Ileana Villarreal, M.A., LMFT

Relationships, depression, and anxiety can feel overwhelming, but therapy can help improve communication, identify emotional triggers, and develop coping strategies. In therapy, I use CBT techniques to help clients recognize and reframe negative thought patterns, promoting healthier perspectives. Motivational interviewing fosters self-awareness and empowers them to make meaningful changes. Mindfulness practices encourage presence, reducing stress and enhancing emotional regulation. Together, these methods build resilience, confidence, and long-term well-being. I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back.

Languages: English and Spanish

Counseling Approach

Modalities practiced.

CBT
Person-Centered Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy

Counseling Services

  • Individual Counseling
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Online Therapy in Texas
  • Play Therapy for Children

Age Groups

  • Children (Ages 4–12)
  • Adolescents (Ages 13–17)
  • Adults (Ages 18 and over)
  • Elder Adults (Ages 65 and over)

Insurance & Payment

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna Behavioral Health
  • Curative EAP
  • Medicare
  • Scott & White Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • United/Optum

Areas of Focus

Specialty focus

  • ADHD
  • Codependency
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Issues

General areas of focus

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Concerns
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief and Loss Recovery
  • Healthy Communication Skills
  • Identity Development
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm
  • Trauma Recovery
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