LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Weslaco, TX
Marisa G Ugalde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DPC, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Weslaco, TX 78596
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Esmeralda Espinoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weslaco, TX 78596 (Online Only)
Beginning therapy can be a difficult and scary step for many of us. It is never too late or the wrong time to seek services that can help you through life’s many struggles. As a therapist my approach is person centered and focuses on the immediate needs of the client. My focus is to work collaboratively and alongside with you to help navigate and gain a better understanding of your emotions, past experiences, and most critical concerns. Our emotions can be strong and difficult to manage, in session we can focus on providing you the ability to practice emotion regulation, relaxation, mindfulness, and coping techniques.
Beginning therapy can be a difficult and scary step for many of us. It is never too late or the wrong time to seek services that can help you through life’s many struggles. As a therapist my approach is person centered and focuses on the immediate needs of the client. My focus is to work collaboratively and alongside with you to help navigate and gain a better understanding of your emotions, past experiences, and most critical concerns. Our emotions can be strong and difficult to manage, in session we can focus on providing you the ability to practice emotion regulation, relaxation, mindfulness, and coping techniques.
Anxious Minds Counseling Weslaco
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Weslaco, TX 78596 (Online Only)
Welcome to Anxious Minds Counseling Weslaco! We specialize in helping others overcome anxiety and improve management of symptoms. It’s true, you do not have to struggle or live life with symptoms of anxiety! Connect with us to learn more about your symptoms and we can introduce simple and effective skills that will help you break free from your anxiety.
Welcome to Anxious Minds Counseling Weslaco! We specialize in helping others overcome anxiety and improve management of symptoms. It’s true, you do not have to struggle or live life with symptoms of anxiety! Connect with us to learn more about your symptoms and we can introduce simple and effective skills that will help you break free from your anxiety.
David Saavedra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Weslaco, TX 78596 (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
Carolyn Clontz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Weslaco, TX 78596
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.
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.
Dr. Quickson Ndlovu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Weslaco, TX 78599
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.
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.
Jamie Spanski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weslaco, TX 78596
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.
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.
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Kristina Sauceda
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Donna, TX 78537
Hi there! I would like to first commend you on taking the first step towards living a life that includes your most authentic self. As a third year Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am afforded the opportunity to help guide you on that journey. My goal is to help you achieve your best self through a way that is comfortable for you. Through meaningful conversations, that goal can certainly be achieved!
Hi there! I would like to first commend you on taking the first step towards living a life that includes your most authentic self. As a third year Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am afforded the opportunity to help guide you on that journey. My goal is to help you achieve your best self through a way that is comfortable for you. Through meaningful conversations, that goal can certainly be achieved!
Krysten Aldape
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alamo, TX 78516
In my career, I've had the privilege of working with diverse individuals across the lifespan. In couples therapy, I've helped partners foster deeper connections and mutual support amongst eachother. Working with children and adolescents, I've seen remarkable growth by creating a safe space for self-expression and self-discovery. With individuals, I've witnessed profound personal development, empowering them to overcome obstacles and find their inner strength. My experience across these demographics has reinforced the importance of empathy, patience, and tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of each client.
In my career, I've had the privilege of working with diverse individuals across the lifespan. In couples therapy, I've helped partners foster deeper connections and mutual support amongst eachother. Working with children and adolescents, I've seen remarkable growth by creating a safe space for self-expression and self-discovery. With individuals, I've witnessed profound personal development, empowering them to overcome obstacles and find their inner strength. My experience across these demographics has reinforced the importance of empathy, patience, and tailoring therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of each client.
New Beginnings Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Donna, TX 78537
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.
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.
Online Therapists
Johanna Torres
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Fresnos, TX 78566 (Online Only)
I am an EMDR-trained clinician and an LGBTQ+ ally.
Are you juggling endless tasks yet secretly struggling with overwhelm? My ideal client is a powerhouse. They are the ultimate perfectionist, craving validation but feeling empty inside. Behind their smile lies a world of worry, and they are tired of pretending everything's fine. They seek not just relief, but a deeper connection with themselves —inner peace and self-acceptance. They may struggle with worry and navigate life with a busy mind, focused on the past or future rather than the present moment. They express feeling drained and overwhelmed, uncertain if they are just "lazy" or burned out.
I am an EMDR-trained clinician and an LGBTQ+ ally.
Are you juggling endless tasks yet secretly struggling with overwhelm? My ideal client is a powerhouse. They are the ultimate perfectionist, craving validation but feeling empty inside. Behind their smile lies a world of worry, and they are tired of pretending everything's fine. They seek not just relief, but a deeper connection with themselves —inner peace and self-acceptance. They may struggle with worry and navigate life with a busy mind, focused on the past or future rather than the present moment. They express feeling drained and overwhelmed, uncertain if they are just "lazy" or burned out.
Jessica Hope Murph
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LCDC, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edinburg, TX 78542 (Online Only)
There is nothing wrong with you because you identify in the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
The decision to begin therapy does not make you weak minded or a weak person; it does not mean you have failed, it means you're ready to get better! Everyone has different reasons for attending therapy: anxiety, trauma, family, relationship issues, intimacy issues, gender dysphoria.... No matter what made you take this step know that you are in a safe space where your rights and beliefs are fully validated. As a client focused therapist I will not give you advise but rather help you find your own solutions to the barriers lying in your way that's keeping you from living your best life.
There is nothing wrong with you because you identify in the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
The decision to begin therapy does not make you weak minded or a weak person; it does not mean you have failed, it means you're ready to get better! Everyone has different reasons for attending therapy: anxiety, trauma, family, relationship issues, intimacy issues, gender dysphoria.... No matter what made you take this step know that you are in a safe space where your rights and beliefs are fully validated. As a client focused therapist I will not give you advise but rather help you find your own solutions to the barriers lying in your way that's keeping you from living your best life.
Carlos Daniel Beltran Del Angel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brownsville, TX 78520 (Online Only)
I can simply help you by understanding your current main concern, identifying your goal(s), and working toward identified goal(s).
I can simply help you by understanding your current main concern, identifying your goal(s), and working toward identified goal(s).
New Spark Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, CGCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brownsville, TX 78520
New Spark Counseling is a mental health and wellness center that specializes in providing marriage counseling and couples therapy. We believe that with the right help, any relationship can be saved. Our mission is to provide counseling services that help build trust, improve communication, and develop intimacy. Our approach is tailored specifically for your needs, so you can feel confident that you’re getting the best possible care.
New Spark Counseling is a mental health and wellness center that specializes in providing marriage counseling and couples therapy. We believe that with the right help, any relationship can be saved. Our mission is to provide counseling services that help build trust, improve communication, and develop intimacy. Our approach is tailored specifically for your needs, so you can feel confident that you’re getting the best possible care.
Oscar Melendez-Hernandez Psy. D. Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, TX39864
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburg, TX 78539
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.
Andrew Dials
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McAllen, TX 78501
I provide compassionate and confidential therapy to adults and older adolescents. I am prepared to help in a warm, supportive environment. 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. I take an eclectic approach to therapy and aim to tailor each treatment to meet your unique and specific needs.
I provide compassionate and confidential therapy to adults and older adolescents. I am prepared to help in a warm, supportive environment. 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. I take an eclectic approach to therapy and aim to tailor each treatment to meet your unique and specific needs.
Mariel Jen. Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Harlingen, TX 78550
Hi, I am Mariel, a Bilingual (English and Spanish) master's level licensed counselor. If you’re struggling with communication issues in your relationships, I can help. Do you feel disconnected or distant from loved ones? Are you facing challenges such as infidelity, trust issues, or concerns? I have experience and expertise in fostering healthy and fulfilling relationships in South Texas. I understand you seek counseling to build solid foundations and resilience for relationships. Seeking support when facing challenges is okay. My goal is to treat you so you feel confident.
Hi, I am Mariel, a Bilingual (English and Spanish) master's level licensed counselor. If you’re struggling with communication issues in your relationships, I can help. Do you feel disconnected or distant from loved ones? Are you facing challenges such as infidelity, trust issues, or concerns? I have experience and expertise in fostering healthy and fulfilling relationships in South Texas. I understand you seek counseling to build solid foundations and resilience for relationships. Seeking support when facing challenges is okay. My goal is to treat you so you feel confident.
Healthy Mind Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edinburg, TX 78542
Life is simultaneously amazingly beautiful and painfully terrifying. How we cope with these terrifying and difficult moments can impact how we see and enjoy the beautiful moments life has to offer. When we are faced with these difficult moments, sometimes, we turn to unhealthy ways of coping, further blocking our ability to grow. I want to help you take back the control that these challenges have taken away from you, so you can lead a more satisfying life. You have the power within to overcome these difficulties and my goal is to help you tap into your inner strength and resources.
Life is simultaneously amazingly beautiful and painfully terrifying. How we cope with these terrifying and difficult moments can impact how we see and enjoy the beautiful moments life has to offer. When we are faced with these difficult moments, sometimes, we turn to unhealthy ways of coping, further blocking our ability to grow. I want to help you take back the control that these challenges have taken away from you, so you can lead a more satisfying life. You have the power within to overcome these difficulties and my goal is to help you tap into your inner strength and resources.
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.
Dayana Zamora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Brownsville, TX 78520
Providing expertise and support for stress, depression, grief/loss, relationship problems, anxiety or trauma-related concerns across a wide range of ages and presentations from mild early onset to later stage issues requiring more specialized support. Knowledgeable to help you successfully navigate the complex landscape of life and the journey of grief and loss. If you have lost a loved one, experienced divorce or career change, therapy can help. Are you struggling to find time for your health and fitness? Does your busy schedule leave you exhausted? Stop neglecting your wellbeing and take control by calling today.
Providing expertise and support for stress, depression, grief/loss, relationship problems, anxiety or trauma-related concerns across a wide range of ages and presentations from mild early onset to later stage issues requiring more specialized support. Knowledgeable to help you successfully navigate the complex landscape of life and the journey of grief and loss. If you have lost a loved one, experienced divorce or career change, therapy can help. Are you struggling to find time for your health and fitness? Does your busy schedule leave you exhausted? Stop neglecting your wellbeing and take control by calling today.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.