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Marcos Villareal, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Marcos is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Marcos. View 39 reviews
Great news, Marcos is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Provided great help! Will definitely continue to do more sessions!

Reviewed November 2024

Marcos is skilled, kind and clear. He surveys the terrain with me, and stopping to draw my attention to things I hadn’t noticed. He’s compassionate and not judgemental, but also helpfully direct when he needs to be

Reviewed November 2024

More about Marcos

  • 20 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I am a licensed professional counselor in Texas with over 10 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues and sexuality . I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic and mindfulness. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

Specialties

LGBT Relationship issues Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Stress Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Depression ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Marcos Villareal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083876999.

  • LPC · Texas · 79064 · Expires May 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Marcos Villareal

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Understand Helping Support Thank you Easy Empathetic Grateful Helpful

Provided great help! Will definitely continue to do more sessions!

Reviewed November 2024

Marcos is skilled, kind and clear. He surveys the terrain with me, and stopping to draw my attention to things I hadn’t noticed. He’s compassionate and not judgemental, but also helpfully direct when he needs to be

Reviewed November 2024

Great

Reviewed August 2024

He’s an excellent therapist! Give him a try.

Reviewed June 2024

I have had very honest and challenging conversations about the challenges I am experiencing because of the wisdom and expertise Marcos has provided

Reviewed April 2024

An asset for anyone ready for direct, effective support.

Reviewed January 2024

Marcos is a great therapist. It took me a long time to find a good therapist.

Reviewed January 2022

Happy. Thanks for being there.

Reviewed November 2021

Marcos provides me with different view points, ways of looking at life, and tools to navigate through past as well as present situations. I'm grateful to have Marcos as a resource.

Reviewed November 2021

Very thoughtful perceptive and kind individual who gently guides you to greater self awareness and mental health I highly recommend him as a therapist

Reviewed July 2023

Marcos has been incredibly attentive and proactive at offering solutions and support. He is very respectful and has an interesting insight.

Reviewed April 2023

Marcos is very engaging and creates space for me to express myself fully. He offers me very useful advice on how to approach things that I feel stuck on. It’s really making the difference for me.

Reviewed March 2023

Mr Villareal is understanding, thought provoking and direct. Great therapist!

Reviewed March 2023

He’s helping me find a better understand of what my morals, beliefs, and boundaries too. I’m glad he’s taken me under his wing and helping me heal

Reviewed February 2023

Very good

Reviewed January 2023

Marcos has listened to my concerns and has offered good perspective

Reviewed December 2022

he has been very helpful

Reviewed November 2022

I've only had two sessions so far but think he's helped me start to understand what i want to change and how im feeling and what Todo with those feelings

Reviewed November 2022

Alright

Reviewed August 2022

Marcos helped me to understand from a male’s point of view.

Reviewed May 2022

Marcos has been integral to my growth. He's helped me face things I've been avoiding for so long and doing it all in a gentle, kind, and very empathetic way. Thank you Marcos for your energy.

Reviewed April 2022

Marcos is a great listener and offers clear and thoughtful suggestions to consider.

Reviewed April 2022

He is very good

Reviewed April 2022

I had never pursued therapy before this first session with Marcos. I went in with trepidation and anxiety and a million questions about what, how and why i would say to him. Marcos instantly put me at ease and pretty incisively and intuitively set me on my path to open up and seek the help i need. His intelligence, worldly and empathetic perspective of human behavior and his gentle guidance are just what i needed. Thank you, Marcos!

Reviewed April 2022

Marcos Villareal is amazing. Very helpful.

Reviewed March 2022

Extremely skilled at expressing complex ideas and concept in a compassionate, easy to understand way. Never afraid to speak the truth and asks very intuitive questions that somehow always lead to the core of the issue at hand.

Reviewed March 2022

Marcos is great

Reviewed March 2022

He really cares about his patients. I've never had a therapist put this much effort into memorizing and caring about a patient

Reviewed March 2022

I appreciate Marcos' ability to calmly speak with me about my concerns and that he restates my comments to ensure he understands me.

Reviewed February 2022

Marcos is a phenomenal listener. He is patient and warm to talk to. I can tell he really cares about helping me.

Reviewed February 2022

Marcos is a great listener and challenges you. He is very intelligent and has had great insight to what I’ve been going through.

Reviewed February 2022

Marcos is a phenomenal listener, he waits for you to get it all out and then provides a unique view point but also couples it with good activities for you to take away and work on yourself or in other scenarios in your life. A really genuine guy as well, such an easy person to talk to!

Reviewed February 2022

He has been a God-sent. I am excited to continue my therapeutic journey with him.

Reviewed November 2021

I felt heard and understood! Thank you Marcos

Reviewed November 2021

Marcos Villareal makes me feel heard and SEEN. He is very culturally competent, and I like his absolute engagement, and he leaves me in deep reflection. Which I feel helps me strengthen my self-development and critical self-awareness. I appreciate this safe space to talk through my everyday stressors.

Reviewed November 2021

I am fairly well read in therapy and psychology but Marcos really helped peel back the layers of reasoning. He asked the right questions and was straight forward. I have never had a councilor that I was confident in their abilities till him.

Reviewed August 2021

I am very grateful to Marcos for his support and understanding. He revealed another side of my problem which helped me a lot. I highly recommend this professional.

Reviewed August 2021

Very intelligent and capable! Able to listen to frantic and disjointed thoughts and respond with questions that manage to connect it all. Very soothing and patient communicator!

Reviewed August 2021

Mr. Marcos is patient. I feel heard.

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Marcos Villareal offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Marcos Villareal works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Marcos Villareal speak?

Marcos Villareal speaks English.

How many years of experience does Marcos Villareal have?

Marcos Villareal has 20 years of experience.

Where is Marcos Villareal licensed to practice?

Marcos Villareal is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Marcos Villareal accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Marcos Villareal does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Marcos Villareal offer?

Marcos Villareal offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Marcos Villareal?

Marcos Villareal can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Marcos Villareal?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.