Marcos Villareal

Compassionate, practical counseling for relationships and life stress

LPC Texas

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression
Approaches: Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Marcos

Marcos Villareal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. He also supports clients facing ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and bipolar-related issues.

Background and approach

He takes a direct but warm approach. Sessions focus on real problems and clear steps people can try between meetings.

Marcos listens for what matters most, then helps people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Marcos blends talk-based methods with practical skills.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered work, and the Gottman Method when addressing relationship issues. Techniques include examining thoughts and behaviors, building emotional awareness, and practicing communication exercises.

People often come to work through conflict, manage strong emotions, or recover from painful events. Marcos helps identify triggers, strengthen emotional connection, and set doable goals for change.

He also assists with career stress, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness coping, and complex attachment concerns. In sessions Marcos keeps the plan collaborative.

He offers straightforward feedback, simple exercises, and check-ins on progress. The emphasis is on building skills that fit each person’s life and making steady, practical improvements.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Marcos often combines the Gottman Method with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. The Gottman Method focuses on repairing communication, rebuilding trust, and practicing structured exercises that improve emotional connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify values, and take small actions toward what matters most.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Marcos will talk with each person about goals and responses to early sessions, then adjust methods to match needs and preferences. He encourages collaboration so the plan fits daily routines and relationship realities.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible options. Video calls let couples and individuals try communication exercises together. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit short conversations into a busy day and to follow up on homework between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marcos help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, bipolar-related issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and many related issues.

How does he approach therapy?

He uses a collaborative, person-centered style that blends practical skills with emotional exploration. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, practicing new responses, and setting achievable goals.

What is his background and experience?

Marcos is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience working with emotional and relational concerns.

Where is he licensed and located?

He holds a Texas LPC license and practices with clients in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription 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 schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issues Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexuality Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues Young 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 in

Texas

Languages

English