- CBT methods
- ACT tools
- Relationship work
About Marcos
Marcos Villareal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, bipolar-related concerns, and major life transitions. He also supports clients dealing with grief, addiction, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
Marcos keeps sessions practical and straightforward. He helps clients notice patterns that cause pain and practice small changes that alter daily life. He focuses on clear communication, emotion regulation, and rebuilding trust in relationships when that is a concern.
He uses a mix of approaches to suit different goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps with unhelpful thought patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people act on values despite difficult feelings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based ideas guide work on closeness and repair in relationships.
Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented. Marcos listens for what a person wants to change and then suggests practice exercises and skills to try between meetings. He explains techniques in plain language and checks in on what works.
Clients with complex life circumstances - chronic illness, blended family issues, adoption or foster care histories, and identity-related concerns - can bring those topics into therapy. Marcos aims to help people make steady, manageable shifts rather than promising quick fixes.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Marcos draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide much of his work. CBT focuses on noticing thinking and behavior patterns and practicing different responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes identifying personal values and taking small actions toward those values even when difficult emotions are present; it can help with avoidance and motivation.He also integrates attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns are central. That work looks at how early and current relational experiences shape expectations and reactions, and it supports building clearer communication and emotional repair. Choosing which approach to emphasize is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit a person’s needs and preferences.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online arrangements. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling, preferred session length, and ways to practice skills between meetings during the first appointment.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, bipolar-related concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on skills, clearer communication, and small behavioral changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people located in Texas per licensing.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.