Therapists in San Antonio, TX
Adrianna Garza-Gongora
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LSW, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
COUNSELING. What does it mean when we hear that word? To some its intimidation, fear, broken, and some may even think judgment. All of those definitions could not be further from the truth. We all have times in life when we need to clarify our perspective on life's challenges and opportunities. Counseling is an avenue to provide encouragement and assistance to those facing various life challenges. Sometimes we are unable to conquer serious challenges alone. I am able to provide the help and support needed to achieve that next level.
COUNSELING. What does it mean when we hear that word? To some its intimidation, fear, broken, and some may even think judgment. All of those definitions could not be further from the truth. We all have times in life when we need to clarify our perspective on life's challenges and opportunities. Counseling is an avenue to provide encouragement and assistance to those facing various life challenges. Sometimes we are unable to conquer serious challenges alone. I am able to provide the help and support needed to achieve that next level.
Wendy Ashley Paulsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258
I love being a counselor. Watching my clients transform and grow is the most rewarding part of my job. I have specialized for over a decade in addiction and trauma, with emphasis on issues facing today's teens.. I meet my clients where they are emotionally, encouraging them to find their inner strengths and work toward goals together. We all have the innate ability to handle whatever life throws our way. However, it is often overwhelming and feels too heavy to walk through alone. My mission is to listen without judgment and help my clients find solutions that increase their overall well-being.
I love being a counselor. Watching my clients transform and grow is the most rewarding part of my job. I have specialized for over a decade in addiction and trauma, with emphasis on issues facing today's teens.. I meet my clients where they are emotionally, encouraging them to find their inner strengths and work toward goals together. We all have the innate ability to handle whatever life throws our way. However, it is often overwhelming and feels too heavy to walk through alone. My mission is to listen without judgment and help my clients find solutions that increase their overall well-being.
Juan Arreche
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230 (Online Only)
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Going through difficult times in life does not have to be done alone. Change does not happen overnight. Sometimes, when we bring our concerns to others, they might be minimized and it can be hard to find someone to talk to. Having a safe space to openly communicate about our problems, learn about them, and overcome them can help. I am here to help you learn about you, what your needs are, what you want in your life, and empower you on your journey. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, couples/relationships, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and others.
Going through difficult times in life does not have to be done alone. Change does not happen overnight. Sometimes, when we bring our concerns to others, they might be minimized and it can be hard to find someone to talk to. Having a safe space to openly communicate about our problems, learn about them, and overcome them can help. I am here to help you learn about you, what your needs are, what you want in your life, and empower you on your journey. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, couples/relationships, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and others.
Shirley Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
Is this the life you thought you would have? Do you feel as if nothing you do is good enough? Are you feeling stuck in where you're at? Is this impacting your work, relationships, self-esteem and health? Does this hold you back from living your best life, applying for that promotion, or going after the goals you have held in your heart for so long? That feeling of "there has to be more to life" is there, but you're unsure how to begin? Are you ready to move forward and accomplish your goals to become your best self with a helper that "gets it"?
Is this the life you thought you would have? Do you feel as if nothing you do is good enough? Are you feeling stuck in where you're at? Is this impacting your work, relationships, self-esteem and health? Does this hold you back from living your best life, applying for that promotion, or going after the goals you have held in your heart for so long? That feeling of "there has to be more to life" is there, but you're unsure how to begin? Are you ready to move forward and accomplish your goals to become your best self with a helper that "gets it"?
Michelle S. Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78260 (Online Only)
My objective is to offer mental health therapy through respect and understanding when you are ready to live your best life. Specialties include couples, adolescents, LBGTQ+, communication issues, depression, anxiety and "overthinking." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. I offer telehealth and night appointments. Call for a FREE consultation.
My objective is to offer mental health therapy through respect and understanding when you are ready to live your best life. Specialties include couples, adolescents, LBGTQ+, communication issues, depression, anxiety and "overthinking." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. I offer telehealth and night appointments. Call for a FREE consultation.
Jackie Mora
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78260
Given my wide breadth of background and experience, I am qualified to work with diverse populations and issues. I enjoy working with those who are motivated for change and receptive to building an authentic, transparent therapeutic relationship. Ideally, each client would be seeking to be the best version of themselves or in a healthier couple relationship dynamic. My goal as a genuine, approachable therapist is to build rapport and offer consistent support and guidance while tracking progress toward treatment goals.
Given my wide breadth of background and experience, I am qualified to work with diverse populations and issues. I enjoy working with those who are motivated for change and receptive to building an authentic, transparent therapeutic relationship. Ideally, each client would be seeking to be the best version of themselves or in a healthier couple relationship dynamic. My goal as a genuine, approachable therapist is to build rapport and offer consistent support and guidance while tracking progress toward treatment goals.
Elijah Monsivais
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240 (Online Only)
I like to provided a relaxed atmosphere where we can explore your life story, find your strengths, direction and start helping you to heal. I have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages from older adults to teens and children as small as 3 years old with variety of experiences from life changes, anxiety/ depression, families, behavior issues, lgbtq issues, careers, biploar, schizoaffective, psychosis and more.
I like to provided a relaxed atmosphere where we can explore your life story, find your strengths, direction and start helping you to heal. I have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages from older adults to teens and children as small as 3 years old with variety of experiences from life changes, anxiety/ depression, families, behavior issues, lgbtq issues, careers, biploar, schizoaffective, psychosis and more.
Brian Lee Sharp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC, LPC, NCC, MBACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78201 (Online Only)
Do you second-guess your decisions while also dreading the future? Maybe it’s too hard to get going in the morning because you’re not sure what matters anymore. I’m guessing you’ve perhaps tried therapy or other treatments which may have helped temporarily, while your life eventually returned to the status quo. I’ve seen many people suffer for too long unnecessarily. That’s what makes me passionate about providing therapy that really makes a difference. I offer effective treatments for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and more. I also support those in the LGBTQ community, who may deal with these and other challenges.
Do you second-guess your decisions while also dreading the future? Maybe it’s too hard to get going in the morning because you’re not sure what matters anymore. I’m guessing you’ve perhaps tried therapy or other treatments which may have helped temporarily, while your life eventually returned to the status quo. I’ve seen many people suffer for too long unnecessarily. That’s what makes me passionate about providing therapy that really makes a difference. I offer effective treatments for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and more. I also support those in the LGBTQ community, who may deal with these and other challenges.
Inner Warrior Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78236
Feelings of hopelessness and anxiety can become paralyzing, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. It’s easy to resort to unhealthy thoughts and behaviors to cope with life’s endless challenges. Are you using drugs, alcohol, shopping or food to avoid your fears and emotions? Are you drowning in the should haves and what if’s? I work with clients pre-teen and up who are looking for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, codependency, stress, relationships, sleep disorders, work/life balance and life transitions. I also specialize in working with military-connected clients, first responders and their family members.
Feelings of hopelessness and anxiety can become paralyzing, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. It’s easy to resort to unhealthy thoughts and behaviors to cope with life’s endless challenges. Are you using drugs, alcohol, shopping or food to avoid your fears and emotions? Are you drowning in the should haves and what if’s? I work with clients pre-teen and up who are looking for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, codependency, stress, relationships, sleep disorders, work/life balance and life transitions. I also specialize in working with military-connected clients, first responders and their family members.
Stephanie Michelle Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC S, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78208 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, I have spent a great deal of time collaborating with clients to cultivate a tailored experience to provide a well-rounded scope for LPC Associates. I'm all for sharing my knowledge and expertise with my associates. In order to achieve this, a wide variety of assessments, scales, modules, and life lessons stay in rotation. Along with having proper communication, concern, & consideration for one another, supervision will be a pleasant relievable moment.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, I have spent a great deal of time collaborating with clients to cultivate a tailored experience to provide a well-rounded scope for LPC Associates. I'm all for sharing my knowledge and expertise with my associates. In order to achieve this, a wide variety of assessments, scales, modules, and life lessons stay in rotation. Along with having proper communication, concern, & consideration for one another, supervision will be a pleasant relievable moment.
Sandra Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPC-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78203 (Online Only)
I was raised in a very dysfunctional family. While I will not go into details about this, that part of my life; the stress, anxiety, and depression led me to have a strong desire to not only understand the principles behind mental health but help others in dealing with their issues thus allowing them a bit of solace, easing that burden. Counselors, social workers, and psychologists are all people too, we usually are not perfect people trying to lead you down the perfect path. We just want to help ease your mental burden and improve its health. If you’re having problems with mental health, I would like to assist you.
I was raised in a very dysfunctional family. While I will not go into details about this, that part of my life; the stress, anxiety, and depression led me to have a strong desire to not only understand the principles behind mental health but help others in dealing with their issues thus allowing them a bit of solace, easing that burden. Counselors, social workers, and psychologists are all people too, we usually are not perfect people trying to lead you down the perfect path. We just want to help ease your mental burden and improve its health. If you’re having problems with mental health, I would like to assist you.
Online Therapists
Eric Frodsham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elgin, TX 78621 (Online Only)
Anxiety, Relationship/Family issues, Grief, Parenting, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging Issues, Attachment Issues, Autism/Asperger, Addiction, Depression, Military, Trauma, Career Issues, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Love, TBI, Mood Disorders, Domestic Violence, Codependency.
I am licensed in Texas with 5 years of professional counseling experience. I like to get to know my clients and understand the barriers they are experiencing and the outcomes they wish to manifest in their lives. I listen carefully about their experiences and look to help find positive solutions to their different life challenges. I am open to exploring any topics without passing judgement and implementing the most person-centered techniques that will lead to positive outcomes.
Anxiety, Relationship/Family issues, Grief, Parenting, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging Issues, Attachment Issues, Autism/Asperger, Addiction, Depression, Military, Trauma, Career Issues, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Love, TBI, Mood Disorders, Domestic Violence, Codependency.
I am licensed in Texas with 5 years of professional counseling experience. I like to get to know my clients and understand the barriers they are experiencing and the outcomes they wish to manifest in their lives. I listen carefully about their experiences and look to help find positive solutions to their different life challenges. I am open to exploring any topics without passing judgement and implementing the most person-centered techniques that will lead to positive outcomes.
Rachel Humphries
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bastrop, TX 78602 (Online Only)
Are you suffering from chronic illness? You need a provider that understands the difficulty in dragging yourself through the doctor's appointments, repeated explanations of your symptoms, the long wait times for specialists and tests, and the struggle of having to find a new doctor because you aren't feeling heard. You are trying to create a balance between living your life and managing your symptoms. You need someone who believes you and understands what you are going through. You need a therapist who knows how the system works and can walk with you through this part of life.
Are you suffering from chronic illness? You need a provider that understands the difficulty in dragging yourself through the doctor's appointments, repeated explanations of your symptoms, the long wait times for specialists and tests, and the struggle of having to find a new doctor because you aren't feeling heard. You are trying to create a balance between living your life and managing your symptoms. You need someone who believes you and understands what you are going through. You need a therapist who knows how the system works and can walk with you through this part of life.
Alice M Seitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78749
People and their stories have always inspired and humbled me. Helping others to walk through their shadows and experience the light is a true gift. Earlier in my life I went through some difficult experiences. The wilderness, music, art, and movement helped me to feel and learn to move through those hardships. My connection with the natural world has revealed my inner potential and helped me to heal from traumas. I am dedicated to incorporating my knowledge of therapy, relationship to the natural world, yoga and expressive arts for each person I work with. I believe in feeling all of the human emotions with balance and intention.
People and their stories have always inspired and humbled me. Helping others to walk through their shadows and experience the light is a true gift. Earlier in my life I went through some difficult experiences. The wilderness, music, art, and movement helped me to feel and learn to move through those hardships. My connection with the natural world has revealed my inner potential and helped me to heal from traumas. I am dedicated to incorporating my knowledge of therapy, relationship to the natural world, yoga and expressive arts for each person I work with. I believe in feeling all of the human emotions with balance and intention.
Crystal L Peña
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78748
Are you seeking holistic healing for symptoms of anxiety, trauma, or other emotional or physical challenges? Do you desire a personalized treatment plan integrating mind, body, and spirit? I understand your desire for inner harmony and well-being. Let's embark on a journey together to reconnect with your authentic self, unlock your innate healing potential, and cultivate resilience and joy. Your path to wholeness begins here.
Are you seeking holistic healing for symptoms of anxiety, trauma, or other emotional or physical challenges? Do you desire a personalized treatment plan integrating mind, body, and spirit? I understand your desire for inner harmony and well-being. Let's embark on a journey together to reconnect with your authentic self, unlock your innate healing potential, and cultivate resilience and joy. Your path to wholeness begins here.
Latha Iyengar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
Depression, Anxiety and low self esteem, hinders our Happiness, peace of mind. If they are keeping you stagnant, it's time to get some professional help.
My knowledge originates in the wisdom of the East and the pragmatism of the West. One encourages us to be patient with ourselves to nurture slow and steady progress.The other helps us guide our thoughts and feelings into action. Both approaches enable me to listen to your concerns and help you find the solutions you need.
I encourage you to call or email, to see if we can make a team towards your future emotional growth.
Depression, Anxiety and low self esteem, hinders our Happiness, peace of mind. If they are keeping you stagnant, it's time to get some professional help.
My knowledge originates in the wisdom of the East and the pragmatism of the West. One encourages us to be patient with ourselves to nurture slow and steady progress.The other helps us guide our thoughts and feelings into action. Both approaches enable me to listen to your concerns and help you find the solutions you need.
I encourage you to call or email, to see if we can make a team towards your future emotional growth.
Erika Rose Unberhagen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Boerne, TX 78006
My experience as a 14-year law enforcement officer led to my understanding of the unique and often complex issues that arise from serving communities and country, including addiction and trauma. I use evidence-based practices with a unique and holistic approach to healing and understand the culture and language associated with veteran and first responder communities. Drawing upon my Native American roots, I incorporate indigenous techniques when appropriate for the client.
My experience as a 14-year law enforcement officer led to my understanding of the unique and often complex issues that arise from serving communities and country, including addiction and trauma. I use evidence-based practices with a unique and holistic approach to healing and understand the culture and language associated with veteran and first responder communities. Drawing upon my Native American roots, I incorporate indigenous techniques when appropriate for the client.
Anne Byrd-Garofalo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I am warm, direct and non-pathologizing, helping clients seek practical solutions in the present to deal with challenging problems. My focus is to seek the deeper meaning inherent in problems using humor and honesty. I have strong belief in the strength of human beings and their ability to change and heal. The majority of my clients complete their work in ten sessions. For persons with more complex histories, e.g., trauma, we will work until we are done.
I am warm, direct and non-pathologizing, helping clients seek practical solutions in the present to deal with challenging problems. My focus is to seek the deeper meaning inherent in problems using humor and honesty. I have strong belief in the strength of human beings and their ability to change and heal. The majority of my clients complete their work in ten sessions. For persons with more complex histories, e.g., trauma, we will work until we are done.
Elizabeth Copes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
Meeting someone new maybe anxiety provoking, but starting therapy? That is truly a daunting task! You’ve made the first step by recognizing that maybe you should talk to someone. Now, all of these bios sound about the same. Which one to pick? How do you know which one will help you the most? You may be thinking, “oh, forget it, I just can’t make that decision right now.” Or, “I don’t want to sit for an hour and cry while I tell a total stranger my life’s story.” Or, “what if someone finds out that I’m not perfect. What if this person thinks I’m crazy and wants to lock me away forever?“ …
Meeting someone new maybe anxiety provoking, but starting therapy? That is truly a daunting task! You’ve made the first step by recognizing that maybe you should talk to someone. Now, all of these bios sound about the same. Which one to pick? How do you know which one will help you the most? You may be thinking, “oh, forget it, I just can’t make that decision right now.” Or, “I don’t want to sit for an hour and cry while I tell a total stranger my life’s story.” Or, “what if someone finds out that I’m not perfect. What if this person thinks I’m crazy and wants to lock me away forever?“ …
Sladja Redner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
Welcome! Whether you long for a greater self-awareness and freedom from self-defeating patterns or need support as you move through a difficult time, you are in the right place. Being able to slow down, express yourself, and face your fears, desires, regrets, and hopes is a healing and liberating experience. I consider therapy to be an engaging and collaborative process towards greater understanding of yourself, connecting to self-acceptance, experiencing freedom to be your real self, and making self-honoring choices. I don't rely on rigid formulaic approaches or quick fixes, rather, I honor the complexity of the human experience.
Welcome! Whether you long for a greater self-awareness and freedom from self-defeating patterns or need support as you move through a difficult time, you are in the right place. Being able to slow down, express yourself, and face your fears, desires, regrets, and hopes is a healing and liberating experience. I consider therapy to be an engaging and collaborative process towards greater understanding of yourself, connecting to self-acceptance, experiencing freedom to be your real self, and making self-honoring choices. I don't rely on rigid formulaic approaches or quick fixes, rather, I honor the complexity of the human experience.
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Bipolar Disorder Therapists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.