To reduce the dependence of substances & help manage your stress and depression due to grief and loss of a loved one, broken relationships or depression you can learn how to use both hands to create beautiful things out of yarn which helps to encourage yourself to stay positive and mindful. When you crochet the mind helps you control your feelings and it is impossible for you to crochet and feel sad at the same time. The more you work the less you need the drugs. Research has proven that you can change your thoughts and feelings by repetitive use of both hands in crocheting.
Hosted by Thomas Paige/Mower Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, TF-CBT, CFRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78217
I am a retired Army Veteran experienced in working with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulty coping with depression, domestic violence, stress, anger and grief. Weekend appointments are available and encouraged. My personal goal is to be a solution to the many military personnel regardless of status in finding the way back to living a healthy and happy life rather than settling for defeat. Special rates are available for Wounded Warriors. Sliding scale for under-employed.Currently accepts CPS Clients.
Girl Talk is a virtual group for teen girls ages 15-18, who are looking to improve self esteem, relationships with other and build confidence.
Hosted by Calliope's Corner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CFSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78244
Calliope’s Corner, PLLC was created to provide a space for individuals to grow emotionally, mentally and financially with the support of a licensed professional. Our goal is to help you find peace in your world. Calliope’s Corner is accepting clients for individual therapy in the state of Texas. If you are having symptoms of depression and anxiety such as sadness, worthlessness, inability to focus, even if you are just having life changes that you need help sorting out, We would love to work with you. We know that life can be difficult when you feel like you are in it alone.
Are you dealing with overwhelming anxiety and depression? Do you want to heal from Trauma? We are committed to improving the lives of individuals entrusted to our care through genuine and extraordinary therapeutic approach.
Hosted by Liliana Bermudez Balance Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78258
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression trauma, and difficult life events? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you want to find healthier ways to cope with overwhelming emotions? Want to find ways to have happier healthier relationships? At Balance Therapy, we offer a custom approach for each of our clients! While also wanting to come up with actual solutions to your problems and not waste your time. I want to get straight to the root of the issue to help you live a happier and more fulfilling life. Helping people live a better life is our passion! To find love, inspiration forgiveness, and embrace.
Omni Layne Counseling, PLLC is a full service Counseling organization. We provide services to children, teens, and adults. We accept most insurances, credit cards, and private pay. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Hosted by Omni Layne Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78230
We feel that all our patients deserve to live their lives without anxiety, depression, or panic attacks.
"Our primary focus is Client centered. We believe Counseling is about the Client and not the Counselor. We help Clients develop skills collaboratively to alleviate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and other symptoms. Omni Layne Counseling has both male and female counselors".
Hosted by Deborah Levi Lane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78249
We are an online group practice with clinicians that specializes in treating relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, past trauma, perinatal mental health, stress, burnout and so much more. We value the time we spend with our clients and ensure that clinicians have small caseloads, so that our clients feel cared for and seen, compared to other practices. Our practice also has online relationship courses for couples and individuals who want to learn about healthy relationship skills but may not feel comfortable with therapy at the moment. We do accept some health insurances.
Hosted by Isaac Staton (Modern Wellness Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78230
I specialize in individual therapy for most age groups, and I have worked with many different types of clients. This includes those suffering from trauma, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with severe mental illness. Some issues clients have brought to me in the past are PTSD and other trauma related disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, various Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, grief/loss, anger issues, and various Psychotic Disorders.
Group therapy can be helpful for individuals dealing with relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. My aim will be to create a safe environment in which members can observe, understand, and try out new ways of relating to themselves and others. Groups are very effective at helping members become more emotionally intelligent, self-aware and capable of having deeply satisfying and effective relationships.
Hosted by Jacob Pickard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78210
I strive to provide you with the tools to build and maintain a more fulfilling life. Each person has unique needs and goals in their therapy. I will not just passively listen, but will engage you, share my thoughts, and challenge you when appropriate. I strive to provide my clients an atmosphere of flexibility, acceptance, compassion, and humor. For 15 years I have successfully helped clients navigate life issues. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed or lacking meaning in their life, while others are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, relationship or gender issues.
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is a new evidence based treatment targeting a spectrum of disorders characterized by excessive self control, often referred to as overcontrol (OC). It is supported by 20 years of research. RO DBT treatment involves both individual treatment sessions and 30 skills training classes. The therapy targets maladaptive perfectionism, obsessional thinking, rumination, rigid behaviors, excessive self control, avoidance, and loneliness. Visit https://www.sanantoniodbtcbt.com for current class times.
Hosted by Center for Dialectical & Cognitive Behav Therapies
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC-S, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78209
The CDCBT specializes in evidence-based treatment of mental health issues. We treat a wide variety of disorders including: chronic depression and anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, grief, and eating disorders.
GROUP NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE. Skill building group for those who sstruggle to maintain healthy emotional regulation, experience tumultuous relationships and would like to find tools to create more positive and satisfying life experiences.
Hosted by Donna Clark Stutes, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78232
These thinking patterns create and perpetuate anxiety and depression, but CBT can help.
I am a collaboratively oriented counselor. I believe that successful change is dependent on your enthusiastic participation in the process. I see myself as a sort of guide and someone who can offer alternative perspectives which may lead you to new ways of thinking about and acting on your circumstances. I believe that ultimately you contain the solutions to the things you bring to therapy. I will do my best to help you access those solutions and find your best possible outcome.
Welcome all adults with a mental health diagnosis! Please call first for a screening to determine appropriateness of fit for this group. The purpose of this psychotherapeutic group is to promote mental wellness in a warm and therapeutic environment. Are you looking to improve quality of life, improve relationships, enhance social skills and intimacy, or decrease loneliness and isolation? Or maybe you want to learn to deal with losses more effectively, diminish feelings of helplessness, or enhance self-esteem? Group therapy is a means to recovery through healing interactions with other group members and self-reflection.
Hosted by Christina Wei
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, RN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78229
Mental wellness is a journey, and I would love to be a part of your treatment team! With more than 20 years of experience, I have a huge appreciation and respect for people who place their care in my hands. My ideal patient wants help from a highly qualified and caring professional who is versed in both psychiatry and brief psychotherapy, specializing in medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and PTSD. Let's spend time collaborating on a well-thought-out and comprehensive treatment plan for your problems/concerns. Group therapy for adults is available.
We are a growing group of multi-specialty therapists in Texas! Our team of therapists have experience working with a variety of concerns, but we’re especially skilled at assisting with marriage and family issues, grief, bereavement, anxiety, depression, and trauma. What makes us unique are the breadth of life and work experiences our team of clinicians have encountered throughout our careers, allowing us to shape our individual approaches to a variety of needs. We have worked with families in nearly all stages of life.
Hosted by Serenity Place @ Texas, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78247
Our team is well versed in the areas of anxiety and depression as well as trauma and marriage and famiiy relationships.
If the backpack of life is feeling too heavy or cumbersome and you need help alleviating it or re-packing it, we can help. We are a growing practice of clinicians that is expanding to your area to help meet the mental health needs of your community. Our focus is on trauma, depression, anxiety, and marriage and family relationships.
*FREE* support group focused on the stressors or interpersonal traumas of the world and how we can "bounce back." Many people with stressors limit their interactions with others. Group encourages people to communicate with others and to explore their emotions and shared experiences. Through collaboration with fellow group members, individuals will learn new coping skills for minor to complex stress and improve their social skills, and walk away with a complete support system and a better understanding of themselves. This group will remain open for the 10-week period. Please contact our office for more information and a free screening.
Hosted by Counseling Connections of San Antonio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CCMHC, ACS, CCM
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78216
Visit us at www.counselingconnectionsofsa.com to find out more and/or request an appointment. The practice has over two decades of combined clinical experience helping those needing clinical assessments, family therapy, pre-marital or relationship counseling individuals suffering from depression or anxiety, and unplanned life issues. We are a practice that seeks to provide traditional treatment and treatment that would be identified as "outside the box." Note: We do offer other options for low cost, affordable services if you cannot afford your co-pay, deductible, etc. Contact us for more info.
Highly-experiential group opportunity to learn a variety of effective, efficient mind-body-energy skills that you can use in your every day life. Groups are limited to 10 participants. Generous payment plans are available. Research continues to show that mind-body-energy skills are powerful tools in reducing stress, anxiety, pain and depression - helping you connect with relaxation, a greater sense of ease and comfort, increased productivity and empowerment in your day to day life. Contact me now to register for this popular class!
Hosted by Joanna Trevino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EMDR, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78247
KAP Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR for eligible clients. I work with humans just like you, offering counseling & guidance to help you relax, activate your inner healing intelligence and achieve your desired goals. Our work is guided by a trauma-responsive lens, which helps you understand how past and/or systemic trauma is connected to your current struggles. Specialty areas include PTS/D, depression, anxiety, chronic pain/illness; and working with other health care and high-stress professionals. Therapy with me is compassionate, client-centered, with growth-mindset accountability.
This group will be led by a counselor who has close to 30 years experience as a first responder and has spent years as a therapist. Additionally, the group was created to assist first responders in developing healthy coping mechanisms to deal with unique day to day stressors of the job or home, that only first responders can relate to. The cost is only $100 for four weeks. Please call for further details.
Hosted by Michael A Saahene
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78213
Counseling is a tool one uses to identify personal shortcomings as well as gaining insight into one's own self-exploration. My approach to counseling begins with establishing a working collaboration with the client. As a therapist, I believe it is my responsibility to demonstrate to each client that they are in a safe, trusting, environment, and to help them understand why they are having difficulties. Call Today!
**NOT YOUR AVERAGE MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE** Healing Space Therapeutics is changing the therapy experience to offer quality care when, where, and how you need it. We make getting help and staying committed to it Easy, Assessable, & Convenient. Sessions are offered EVERYDAY from 7am-10pm by Phone, Video, & Text. Our Client Portal App allows self-scheduling and keeps you connected to your therapist by instant message for continued support outside of weekly sessions. Our intention to provide a space of healing that is welcoming, intimate, and supportive. Real people, who really care, offering real solutions, for real results.
Hosted by Healing Space Therapeutics, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78225
Our expert staff of compassionate clinicians are redefining care standards offering quality care you won't find anywhere else. We believe in full-service care and guidance that goes beyond the weekly session. Our virtual Sessions are offered 8a-10p DAILY and we give continued emotional support through our 24/7 client portal to ensure success every day. Getting started and staying consistent is made easy with our online Portal Registration & Self-scheduling, as well as our 24/7 client support call/text line. We are here every step of the way giving you the experience and results you deserve.
This is an online teletherapy group that trouble shoots issues clients with ADHD are having in their lives in their relationships with friends, loved ones, or co-workers. We come to re-learn how to give and receive support to peers and feel just a little less alone in our struggles with interpersonal communication. To join, you must already be or become a client and commit to the guidelines of the group. Private Pay only at this time.
Hosted by Lauren DeReese Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78230
My ideal client doesn’t have a defined age and gender is merely a construct. I welcome couples and individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community as well as allies as well as the complex issues that come with these identities. My favorite things to help people with are the deep thoughts, anxieties, and changes associated with BIG life transitions, balancing work and life, and managing ADHD. I love talking about things that range from the mundane and temporary to deep spiritual and philosophical questions.
Faryn believes that through unconditional positive regard, individuals can feel safe enough to explore their inner thoughts and beliefs. Through this process, she hopes that individuals can gain new insights and perspectives while challenging debilitating beliefs and perceptions, which can help people work toward life goals. Her style is warm, empathetic, relaxed, and non-judgmental. She has an eclectic counseling style with the foundation in client-centered approach. She draws upon multiple interventions, including the therapeutic aspects of sand, art, and play to address emotional, behavioral, and relational issues.
Hosted by Faryn Miller
LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78232
Hello! My name is Faryn Miller and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. You deserve to make yourself a priority and focus on your mental health. I would love to join you on your journey to become the most at peace, and best version of yourself possible.
Our services are unique, as I can guide those first steps by providing a full mental health assessment as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and refer you to discuss your medication management options with our medical provider, Dr. Michael Gomez, DNP, FNP-C. We offer an array of wellness services from mental health medication management, to weight loss management, testosterone therapy (HRT), and many more. We are a Telehealth company, serving all over Texas and can ship your medication and products anywhere in the state. If you are local to San Antonio, we are partnered with mobile lab services as well. www.sctotalwellness.com
Hosted by Araceli Marquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78258
Welcome. I work with clients and families by supporting them through life’s challenges with an understanding that they want something to change in their lives. I believe each person is capable of personal growth. My role is to partner with you in uncovering and nurturing these qualities within you, guiding you toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. I aim to help you develop the skills needed to face your challenges with greater ease and resilience. I also believe in the therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature: Walk & Talk.
Life is a journey with ups and downs, and whether you're navigating through challenges or striving for personal growth, we're here to support you. Our mission is to provide a caring and comfortable environment where you feel safe and understood. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive and recognize that children face unique challenges and need a nurturing environment to flourish. In both individual and family contexts, our approach is rooted in empathy and respect. Together we can navigate life's challenges and celebrate the joys along the way.
Hosted by Marivel Tijerina
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78254
Are emotional outbursts or anxiety a part of your child's or teen's life? If so, I’m here to help. I specialize in working with children ages 5-12 and teens who face challenges such as anxiety, school issues, ADHD, and emotional dysregulation. Guiding young people to express and explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors has always been a passion of mine.
This group is for adults wanting to better understand themselves and others. It may be helpful to those concerned about social, family, and romantic relationships; issues like depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem; and those currently or recently in individual therapy. Members learn about themselves by giving and receiving supportive feedback, identifying counterproductive behaviors, and trying new behaviors in a safe environment. Members often benefit from helping and being helped by one another. This group for adults (18+) is open to people of all backgrounds. A free consultation is required to assess the fit for potential members.
Hosted by Patrick Turbiville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in San Antonio, TX 78218
For a better experience, check out www.turbiville.com. I help clients explore life, relationships, and mental health in social, cultural, and environmental contexts. Together, we will develop plans for things that can change and skills to cope with things that cannot. I hope to be your partner in discovering meaning in daily life and personal answers to life's existential uncertainties. I believe the most important ingredient in therapy is a relationship based on respect, authenticity, empathy, and humor. I value every person's unique identity and experiences, and I aim to customize your therapy experience, accordingly. :)
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.