About Me
About Grateful Mind Counseling, PLLC
What You Can Expect
In our work together, you can expect a space that is:
Supportive and nonjudgmental
Collaborative and goal-oriented
Focused on both insight and practical skills
I strive to meet you where you are while also gently challenging you to grow in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable.
Location and Services
Grateful Mind Counseling, PLLC provides virtual therapy services to clients throughout Texas. While based in McAllen, I also serve individuals across the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding areas.
If you’re ready to start therapy or are curious about whether this approach is a good fit for you, I’d be happy to connect.
👉 Now accepting new virtual clients across Texas.
📅 Schedule a free consultation or your first session today.
Grateful Mind Counseling, PLLC is a virtual therapy practice based in McAllen, Texas, serving teens and adults across the Rio Grande Valley and Texas. At Grateful Mind Counseling, we specialize in Individual & Couples Counseling.
About Samantha Alaniz
Hi, I'm Samantha Alaniz, LPC-Associate and owner of Grateful Mind Counseling PLLC. I am a Latina therapist based in McAllen, Texas, providing virtual counseling services to teens, adults, and couples throughout Texas. I am also a certified School Counselor and have been working in the eduction field for 6 years where I worked closely with adolescents and helped them reach their highest potential.
I believe that therapy should be a place where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, life transitions, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck, you don't have to navigate it alone.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions while developing tools to manage life's challenges with greater confidence. I incorporate DBT-informed techniques and other evidence-based approaches to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and build more fulfilling relationships.
I also work with couples who want to strengthen their connection, improve communication, and navigate challenges together. Having completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1& 2 Training, I incorporate research-based strategies designed to help couples better understand one another, manage conflict effectively, and foster healthier relationship patterns.
As a therapist, I value authenticity, compassion, and personal growth. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop practical skills, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, connected, and aligned with your values.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey.
I am currently accepting new virtual clients across Texas and offer a free consultation to help determine whether we're a good fit.
Who I Work With
I work with teens and adults who may be experiencing:
Difficulty managing emotions
Anxiety and stress
Relationship challenges
Communication difficulties
Life transitions
Patterns shaped by past experiences
My goal is to help you better understand yourself and feel more equipped to handle life’s challenges in a way that aligns with your values.
Samantha Alaniz, MEd, LPC-Associate
Supervised By: Mary Ann Rocha LPC-S
I work with clients who are struggling with:
Emotional regulation
Anxiety and stress
Relationship challenges
Life transitions
Communication patterns