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LGBT therapists in Mcallen, TX


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Find affirming mental health support in McAllen with 2,626 licensed providers experienced in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals. Headway offers virtual and in-person sessions with empowering, open-minded providers who create safe spaces for your mental health journey.
Do you feel like you are too much and not enough all at the same time? Are you craving new, enduring and healthy relationships but don’t know how to find them? Do you want a more peaceful, satisfying relationship with your body or sexual desires? If so, you have found the right place to explore your identity and relationships in a supportive, compassionate and judgment-free environment. Exploring yourself or finding your voice may sound daunting, but you don’t have to take on this journey alone.
I am passionate about offering an empathetic and empowering space for folx to explore their relationships with themselves, others, and their bodies. I am a sex-worker positive therapist and kink-aware. I use person-centered, attachment, and feminist approaches to support my clients in finding their voice. I am Health at Every Size aligned and fat accepting.
If you're ready to find your voice, create a more loving and healthy relationship with your body and others, feel free to contact me for a free, 30-minute consultation. I am so excited to work with you.
Hi, I'm glad you're here. If you're navigating a chronic illness, caring for a loved one, coping with grief, or adjusting to a major life change, you may be carrying more than most people realize.
As a licensed clinical social worker with a background in medical social work, I've spent years supporting individuals and families through some of life's most challenging seasons. I understand how overwhelming it can feel when your world changes unexpectedly or when you're constantly putting others' needs before your own.
My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you can feel supported, understood, and less alone as we work through whatever you're facing together.
Hi, I’m Macheda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or uncertain about what comes next. Many of my clients are used to being strong for others but privately feel stretched thin, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to keep carrying everything they’ve been holding. Therapy can be a space to pause, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin moving forward with greater clarity and self-understanding.
Through my experience in healthcare and individual settings, I’ve supported people and families during some of life’s most challenging and vulnerable moments. As an immigrant, I also understand how culture, identity, family expectations, and lived experiences can shape the way we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate change. I recognize that emotional struggles do not happen in isolation, and I take care to understand the full context of your experiences rather than focusing only on symptoms.
I licensed professional board certified psychotherapist, and certified trauma therapist that believes in meeting clients where they are. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! My focus is working with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship conflict, and women's issues.
Hello, I’m Dr Wiesner. I have a PhD in counseling. I was a professor teaching graduate students for seven years. During this time I was the director of a ten room counseling clinic at the university. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor for those new to the field, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
I strive to be respectful and care about clients achieving their goals as quickly as possible. I taught diagnoses nine semesters at the university. I have published several research papers in peer reviewed journals and have made 7 presentations at the state and national level. I taught research methods and statistics but what really matters to me aren’t my degrees etc..but wanting you to live a zest filled life.
I have a degree in engineering and a MBA but left engineering to focus on assisting clients find and achieve goals that are important to them. Engineering trained me to think logically and to problem solve with an emphasis on practical issues and being practical. Practical and long lasting results is my focus.
I’m a member of Mensa and have been in the American Counseling Association and the Texas Counseling Association. While I have treated a long list of issues my main focus has been working with couples, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and past trauma.
If you choose me I would feel honored to help as best I can. I work with age ranges from six year olds to seniors. I like to say I want difficult and complex cases but you are not a case.
Empowering Growth Through Compassionate, Personalized Therapy
Welcome to Free Your Mind Counseling, where healing meets authenticity. My practice is founded on the belief that every individual deserves a safe and supportive space to heal, grow, and thrive. I provide personalized, culturally responsive therapy for trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions—grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration.
I specialize in existential, eclectic, and integrative therapies, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Experiential frameworks. This flexible, holistic approach allows me to meet clients where they are—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
My academic foundation includes a Master of Arts in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Juvenile Justice. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and bring over a decade of experience in the criminal justice system, substance use recovery programs, and diverse mental health settings.
I am also completing my Doctoral degree at Houston Christian University in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, majoring in Executive Mental Health and Human Services—a reflection of my commitment to advancing mental health leadership and community impact.
My philosophy centers on helping clients discover purpose, balance, and self-acceptance through integrative, trauma-informed care. I believe in engaging deeply—not just listening, but empowering transformation. My mission is to create a nonjudgmental space where healing isn’t just possible—it’s expected.
Starting this journey—whether it feels overwhelming, hopeful, or somewhere in between—takes courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, and the lasting impact of early family dynamics.
I understand that attending therapy can feel intimidating and overwhelming, and frequently, the most difficult aspect of the entire process is simply taking the initial step to begin. Nevertheless, you are here now, and you are officially embarking on your personal path to heal and rebuild. I genuinely welcome the chance to connect with you and discover more about exactly how I can support you. My personal approach is consistently warm, deeply empathetic, and highly collaborative.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Mcallen, TX



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 87%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 86%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 76%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 67%Ascension

- 99%English
- 13%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Assamese
- 1%French

- 81%Online only
- 19%In-person or online

- 81%Woman
- 18%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 58%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Psychologist

- 100%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 30%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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