Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Mcallen, TX

Hi my name is Cordell Spears, and I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, culture/identity specific issues and issues related to neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism). I am trained as a generalist thus I am equipped to treat most issues that clients bring in. I also write gender reassignment surgery letters. In addition, I am Houstonian through and through even though I lived in the Chicagoland area for over a decade. I am an avid dog lover and gamer who also likes to be active and exercise.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship stress, or difficult life experiences? You might be struggling to manage emotions, feeling stuck in patterns that aren’t working, or unsure how to move forward. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples facing challenges like depression, trauma, family conflict, and major life transitions. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel understood, supported, and equipped with tools to build confidence, improve relationships, and feel more in control of your life.

I believe in the principles that I share and use them in my own life to bring joy and rejuvenation. I have a deep commitment to mindfulness, embracing each moment with presence and gratitude. I want to help you find your own place of peace and a direction that leads you to wake up each day with a sense of hope and belonging. I also have a special certification to work with first responders, as they have very unique and specific individual and family dynamics.

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and TTS (Tobacco Treatment Specialist) with experience in: 1. Clinical counseling services/therapeutic interventions (individual, family or group) in outpatient and inpatient settings, 2. Administration of diagnostic psychological evaluations, including career-related assessments, 3. Development of treatment plans; 4. Tobacco treatment counseling. Clinical areas of interest include, but are not exclusive to: PTSD, anxiety, suicide prevention, bipolar disorder, depression, nicotine addiction; experience working with children, adolescents, adults, including U.S. veterans (combat and non-combat).

Career counseling & vocational assessments; depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship and adjustment issues--clinical research experience at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (nicotine & stimulant addiction, Bipolar Disorder). Tobacco Treatment Specialist, TTS, certification from MD Anderson (Oct., 2018).

Each individual is unique and different treatment approaches are considered in order to find the best fit for the client's clinical needs, personal goals and past history.

I work hard to be clinically informed and Christ centered in all that I do with my clients.