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Pellicer Counseling LLC

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 51 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(51) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Grief & Trauma CounselingMental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingSubstance Abuse & Addiction Counseling
Pellicer Counseling LLC
Services
Grief & Trauma Counseling, Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling
Reviews
51

What recent reviews say

Patrick stands out for insight, directness, and emotional support that often shifts how clients see themselves and their relationships. Multiple reviewers credit him with lasting personal growth. However, billing practices have raised red flags (stored cards, unexpected fees), and trauma-focused care may not suit complex PTSD cases.

Praised for
  • skilled, direct therapist
  • strong listener
  • compassionate and accountable
  • life-changing impact
  • welcoming environment
Watch-outs
  • billing deception and unauthorized charges
  • poor trauma/PTSD approach
  • dismissive to high-trauma cases
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Best for: Adults working through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions who respond well to direct, challenging guidance.
Think twice if: Those with complex PTSD or severe trauma may want to inquire about clinical approach first; verify billing practices and auto-charge policies upfront.

Strengths

  • Patrick's direct, accountability-focused approach
  • High volume of 5-star reviews (92%)
  • Experience with adults seeking personal growth and anxiety management

Worth knowing

  • Patrick named as primary therapist in most reviews
  • Allison and Margaret also practice there
  • Book recommendations tailored to client's work noted as specific practice
  • History of unauthorized credit card charges and no-show fees without clear prior notification
  • One reviewer with firefighter husband noted dismissive approach to trauma-related symptoms

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Reviewers consistently describe anxiety relief, perspective shifts, and long-term emotional growth through counseling.
Grief & Trauma Counseling
Mixed: strong praise for general grief processing, but one detailed review flagged inadequate approach to serious PTSD in trauma survivors.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Limited evidence; one review mentions hearing 'great things' about work with children but no direct review testimony.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 78
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Pellicer Counseling work with kids and teens?
Yes, according to their website they offer kids and teens counseling. One review mentions hearing good things about their work with children, though direct client reviews are limited.
What should I know about billing?
One review detailed problems with unauthorized credit card storage, automatic copayment charges, and a no-show fee applied without clear notice. Confirm billing and payment terms before signing up.

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Last updated 2026-08-17