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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.
Professional experience
20yrs in practice
LGBTQ+RelationshipsBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus: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, 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, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous 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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Marcos Villareal. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Very thoughtful perceptive and kind individual who gently guides you to greater self awareness and mental health I highly recommend him as a therapist
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Marcos for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Marcos has been incredibly attentive and proactive at offering solutions and support.
He is very respectful and has an interesting insight.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Marcos for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Marcos for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mr Villareal is understanding, thought provoking and direct. Great therapist!
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Marcos for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
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
Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with Marcos for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very good
Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Marcos for 1 week on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Marcos has listened to my concerns and has offered good perspective
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
he has been very helpful
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Alright
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Marcos helped me to understand from a male’s point of view.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 2 weeks
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.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Marcos is a great listener and offers clear and thoughtful suggestions to consider.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 4 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
He is very good
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 1 week on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Marcos Villareal is amazing. Very helpful.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Marcos is great
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, intimacy-related issues, grief, sleeping disorders, addictions, bipolar disorder, and coaching
He really cares about his patients. I've never had a therapist put this much effort into memorizing and caring about a patient
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate Marcos' ability to calmly speak with me about my concerns and that he restates my comments to ensure he understands me.
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marcos is a phenomenal listener. He is patient and warm to talk to. I can tell he really cares about helping me.
Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Marcos is a great listener and challenges you. He is very intelligent and has had great insight to what I’ve been going through.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
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!
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Marcos for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and lgbt
He has been a God-sent. I am excited to continue my therapeutic journey with him.
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Marcos for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I felt heard and understood!
Thank you Marcos
Written on Nov 07, 2021 after therapy with Marcos for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
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.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Marcos for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Marcos for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
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.
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Marcos for 2 weeks on issues concerning coaching
Mr. Marcos is patient. I feel heard.
Written on Aug 02, 2021 after therapy with Marcos for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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