- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Marcos
Marcos Villareal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of clinical work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, bipolar-related concerns, and major life transitions that often hit people in their twenties. Marcos also lists areas such as ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and career challenges.
He sees relationship difficulties as patterns that can be changed. He talks with individuals and couples about communication, conflict, and rebuilding emotional connection. Sessions tend to include straightforward skills for managing anxiety and mood, and practical steps to handle life changes like moving, new jobs, or relationship shifts.
Marcos draws on several well-known approaches. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and act on them. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot and change unhelpful thinking. He also works from Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas to address how people connect with others.
His style is collaborative and direct. He aims to increase self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and teach tools that fit daily life. Expect conversations that move between understanding past patterns and practicing concrete skills for now.
Marcos practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. He does not accept international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered so they match your needs.
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people pin down what matters to them and take small, committed steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and decisions during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and daily stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people shift those patterns to improve intimacy and trust.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Marcos will talk about goals and preferences, try out methods, and adjust what feels most useful. The choice of approach can change as work progresses, and he aims to match methods to the issue and to how a person likes to work in session.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so they match your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work or school day, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when life is hectic. Different formats may also help when shorter meetings or audio-only options are more practical because of bandwidth or schedule constraints. Ask about current session options when you schedule to know what to expect.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, bipolar-related concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, and life transitions common in young adulthood.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a collaborative, direct approach focused on self-awareness and practical skills for emotional regulation and better communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples on emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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