Trauma Therapists Available in McAllen
This page lists therapists who work with trauma and are available to clients in McAllen. Use it if you’re looking for clinicians who focus on trauma-related concerns such as PTSD, complex trauma, or recent traumatic events. Compare therapists’ stated approaches, therapy modalities, populations served, and experience with trauma work. All therapists here are licensed in Texas; a Texas license covers the whole state, so being inside Texas is not a barrier to receiving online care from any clinician on this list.
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1. Frank Centonze, LPC
LPC guiding clients through anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Paula Arizola, LPC
Paula Arizola, LPC - Strengths-based Texas counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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3. Chenetta Kirksey, LPC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Karina Rocha Vasquez, LPC
Support for change, confidence, and balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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5. Eva Herriman, LPC
Person-centered therapy for trauma, anxiety, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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6. Toni Sammons, LPC
Texas LPC supporting healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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7. Tammi Abney, LPC
Support for anxiety, family stress, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem
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8. Lisa Barnes, LCSW
Compassionate, tailored therapy for life’s toughest moments
Works with Trauma and abuse · Eating · Parenting · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue
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9. Steven Vaughan, LPC
Insightful, down-to-earth counseling for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Psychodynamic Therapy
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10. Carson Gerber, LPC
Licensed counselor helping people navigate trauma and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Anger · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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11. Dr. Sandra Webster-Brown, LPC
Empathetic, interactive therapy for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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12. Stacey Burley, LPC
Licensed counselor guiding emotional growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Asia Olson, LPC
Support for change beyond substances
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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14. Sherry Gould-Hillhouse, LPC
Trauma and addiction support with a collaborative approach
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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15. Yvonne Heim, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About trauma therapy for people in McAllen
Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas regardless of how far away they are. Someone in McAllen can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,768 therapists match this page, all of whom name trauma among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in McAllen
McAllen has a population of about 142,210. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I tell which therapists specialize in treating trauma?
Look at each profile for terms like trauma-focused therapy, PTSD, EMDR, or somatic approaches, and note populations they mention (adults, adolescents, veterans). Compare clinical approaches and years of experience with trauma work. You can also check whether they describe treatment goals such as symptom stabilization, safety planning, and processing traumatic memories.
Can trauma-focused therapy be done effectively online for someone in McAllen?
Many trauma therapists offer trauma-focused modalities online, including cognitive processing, EMDR-informed techniques, and somatic tools. Consider whether the therapist describes adapting trauma work for telehealth, and ask them about session structure and supports they use for safety and grounding during online sessions before you start.
What should I ask a therapist before starting trauma therapy?
Ask about their specific trauma training, typical treatment timeline, crisis and safety planning, how they handle strong emotional reactions in session, and how they measure progress. Also ask how they tailor interventions to your background and whether they work with co-occurring issues like substance use or mood disorders.
Other reasons people in McAllen look for a therapist
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