Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
How Marcos works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marcos
Marcos Villareal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and big life changes. He also supports those dealing with ADHD, addictions, grief, and intimacy or career concerns.
Marcos takes a calm, direct approach. He listens first, then helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Many clients work on better communication, clearer boundaries, and handling strong emotions like anger. He blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and build values-driven action. Attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas guide work on closeness and trust.
The tone is patient and goal-oriented rather than rushed. Marcos aims to make therapy feel straightforward. He explains tools in plain language and practices them together with the person in session.
People leave with specific skills to try and simple ways to measure progress. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered remotely through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Marcos is based in Texas and brings two decades of experience to each case, tailoring the plan to the person's needs and goals.
What Marcos works with
Everything Marcos lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marcos's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marcos lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for Emotions, Connection, and Change Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting controlled by them and then take steps that fit their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and managing intense feelings like anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and behavior habits that maintain problems and then testing new responses through practice. This approach is practical for mood issues, worry, and behavior change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connection and trust and can be helpful when relationships or intimacy are a main concern.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort. Together they track what is helping and adapt the plan over time so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet with a licensed professional. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and easier to fit into a lunch break. Live chat and text messaging are good for shorter check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum when life gets busy and to try therapy in a way that fits day-to-day routines.
Questions people ask about Marcos
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, career strain, and life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He works in a collaborative, down-to-earth way that focuses on listening, building self-awareness, and practicing concrete skills during sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a clinician helping people with emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.