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Raul Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburg, TX 78542 (Online Only)
Growing up, I enjoyed interacting with others and got to experience many of the issues people face today; combined with proper preparation, gives me the tools to help individuals, couples and families bring about significant positive change.
Growing up, I enjoyed interacting with others and got to experience many of the issues people face today; combined with proper preparation, gives me the tools to help individuals, couples and families bring about significant positive change.
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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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Jessica Hope Murph
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LCDC, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edinburg, TX 78542 (Online Only)
The decision to begin therapy does not make you weak minded or a weak person; it does not mean you have failed, it means you're ready to get better! Everyone has different reasons for attending therapy: anxiety, trauma, family, relationship issues, intimacy issues, gender dysphoria.... No matter what made you take this step know that you are in a safe space where your rights and beliefs are fully validated. As a client focused therapist I will not give you advise but rather help you find your own solutions to the barriers lying in your way that's keeping you from living your best life.
The decision to begin therapy does not make you weak minded or a weak person; it does not mean you have failed, it means you're ready to get better! Everyone has different reasons for attending therapy: anxiety, trauma, family, relationship issues, intimacy issues, gender dysphoria.... No matter what made you take this step know that you are in a safe space where your rights and beliefs are fully validated. As a client focused therapist I will not give you advise but rather help you find your own solutions to the barriers lying in your way that's keeping you from living your best life.
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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!
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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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.
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Clara O Magallanes
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, NCC, EMDR, CLYL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I’m here to help you take the next step to begin creating a positive change in your life today. My approach is person centered & I work with children, teens, & adults. I use scientifically driven therapies to alleviate complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, sleep, insomnia, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, school issues, ADHD, parenting, a difficult phase in your life or challenging experiences. Working together, I support & empower clients to discover & develop their full potential.
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I’m here to help you take the next step to begin creating a positive change in your life today. My approach is person centered & I work with children, teens, & adults. I use scientifically driven therapies to alleviate complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, sleep, insomnia, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, school issues, ADHD, parenting, a difficult phase in your life or challenging experiences. Working together, I support & empower clients to discover & develop their full potential.
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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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Dr. Catchings Women's Emotional Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-S, CFTP, EMDR, LCSWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504 (Online Only)
Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with immigration and home studies. My main goal is to ensure you live a happy life, free of pain and negativity. You are not alone. We can walk together until you feel ready to fly. Cynthia V. Catchings, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CLYL, CFTP, CMS, EMDR-T
Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with immigration and home studies. My main goal is to ensure you live a happy life, free of pain and negativity. You are not alone. We can walk together until you feel ready to fly. Cynthia V. Catchings, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CLYL, CFTP, CMS, EMDR-T
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Healthy Mind Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburg, TX 78542
Life is simultaneously amazingly beautiful and painfully terrifying. How we cope with these terrifying and difficult moments can impact how we see and enjoy the beautiful moments life has to offer. When we are faced with these difficult moments, sometimes, we turn to unhealthy ways of coping, further blocking our ability to grow. I want to help you take back the control that these challenges have taken away from you, so you can lead a more satisfying life. You have the power within to overcome these difficulties and my goal is to help you tap into your inner strength and resources.
Life is simultaneously amazingly beautiful and painfully terrifying. How we cope with these terrifying and difficult moments can impact how we see and enjoy the beautiful moments life has to offer. When we are faced with these difficult moments, sometimes, we turn to unhealthy ways of coping, further blocking our ability to grow. I want to help you take back the control that these challenges have taken away from you, so you can lead a more satisfying life. You have the power within to overcome these difficulties and my goal is to help you tap into your inner strength and resources.
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Jessica Ann Santos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Jessica, a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist based in Austin, Texas. For the past 8 years, I've been dedicated to supporting individuals and their families in crisis across Texas, particularly those in underserved communities who often face significant barriers to mental health care. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. I believe trauma is stored in the body and revealed in relationships and being strong is exhausting. It's time to stop walking on eggshells, push yourself out of your comfort zone, and heal!
Hi! I'm Jessica, a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist based in Austin, Texas. For the past 8 years, I've been dedicated to supporting individuals and their families in crisis across Texas, particularly those in underserved communities who often face significant barriers to mental health care. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. I believe trauma is stored in the body and revealed in relationships and being strong is exhausting. It's time to stop walking on eggshells, push yourself out of your comfort zone, and heal!
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New Beginnings Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501
Looking to take the next step in your life? Be it restoration and healing, achieving a life goal, or establishing healthy relationships and habits. I want to meet you where you are at and walk with you to where you want to go. My main goal is for you to have the tools to have a better life, and to live your life to the fullest. I have wide ranging experience, including “but not limited to” working with: youth, parents, couples, families, victims of domestic violence, domestic violence offenders, victims of sexual assault, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, stress management, immigration evaluations, faith-based counseling.
Looking to take the next step in your life? Be it restoration and healing, achieving a life goal, or establishing healthy relationships and habits. I want to meet you where you are at and walk with you to where you want to go. My main goal is for you to have the tools to have a better life, and to live your life to the fullest. I have wide ranging experience, including “but not limited to” working with: youth, parents, couples, families, victims of domestic violence, domestic violence offenders, victims of sexual assault, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, stress management, immigration evaluations, faith-based counseling.
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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.
SPA, LLC - Supportive Psychological Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
I 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.
I 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.
Online Therapists
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Sherrie L. King
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, GC-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingsville, TX 78363 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, narcissistic abuse, and grief. My focus is on healing the mother wound. Are you tired of emotional pain that won’t go away? Maybe you are exhausted of hoping to have a mother/daughter relationship, only to face disappointment again. You don't have to be trapped! If you don’t change, nothing will change. Supporting you in your change process is what I do. You cannot make anyone love you, but you can love yourself. Let's work on doing hard things together. As a post-trauma thriver and 15 years of no contact, I recognize the importance of being heard and understood while doing the grief work to heal.
I specialize in trauma, narcissistic abuse, and grief. My focus is on healing the mother wound. Are you tired of emotional pain that won’t go away? Maybe you are exhausted of hoping to have a mother/daughter relationship, only to face disappointment again. You don't have to be trapped! If you don’t change, nothing will change. Supporting you in your change process is what I do. You cannot make anyone love you, but you can love yourself. Let's work on doing hard things together. As a post-trauma thriver and 15 years of no contact, I recognize the importance of being heard and understood while doing the grief work to heal.
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April Dawn Harter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (Online Only)
I call it "The Narcissistic Abuse Theory".
If you identify as a narcissist then you’re in the right place. I help narcissists liberate themselves from enmeshment. Enmeshment is what happens when one either violates someone else's boundaries or fails to enforce their own boundaries. Enmeshment is the way that one attempts to get one's attachment needs met in one's life. Attachment needs represent what one gets in one's relationships. This includes all relationships such as romantic partnerships, work, family, or in other groups.
I call it "The Narcissistic Abuse Theory".
If you identify as a narcissist then you’re in the right place. I help narcissists liberate themselves from enmeshment. Enmeshment is what happens when one either violates someone else's boundaries or fails to enforce their own boundaries. Enmeshment is the way that one attempts to get one's attachment needs met in one's life. Attachment needs represent what one gets in one's relationships. This includes all relationships such as romantic partnerships, work, family, or in other groups.
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Angel M. Hoodye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CART
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kingsville, TX 78363 (Online Only)
I'm a narcissistic abuse survivor and relatable counselor who gets it.
Imagine a life where you no longer feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or powerless. If confusion, anxiety, hurt, fear, or feeling invalidated dominates your relationships, we need to work together. I’ve helped clients regain safety, stability, reconnect with their intuition and boost self-trust. They’ve also broken free from people-pleasing and perfectionism. Now, they’re maintaining growth, building healthy relationships, and making confident decisions with clarity. I specialize in Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Betrayal, Infidelity, Trauma (PTSD, Complex PTSD), and Grief. Working with me feels like talking to a trusted friend.
I'm a narcissistic abuse survivor and relatable counselor who gets it.
Imagine a life where you no longer feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or powerless. If confusion, anxiety, hurt, fear, or feeling invalidated dominates your relationships, we need to work together. I’ve helped clients regain safety, stability, reconnect with their intuition and boost self-trust. They’ve also broken free from people-pleasing and perfectionism. Now, they’re maintaining growth, building healthy relationships, and making confident decisions with clarity. I specialize in Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Betrayal, Infidelity, Trauma (PTSD, Complex PTSD), and Grief. Working with me feels like talking to a trusted friend.
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Dr. Cristal Angela Reyna
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edinburg, TX 78541 (Online Only)
My work with teens and adults who have experienced trauma begins with meeting them where they are at. I utilize a person centered approach with trauma informed care practices to ease clients into therapy. Teaching coping skills and assisting in emotional exploration are key skills needed to begin the healing process and I am ready to help you identify the skills you already possess.
My work with teens and adults who have experienced trauma begins with meeting them where they are at. I utilize a person centered approach with trauma informed care practices to ease clients into therapy. Teaching coping skills and assisting in emotional exploration are key skills needed to begin the healing process and I am ready to help you identify the skills you already possess.
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Sylvia Chelf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
Brownsville, TX 78526
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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In my practice, my ideal client is an individual who recognizes the importance of prioritizing their mental and emotional well-being. They may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, stress, or relationship issues and are seeking a supportive and empathetic space to explore and understand their feelings. My ideal client values personal growth and is motivated to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves, their patterns, and their relationships. They are open to the therapeutic process, aspiring to enhance self-awareness, build resilience, and develop coping strategies for life's complexities.
In my practice, my ideal client is an individual who recognizes the importance of prioritizing their mental and emotional well-being. They may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, stress, or relationship issues and are seeking a supportive and empathetic space to explore and understand their feelings. My ideal client values personal growth and is motivated to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves, their patterns, and their relationships. They are open to the therapeutic process, aspiring to enhance self-awareness, build resilience, and develop coping strategies for life's complexities.
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Colón Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Brownsville, TX 78521
Whether one is suffering from a chronic mental disorder, or the "worried well", I tailor therapeutic needs for each individual client. I use multiple theoretic approaches and the most up-to-date techniques to help individuals gain insight into their issues, decrease their symptoms, and to uncover the underlying issues that cause their distress. My goal is to help individuals reach their full potential, and to improve their daily functioning in a compassionate, personalized, and private setting.
Whether one is suffering from a chronic mental disorder, or the "worried well", I tailor therapeutic needs for each individual client. I use multiple theoretic approaches and the most up-to-date techniques to help individuals gain insight into their issues, decrease their symptoms, and to uncover the underlying issues that cause their distress. My goal is to help individuals reach their full potential, and to improve their daily functioning in a compassionate, personalized, and private setting.
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Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists
What type of therapy is best for narcissistic personality disorder?
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is best treated with talk therapy, which could involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, schema therapy, gestalt therapy, or similar approaches. A therapist will help a patient uncover the feelings that may drive their behavior and discover how to engage with themselves and those around them with greater empathy and understanding, fewer demands, and less defensiveness, with the goal of developing a more authentic sense of self that enables healthier relationships.
How do therapists treat NPD?
By developing a strong therapeutic relationship, and continually focusing patients on relationships, community, and connection, a therapist, through talk therapy, may be able to help someone with NPD change. In sessions, a therapist will help an individual achieve relief from their current stressors, including the treatment of co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or depression. A therapist may also help an individual to recognize unhealthy coping mechanisms, learn new ways of interacting with others, and eventually become able to feel and display empathy.
Can a narcissist be cured with therapy?
Therapy can be effective. After a serious setback or great loss, someone with NPD may be forced to recognize that they are not immune to life’s challenges. That can spur feelings of melancholy and depression that lead them to seek professional help. Once an individual decides to seek help, they have already taken a step that the majority of those with NPD never will. Still, people with NPD often quit therapy as they naturally resist feeling vulnerable, being challenged, or admitting to flaws.
How can you get narcissistic personality disorder treatment for someone?
It is notoriously difficult to convince someone with NPD to seek help. With their feelings of superiority, they may be unlikely to recognize or acknowledge that they have a problem, or that their problem is narcissism. Sometimes, they are aware that they are arrogant and that others resent them but they don’t see it as a problem because they are convinced of their superiority. People with NPD have trouble maintaining relationships, but family members and others who do feel close to them, and whose presence they value, may be able to encourage them to seek therapy.