Photo of Oscar Melendez-Hernandez Psy. D. Provisionally Licensed Psychologist, Pre-Licensed Professional in Harlingen, TX
Oscar Melendez-Hernandez Psy. D. Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, TX39864
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harlingen, TX 78550
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.
(956) 253-1710 View (956) 253-1710
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Alternative Roads, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550
I am a Licensed Psychologist with specialized training in the evaluation of autism, learning disabilities, intellectual, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties. I treat adults, adolescents and children. I have a holistic/integrative approach which focuses on the relationship between mind, body, and spirit attempting to understand and address the ways issues in one aspect of a person can lead to concerns in other areas. With an integrative approach to mental health and wellness, I am available to collaborate with your other health providers (e.g., psychiatrists, holistic/alternative/functional medicine doctors).
I am a Licensed Psychologist with specialized training in the evaluation of autism, learning disabilities, intellectual, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties. I treat adults, adolescents and children. I have a holistic/integrative approach which focuses on the relationship between mind, body, and spirit attempting to understand and address the ways issues in one aspect of a person can lead to concerns in other areas. With an integrative approach to mental health and wellness, I am available to collaborate with your other health providers (e.g., psychiatrists, holistic/alternative/functional medicine doctors).
(832) 735-5129 View (832) 735-5129
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David Saavedra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550  (Online Only)
I provide short-term psychotherapy services that are practical and solution focused. I take a collaborative approach in helping clients make the changes they are seeking. Additionally, I am certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy using Clinical Hypnosis, for individuals who have suffered trauma. Please see my website for more details: www.marriageandfamilywellnesscenter.com
I provide short-term psychotherapy services that are practical and solution focused. I take a collaborative approach in helping clients make the changes they are seeking. Additionally, I am certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy using Clinical Hypnosis, for individuals who have suffered trauma. Please see my website for more details: www.marriageandfamilywellnesscenter.com
(956) 320-1775 View (956) 320-1775
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Rosemary Lopez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And a journey towards a healthier, happier life begins with a single conversation. Let's take that first step together. Everyone deserves to live a life that's fulfilling and meaningful, and I am passionate about helping individuals and families find their way back to happier, healthier lives.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And a journey towards a healthier, happier life begins with a single conversation. Let's take that first step together. Everyone deserves to live a life that's fulfilling and meaningful, and I am passionate about helping individuals and families find their way back to happier, healthier lives.
(956) 948-3138 View (956) 948-3138
Patricia Manzano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT
Verified Verified
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 290-8612 View (956) 290-8612

Online Therapists

Photo of Growing Generations of South Texas, Licensed Professional Counselor in Harlingen, TX
Growing Generations of South Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MS, LCDC, LBSW, CART
Verified Verified
Alton, TX 78573
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!
(956) 758-1350 View (956) 758-1350
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Jennifer Collins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brownsville, TX 78526
Waitlist for new clients
Have the events in your life started to impact your day to day decisions? Have your relationships started to feel off or are they disappearing all together? When we have experienced trauma, be them major trauma or smaller events, it can impact us in many ways. If you have experienced a trauma and have not been able to process the event (s) I am here for you. I work with clients who have had various types of trauma to reprocess and make sense these events so that they can regain control.
Have the events in your life started to impact your day to day decisions? Have your relationships started to feel off or are they disappearing all together? When we have experienced trauma, be them major trauma or smaller events, it can impact us in many ways. If you have experienced a trauma and have not been able to process the event (s) I am here for you. I work with clients who have had various types of trauma to reprocess and make sense these events so that they can regain control.
(956) 948-7302 View (956) 948-7302
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Dr. Naila Jasso Passages Counseling Group Pllc
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mission, TX 78572
Congratulations on taking the first step towards setting yourself free. My passion is to empower you and guide you through your life's most challenging situations. It is my role to help you strive toward a goal of significance, superiority and success. In a safe and nurturing environment, we will work collaboratively in addressing your needs and help you discover freedom in your everyday living. I work with a broad spectrum of issues that affect adults, children and adolescents. These issues include academic and behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and PTSD as well as supervision of therapists.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards setting yourself free. My passion is to empower you and guide you through your life's most challenging situations. It is my role to help you strive toward a goal of significance, superiority and success. In a safe and nurturing environment, we will work collaboratively in addressing your needs and help you discover freedom in your everyday living. I work with a broad spectrum of issues that affect adults, children and adolescents. These issues include academic and behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and PTSD as well as supervision of therapists.
(956) 269-9236 View (956) 269-9236
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Optimal Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edinburg, TX 78539
Working for a therapist for many years, I have come to appreciate working with a client who wants to understand themselves better. Understanding yourself, can help you to get direction, improve relationships and also improve in being able to develop in their professional life. Each client come to therapy in order to work on a struggle in their life. Most times they are able to work on more.
Working for a therapist for many years, I have come to appreciate working with a client who wants to understand themselves better. Understanding yourself, can help you to get direction, improve relationships and also improve in being able to develop in their professional life. Each client come to therapy in order to work on a struggle in their life. Most times they are able to work on more.
(956) 477-4031 View (956) 477-4031
Photo of Dr. Mary Aleman, Counselor in Harlingen, TX
Dr. Mary Aleman
Counselor, LPC, DPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78504
Upon deciding to seek counseling, you may be hesitant and unsure of the process. I recommend that you ask questions and ensure that the counselor/therapist makes you feel comfortable and safe. You should feel safe to talk and explore options or changes that will improve your overall wellness.
Upon deciding to seek counseling, you may be hesitant and unsure of the process. I recommend that you ask questions and ensure that the counselor/therapist makes you feel comfortable and safe. You should feel safe to talk and explore options or changes that will improve your overall wellness.
(956) 628-5374 View (956) 628-5374
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78501  (Online Only)
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
(956) 304-5502 View (956) 304-5502
Photo of Sean Patrick, Counselor in Harlingen, TX
Sean Patrick
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riviera, TX 78379
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds and from all walks of life. I offer outreach therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. After graduate school, I moved to Massachusetts, where I worked in both the traditional office setting, and in outreach, where I counseled clients in their homes. My lifelong love and appreciation for the outdoors called me to make a bold move to Montana. This is where I was exposed to the many opportunities to use my love of the outdoors to enrich the therapeutic process.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds and from all walks of life. I offer outreach therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. After graduate school, I moved to Massachusetts, where I worked in both the traditional office setting, and in outreach, where I counseled clients in their homes. My lifelong love and appreciation for the outdoors called me to make a bold move to Montana. This is where I was exposed to the many opportunities to use my love of the outdoors to enrich the therapeutic process.
(406) 640-8714 View (406) 640-8714
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Pina Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mission, TX 78572
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 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.
(956) 622-7996 View (956) 622-7996
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Josefina Irigoyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
8 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.
(512) 354-1012 View (512) 354-1012
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Each Day In Gratitude Counseling/Wellbeing Service
Licensed Professional Counselor, DPC, LPC-S, CPC
Verified Verified
McAllen, TX 78504  (Online Only)
A brief message from Dr. Jennifer L. Ortega: In this ever changing world, you may at times feel lost, confused, burdened by worry, anxiety, guilt, or depression. And as a result, you may be wondering "Will I get over this?" or "When will things get better?". You may even find yourself wondering how to learn new ways to cope with your current circumstances or simply wanting to achieve certain goals, but don't know where to look or how to start. I'm here to tell you that there is hope and that change and mental and emotional peace is possible.
A brief message from Dr. Jennifer L. Ortega: In this ever changing world, you may at times feel lost, confused, burdened by worry, anxiety, guilt, or depression. And as a result, you may be wondering "Will I get over this?" or "When will things get better?". You may even find yourself wondering how to learn new ways to cope with your current circumstances or simply wanting to achieve certain goals, but don't know where to look or how to start. I'm here to tell you that there is hope and that change and mental and emotional peace is possible.
(956) 450-7408 View (956) 450-7408
Photo of The Groves Assessment and Psychotherapy, Psychologist in Harlingen, TX
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.
(956) 267-1932 View (956) 267-1932
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Clarissa Garza
Counselor, MA, LPC-A, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
Mission, TX 78572  (Online Only)
Former Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, once wrote, “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” As a mental health therapist associate from South Texas, I realize that therapy goes beyond the diagnosis realm and into a wider space of understanding, attunement, and healing. Renowned physician, Gabor Mate asserted that healing does not rely on getting rid of the pain but in increasing one’s capacity to be resilient to it. I honor you as a human, with many parts and crevices that showcase your authentic self. My approach is geared toward helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered; Be Here Now.
Former Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, once wrote, “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” As a mental health therapist associate from South Texas, I realize that therapy goes beyond the diagnosis realm and into a wider space of understanding, attunement, and healing. Renowned physician, Gabor Mate asserted that healing does not rely on getting rid of the pain but in increasing one’s capacity to be resilient to it. I honor you as a human, with many parts and crevices that showcase your authentic self. My approach is geared toward helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered; Be Here Now.
(206) 502-4340 View (206) 502-4340
Photo of Delia Yazmin Villarreal, Psychological Associate in Harlingen, TX
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.
(956) 540-5186 View (956) 540-5186
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Monarch Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
Edinburg, TX 78539
We are a mental health counseling agency located in Edinburg, TX. We offer in-person and telehealth counseling. Our mission is to make obtaining counseling convenient and accessible. We offer day-time, evening, and weekend hours.
We are a mental health counseling agency located in Edinburg, TX. We offer in-person and telehealth counseling. Our mission is to make obtaining counseling convenient and accessible. We offer day-time, evening, and weekend hours.
(956) 997-8975 View (956) 997-8975
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Natividad C. Leal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CSC
Verified Verified
Brownsville, TX 78526  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Nati Leal and I have a passion for helping others. I believe that a trusting relationship can help others heal and find wellness.
Hello, my name is Nati Leal and I have a passion for helping others. I believe that a trusting relationship can help others heal and find wellness.
(956) 474-3469 View (956) 474-3469
Bipolar Disorder Therapists

What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?

Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.

What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?

Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.

What kinds of problems does therapy help with?

Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.

What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?

Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.