Gerald Villarreal is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He has his B.A. in Psychology as well as a Master’s in Marriage & Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Christian Counseling. Gerald has a passion for helping people heal and thrive in life and relationships. Gerald works with adults, teens and parents on a wide range of issues and is grateful to come alongside others in the healing process.
Areas of specialization include: marital and premarital counseling, affair recovery, men’s issues, same-sex attraction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, past trauma, sexual abuse, sexual addiction grief, personal growth, life transitions, gender identity issues and spiritual issues, and use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
In CBT, clients gain valuable insights into the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through goal setting, clients work towards restructuring negative thought patterns, fostering coping mechanisms, and achieving behavioral changes. The counselor, in an inquisitive and collaborative environment, encourages self-reflection, challenging distorted thinking, and empowers the client to develop practical strategies for navigating challenges.
