Trauma and PTSD Therapists in McAllen, TX

Counseling is a personal and meaningful experience. Together we can find healthy ways to manage distress with achievable goals specific for you. I am here to listen without judgement and provide a safe space to process through difficult times. I enjoy working with individuals to empower them with ways to create positive changes and find balance in their personal, work, and social lives. I have worked with children and adults who have survived abuse or experienced a traumatic event in their lives. Trauma of all sorts can show up in different ways and at different times in our lives.

An immigration evaluation is a mental health assessment that a psychotherapist will provide for an immigration case. Lawyers rely on our immigration evaluations to provide evidence for your case. These evaluations can be the key determinant factor for an immigration case to procced in the applicant’s favor. Hope for Healing LLC also offers counseling services to clients in Texas and New Mexico specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma , acculturation, and family counseling.

Are you a dedicated professional, and reliable worker that feels 'stuck?' While others on the outside may view your life as perfect; you have overwhelming feelings of stress, fear and dissatisfaction. Finding a balance in your life has been hard, but you keep going. You want to feel light and free; you want to let go of all that holds you down, but you can't figure out how.

Are you seeking more balance in your life? Are you struggling with loneliness, depression or emotionally overwhelmed at times? Whether you are going through a "break-up," loss of a loved one, conflict with family/co-workers, or learning to cope with a traumatic past, exploring these issues in a safe, non-judgmental setting can help you define and reach your personal goals. Counseling services are by appointment only, and I offer online counseling services which may be convenient for you to do from your personal computer, laptop, or phone.

Welcome! Are you seeking therapy to navigate a past, current, and/or future difficult season? Entering therapy is never easy, I admire the courage it has taken for you to be here. I specialize in treating adults with Anxiety, Grief, & Trauma , but not limited to relationship issues, life transitions, pregnancy-prenatal-postpartum, premarital-marital-post marital, depression, parenting, and behavioral problems. My approach is to accept you where you are, in a non-judging, neutral, and safe zone. My desire for you is to obtain an optimal level of living, especially when it comes to your mental and emotional state.

I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker that specializes in the treatment of Depression and Anxiety. I primarily use a Cognitive Behavioral approach and specialize in the following diagnoses: Depression, Anxiety Disorders (Separation Anxiety, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Panic, Agoraphobia, & Generalized Anxiety), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. If you’re struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, or any other transitions in life, I can help you explore and offer guidance all from the comfort of your own home.

Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, full of psychobabble and jargon. That is definitely not me! I want to help you achieve the solutions and life changes you are looking for while learning about yourself in new ways. Life is too short to surrender to depression, bad relationship patterns, or let trauma control us. Therapy gives us new tools to deal with life on life’s terms and the benefit of an objective, third-person perspective. We absolutely can be free of emotional pain and find meaning in our lives if we believe change is possible, we want to change, and we are willing to do the work.

I have been a psychologist for over 30 years with a breadth of experience in a variety of clinical settings. I received extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, including studies at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute. This depth approach is especially helpful for individuals who have a pattern of difficulties in relationships or have personality issues that hold them back in their personal and professional lives. Individuals with long standing self-esteem issues often find a depth approach especially helpful as do individuals with anxiety and depression who have not been helped by other therapy approaches.

Christian is a Spanish-speaking and Bilingual pre-doctoral intern. He has different experiences that have prepared him to give a service of quality. Christian has experience with different populations and mental health disorders such as mood disorders (depression, anxiety), personality disorders, and trauma . He uses a holistic approach according to the client’s needs and capabilities.

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

If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress , feeding and eating disorders, relationship concerns, or big life decisions I want to help you - and I make it easy by conducting all sessions online. I like to collaborate with my clients to aid them in identifying areas of struggle, creating workable goals and plans to help move forward in the change process and re-write unhelpful internal dialogue while creating fresh perspective. I am glad to integrate personal stories, faith, values, DBT and CBT concepts, narrative techniques, and behavioral strategies in uniquely tailored ways for each individual.

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.

If you find yourself experiencing unwanted behaviors, anxiety, feelings of guilt or shame, or even feeling like you don't fit in you are in the right place. Therapy can provide a space for understanding, healing and growth. I offer a safe space of non-judgment to help you explore the issues that are arising in your life and causing you pain or discomfort. It's my belief that as social, curious beings, healthy and meaningful connection plays a crucial role in our ability to relate to the world around us and ourselves. I bring this forward in my work as a counselor and emphasize the importance of vulnerability and self-compassion.

As far as anyone can tell, you have your life together. But on the inside, you feel stressed, overwhelmed, lonely and stuck. You just can't understand why you can't seem to "pull yourself together." At times your heart is racing, your palms are sweating and you can’t catch your breath. You can't focus, you don't feel motivated to do anything and you wake up at 3 am with a "to-do" list screaming in your head. You manage your stress and anxiety by eating, drinking, shopping, working, & trying to stay busy...but it doesn't make it feel any better. You keep thinking, there has got to be a better way to live.

Being heard and being understood - the concept of belonging. At times, the concept of belonging is complicated when you have thoughts which block the enjoyment of the present moment. At times we might hear, “Get it over it. It’s all in your head,” but we know all too well that what is happening is very real-outside of our heads-and it’s part of our every day routine. Traumas and unwanted life experiences cause uncertainty and make you wonder if things will ever be ok. The first step is the most challenging because reaching out for help can be frighting but together we can work towards goals to create the best version of you.

I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to challenge and change maladaptive cognitive distortions and behaviors which have negatively impacted ones life, and provide tools to improve emotion regulation, and the development of personal coping strategies to effectively problem solve independently. I am also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences stemming from a variety of stressors, most notably: trauma , depression, anxiety, panic, disturbing memories, and PTSD .

Congratulations on taking a step towards healing! I have experience working with concerns around sex and sexuality (LGBTQIA+ welcomed), substance use/addiction, anxiety, depression,  trauma , family of origin, support with work/life balance, medical professionals with vicarious  trauma , isolation and loneliness, support with healthy attachment. The most important variable in successful therapy is the individual's feelings of trust and safety with the therapist. My first goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable to be yourself.