelmed, and sometimes it can make you feel stuck. In the counseling room, I work to instill hope and increase self-esteem while clients learn to improve their relationships to help them flourish in their daily lives. I believe in the power of connection and understanding. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique journey. My goal is to empower you to build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence.
This crazy journey we call life can be wonderful and beautiful but it can also be scary and hard. It can make you feel lost, overwhelmed, and sometimes it can make you feel stuck. In the counseling room, I work to instill hope and increase self-esteem while clients learn to improve their relationships to help them flourish in their daily lives. I believe in the power of connection and understanding. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique journey. My goal is to empower you to build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence.
(972) 499-6764 View (972) 499-6764
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Christy Caric-Ball
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78504
I provide evidence-based outpatient anxiety and depression counseling for women, teens, men and LGBTQI+ individuals. Together we will identify your strengths and what is working in your life and look to where we can adjust thinking and behaviors to have a maximum impact on your quality of life. So, what is a good life to you? What is missing to help you return to engaging in life fully? What are some small changes to how you think or what you do that can help create a life you love?
I provide evidence-based outpatient anxiety and depression counseling for women, teens, men and LGBTQI+ individuals. Together we will identify your strengths and what is working in your life and look to where we can adjust thinking and behaviors to have a maximum impact on your quality of life. So, what is a good life to you? What is missing to help you return to engaging in life fully? What are some small changes to how you think or what you do that can help create a life you love?
(956) 436-5443 View (956) 436-5443
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Stephanie T Villarreal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, LCDC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families treating addiction, self-esteem issues, anger, anxiety, depression, work-related stress, marital/premarital issues. I use an experiential model of therapy that encourages clients to examine their past experiences that have shaped their beliefs about the world. I believe the deepest changes in our life happen when we utilize social support and self-compassion. My ultimate goal is to give each client an opportunity to experience this in session.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families treating addiction, self-esteem issues, anger, anxiety, depression, work-related stress, marital/premarital issues. I use an experiential model of therapy that encourages clients to examine their past experiences that have shaped their beliefs about the world. I believe the deepest changes in our life happen when we utilize social support and self-compassion. My ultimate goal is to give each client an opportunity to experience this in session.
(956) 996-6216 View (956) 996-6216
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Cindy Olvera
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MEd, LPCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504  (Online Only)
Do you feel lost and alone in your relationship? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Maybe you want to build a stronger bond? Or are you getting married soon and are looking to build a strong foundation for your marriage? Whether you’re contemplating premarital counseling to develop a deeper connection or couples therapy addressing longstanding issues, therapy can help. The media often portrays love as a constant stream of butterflies, but in reality, every relationship encounters challenges. Together, we can transform these challenges into opportunities for growth and deeper understanding.
Do you feel lost and alone in your relationship? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Maybe you want to build a stronger bond? Or are you getting married soon and are looking to build a strong foundation for your marriage? Whether you’re contemplating premarital counseling to develop a deeper connection or couples therapy addressing longstanding issues, therapy can help. The media often portrays love as a constant stream of butterflies, but in reality, every relationship encounters challenges. Together, we can transform these challenges into opportunities for growth and deeper understanding.
(737) 260-0811 View (737) 260-0811
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Ana Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
As a dedicated therapist, I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and acheive personal growth. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their emotions and cultivate self-awareness.
As a dedicated therapist, I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and acheive personal growth. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their emotions and cultivate self-awareness.
(956) 395-3247 View (956) 395-3247
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Raul Rodriguez III
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem/self-confidence, imposter syndrome, career exploration, or relationship issues? I have experience working with individuals across all stages of life (including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults) and I tailor my approach for each individual to help you gain the most insight into your concerns, decrease symptoms, and to help uncover any other underlying issues.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem/self-confidence, imposter syndrome, career exploration, or relationship issues? I have experience working with individuals across all stages of life (including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults) and I tailor my approach for each individual to help you gain the most insight into your concerns, decrease symptoms, and to help uncover any other underlying issues.
(956) 758-3862 View (956) 758-3862
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Victoria Annette Peña
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
I help women with young children who are filled with self-doubt about their abilities as a mom to achieve knowledge and understanding of emotional development in children so that they can feel confidence in themselves as a mother and absolute trust in their ability to nurture a solid, loving bond with their children. Unlike self-help books and podcasts that provide generalized content for every kind of mama, I focus on helping you, as an individual, to identify your specific desires for your parent-child relationship and cultivate unshakeable trust in yourself as a strong and rooted mama.
I help women with young children who are filled with self-doubt about their abilities as a mom to achieve knowledge and understanding of emotional development in children so that they can feel confidence in themselves as a mother and absolute trust in their ability to nurture a solid, loving bond with their children. Unlike self-help books and podcasts that provide generalized content for every kind of mama, I focus on helping you, as an individual, to identify your specific desires for your parent-child relationship and cultivate unshakeable trust in yourself as a strong and rooted mama.
(210) 934-1159 View (210) 934-1159
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Collaborative Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Welcome, if you are having personal struggles that are impacting your mental health and motivation, I am here to help you manage this. Bienvenido, si tienes luchas personales que están afectando tu salud mental y tu motivación, estoy aquí para ayudarte a manejar esto.
Welcome, if you are having personal struggles that are impacting your mental health and motivation, I am here to help you manage this. Bienvenido, si tienes luchas personales que están afectando tu salud mental y tu motivación, estoy aquí para ayudarte a manejar esto.
(254) 566-3622 View (254) 566-3622
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Vianey Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
In the pursuit of meeting life's demands, we may find ourselves feeling stuck, doubtful, or overwhelmed. You may be seeking balance while working towards your personal goals. Or seeking inner peace with yourself and in your relationships. I aim to provide a tailored and trusted therapeutic space for you to explore your concerns. I have 3 years experience as a licensed counselor working with adolescents and adults in academic and community mental health settings. Additionally, I have 11 years experience providing case management and social skills training.
In the pursuit of meeting life's demands, we may find ourselves feeling stuck, doubtful, or overwhelmed. You may be seeking balance while working towards your personal goals. Or seeking inner peace with yourself and in your relationships. I aim to provide a tailored and trusted therapeutic space for you to explore your concerns. I have 3 years experience as a licensed counselor working with adolescents and adults in academic and community mental health settings. Additionally, I have 11 years experience providing case management and social skills training.
(512) 548-8195 View (512) 548-8195
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Oscar Higareda
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
At times, we may not have been taught how to navigate our emotions, process our thoughts, or ask for help. I've encountered individuals who, despite their strength, felt uneasy about seeking assistance. This is a natural response; you've had to be resilient. However, this doesn't mean you shouldn't have the opportunity to process these experiences; you have every right to acknowledge your emotions and should be able to thrive and lead a healthier life. If you allow me, I can offer you a secure and non-judgmental environment to explore these emotions and thoughts, and together, we can strive for more positive perspectives.
At times, we may not have been taught how to navigate our emotions, process our thoughts, or ask for help. I've encountered individuals who, despite their strength, felt uneasy about seeking assistance. This is a natural response; you've had to be resilient. However, this doesn't mean you shouldn't have the opportunity to process these experiences; you have every right to acknowledge your emotions and should be able to thrive and lead a healthier life. If you allow me, I can offer you a secure and non-judgmental environment to explore these emotions and thoughts, and together, we can strive for more positive perspectives.
(888) 237-4911 View (888) 237-4911
Growing Generations of South Texas
Psychologist, PhD, LPC-S, LCDC, CART
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501
In a world of challenges and stressful events faced by individuals of all ages and their families, the support of a caring and involved counselor provides the opportunity to aim for self-fulfillment and personal growth. I believe that I can help you uncover the path to a meaningful life. I aim to support you in understanding and resolving challenging behavior patterns and perceptions to move in a new and positive direction in your life. Are you committed to your life goals? Are you hoping for a life of celebration and well-being? ....I am just a phone call away!
In a world of challenges and stressful events faced by individuals of all ages and their families, the support of a caring and involved counselor provides the opportunity to aim for self-fulfillment and personal growth. I believe that I can help you uncover the path to a meaningful life. I aim to support you in understanding and resolving challenging behavior patterns and perceptions to move in a new and positive direction in your life. Are you committed to your life goals? Are you hoping for a life of celebration and well-being? ....I am just a phone call away!
(956) 758-1350 View (956) 758-1350
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Anna Chance
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPA, LPC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
My eclectic approach to clients is best described as a mixture of Art and Science. I respect each client's experience and work to provide an approach that is personal, collaborative, and evidence-based. I believe each client deserves a nonjudgmental and caring supporter on their path to healing and wellness.
My eclectic approach to clients is best described as a mixture of Art and Science. I respect each client's experience and work to provide an approach that is personal, collaborative, and evidence-based. I believe each client deserves a nonjudgmental and caring supporter on their path to healing and wellness.
(817) 242-5154 View (817) 242-5154
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SPA, LLC - Supportive Psychological Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
We believe in a therapeutic process that revolves around life's changes and the journeys it takes us on. Choosing to change your focus is a powerful way of transforming any situation. Focusing on the positive doesn't mean that we are denying reality or avoiding what isn't working. It simply allows us to work from a grounded place in order to make the most informed decision from a less emotional place of clarity. Within our sessions, the goal is to cultivate a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship where an individual can bring their full self into session without any fear.
We believe in a therapeutic process that revolves around life's changes and the journeys it takes us on. Choosing to change your focus is a powerful way of transforming any situation. Focusing on the positive doesn't mean that we are denying reality or avoiding what isn't working. It simply allows us to work from a grounded place in order to make the most informed decision from a less emotional place of clarity. Within our sessions, the goal is to cultivate a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship where an individual can bring their full self into session without any fear.
(210) 934-9262 View (210) 934-9262
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Rivera Counseling & Associates PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
I empower my clients to have a voice in their lives. I enjoy teaching my clients skills to set boundaries as well as reaching their personal goals. Dealing with the daily hassles alone can be stressful; through counseling and practice you can work on regaining your confidence, thus making your life easier. We work together in challenging the thoughts that bring you down so that you can learn to enjoy the little things in life. I believe that self-care is very important and I commend you on taking the first step toward a healthier you.
I empower my clients to have a voice in their lives. I enjoy teaching my clients skills to set boundaries as well as reaching their personal goals. Dealing with the daily hassles alone can be stressful; through counseling and practice you can work on regaining your confidence, thus making your life easier. We work together in challenging the thoughts that bring you down so that you can learn to enjoy the little things in life. I believe that self-care is very important and I commend you on taking the first step toward a healthier you.
(210) 361-7633 View (210) 361-7633
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Get Out of Your Head Therapy Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
Veronica focuses on creating a healthy environment where clients can feel cared for, pressure-free and understood. Being able to help clients to find a safe place where they can connect with themselves is her passion and motivation. She decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when she realized the need for counseling services for minority populations and vulnerable communities. Veronica desires to help people from different backgrounds, cultural and sexual identities, financial situations, and life experiences.
(254) 232-5680 View (254) 232-5680
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Gentle Heart Counseling & Supervision, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501
Perhaps you're down or anxious or maybe you're unsure about the future and feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Maybe you feel unheard, unloved, unappreciated and taken for granted. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and would love the opportunity to work with you to figure out how to get you to a place that gives you purpose and fulfill your needs.
Perhaps you're down or anxious or maybe you're unsure about the future and feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Maybe you feel unheard, unloved, unappreciated and taken for granted. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and would love the opportunity to work with you to figure out how to get you to a place that gives you purpose and fulfill your needs.
(956) 628-7634 View (956) 628-7634
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Counseling and Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, CAC, MTS, MA
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501
Waitlist for new clients
You can heal in your goals by developing new skills to become the better person you want to be. By overcoming behavioral issues in whatever lifestyle and situation you find yourself in. In counseling, we can see our vulnerability as human beings where we find ourselves facing irrational ways of thinking that take us to negative feelings and then we act them out. Thus, the process of learning other ventures to life is to face ourselves at times with our own issues and learn to re-think things out. To heal ourselves is to also not only learn to change ourselves but to forgive ourselves along the journey of our lives.
You can heal in your goals by developing new skills to become the better person you want to be. By overcoming behavioral issues in whatever lifestyle and situation you find yourself in. In counseling, we can see our vulnerability as human beings where we find ourselves facing irrational ways of thinking that take us to negative feelings and then we act them out. Thus, the process of learning other ventures to life is to face ourselves at times with our own issues and learn to re-think things out. To heal ourselves is to also not only learn to change ourselves but to forgive ourselves along the journey of our lives.
(956) 363-4283 View (956) 363-4283
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Nataly Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Therapy on your terms when you’re ready! Are you struggling with doubt, guilt or overthinking? Do you feel stuck in certain areas of your life? Or perhaps you want to learn ways to create a healthier life balance. I strive to help you understand yourself better, improve self esteem and process painful experiences.
Therapy on your terms when you’re ready! Are you struggling with doubt, guilt or overthinking? Do you feel stuck in certain areas of your life? Or perhaps you want to learn ways to create a healthier life balance. I strive to help you understand yourself better, improve self esteem and process painful experiences.
(956) 300-2562 View (956) 300-2562
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Mariel Jen. Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
Welcome! If you are here I want you to feel proud of yourself because you are taking the first step. Are you struggling with anxiety, fears, panic, irritability, or obsessive thoughts that are impacting your mood and causing depression? Seeking professional guidance is crucial. Please visualize yourself fully engaging in daily activities without being hindered by these challenges. As a bilingual licensed counselor with extensive experience, I specialize in promoting healthy lifestyles, nurturing fulfilling relationships, and fostering resilience in South Texas.
Welcome! If you are here I want you to feel proud of yourself because you are taking the first step. Are you struggling with anxiety, fears, panic, irritability, or obsessive thoughts that are impacting your mood and causing depression? Seeking professional guidance is crucial. Please visualize yourself fully engaging in daily activities without being hindered by these challenges. As a bilingual licensed counselor with extensive experience, I specialize in promoting healthy lifestyles, nurturing fulfilling relationships, and fostering resilience in South Texas.
(956) 253-1940 View (956) 253-1940
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Courageous Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
Hello, my name is Jonathan and I thank you for visiting my page. Joining counseling tends to be a little bit scary and anxious-provoking. In addition, your friends or family members might think that you are wasting your time and money. So, I can understand how cultural and even your mind will try to convince you that you don't need counseling. So, when is necessary to participate in counseling? I would say whenever you want to get to know more about yourself, when you are noticing doubts, sadness, anxiety, anger, loneliness, and other factors interfering with your sleep, mood, relationships, and daily performance.
Hello, my name is Jonathan and I thank you for visiting my page. Joining counseling tends to be a little bit scary and anxious-provoking. In addition, your friends or family members might think that you are wasting your time and money. So, I can understand how cultural and even your mind will try to convince you that you don't need counseling. So, when is necessary to participate in counseling? I would say whenever you want to get to know more about yourself, when you are noticing doubts, sadness, anxiety, anger, loneliness, and other factors interfering with your sleep, mood, relationships, and daily performance.
(956) 297-0824 View (956) 297-0824