Therapists in San Antonio, TX

If you're reading this, you're likely feeling overwhelmed, shame, or alone due to trauma or problems in your sex life or relationship. Perhaps you feel confused about your sexual identity or aren’t accepted and celebrated for who you are. Maybe you are stuck in a negative loop of excessive porn use or a compulsive desire for sex that is ruining your relationships and your life. Together, we'll navigate the parts of your life you've buried deep out of shame and pain. I know it can be terrifying to plunge into these depths alone. I'll be by your side every step of the way, offering a loving and non-judgmental space.

My name is Natalina Vélez and I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I am an AuDHD queer person of color and I'm thrilled to be a part of your journey. My approach to not only therapy but also building connections with people is through a deep understanding for empathy, accountability, and harm reduction. I have built my life around being a restorative practice practitioner with a love for social justice and creating safe and affirming spaces that are built on consent and trust.

Are you struggling? I can help. I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals with a variety of issues ranging from depression and anxiety to executive functioning and parenting issues. Often, my clients tell me that they struggle for too long before seeking help because they hope things will improve or they are ashamed of their issues. I am non-judgmental and can offer you the professional help you've been looking for. I hope you reach out today and start your journey of change, hope, and improved mental health.

Are you struggling with life's challenges? We all experience seasons in life where life gets too hard, and the burden seems too heavy to carry alone. More often than not, when we consider therapy as a treatment approach, we have tried everything we know to try on our own, and it's just not quite working. People who seek out counseling during these times are BRAVE enough to admit that it's okay to ask for help. Whatever you may be going through, my hope is that you seek the help you may need and find what works for you!

I formally provided counseling services in-home, at a university college clinic, within a community healthcare clinic, and in virtual private practice. I have experience in helping clients cope with addictions, relationship issues, motivation, self-esteem, identity, confidence, and depression. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. My main focus of therapy is providing a safe place for vulnerability, exploration, and building upon the skills you already possess.

I think the ideal client is one who would enjoy working with me and who shares the same values, beliefs, and goals, who would feel comfortable working with me, and who would benefit from my services. Some of their issues could be one of many, for example, they have anxiety and anger that's taken over in every area of their life. They need to have a vision for freedom that keeps them out of bondage. To have a safe place to express their feelings. This involves having understanding, empathy, and support of one another. They want someone who can enhance their potential and have a healthy life, with less anxiety. Nothing is impossible.

Have there been times when you feel off? Overwhelmed or stressed about your relationships, your parenting, job, school and so on? Life can take us on an emotional roller-coaster at times. It is easy to feel like everything you are doing is wrong or even feel as if you have no one to express your true feelings to without feeling judged. Asking for help can be tough. Healing is a process and there is no due date on it. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in psychiatric settings. I have a background in Child Protective Services working with families and finding long term permanency for the children.

Are you struggling managing your own thoughts/emotions or doing your daily tasks? Do you feel dissatisfied with your relationships or where you are heading in life? Do you have a traumatic past that continues to haunt you? If this is you, I can help. I work with adults who want to find solutions to their problems and improve their quality of life. I will empower you, listen and accept you without judgment, and help you cope with the difficult issues you have.

Dealing with life’s challenges? We all are, but not everyone needs a diagnosis when going through a solvable situation. You can beat the fear! Working with me, we can identify your strengths, what's frightening you and how to overcome it. Sometimes you just need to sit down with a counselor that respects and wants to work with you based on your strengths. I know how to work with people negotiating complicated times successfully,

Pursuit of Happiness provides counseling for pregnant women, children, and families with Traditional Medicaid Insurance. We offer in-home and telehealth counseling throughout Texas. All of our counselors practice trauma-informed counseling and have training in play and trauma techniques to help children and families heal and grow in a safe therapeutic space. Our counselors will come directly to you and meet with the you or your children in the home, school, or daycare depending on your schedule needs. Virtual counseling is also available.

These are my specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Adults with Aspergers, Marriage and Premarital Counseling, and Healing for those Wounded by Abortion. I counsel in accordance with Biblical principles, and utilize scientifically based methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy including Exposure Response Prevention, Insight Oriented Therapy, Interpersonal Process Approach, and Medical Hypnoanalysis.

If life feels overwhelming, chaotic or exhausting we are here to help you lighten that load. Success is not built on success alone, it's built on finding the resiliency and strength to get up after we fall, and the strength to move forward and not give up. When something doesn't work out, we sometimes find ourself standing in place trying to understand and make sense of what happened. We are here to help you move forward. We would love to talk to you about ways to navigate through life's challenges. We strive to make it easy to access help so you regain the skills needed to overcome challenges and live a fulfilling life.

Lisa Cantu is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 4 years of experience in the mental health field. Lisa is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults work through life's many obstacles so that they may be able to live functional, healthy lives. Lisa specializes in anxiety, depression, adjustment, grief, and trauma.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am dedicated to supporting individuals who are ready to embark on a journey of growth and change. I believe that each person possesses an inherent ability to move towards wholeness and wellness, and my goal is to collaborate with you in unlocking this potential. Through our work together we will cultivate your inner resources of resilience, happiness, and peace, aiming to restore balance and promote healing within your whole system.

Imagine that you are holding a bottle of soda. Now imagine yourself shaking that bottle. What happens if you open the top? It explodes everywhere! Now, if you take that same shaken up bottle and carefully turn the lid to let a little amount of air out at a time, it will settle. This is how I view therapy, with each shake representing a negative experience, relationship, and/or trauma. Good therapy demands being careful with and sensitive to those shakes, and eventually walking out of the door with a mind, a relationship, and a life...settled.

Like an oasis in a desert, our private practice exists to support your meaning-making process so that you can experience the healing transformation from merely surviving to purposeful thriving.

I know this is hard. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I am so glad you found us and have taken the courageous step of being here. I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or confidence, it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey. Our team of therapists have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We understand no two individuals are the same. Each therapist will tailor your goals and therapy session to meet your own individual needs. We will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address those issues with long-lasting strategies, helping you get closer to the life you've always wanted. If you're ready to work towards the life you've always wanted. We are ready when you are. Don't hesitate contact us today and lets get to work.

Do you find that you are comparing yourself to others on social media? It sucks to feel like you have to change who you are in order to match the images you see online. It's difficult when we have to deal with negative feelings, and all the criticism we give ourselves about our bodies.

We are created for connection! Unfortunately, there is no shortage of forces that make connections with others and ourselves a challenge. This can lead to changes in mood, distress in relationships, and an overall feeling that something is not right. If you are here, I already know one thing about you: you are aware there is a problem, and you are courageous enough to reach out for help. I've been there. I hope that I can be here for you as a partner in creating change for yourself & your relationships.