- Relationship focus
- Practical skills
- Value-based work
About Marcos
Marcos Villareal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and major life changes. He also addresses ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and bipolar-related issues. Marcos aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first visit.
He offers a calm, collaborative style that focuses on listening and practical steps. Sessions look at how patterns in thinking and behavior affect daily life. Marcos uses tools that help clients notice feelings, change unhelpful habits, and practice new ways of relating to others.
Marcos draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotionally-focused work for relationships. He often blends methods to match what a person needs, keeping the plan flexible as progress happens.
People can expect a focus on clear goals and real-world skills. He helps clients develop communication tools, manage intense emotions, and make choices that fit their values. The work tends to be steady and practical rather than abstract.
Marcos practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. He emphasizes building self-awareness, emotional resilience, and better daily routines. To start, he asks a few questions to learn what matters most and then helps set simple steps forward.
He offers a calm, collaborative style that focuses on listening and practical steps. Sessions look at how patterns in thinking and behavior affect daily life. Marcos uses tools that help clients notice feelings, change unhelpful habits, and practice new ways of relating to others.
Marcos draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotionally-focused work for relationships. He often blends methods to match what a person needs, keeping the plan flexible as progress happens.
People can expect a focus on clear goals and real-world skills. He helps clients develop communication tools, manage intense emotions, and make choices that fit their values. The work tends to be steady and practical rather than abstract.
Marcos practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. He emphasizes building self-awareness, emotional resilience, and better daily routines. To start, he asks a few questions to learn what matters most and then helps set simple steps forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values; it helps with anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and mood regulation. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional experience and attachment between partners, offering tools to improve emotional connection and communication in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Marcos will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and he adjusts methods as progress is made. Clients help set priorities, test new skills, and give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and provide flexible scheduling for shorter check-ins or longer conversations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to practice the same core techniques - such as ACT exercises, CBT skill work, and EFT-based conversations - while keeping the focus on real-world changes.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marcos help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, bipolar-related issues, grief, addictions, parenting strain, ADHD, and other life challenges listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Marcos uses a compassionate, collaborative approach that emphasizes listening, clear goals, and practical steps clients can use in daily life.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on emotional and relational concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options when scheduling to know which formats Marcos offers.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.