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Marcos Villareal, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Marcos

Marcos Villareal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, bipolar-related concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He draws on a range of therapeutic methods to address issues such as communication problems, intimacy and sexual concerns, grief, addiction, ADHD, and family-related challenges, tailoring sessions to each person's circumstances and goals. His work emphasizes collaboration, emotional awareness, and practical tools that clients can use between appointments.

Marcos blends person-centered listening with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-focused approaches to help clients build resilience and healthier patterns. He also integrates Internal Family Systems ideas when exploring internal conflicts and parts work.

Clients can expect a professional, empathetic stance that balances validation with skills-based interventions aimed at clearer communication, better emotional regulation, and increased self-understanding. Marcos offers ongoing support for those facing chronic stress, caregiving burdens, body image and identity questions, and relationship transitions, adapting his approach to the realities of each person's life.

Using Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Marcos integrates Internal Family Systems ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-focused work into online sessions. Internal Family Systems explores the inner parts that influence thoughts and feelings, helping clients understand internal conflicts and build self-leadership; it can be useful for emotional regulation, identity questions, and relational patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and develop mindful commitment to action, which supports coping with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by combining acceptance with behavior change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and helps clients develop more supported ways of relating and communicating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Marcos treats this as a collaborative process. He will work with clients to identify their goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods over time to find what fits each person's needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions amid busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities. These formats allow for consistent access to licensed professionals and a range of therapeutic techniques while accommodating different comfort levels and practical constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marcos commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, bipolar-related matters, grief, addictions, ADHD, intimacy issues, and many family and communication challenges.
What style of therapy does he use in sessions?
Marcos practices in a collaborative, person-centered manner that combines emotional exploration with practical coping strategies and skill-building.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples through relational and emotional challenges.
Where is Marcos licensed and based?
Marcos holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas; his license number is TX LPC 79064.
Which languages are available for sessions and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer for remote therapy?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment arranged for ongoing care?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English