Women therapists in McAllen, TX
Browse Women therapists in McAllen, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Women
Melena Ayres
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S, LCDC
I am an EMDR trained therapist who specializes in working with high functioning adults struggling with anxiety and OCD. I teach the techniques of Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Practices to tackle the debilitating effects of anxiety and OCD. I see the therapeutic process as collaborative, and my goal is to teach my clients the techniques needed to live a life free of their anxious thoughts.
10 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
Serving Women
Courtney Loyola
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Becoming — Not Broken.
You've found yourself researching 'Am I a narcissist?' in the middle of the night, you have constant questions as to 'How did I get here?' and 'Why do these things keep happening to me?' You've lost someone very close to you and now you are spinning out and can't seem to find your feet. You keep repeating patterns that bring the same people into your life and leave you in pieces after they've left. You're ready to change, you just don't know how or where to start.
I believe healing is not about fixing what’s wrong with you, but uncovering the strength and resilience that have always been there. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, or deep grief. Together, we create a safe, grounded space where painful experiences can be processed and integrated — not avoided. Our work is centered on helping you reconnect with your voice, your clarity, and your capacity for secure relationships.
13 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX
Serving Women
Varissa Owens ✨Your Journey to Healing, PLLC✨
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., M.S., LPC, NCC
💡 As a therapist, my greatest strengths are rooted in empathy, deep listening, and creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can truly be yourself. I tailor each session to your unique needs, bringing a genuine commitment to understanding your perspective and working alongside you as a partner in growth. Together, we’ll tap into your strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and cultivate lasting positive change.
8 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX (Online Only)
Serving Women
Erica Brown
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LMHC
I believe there is usually a reason behind the ways we think, feel, and respond, even when those patterns no longer serve us. The parts of ourselves we may want to change often developed for a reason, shaped by what we learned about relationships, safety, love, and what it means to belong. That doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you. It means there is something worth understanding.
12 Years Experience
Online in McAllen, TX (Online Only)
Serving Women
Kimberly Hansley-Parrish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
I work with a broad range of clients, which may not seem connected, but inevitably it is. I enjoy working with kids, teens, young adults, moms, and couples. What I incorporate into my sessions is authenticity, humor, and a pragmatic approach. I often say "let's throw spaghetti at the wall and see what works". I love working with those are actively involved in the therapy process. It's a collaboration between myself and the client. I draw from several modalities, so the approach is tailored to each client. I enjoy couples, divorce/separation, neurodivergent people, PDA (in children) and failure to launch.
9 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.
Women therapists in McAllen, TX Statistics
Women therapists in McAllen, TX average 15 years of experience and charge around $193 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (67%), and Trauma and PTSD (57%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$193
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Stress |
| 49% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Self Esteem |
| 45% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Black / African American |
| 38% | Christian |