Addictions therapists in McAllen, TX
Browse Addictions therapists in McAllen, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Substance Abuse
Melena Ayres
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S, LCDC
Struggles with substances or addictive behaviors are often rooted in pain, stress, boredom, or a need to cope. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s driving the behavior, develop healthier coping strategies, and support you in making meaningful, lasting changes—at your own pace.
10 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
Substance Abuse
Blake Overstreet
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Finding freedom from addiction is possible. I provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment that addresses both the substance use and the underlying factors that sustain it, supporting you in building a healthier, more fulfilling life.
4 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
Substance Abuse
Melissa Gaa
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-Supervisor
I work with clients with addictions and substance abuse.
14 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
Substance Abuse
Danielle Farabaugh
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with clients to understand the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to substance use or addictive patterns. Together, we develop practical strategies to manage cravings, cope with triggers, and build healthier routines. I provide support in setting realistic goals, strengthening motivation, and cultivating self-awareness, while fostering skills for long-term recovery. My goal is to help clients regain control, make empowered choices, and create a balanced, fulfilling life free from harmful patterns.
19 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Sugar Land Counseling Center
Counselor/Therapist
Sugar Land Counseling Center has a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who can help with your addiction or substance abuse issue.
31 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
McAllen is the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley, a predominantly Spanish-speaking border region where the daily realities of life on the US-Mexico border—immigration, family separation, cross-border economic uncertainty, and the psychological stress of living in a highly scrutinized border community—shape the mental health landscape in ways that are unlike those of any other part of Texas. Spanish-language therapy is not merely preferred but essential in McAllen, and the demand for bilingual practitioners far outpaces supply in a region that is chronically underserved for mental health professionals per capita. The Rio Grande Valley ranks among the most underserved regions in the country for mental health care, and while health systems like DHR Health and South Texas Health System provide some behavioral health services, many residents go without needed support. Common therapy concerns include immigration-related anxiety and trauma, family separation stress, economic uncertainty, and the complex identity challenges of life in a bicultural, binational border community.
Addictions therapists in McAllen, TX Statistics
Addictions therapists in McAllen, TX average 17 years of experience and charge around $192 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%), and Behavioral Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$192
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Male |
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| 43% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Men |
| 52% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 36% | Christian |