Relational Therapists in McAllen, TX
Treating mental health and relational health with the use of solution-focused, DBT, CBT, and Gottman techniques.
I specialize working with teenagers who face emotional and behavioral challenges, offering a compassionate and understanding approach. My approach to individual therapy integrates solution-focused, CBT, and DBT techniques. I also have a strong focus on family therapy, utilizing a systemic approach to address the complexities of family dynamics. In addition, I offer premarital counseling, marital therapy, and betrayal trauma counseling. I believe that every individual is the expert of their own life. I am committed to collaborating with clients to set and achieve goals that enhance your overall well-being!
Treating mental health and relational health with the use of solution-focused, DBT, CBT, and Gottman techniques.
I specialize working with teenagers who face emotional and behavioral challenges, offering a compassionate and understanding approach. My approach to individual therapy integrates solution-focused, CBT, and DBT techniques. I also have a strong focus on family therapy, utilizing a systemic approach to address the complexities of family dynamics. In addition, I offer premarital counseling, marital therapy, and betrayal trauma counseling. I believe that every individual is the expert of their own life. I am committed to collaborating with clients to set and achieve goals that enhance your overall well-being!
Madelynn Cuéllar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, RPT™, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78503
Waitlist for new clients
I practice counseling from a trauma informed, culturally responsive, and somatically oriented lens. I believe that we experience our stressors and traumas at the intersection of our physical, cultural, and relational realities. I view each individual as the expert of their experience, including children and teens, and collaborate with individuals and families to support meaningful change. I believe that we heal best when we can attune to our emotional and somatic experience of the present moment in the context of safe relationships and work to create a secure space for processing the past and reorienting to the present and future.
I practice counseling from a trauma informed, culturally responsive, and somatically oriented lens. I believe that we experience our stressors and traumas at the intersection of our physical, cultural, and relational realities. I view each individual as the expert of their experience, including children and teens, and collaborate with individuals and families to support meaningful change. I believe that we heal best when we can attune to our emotional and somatic experience of the present moment in the context of safe relationships and work to create a secure space for processing the past and reorienting to the present and future.
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.
Dr. Sparrow's DreamStar Counseling and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCS-TX, LMFT-VA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Bienvenidos! As a Valley native, I have been in private practice since 1982 in Virginia and Texas. I work with clients above the age of 12 (and younger children in family therapy). I specialize in resolving depression and anxiety, and tackling marital problems relating to infidelity, intimacy, child rearing, midlife crisis, and communicating. When a client is motivated, I find that short-term therapy is often sufficient to effect significant positive changes, but I may see clients for longer periods when the problems are related to childhood wounds. I often use dream analysis to deepen our work, and to help in resolving trauma.
Bienvenidos! As a Valley native, I have been in private practice since 1982 in Virginia and Texas. I work with clients above the age of 12 (and younger children in family therapy). I specialize in resolving depression and anxiety, and tackling marital problems relating to infidelity, intimacy, child rearing, midlife crisis, and communicating. When a client is motivated, I find that short-term therapy is often sufficient to effect significant positive changes, but I may see clients for longer periods when the problems are related to childhood wounds. I often use dream analysis to deepen our work, and to help in resolving trauma.
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.
Amanda Chavez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501 (Online Only)
Deciding to seek help is the first step in the counseling process, and most often, the hardest step. Parents want the best for their children, but sometimes it’s hard identifying what exactly is the best way to help them. If your child is experiencing difficulty managing their emotions or behaviors, finds it hard building relationships with you or with peers, or has experienced a major life transition that they are struggling to cope with, I am here to assure you that you are taking an important step to better you and your loved ones life.
Deciding to seek help is the first step in the counseling process, and most often, the hardest step. Parents want the best for their children, but sometimes it’s hard identifying what exactly is the best way to help them. If your child is experiencing difficulty managing their emotions or behaviors, finds it hard building relationships with you or with peers, or has experienced a major life transition that they are struggling to cope with, I am here to assure you that you are taking an important step to better you and your loved ones life.
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.
Raquel Garcilazo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
You tell yourself, "If I just accomplish one more thing, I'll finally be proud of who I am." You wake up, get dressed, and go through the motions of life, but inside, you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and burned out. Lately, the constant chatter in your mind has left you exhausted. The hurt, disappointment, and grief have made it hard for you to embrace who you are. This isn’t where you thought you'd be at this stage of your life. The storm has been brewing for far too long, and despite your efforts to navigate it, the path ahead remains unclear. PAUSE. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and let’s fast forward.
You tell yourself, "If I just accomplish one more thing, I'll finally be proud of who I am." You wake up, get dressed, and go through the motions of life, but inside, you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and burned out. Lately, the constant chatter in your mind has left you exhausted. The hurt, disappointment, and grief have made it hard for you to embrace who you are. This isn’t where you thought you'd be at this stage of your life. The storm has been brewing for far too long, and despite your efforts to navigate it, the path ahead remains unclear. PAUSE. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and let’s fast forward.
Delia Yazmin Villarreal
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Hanna Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with 1st & 2nd generation Latinx individuals that were raised in a family of immigrants while living in the US. Unintentionally, this can create a lack of belonging in your communities which can leave a profound impact on your relationship to self. Your mental health journey is more than a story; it's a commitment to yourself to heal from intergenerational wounds and claim your unique strengths. Your longing for effective communication, boundaries, and self-love is welcome and encouraged here.
I am passionate about working with 1st & 2nd generation Latinx individuals that were raised in a family of immigrants while living in the US. Unintentionally, this can create a lack of belonging in your communities which can leave a profound impact on your relationship to self. Your mental health journey is more than a story; it's a commitment to yourself to heal from intergenerational wounds and claim your unique strengths. Your longing for effective communication, boundaries, and self-love is welcome and encouraged here.
Christelle Garza
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501 (Online Only)
My goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive therapy environment that allows a safe space to my clients to experience their emotions, share their struggles and challenges and grow and develop new skills that will help improve their life. If you are depressed, feeling anxious, have chronic stress, experiencing loss and grief, I can work with you in identifying your therapy needs. I believe that therapy should be individualized and tailored to each person.
My goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive therapy environment that allows a safe space to my clients to experience their emotions, share their struggles and challenges and grow and develop new skills that will help improve their life. If you are depressed, feeling anxious, have chronic stress, experiencing loss and grief, I can work with you in identifying your therapy needs. I believe that therapy should be individualized and tailored to each person.
Velma Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501 (Online Only)
My name is Velma, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor with over ten years' experience in the mental health field. My practice focus is with individuals, couples and teens looking for support. I specialize in helping individuals manage emotional challenges of trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, child and adult ADHD, learning, academic, and work difficulties, self-esteem issues, chronic illness, and adjustment to change.
My name is Velma, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor with over ten years' experience in the mental health field. My practice focus is with individuals, couples and teens looking for support. I specialize in helping individuals manage emotional challenges of trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, child and adult ADHD, learning, academic, and work difficulties, self-esteem issues, chronic illness, and adjustment to change.
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.
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.
I aim to work with BIPOC, LBGTQ, and immigrant folks navigating challenges around imposter syndrome, anxiety, building healthy relationships, gender identity, and processing life changes. I am open to working with a diverse age population as my background in education and nonprofit spaces has allowed me to experience working with a variety of age ranges.
I aim to work with BIPOC, LBGTQ, and immigrant folks navigating challenges around imposter syndrome, anxiety, building healthy relationships, gender identity, and processing life changes. I am open to working with a diverse age population as my background in education and nonprofit spaces has allowed me to experience working with a variety of age ranges.
Abby Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501 (Online Only)
Are you finding yourself at a crossroads tired of feeling the same way and nothing is changing? Have you lost your voice and find it hard to know what you need, let alone express it and share it within relationships? You're ready to come home to yourself but not sure how. You've come to the right place. Feeling acceptance and liberation from the experiences that currently feel burdensome is possible. What would it be like to no longer navigate these hardships alone, but with someone knowledgeable, affirming, and nurturing? You're used to taking care of everyone around you but now it's time to care for you, too.
Are you finding yourself at a crossroads tired of feeling the same way and nothing is changing? Have you lost your voice and find it hard to know what you need, let alone express it and share it within relationships? You're ready to come home to yourself but not sure how. You've come to the right place. Feeling acceptance and liberation from the experiences that currently feel burdensome is possible. What would it be like to no longer navigate these hardships alone, but with someone knowledgeable, affirming, and nurturing? You're used to taking care of everyone around you but now it's time to care for you, too.
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!
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How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.