Grief Therapists in Mercedes, TX

Are you struggling with painful emotions, negative racing thoughts, continuously worrying, feeling down, feeling stuck, or having relationship issues? If so, you are not alone, and I am here to help. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and stressful to the point it may influence our mental health, well-being, and relationships in negative ways. Seeking help and support is the first step toward your healing and self-care. Therapy may help you or your relationship develop awareness, understanding, and healthier solutions to grow and create change. As your therapist I walk beside you on your journey toward healing.

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.

Do you feel that you are surviving but you are not living life due to the pain that you have experienced? Often times we run away from the pain; we incorporate countless of ways to avoid it including through symptoms of anxiety, anxiety attacks, depression, substance, post-traumatic stress, adjustment disorders, anger, or any other means that will help us to not lean toward the pain. I often tell my clients, "You have to Feel in order to Heal," and this is where we take back our authentic power and we learn to thrive. Let me be the one to speak to that wounded part of YOU and allow me to say, you are able to HEAL!

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor with six years of experience. I spent more than ten years working with veterans and their families, coping with deployment, PTSD, and family disruption throughout their military careers. I utilize a wide range of modalities such as Client-Centered Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Family Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy. I firmly believe that people are people regardless of their chosen labels or the ones society puts on them.

Thank you for reading about us and our services. We are an outpatient integrated behavioral health organization that offers psychiatric medication management and psychotherapy services. Sessions are delivered via face-to-face and Telehealth (video conferencing). Our physical offices are in Rio Grande City, TX and in McAllen, TX. We serve the Rio Grande Valley Communities and the entire State of Texas. If you or your loved need psychiatric medications or psychotherapy services, contact us today to set up initial appointment for evaluation and we will work with you to determine the level of care that is appropriate for you.

My practice is primarily with adults, adolescents and families, who are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, past trauma and life challenges. Life at times can be hard, and relationships take a lot of work. My mission is to empower my clients to find their inner strengths to lead a happier, more fulfilled life. I provide a relaxed, comfortable environment for my clients to share those things in life they would like to change. I am trained to offer you EMDR Therapy® for PTSD. I use a directive counseling approach, providing homework and guidance, with a multimodal approach to therapy.

Looking to take the next step in your life? Be it restoration and healing, achieving a life goal, or establishing healthy relationships and habits. I want to meet you where you are at and walk with you to where you want to go. My main goal is for you to have the tools to have a better life, and to live your life to the fullest. I have wide ranging experience, including “but not limited to” working with: youth, parents, couples, families, victims of domestic violence, domestic violence offenders, victims of sexual assault, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, stress management, immigration evaluations, faith-based counseling.

Everyone struggles. We fight to get thru stress & problems. You may be there now or feel like it will happen. Like the rest of us, you may not let others in or show your emotional pain, but try to do the best you can to hold on daily. So there's nothing wrong with working on your own, yet it helps to let others in to unload the burden & pain you carry. Many of us fear to share our private pain, hurt feelings, or concerns stirring us emotionally. Anxiety is a normal part of talking to a therapist about your challenges. My goal is not to judge you but to aid you in your process of recovering to a balanced & healthy mind to live fully.

I am Donna Shoop, a Licensed Profesional Counselor with twenty-two years of clinical experience. I have worked with individuals, adolescents, couples, parents, and families with Relationship Issues, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, and Adolescent/Teens Issues. I use a combination of approaches which include Person-Centered Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT). I will work with anyone who has a need and is willing to try new things to improve their life. I believe in working with a person where they are at the moment and helping them grow towards where they want to be.

You've taken the first step and I applaud your willingness to explore your most vulnerable self. I believe in providing a safe space for individuals to explore their self-growth and find meaning in life. If you are ready to explore I am here to support your emotional growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) with over 17 years experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, families, and specialized support groups.

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.

Alivio Counseling Services is committed to the mental wellness of our Clients, their families and the community through prevention, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, treatment and evaluation. Our goal is to work together with our Clients and address their needs from a holistic approach. We embrace our Clients goals as a team and ensure continuous support through the treatment process.

Prisma Rehabilitative Services, Inc. was established in August 2007. The business was founded by Dr. Julia M. Gutierrez, whom earned a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitative Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Texas-Pan American. Dr. Gutierrez strongly values education, compassion, dignity, and respect. These values are the foundation in which Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling services are delivered to assist customers reach their maximum potential and enjoy quality of life.

My approach to therapy is heavily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I do included techniques from TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention), Solution-focused, and Person-centered as well. In each session, I like to use my knowledge of each therapeutic technique to fit each client the best and work towards the goals they seek to complete.

I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it. — Maya Angelou. Hello, I'm Cindy Olvera, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who believes everyone can be their own personal hero with the right support. I specialize in couples counseling, trauma and PTSD, and depression because I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples heal and connect. My clients seek a nurturing, empathetic therapist who provides a safe space to explore feelings, work through traumas, and build healthier relationships.