Marcos Villareal, LPC
20-year Texas therapist for relationships
- Individuals and couples
- Practical coping strategies
- Focus on emotional resilience
About Marcos Villareal
Marcos Villareal is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with more than two decades of experience guiding individuals and couples through emotional and relational challenges. He focuses on relationship difficulties, communication struggles, anxiety, depression, bipolar-related concerns, stress, and major life transitions, offering support that is tailored to each person's situation. Marcos draws on a collaborative, compassionate approach that blends practical intervention with attention to the whole person, aiming to help clients build clearer self-awareness and stronger emotional resilience.
His practice serves both individuals and couples who want to strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, manage conflict, and establish healthier patterns in daily life. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor credential that indicates formal training and state licensure to provide therapy in Texas - he combines clinical experience with a person-centered outlook to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment.
Marcos emphasizes actionable strategies alongside deeper personal work, helping clients translate insights into sustainable changes. He seeks to empower people to navigate transitions, reduce distress, and pursue more balanced, fulfilling lives through a personalized therapeutic partnership.
His practice serves both individuals and couples who want to strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, manage conflict, and establish healthier patterns in daily life. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor credential that indicates formal training and state licensure to provide therapy in Texas - he combines clinical experience with a person-centered outlook to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment.
Marcos emphasizes actionable strategies alongside deeper personal work, helping clients translate insights into sustainable changes. He seeks to empower people to navigate transitions, reduce distress, and pursue more balanced, fulfilling lives through a personalized therapeutic partnership.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marcos Villareal have?
Marcos Villareal has 20 years of experience.
Is Marcos Villareal a licensed therapist?
Yes. Marcos Villareal holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. He is licensed in Texas - TX LPC 79064.
In which languages does Marcos Villareal provide therapy?
Marcos Villareal provides therapy in English.
Where is Marcos Villareal located?
Marcos Villareal is located in Texas.
How can I work with Marcos Villareal as my therapist?
You can work with Marcos Villareal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marcos Villareal work with international clients?
Marcos Villareal does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marcos Villareal cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Marcos Villareal integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often useful for managing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and communication, and can help couples and individuals address trust, intimacy, and recurring relational dynamics. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets emotional experiences and interactional patterns in relationships, supporting partners in building stronger emotional bonds and resolving conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marcos works collaboratively with clients - and with input from licensed professionals when helpful - to identify which methods best match a client's goals, preferences, and situation, adjusting the plan over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from a licensed therapist without needing to travel to an office.