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. I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients with emotional regulation, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
About Samantha Alaniz
Hi, I’m Samantha Alaniz, M.Ed., LPC-A, and I’m the Latina therapist behind Grateful Mind Counseling, PLLC. I’m passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe that therapy should not only be a place to process emotions, but also a place where you gain real-life tools you can use outside of sessions. I work alongside my clients to help them make sense of their experiences, recognize patterns, and develop healthier ways of coping and communicating.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggling with anxiety, or noticing patterns in your relationships that you want to change, therapy can help you feel more in control and confident in your daily life.
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