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Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
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Vanessa Villarreal

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
700 East Levee Street, Suite 206, Brownsville, TX 78520
Let's Connect (956) 435-7118
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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.
Some of my experience includes 5 years in an outpatient setting, where I treated adults with mental illness, as well as 7 years in an inpatient setting with individuals who struggled with drug addiction, trauma, and co-occurring mental health diagnosis. For LPC Associates going through the licensing process, I am board approved to provide supervision.
Change is always difficult, but you do not have to do it alone. You have already taken the first important step in becoming the best version of yourself, allow me to provide you with the feedback and support geared to enhance healing and personal growth, in an effort to help you reach your life goals.
Take the first step to help. Call or Vanessa Villarreal now - (956) 435-7118

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Vitality Counseling

700 East Levee Street

Suite 206

Brownsville, TX 78520 map

(956) 435-7118

Vitality Counseling via Telehealth

7901 4th Street North

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 map

My website
Now offering telehealth services to residents in Florida as a TLHT Licensed Mental Health Counselor!
I specialize in Coping Skills, Anxiety and Depression 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (956) 435-7118
Photo of Vanessa Villarreal, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Vitality Counseling

700 East Levee Street

Suite 206

Brownsville, TX 78520 map

(956) 435-7118

Vitality Counseling via Telehealth

7901 4th Street North

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 map

My website
Now offering telehealth services to residents in Florida as a TLHT Licensed Mental Health Counselor!
I specialize in Coping Skills, Anxiety and Depression 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BAS
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Curative
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • TML
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (956) 435-7118
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Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (956) 435-7118

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 73955 Vanessa Villarreal
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Attended University of Texas at Brownsville, Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida TPMC5106 / 2024
  • Certificate from EMDR-International Association 55972657 / 2018
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Brainspotting Trained
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Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
or call with questions - (956) 435-7118
"
Brainspotting Trained
Photo of Vanessa Villarreal, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
or call with questions - (956) 435-7118

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Coping Skills
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Do these issues align with your needs? or (956) 435-7118
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Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Do these issues align with your needs? or (956) 435-7118

2 Endorsements

Dr. James F. Whittenberg
Dr. James F. Whittenberg
Licensed Professional CounselorPhDLPC-SLCDCNCCACS
Vanessa is an amazing and compassionate therapist. She has the education, training, experience, and supervision to provide the highest quality of services. I highly recommend her to help clients decrease symptoms and improve relationships.
David Tejeda
David Tejeda
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC-SEMDR IIKAP
I highly recommend Vanessa Villarreal for her compassionate, skilled, and trauma-informed care. She is highly effective with anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma, integrating CBT and EMDR to support meaningful, lasting change.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Vanessa Villarreal, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (956) 435-7118
Photo of Vanessa Villarreal, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (956) 435-7118

Location

Primary Location

Vitality Counseling

700 East Levee Street

Suite 206

Brownsville, TX 78520

(956) 435-7118

Additional Location

Vitality Counseling via Telehealth

7901 4th Street North

Saint Petersburg, FL 33702

(956) 435-7118
"
Now offering telehealth services to residents in Florida as a TLHT Licensed Mental Health Counselor!
Photo of Vanessa Villarreal, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Take the first step to help. Call now - (956) 435-7118
"
Now offering telehealth services to residents in Florida as a TLHT Licensed Mental Health Counselor!
Photo of Vanessa Villarreal, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Vanessa Villarreal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, EMDR
Take the first step to help. Call now - (956) 435-7118