Therapists in McAllen, TX
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Our clinicians conduct counseling, psychotherapy, play therapy, and full psychological evaluations for various demographic groups, including children, adults, Immigration, neurological evaluation, and L3 evaluations for Law Enforcement and Full Psychological for ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, and trauma.
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide psychological care to individuals, families, and couples. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Our clinicians conduct counseling, psychotherapy, play therapy, and full psychological evaluations for various demographic groups, including children, adults, Immigration, neurological evaluation, and L3 evaluations for Law Enforcement and Full Psychological for ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, and trauma.
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide psychological care to individuals, families, and couples. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
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Aitza Morales
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
Waitlist for new clients
I offer evaluations and testing in the areas of dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, personality disorders, differential diagnosis, and accommodations for college or exams.
Sometimes we need a helping hand in navigating life’s transitions and challenges. My role as a therapist is to provide guidance and a safe space for you to take the first steps toward healing and overcoming current issues. In doing so, I aim to tailor each treatment to meet your unique and specific needs.
I offer evaluations and testing in the areas of dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, personality disorders, differential diagnosis, and accommodations for college or exams.
Sometimes we need a helping hand in navigating life’s transitions and challenges. My role as a therapist is to provide guidance and a safe space for you to take the first steps toward healing and overcoming current issues. In doing so, I aim to tailor each treatment to meet your unique and specific needs.
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Psychological and Neuropsychological testing is also available.
My interests and experience include working with personality disorders, trauma, anxiety and depression. Additionally, I assist successful individuals with adjustment issues such as relationship problems, divorce, works problems and general stress. Many of my patients have attempted therapy several times before and are pleased with my unique approach to understanding and helping with their affliction or helping them remove limitations to a fulfilling and satisfying life. Being raised in the valley and training in the DFW metroplex, has given me experience working with a diverse population of patients. Also meet Pav my therapy dog!
Psychological and Neuropsychological testing is also available.
My interests and experience include working with personality disorders, trauma, anxiety and depression. Additionally, I assist successful individuals with adjustment issues such as relationship problems, divorce, works problems and general stress. Many of my patients have attempted therapy several times before and are pleased with my unique approach to understanding and helping with their affliction or helping them remove limitations to a fulfilling and satisfying life. Being raised in the valley and training in the DFW metroplex, has given me experience working with a diverse population of patients. Also meet Pav my therapy dog!
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Delia Yazmin Villarreal
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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Mid-Valley Behavioral Health & Psychological Svc
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501
Our intention in, and the emphasis on, behavioral health in our practice is to be broad and inclusive in thinking about the role of behavioral health clinicians in medical settings and in the treatment of physical, as well as mental health issues. Behavioral practices associated with complications related to diabetes, obesity, and pain management is addressed in the treatment of all patient mental health issues.
Our intention in, and the emphasis on, behavioral health in our practice is to be broad and inclusive in thinking about the role of behavioral health clinicians in medical settings and in the treatment of physical, as well as mental health issues. Behavioral practices associated with complications related to diabetes, obesity, and pain management is addressed in the treatment of all patient mental health issues.
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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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I provide compassionate and confidential therapy to adults and older adolescents. I am prepared to help in a warm, supportive environment. 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. I take an eclectic approach to therapy and aim to tailor each treatment to meet your unique and specific needs.
I provide compassionate and confidential therapy to adults and older adolescents. I am prepared to help in a warm, supportive environment. 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. I take an eclectic approach to therapy and aim to tailor each treatment to meet your unique and specific needs.
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I work with a range of areas, from individuals, couples, and groups, focusing on subjects such as identity development, life transitions, chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression, and many others. I hope that by working with me, you are in a position to begin exploring what's important to you in your life and navigating how to take steps in living your most full life. I tend to work with people who are highly motivated and have an idea of what they're goals for therapy are. However, if you don't have an idea, I am more than happy to help navigate those questions with you!
I work with a range of areas, from individuals, couples, and groups, focusing on subjects such as identity development, life transitions, chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression, and many others. I hope that by working with me, you are in a position to begin exploring what's important to you in your life and navigating how to take steps in living your most full life. I tend to work with people who are highly motivated and have an idea of what they're goals for therapy are. However, if you don't have an idea, I am more than happy to help navigate those questions with you!
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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.
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Bluebonnet Counseling and Assessment Center
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Bluebonnet Counseling and Assessment Center is a trauma sensitive, psychologist and woman-led, private practice specializing in the assessment and treatment of children, adults, and families. We offer counseling and assessment services in-person and via telehealth to families, adults, adolescents, and children in a warm, supportive environment conducted by our team of licensed professionals. We also offer low cost counseling services for those individuals who are underinsured or uninsured. Please call our office for more information.
Bluebonnet Counseling and Assessment Center is a trauma sensitive, psychologist and woman-led, private practice specializing in the assessment and treatment of children, adults, and families. We offer counseling and assessment services in-person and via telehealth to families, adults, adolescents, and children in a warm, supportive environment conducted by our team of licensed professionals. We also offer low cost counseling services for those individuals who are underinsured or uninsured. Please call our office for more information.
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Olga G Harris, MAMFC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFC, LPC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78504
Not accepting new clients
I'm Olga Harris, LPC. I am a bilingual Profesional Counselor since 1998. I use a holistic approach that address body, mind and spirit. Im passionate about helping people overcome anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflitcs PTSD, Anger management, grief, trauma, sexual abuse and domestic violence, etc. / Soy una consejera profesional desde 1998. Me gusta trabajar con familias, parejas y personas con problemas interpersonales, ansiedad, depresión, abuse, duelo, etc. Mi metodo de consejeria ayuda a aquellas personas que están buscando una sanidad integral: cuerpo, mente y espíritu.
I'm Olga Harris, LPC. I am a bilingual Profesional Counselor since 1998. I use a holistic approach that address body, mind and spirit. Im passionate about helping people overcome anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflitcs PTSD, Anger management, grief, trauma, sexual abuse and domestic violence, etc. / Soy una consejera profesional desde 1998. Me gusta trabajar con familias, parejas y personas con problemas interpersonales, ansiedad, depresión, abuse, duelo, etc. Mi metodo de consejeria ayuda a aquellas personas que están buscando una sanidad integral: cuerpo, mente y espíritu.
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Oscar Melendez-Hernandez Psy. D. Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, TX39864
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburg, TX 78539
Hello! I'm Dr. Oscar Melendez, a Spanish-speaking and bilingual clinician, and I'm excited to announce that I am currently accepting new patients, starting from the age of 3 and up. I am an affirming and holistically oriented psychotherapist, specializing in assertiveness communications, emotional regulation and vulnerable populations, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, individual counseling, couples counseling, and family counseling.
Hello! I'm Dr. Oscar Melendez, a Spanish-speaking and bilingual clinician, and I'm excited to announce that I am currently accepting new patients, starting from the age of 3 and up. I am an affirming and holistically oriented psychotherapist, specializing in assertiveness communications, emotional regulation and vulnerable populations, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, individual counseling, couples counseling, and family counseling.
Online Therapists
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Resiliency Psychological Center LLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Harlingen, TX 78550
Hi, I'm Dr. Chapa-Cantu, a Licensed Psychologist. I was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, as were most of our clinicians. Our group consists of bilingual, compassionate clinicians with a passion to serve our local community. We believe in the power of change through relationships, and the amazing RESILIENCY that is an integral part of all of us. If you have considered therapy, but hesitated in the past, call us for a free 20 minute consultation to see if therapy is a good fit for you. We welcome children and adults, and have a particular interest in working with our local population.
Hi, I'm Dr. Chapa-Cantu, a Licensed Psychologist. I was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, as were most of our clinicians. Our group consists of bilingual, compassionate clinicians with a passion to serve our local community. We believe in the power of change through relationships, and the amazing RESILIENCY that is an integral part of all of us. If you have considered therapy, but hesitated in the past, call us for a free 20 minute consultation to see if therapy is a good fit for you. We welcome children and adults, and have a particular interest in working with our local population.
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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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Testing and Evaluation Therapists
What is a psychological evaluation?
A psychological evaluation is a test or assessment most commonly administered by a trained psychologist that is intended to be used in the diagnosis of specific psychological conditions, such as ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders, dementia or Alzheimer's, and learning disabilities. Psychological evaluations can help inform future treatment decisions and help direct clients to professionals and resources that may be most helpful, such as potential therapy options or additional school supports.
Can psychological evaluations be done on individuals of any age group?
Psychological evaluations are conducted on individuals of all ages and can be beneficial to individuals across the lifespan. However, specific types of evaluations may be most frequently conducted on individuals of certain age groups. For instance, ADHD or learning disability testing is often conducted in children ages 4-12--the period of time when ADHD symptoms most commonly emerge. In contrast, cognitive functioning assessments, such as those conducted to diagnose dementia, are most commonly conducted in elderly individuals. Clients should ensure that the psychologist they are seeing has specific expertise in conducting evaluations in their age group to ensure they receive a correct diagnosis.
How long does a psychological evaluation take?
Psychological evaluations vary in length depending on the test being administered and the goals of the evaluation; however, most evaluations are 2-4 hours in length. Some evaluations may take as long as 8 hours but can often be spread across multiple days. In some cases, clients will also attend an intake session or interview, which can help the psychologist assess client functioning outside of the testing environment.
How should I prepare for a psychological test and evaluation?
Individuals do not need to prepare for psychological tests or evaluations in most cases, as they are intended to measure a client's baseline psychological status without test-specific preparation. However, clients may want to brainstorm a list of questions for their psychologist about any tests they are receiving prior to the assessment, including what potential outcomes may mean for what next steps the client should take.