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Meet the PILLAR Team

PILLAR is a non-profit Mental Health Organization and a License Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Facility whose goal is to reduce bullying, suicide incidents, substance abuse/use behaviors and increase access to services.

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A Message from the Founders

Welcome to PILLAR. Located in Laredo, Texas, our mission is to provide readily accessible, high quality behavioral health and substance use/abuse services in an atmosphere that promotes compassion, respect and well-being for all. Additionally, PILLAR also serves as a training center for future behavioral health professionals which we hope will remain in our community and bridge the significant service gap that exists in this area. We strive to be united in service to our community and to stand as a beacon of hope and recovery for those who trust us with their care. Bullying was once considered a simple, harmless rite of childhood experienced by many students.

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Our Services

PILLAR offers an array of services from behavioral health, sexual health, and healthcare services. If you qualify for a program, some of our services are provided at a low cost or no cost rate. 


Mental Health Services

Substance Abuse Counseling

Drug Testing

HIV and Syphilis Services

STD Services

PrEP Pill or Injection

Primary Care Services

& MANY MORE

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Some FAQ's

  • I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own. Aren’t people who go to therapy weak?

    Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you’ve used before, that for whatever reason isn’t working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths. In our work together, I’ll help you identify what those strengths are and how to implement them again in what is happening now.

  • Why shouldn’t I just take medication?

    Medication alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does is treat the symptoms. Our work together is designed to explore the root of the issue, dig deep into your behavior and teach strategies that can help you accomplish your personal and/or relational goals.


    Medication can be effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with therapy.

  • My partner and I are having problems. Should we be in individual counseling or come together?

    If you are concerned about your relationship, and you would both like to work with me, I would initially work with both of you together. After this work, if one of you would like to continue in individual sessions, I could work with only one of you. It is not helpful to move from individual into couple’s work with the same therapist because of potential trust issues.

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Our Testimonials

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    I was not in a good place in my life. I often thought negatively and was always feeling sad and depressed. At Pillar I got the help I needed. Their staff tended to me like family and they gave me the guidance I needed to come out of my depression. Thank you Pillar!

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    For me Pillar became like my second home. When I had nowhere to go or no one to seek out, Pillar was always there. There were moments in my life when I thought I would not be able to overcome and with their help, I was able to see all the great things I had in my life. To me, Pillar is not just a place, it's my home away from home.

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  • Patient Name

    I want to thank Pillar for what they did for my son. We tried many things and tried to help him through his problems after his ordeal. As a family, we try our best but sometimes our best is not good enough. I want to thank the professionals at Pillar that helped him through his situation. Every day they were ready to help and give him positive reinforcement. I loved how we all had a role to play to help him get better. I now see him smile and look a life differently. 

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