Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in McAllen, TX
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in McAllen, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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David Arias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
With over 10 years of experience as a licensed counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression, providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each person's unique needs.
10 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
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Debbie Cherry
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
After 25 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA, TX & FL. I know conflict is not the problem. Conflict is natural in close relationships. What matters most is HOW couples talk to each other when emotions run high. That’s why I created the research-based Happily Partnered Playbook — to help couples end negative cycles and grow closer.
22 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
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Janika Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed, LPC, CSC
My approach to therapy is rooted in a simple belief: no two people experience life the same way, so therapy shouldn’t look the same for everyone. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in education and school counseling, I bring years of experience working with individuals, children, and families, along with an understanding of how our early experiences, relationships, and environments shape who we become.
The name Poplar Belief is a play on the phrase “popular belief.” So much of what we believe about ourselves, our relationships, and the world comes from things we’ve learned or accepted as truth, often without questioning them. But just because a belief is familiar doesn’t mean it’s serving us.
That’s the heart of my work. I take a person centered, collaborative approach that creates space for clients to feel heard, while also challenging the beliefs and patterns that may be keeping them stuck. My goal is not to tell you who to become, but to help you discover what’s possible when you begin questioning what you’ve always believed to be true.
4 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
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Casey Mansfield
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPC, CCATP, ASDCS
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing virtual mental health services throughout Texas for children, teens, young adults, and adults. As your therapist, I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and collaborate with you to identify meaningful goals and practical steps toward change. I also recognize that therapy is not always about fixing or changing something—it can be about learning how to sit with the hard things, make space for difficult emotions, and move through life with greater confidence and self-compassion.
12 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX (Online Only)
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Cherilyn Schutze Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd., LPC, CCTTP, EMDR trained
I believe therapy works best when it is rooted in trust, authenticity, and honest connection. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely understood and supported—while also gently challenged toward the growth and healing you are seeking.
Clients often describe me as warm, insightful, direct, and deeply engaged in the therapeutic process. I value authenticity in the therapy room and believe meaningful change happens when we are willing to look honestly at both the pain you carry and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
My approach balances emotional depth with practical guidance. I want clients to leave therapy with more than insight alone—I want them to develop the self-understanding, emotional clarity, and practical tools needed to create lasting change in their lives and relationships.
It is a privilege to walk alongside clients as they do the courageous work of healing old wounds, growing in self-awareness, and becoming more fully themselves.
14 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in McAllen, TX Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in McAllen, TX average 15 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (73%), and Stress (71%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 63% | Self Esteem |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |