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Maribelle Lock

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Maribelle Lock, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
(469) 333-6163

With over 10 years of counseling experience, I wholeheartedly welcome children, teens, couples, and adult individuals to my practice. With authenticity and compassion, I will listen to your story without judgment and help you determine the best path forward as we consider the principles and hope found in God’s Word. My hope is for you to feel understood and supported as we walk toward healing and freedom in Christ. Together we will turn to the Scriptures for wisdom and strength, using the Bible as a compass to help us navigate life while incorporating proven therapeutic techniques for the best possible outcomes, with God’s help.

Harlingen - Mon, Tue & WedOnline Counseling - Mon, Tue & Wed

About

Whether you’re dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, or other concerns, I would be honored to help you find relief from your unwanted symptoms and circumstances, with God’s guidance and direction. The Bible provides a compass of sorts to aid us in navigating through our humanness. There is great wisdom and strength to be found in the Scriptures. As a Christian counselor, my hope is that our time together will also help you grow spiritually as we build on the foundation of Christ and His Word.

My Goal as a Christian Counselor

My goal as your counselor is to help you make sense of your struggles by providing emotional support and meaningful introspection. I will offer proven therapeutic tools from a faith-based perspective to help you gain effective coping tools to overcome the challenges you face. My hope is that through our time together, your faith will be strengthened, as faith in our Almighty God is the most valuable means of coping.

What I Offer in Christian Counseling

I offer an authentic environment where you can bear your burdens and vulnerabilities. I will spend time listening to your story, getting to know you, and seeking to understand what led you to pursue therapy. We will then work together to set realistic goals for therapy, using faith in God as a means to pave the way toward a happier and more meaningful life.

My Approach to Christian Counseling

Keeping Christ as our focal point can lead to peace beyond all human understanding. There is nothing like laying your burdens down at the feet of an Almighty God. We are not whole without Him, and our spirit longs for its Creator. With Christ we have an anchor that keeps us from being tossed to and fro, aimless in the sea of human existence (Ephesians 4:14).

Worldly psychology is very different, in my humble opinion. Modern psychology tells us that the answer is to find our own truth, making us as humans the masters of our own universe. The Christian approach is different. God directs our steps, and He is the light unto our path (Psalm 119:105). He provides the missing pieces that the world cannot supply.

Biography

Qualifications & Experience

I have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s degree in counseling from LeTourneau University.

My Call to Christian Counseling

One day, someone brought to my attention that I should consider being a counselor. They felt they had told me so much about themselves in such a short amount of time from meeting one another. At that moment, I felt a light bulb go off in my head. I never looked back, and I mapped myself out to be a helper of souls.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I love gardening. I love admiring nature, stargazing, watching a sunrise or sunset, and watching and hearing the ocean waves. I love baking during the holidays and spending time with family, especially my one and only teenage daughter, who is growing up way too fast. I enjoy thrift shopping and bringing old items back to life.

Services and Specialities

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

  • Abandonment and Neglect
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Chemical Dependency
  • Coaching
  • Counseling for Children
  • Counseling for Teens
  • Couples Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Individual Counseling
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Online Counseling
  • Personal Development
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Professional Development
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spiritual Development
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Issues

Relationship Issues

In all relationships, communication is the key to resolving conflict. There are skills you can acquire to communicate effectively. Learning how to communicate effectively helps you safeguard your relationships. It also helps you better voice your wants and needs to further the understanding needed to solve problems.

Anxiety

Thoughts have a lot of power when it comes to anxiety. Overthinking often leads to irrational beliefs that are not rooted in truth. You must learn to take your thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:5), meaning you can decide what thoughts you choose to believe. I will work to help you examine and challenge your thinking.

Counseling for Teens

The teenage years are quite delicate. As a teen, you will face many stressors with the coming of age. It is easy to get lost and hurt in this ever-changing world. Sometimes you just need a safe place to make sense of the feelings inside you. I would love to walk with you through this phase of life, offering support and a listening ear along the way.

Anger Management

The Bible advises us to be slow to speak and slow to anger (James 1:19-20). Anger is volatile, and it can bring unnecessary trouble. When anger strikes, it may seem like a wild animal in need of taming. Developing self-control over your impulses will enable you to think before you react.

Individual Counseling

Life is always moving, and trials and tribulations are part of the journey. The trying times leave marks and alter worldviews. Your worldview influences how you think and how you move in the world. I will work with you to bring that view into focus, and through a biblical lens, help you establish who you are in Christ.

Payment and Forms

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

  • Harlingen – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Online Counseling – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.

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Maribelle is warm, empathetic, and supportive. She has made me feel heard and that my feelings matter. She affirms feelings, challenges unhealthy thoughts, and gives clear tools for how to manage symptoms. She is an amazing therapist!