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Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
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Charles Vela

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Harlingen, TX 78550
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (281) 609-9167
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Greetings! My name is Charles Vela, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor here in the state of Texas. It has been my life’s passion to support and encourage individuals in living their fullest life and healing from past trauma. I received my undergraduate degree in philosophy and psychology at the University of Texas-Austin and went on to my graduate studies at UTRGV.
A lot of my training and focus revolves around client-centered approaches... that means meeting clients where they are at and practicing unconditional positive regard. I typically work with clients who have anxiety-based symptoms, and a lot of my focus is on healing trauma with real world interventions based in mindfulness training.
I am an eclectic therapist who takes from different theories and methods in the realm of counseling psychology, like trauma-informed perspectives and mindfulness-focused interventions. I am also a certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist. I am presently being recertified as a Clinical Trauma Professional. Together we can begin this journey!
Take the first step to help. Call or Charles Vela now - (281) 609-9167

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Harlingen, TX 78550

(281) 609-9167
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (281) 609-9167
Photo of Charles Vela, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Harlingen, TX 78550

(281) 609-9167
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Centene
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coventry
  • Evry Health
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Sidecar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • WellCare
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Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (281) 609-9167
Photo of Charles Vela, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (281) 609-9167

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 82903 Charles Vela
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Master in Counseling, Graduated 2019
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Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (281) 609-9167
Photo of Charles Vela, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (281) 609-9167

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (281) 609-9167
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Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (281) 609-9167

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Single Parent

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Positive Psychology
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Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (281) 609-9167
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Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (281) 609-9167

Location

Primary Location

Harlingen, TX 78550

(281) 609-9167

Nearby Areas

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Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (281) 609-9167
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Charles Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (281) 609-9167