Jeanette Gonzalez-Ballesteros

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor–Supervisor with more than 15 years of clinical experience across psychiatric hospital, state program, school district, agency, and employee-assistance settings. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician with deep roots in the Rio Grande Valley, I bring a culturally grounded, trauma-informed approach to every client I work with. My work integrates evidence-based therapies with body-based, nervous-system approaches to healing. I help clients move through trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and the long-term effects of chronic stress—not just by understanding what happened, but by helping the body feel safe again. I draw on EMDR, somatic and polyvagal-informed practices, and mindfulness alongside traditional talk therapy, meeting each person where they are. I also specialize in immigration psychological evaluations, conducted directly in English or Spanish, for clients navigating I-601/I-601A waivers, VAWA, U-Visa, and Cancellation of Removal cases. Whether you're seeking relief from overwhelm, working through past trauma, or reconnecting with a sense of calm and self, my goal is to walk alongside you with warmth, respect, and skill—honoring cuerpo, mente y alma. Specialties (select/enter as tags) Trauma & PTSD · Anxiety · Stress management · Life transitions · Immigration evaluations · Cultural & identity concerns · Burnout · Mood concerns Treatment Approaches / Modalities EMDR · Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) · Somatic & polyvagal-informed therapy · Breathwork Clients I Work With Adults · Bilingual/Spanish-speaking clients · Immigrant and Latino/Latina communities Provide Immigration Evaluations - VAWA, U-Visa, Hardship Languages English, Spanish Licensure Texas – LPC-S #67293 California – LPCC #22394 Louisiana – LPC Education MA, Rehabilitation Counseling – University of Texas (2010) Practice Information South Texas Counseling Agency (RGV Counseling Services PLLC) 1544 W Dove Ave, McAllen, TX 78504 www.sotxcounseling.com