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Marcos Villareal, LPC

Experienced support for relationships and emotional wellbeing
  • Over 20 years experience
  • Collaborative personalized approach
  • Individuals and couples counseling

About Marcos Villareal

Marcos Villareal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through emotional and relationship challenges. His work often centers on relationship concerns, communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, bipolar-related concerns, ongoing stress, and the impact of major life transitions.

He approaches therapy with compassion and collaboration, shaping each session to the client’s specific goals, history, and day-to-day realities. Marcos works with people who want to strengthen emotional connection, communicate more clearly, manage conflict more effectively, and build healthier patterns that support their relationships and overall wellbeing.

His therapeutic style prioritizes self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical tools that clients can use outside of sessions. Grounded in extensive clinical experience and a holistic, person-centered perspective, Marcos aims to offer a supportive space where clients can feel understood, develop new insights, and work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marcos Villareal have?

Marcos Villareal has 20 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through emotional and relationship challenges.

Is Marcos Villareal a licensed therapist?

Yes. Marcos Villareal is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. License number: TX LPC 79064.

In which languages does Marcos Villareal provide therapy?

Marcos Villareal provides therapy in English.

Where is Marcos Villareal located?

Marcos Villareal is located in Texas.

How can I work with Marcos Villareal as my therapist?

Sessions with Marcos Villareal are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their needs and schedule.

Does Marcos Villareal work with international clients?

No. Marcos Villareal does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marcos Villareal cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while building daily habits that align with what matters most. It can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, or life transitions make it hard to stay grounded and move forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and practicing more supportive alternatives. This approach is often used to strengthen coping skills, improve mood, and address the day-to-day impact of anxiety or depression.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how connection, trust, and earlier relationship experiences can shape current dynamics. For individuals and couples, it can support clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and more secure emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marcos Villareal works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adjusts the work to fit their needs over time.

Online therapy also makes it easier to get consistent support. Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and access from wherever they are in Texas.

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