Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 51 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Hello, I'm Mario, and I'm here to help you navigate the challenges you're facing, whether it's anxiety, grief, depression, or any other mental health concern. I believe that everyone has the strength within them to overcome their struggles, and my role is to support you in discovering and harnessing that strength. As Lao Tzu wisely said, “He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty!” This philosophy is at the heart of my counseling approach.
In our sessions, you can expect a non-judgmental and objective space where we can work together to process your experiences and develop strategies for improvement. I am committed to being a pillar of support for you, regardless of your sex or gender.
With 20 years of experience in the mental health field and 12 years specifically utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals from diverse backgrounds. My goal is to ensure that you leave each session feeling better equipped to handle life's challenges.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas-Pan American. My career has been enriched by roles such as case manager, skills trainer, and emergency psychiatric screener at Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. Since becoming a therapist in 2012, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+ support, gender identity issues, relationship problems, and more.
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Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Regence
Regence - Medicare
Regence Group Administrators
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using CBT for the last 13 years; this is the foundation of my counseling approach. With these skills I have helped clients manage their depression, anxiety, and many other concerns making them be more in control of their lives.
Motivational Interviewing
I really enjoy using motivational interviewing as it is a very indirect manner of motivating the clients to take steps towards their goals.
Strength-Based
I have been using this approach for a number of years and it has been very successful as everyone has strengths. Perhaps some people have difficulty seeing their strengths and using them to their advantage. That's where I come in and help you recognize them and use them to foster personal growth.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I really enjoy teaching clients coping and problem-solving skills not for a day, but for a life-time.