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Danielle Elaine Leal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78224  (Online Only)
My name is Danielle and I am a licensed therapist in Texas. I have 6 years of experience helping clients meet their therapy goals. I pride myself on accepting clients of all ages and backgrounds. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
My name is Danielle and I am a licensed therapist in Texas. I have 6 years of experience helping clients meet their therapy goals. I pride myself on accepting clients of all ages and backgrounds. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
(210) 405-4973 View (210) 405-4973
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Dr. Amy N Gorniak
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230
You. Just. Cannot. EVEN. Anymore. It’s all too much. The arguments with your family are constant, and it feels like you’re growing away from them. Concentrating is difficult, and tasks are piling up. Dating is confusing and uncomfortable. And that doesn’t even compare to the stress, anxiety, and confusion about figuring out who you are and what you are "supposed" to be. You see the news popping up on your feed about climate disasters and social injustices, and it just feels like the entire world is out of control. It all seems so hopeless. How are you supposed to figure all this out?
You. Just. Cannot. EVEN. Anymore. It’s all too much. The arguments with your family are constant, and it feels like you’re growing away from them. Concentrating is difficult, and tasks are piling up. Dating is confusing and uncomfortable. And that doesn’t even compare to the stress, anxiety, and confusion about figuring out who you are and what you are "supposed" to be. You see the news popping up on your feed about climate disasters and social injustices, and it just feels like the entire world is out of control. It all seems so hopeless. How are you supposed to figure all this out?
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Photo of Whitney Rominger, Licensed Professional Counselor in San Antonio, TX
Whitney Rominger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is focused on working with young adults to navigate this stage of life's challenges, including identity exploration, higher education & career, relationships, and family changes. With so many unique changes and choices, our stress and emotions can become difficult to handle on our own. You may be feeling in need of new coping skills, a deeper understanding of and healing from past experiences, or more clarity on who you are and what you want your life to look like.
My practice is focused on working with young adults to navigate this stage of life's challenges, including identity exploration, higher education & career, relationships, and family changes. With so many unique changes and choices, our stress and emotions can become difficult to handle on our own. You may be feeling in need of new coping skills, a deeper understanding of and healing from past experiences, or more clarity on who you are and what you want your life to look like.
(210) 796-0718 View (210) 796-0718
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Victoria McCord Valerga
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, MDiv, JD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
As a psychotherapist, Victoria walks with you as you learn to befriend your inner world. She has a J.D. from St. Mary’s Univ., and dual Master's degrees in Divinity and Social Work from UChicago. She is also a skilled interfaith chaplain who integrates spiritual perspectives to support the emotional well-being and balance of her clients, when helpful. From her hospice experience, Victoria welcomes discussions related to aging, loss, and grief. In her leisure time, she enjoys globetrotting, board game nights, cycling along city Greenways, and nurturing orphaned kittens for local animal rescues.
As a psychotherapist, Victoria walks with you as you learn to befriend your inner world. She has a J.D. from St. Mary’s Univ., and dual Master's degrees in Divinity and Social Work from UChicago. She is also a skilled interfaith chaplain who integrates spiritual perspectives to support the emotional well-being and balance of her clients, when helpful. From her hospice experience, Victoria welcomes discussions related to aging, loss, and grief. In her leisure time, she enjoys globetrotting, board game nights, cycling along city Greenways, and nurturing orphaned kittens for local animal rescues.
(210) 879-8646 View (210) 879-8646
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Papaya Counseling by Maya Ontiveros
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapist who specializes in treating eating disorders in teens and young adults? What about someone who has worked extensively in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more? Through evidence-based techniques, I help clients unlock their emotions, face their fears, build confidence, and renew their sense of identity. Together, we will discover your motivation and strength to effect real, long-term change.
Are you looking for a therapist who specializes in treating eating disorders in teens and young adults? What about someone who has worked extensively in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues, and more? Through evidence-based techniques, I help clients unlock their emotions, face their fears, build confidence, and renew their sense of identity. Together, we will discover your motivation and strength to effect real, long-term change.
(210) 864-1605 View (210) 864-1605
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Julia Ruth Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78202
Hello and Welcome! It has been a dream of mine to become a therapist since I was about 11 years old. Sexual health discussions have never made me uncomfortable in any way, and I like to provide a safe space for clients to discuss these issues. Many people experience shame about their relationship preferences, kinks, and sexual orientation. I like to help individuals and couples who may be struggling in this area. I also enjoy working with clients who are gender diverse, are thinking about or currently transitioning, and so forth.
Hello and Welcome! It has been a dream of mine to become a therapist since I was about 11 years old. Sexual health discussions have never made me uncomfortable in any way, and I like to provide a safe space for clients to discuss these issues. Many people experience shame about their relationship preferences, kinks, and sexual orientation. I like to help individuals and couples who may be struggling in this area. I also enjoy working with clients who are gender diverse, are thinking about or currently transitioning, and so forth.
(512) 991-5407 View (512) 991-5407
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Noemi Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
I help women, LGBT+/queer individuals, and adult children of immigrants who have felt misunderstood or mistreated develop a solidified sense of self and feel more confident. I’m here for those without elders to turn to, because growing older doesn't always mean growing kinder and wiser. I’m here for those who feel compelled to embark on the painful yet rewarding journey to break generational patterns and nurture their own inner wisdom. I’m here to hold space for your feelings and needs, help you shift your perspective, and integrate all parts of yourself, especially the parts you’ve shunned away. I’m excited to support you!
I help women, LGBT+/queer individuals, and adult children of immigrants who have felt misunderstood or mistreated develop a solidified sense of self and feel more confident. I’m here for those without elders to turn to, because growing older doesn't always mean growing kinder and wiser. I’m here for those who feel compelled to embark on the painful yet rewarding journey to break generational patterns and nurture their own inner wisdom. I’m here to hold space for your feelings and needs, help you shift your perspective, and integrate all parts of yourself, especially the parts you’ve shunned away. I’m excited to support you!
(562) 204-6025 View (562) 204-6025
Photo of Amanda Egleston, Licensed Professional Counselor in San Antonio, TX
Amanda Egleston
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78266  (Online Only)
Are your relationships feeling strained due to spiritual trauma or different views? Do you feel depressed or anxious because you no longer feel like you have a place to belong? Many people, including LGBTQ+ people and their allies, have experienced some sort of religious trauma, spiritual deconstruction, or an overall disenchantment with church and religious institutions and find themselves disoriented and alone. Like you, my clients have struggled, sometimes feeling as if they can’t be their authentic selves, feeling pressured to be a people-pleaser and afraid of the consequences if they don’t. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Are your relationships feeling strained due to spiritual trauma or different views? Do you feel depressed or anxious because you no longer feel like you have a place to belong? Many people, including LGBTQ+ people and their allies, have experienced some sort of religious trauma, spiritual deconstruction, or an overall disenchantment with church and religious institutions and find themselves disoriented and alone. Like you, my clients have struggled, sometimes feeling as if they can’t be their authentic selves, feeling pressured to be a people-pleaser and afraid of the consequences if they don’t. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
(830) 745-4419 View (830) 745-4419
Photo of Elias Barghash, Psychologist in San Antonio, TX
Elias Barghash
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78257
In a world that spins faster everyday, sometimes we need help slowing down. Maybe you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, alone - even ashamed at the thought of burdening others as you encounter old patterns & new problems alike. Perhaps you're skeptical about therapy or believe your problems aren't legitimate. You may have concrete issues you wish to tackle, or maybe you'd like to do some healthy exploration of your identity and overall needs. Whether your emotional pain is recent or distant, your thoughts and feelings are welcome when we sit down together. My available services include psychotherapy and psychological testing.
In a world that spins faster everyday, sometimes we need help slowing down. Maybe you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, alone - even ashamed at the thought of burdening others as you encounter old patterns & new problems alike. Perhaps you're skeptical about therapy or believe your problems aren't legitimate. You may have concrete issues you wish to tackle, or maybe you'd like to do some healthy exploration of your identity and overall needs. Whether your emotional pain is recent or distant, your thoughts and feelings are welcome when we sit down together. My available services include psychotherapy and psychological testing.
(210) 405-9676 x109 View (210) 405-9676 x109
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Julia Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, IFS, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78253  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! The word trauma can sound scary and feel intense and overwhelming. I specialize in working with complex trauma and dissociative disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. As an IFS, EMDR, and Somatic practitioner, I work with clients on helping all of their parts to find peace, return to the state of Self-Leadership, and find healing!
Welcome! The word trauma can sound scary and feel intense and overwhelming. I specialize in working with complex trauma and dissociative disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. As an IFS, EMDR, and Somatic practitioner, I work with clients on helping all of their parts to find peace, return to the state of Self-Leadership, and find healing!
(210) 348-3585 View (210) 348-3585
Photo of Karen Rudd, Licensed Professional Counselor in San Antonio, TX
Karen Rudd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78212
Life can be overwhelming. Do you experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem or relationship issues and need guidance to move forward? Together, we will identify and explore these issues. We will create goals so you can better understand the changes needed to make a difference in your life.
Life can be overwhelming. Do you experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem or relationship issues and need guidance to move forward? Together, we will identify and explore these issues. We will create goals so you can better understand the changes needed to make a difference in your life.
(210) 899-6828 View (210) 899-6828
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Amanda Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, C-SWHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249  (Online Only)
Are you a woman juggling life's demands, feeling stuck or underappreciated? Whether you're a mom, caregiver, or professional woman, I'm here to help. I value healing, inner peace, and security. My expertise includes women's issues, trauma, chronic illness, and more. Seeking EMDR, psychedelics, couples therapy, or traditional therapy? I offer individual and group sessions from your own home. I now offer clinical supervision for aspiring therapists too. Let's embark on this healing journey together.
Are you a woman juggling life's demands, feeling stuck or underappreciated? Whether you're a mom, caregiver, or professional woman, I'm here to help. I value healing, inner peace, and security. My expertise includes women's issues, trauma, chronic illness, and more. Seeking EMDR, psychedelics, couples therapy, or traditional therapy? I offer individual and group sessions from your own home. I now offer clinical supervision for aspiring therapists too. Let's embark on this healing journey together.
(210) 633-8756 View (210) 633-8756
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Jessica Rutowski
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78201  (Online Only)
I work with clients with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of mental health conditions. Some of these include, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Additionally, I have worked with individuals facing homelessness, multicultural backgrounds, experiencing prejudice, and supported LGBT+ individuals.
I work with clients with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of mental health conditions. Some of these include, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Additionally, I have worked with individuals facing homelessness, multicultural backgrounds, experiencing prejudice, and supported LGBT+ individuals.
(726) 336-2696 View (726) 336-2696
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David Cortez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78251  (Online Only)
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
(210) 361-0795 View (210) 361-0795
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Lara Durand
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78248  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor working with children, adolescents and adults going through a variety of situations and life transitions. I earned my bachelors in Psychology in Mexico City and a Masters degree in psychoanalysis. I then moved to Miami, FL to pursue another masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked with people from all walks of life going through anxiety, depression, domestic violence, incarceration, mental illness, and life transitions such as divorce, death of a loved one, entering adolescence, among others. My focus is mainly psychodynamic.
I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor working with children, adolescents and adults going through a variety of situations and life transitions. I earned my bachelors in Psychology in Mexico City and a Masters degree in psychoanalysis. I then moved to Miami, FL to pursue another masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked with people from all walks of life going through anxiety, depression, domestic violence, incarceration, mental illness, and life transitions such as divorce, death of a loved one, entering adolescence, among others. My focus is mainly psychodynamic.
(210) 981-6359 View (210) 981-6359
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Valerie J Vineyard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258  (Online Only)
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused, powerless, helpless to control life issues, a healthy first step toward realizing positive change in your life, is to invest in therapy. By discovering your strengths, gifts, and unique perception, we can begin utilizing these attributes toward effective thoughtful problem solving and decision making behaviors.
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, confused, powerless, helpless to control life issues, a healthy first step toward realizing positive change in your life, is to invest in therapy. By discovering your strengths, gifts, and unique perception, we can begin utilizing these attributes toward effective thoughtful problem solving and decision making behaviors.
(210) 879-6713 View (210) 879-6713
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Dr. Kay Schanzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212
If we are to live into our potential and experience lives that are meaningful to us, it is helpful to gain insight into where we feel blocked and what needs to happen to move us closer to our authentic self. As a psychotherapist and certified psychoanalyst, I can often help you on this journey. There are many reasons why we seek individual or couple therapy. Understanding ourselves better seems to be reason enough. But for some this decision comes when we are at a particularly difficult moment in life--a death, divorce, relationship concerns, retirement or any situation which may constellate strong feelings.
If we are to live into our potential and experience lives that are meaningful to us, it is helpful to gain insight into where we feel blocked and what needs to happen to move us closer to our authentic self. As a psychotherapist and certified psychoanalyst, I can often help you on this journey. There are many reasons why we seek individual or couple therapy. Understanding ourselves better seems to be reason enough. But for some this decision comes when we are at a particularly difficult moment in life--a death, divorce, relationship concerns, retirement or any situation which may constellate strong feelings.
(210) 255-2006 View (210) 255-2006
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Anna Billingsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212  (Online Only)
My intent within my practice is create a safe space for all of your experiences. I have been dedicated to providing community mental health interventions for the past 10 years. I have extensive training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy, stage-based trauma therapy, LGBTQIA-affirmative therapy, and couples and family therapy. I provide an integrative theoretical approach and I believe in utilizing creative modalities for my clients. For those in the San Antonio area, I do offer walk and talk in person sessions. Please feel free to email me for a consult to learn more about this modality.
My intent within my practice is create a safe space for all of your experiences. I have been dedicated to providing community mental health interventions for the past 10 years. I have extensive training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy, stage-based trauma therapy, LGBTQIA-affirmative therapy, and couples and family therapy. I provide an integrative theoretical approach and I believe in utilizing creative modalities for my clients. For those in the San Antonio area, I do offer walk and talk in person sessions. Please feel free to email me for a consult to learn more about this modality.
(210) 864-7275 View (210) 864-7275
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Chris Hjortnaes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230  (Online Only)
It’s not easy when you are feeling alone; like no one understands you or what you have been through. When you are having flashbacks, nightmares, triggers and when you live with constant anxiety, depression and physical symptoms. It's OK to ask for help! It’s not weakness when you seek out help through therapy. On the contrary, it shows incredible strength. I provide a warm, calm, non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment. I am LGBTQ-affirming. The therapy session is yours, not mine, and we go at a pace that is comfortable to you.
It’s not easy when you are feeling alone; like no one understands you or what you have been through. When you are having flashbacks, nightmares, triggers and when you live with constant anxiety, depression and physical symptoms. It's OK to ask for help! It’s not weakness when you seek out help through therapy. On the contrary, it shows incredible strength. I provide a warm, calm, non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment. I am LGBTQ-affirming. The therapy session is yours, not mine, and we go at a pace that is comfortable to you.
(442) 267-3329 View (442) 267-3329
Photo of Jane L Simmons, Licensed Professional Counselor in San Antonio, TX
Jane L Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258
We all get stuck in relationships, issues, and negative thinking, at times. Your situation is unique and so should your therapy. You deserve professional guidance with what you desire to receive help. Please reach out to me and receive that help because you are worth it!
We all get stuck in relationships, issues, and negative thinking, at times. Your situation is unique and so should your therapy. You deserve professional guidance with what you desire to receive help. Please reach out to me and receive that help because you are worth it!
(210) 920-8263 View (210) 920-8263

Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.