Family Therapy in Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX
George S Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
I have been working with kids, teens, adults and families in some role for over 30 years. Having worked as direct care staff while in grad-school, church staff, teaching, and as a therapist, I have had many opportunities to help individuals and families to build on their strengths, and overcome their weaknesses. In addition to my work, I am a parent. In fact I have been a parent in a wonderfully blended family where I have had the privilege to parent 21 children.
I have been working with kids, teens, adults and families in some role for over 30 years. Having worked as direct care staff while in grad-school, church staff, teaching, and as a therapist, I have had many opportunities to help individuals and families to build on their strengths, and overcome their weaknesses. In addition to my work, I am a parent. In fact I have been a parent in a wonderfully blended family where I have had the privilege to parent 21 children.
Jamie Mershon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
Are you In search of a caring professional who is equipped and experienced? Whether you're an adult, family, teen or child---the time for change is now. My 15 years of experience with working in the schools has given me an invaluable insight as to how our younger years, shape and mold us in our later years. Regardless of where you are struggling; past, present and/or future, there is hope. By getting to the root of the problem, we aren’t just treating the symptoms but instead, you will be finding freedom from issues/feelings/situations that seem to be surfacing or returning.
Are you In search of a caring professional who is equipped and experienced? Whether you're an adult, family, teen or child---the time for change is now. My 15 years of experience with working in the schools has given me an invaluable insight as to how our younger years, shape and mold us in our later years. Regardless of where you are struggling; past, present and/or future, there is hope. By getting to the root of the problem, we aren’t just treating the symptoms but instead, you will be finding freedom from issues/feelings/situations that seem to be surfacing or returning.
Kristina Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate, Supervised by Shawna Corley, PhD, LPC-S. I am passionate about working with adults, teens, and couples in treating a wide-range of issues. I am experienced in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, and severe mental illness. I also particularly enjoy addressing relational issues, including communication difficulties, conflicts, and intimacy concerns. Whether you're experiencing a life transition, challenges in your romantic relationship, family dynamics, or friendships, I am here to provide guidance and support.
Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate, Supervised by Shawna Corley, PhD, LPC-S. I am passionate about working with adults, teens, and couples in treating a wide-range of issues. I am experienced in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, and severe mental illness. I also particularly enjoy addressing relational issues, including communication difficulties, conflicts, and intimacy concerns. Whether you're experiencing a life transition, challenges in your romantic relationship, family dynamics, or friendships, I am here to provide guidance and support.
Jennifer Van Ness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
My clients often see me for crisis intervention, depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses, addiction, trauma focused care, life transitions, patterns that produce barriers in life, family and couples counseling.
My clients often see me for crisis intervention, depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses, addiction, trauma focused care, life transitions, patterns that produce barriers in life, family and couples counseling.
Carly Kay Friedman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
This can be a difficult time of year. Family obligations, financial stress, and balancing work and family can be especially stressful. It's the perfect time to change our cognitions and behavior to improve our daily experience. Together, we can move towards better coping and optimism. I take joy in working with clients to develop skills, gain self-awareness, experience growth, & appreciate their strengths. My affirmative approach includes changing beliefs & behaviors that are no longer serving you in a supportive and accepting environment. Immediate openings for virtual & in-person counseling with teens, adults, and couples.
This can be a difficult time of year. Family obligations, financial stress, and balancing work and family can be especially stressful. It's the perfect time to change our cognitions and behavior to improve our daily experience. Together, we can move towards better coping and optimism. I take joy in working with clients to develop skills, gain self-awareness, experience growth, & appreciate their strengths. My affirmative approach includes changing beliefs & behaviors that are no longer serving you in a supportive and accepting environment. Immediate openings for virtual & in-person counseling with teens, adults, and couples.
Jackie Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
When you are sitting across from me, my goal is for you to feel safe, understood, and encouraged. I am here to help you unlearn thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you—to explore and unravel unhealthy habits, toxic ways of interacting with others, and harmful statements you unconsciously rehearse when you’re feeling your absolute worst. I focus on your strengths and take into account your family dynamics, how you were raised, and any trauma you have experienced.
When you are sitting across from me, my goal is for you to feel safe, understood, and encouraged. I am here to help you unlearn thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you—to explore and unravel unhealthy habits, toxic ways of interacting with others, and harmful statements you unconsciously rehearse when you’re feeling your absolute worst. I focus on your strengths and take into account your family dynamics, how you were raised, and any trauma you have experienced.
Vanessa Bernal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
Most of us, at one time or another, experience personal problems. Sometimes they affect one's overall performance, sometimes they don't. I am available for those times when situations in life cause personal problems and you need help to get you through them. You don't have to do it alone. I strive to provide a comfortable and trusting environment where you can relax and feel safe. I aim to make therapy a place where you like to go. I know that we are all very unique. I approach each client in a way that is specific to their needs. I am also accepting licensed interns needing supervision.
Most of us, at one time or another, experience personal problems. Sometimes they affect one's overall performance, sometimes they don't. I am available for those times when situations in life cause personal problems and you need help to get you through them. You don't have to do it alone. I strive to provide a comfortable and trusting environment where you can relax and feel safe. I aim to make therapy a place where you like to go. I know that we are all very unique. I approach each client in a way that is specific to their needs. I am also accepting licensed interns needing supervision.
Lisa A. Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
I enjoy helping clients of any age relieve stress and negative energy and become more effective in relationships and the art of living. I work with each persons specific goals towards a more holistic life.
I enjoy helping clients of any age relieve stress and negative energy and become more effective in relationships and the art of living. I work with each persons specific goals towards a more holistic life.
Rebecca Roman Montez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
Seneca Therapy is 100% online for all Texas residents! Hours are 5 a.m. to Noon to support alternate shift schedules: military, first responders, medical professionals, & more! When you face challenges in your daily life, relationships, or meeting your goals, I am here to support you in discovering how to process big emotions and grow through each difficulty. I provide counseling to teens, adults, and couples. I seek to empower clients to improve and restore balance in their lives by tapping into their personal strengths. I employ integrative approaches including CBT, neuroscience, narrative therapy, EMDR, and Relational Therapy.
Seneca Therapy is 100% online for all Texas residents! Hours are 5 a.m. to Noon to support alternate shift schedules: military, first responders, medical professionals, & more! When you face challenges in your daily life, relationships, or meeting your goals, I am here to support you in discovering how to process big emotions and grow through each difficulty. I provide counseling to teens, adults, and couples. I seek to empower clients to improve and restore balance in their lives by tapping into their personal strengths. I employ integrative approaches including CBT, neuroscience, narrative therapy, EMDR, and Relational Therapy.
Janet Lantry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, RYT
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
Are you seeking relief and improved functioning, using evidence-based approaches and an integration of the mind and body? Janet specializes in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, substance use disorders, and uses play therapy as a primary modality when working with children. She is certified in EMDR. She works with all genders, including people who identify as transgender and non-binary and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Janet also has extensive experience working with veterans, active duty service members, and their families, with a unique empathy for being a military child.
Are you seeking relief and improved functioning, using evidence-based approaches and an integration of the mind and body? Janet specializes in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, substance use disorders, and uses play therapy as a primary modality when working with children. She is certified in EMDR. She works with all genders, including people who identify as transgender and non-binary and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Janet also has extensive experience working with veterans, active duty service members, and their families, with a unique empathy for being a military child.
Migdalia Sosa Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a therapist. I truly enjoy working with my clients and am passionate about helping others through tough times in their lives. The therapeutic relationship is a unique relationship in itself that alone can be healing. I have worked with a great variety of problems and would be honored to work with you.
For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a therapist. I truly enjoy working with my clients and am passionate about helping others through tough times in their lives. The therapeutic relationship is a unique relationship in itself that alone can be healing. I have worked with a great variety of problems and would be honored to work with you.
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Sandy Zamora
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
Life can bring unexpected challenges that can make it difficult to adjust. I want to work together to help build the confidence and healthy coping mechanisms you need to move forward. I believe in promoting emotional growth and development. The therapy process is tailored to each client's presenting issues.
Life can bring unexpected challenges that can make it difficult to adjust. I want to work together to help build the confidence and healthy coping mechanisms you need to move forward. I believe in promoting emotional growth and development. The therapy process is tailored to each client's presenting issues.
Crystal Sperber - Aloe Vera Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
Crystal Sperber has experience working with clients (aged 4-90+), families, and relationships, allowing for a specialized approach that is both client-centered and holistic. To provide the best outcomes, Crystal utilizes eclectic techniques and collaborates with you to best tailor services. Crystal is warm, inviting, and down to earth, allowing clients to feel safe, secure, heard, and understood.
Crystal Sperber has experience working with clients (aged 4-90+), families, and relationships, allowing for a specialized approach that is both client-centered and holistic. To provide the best outcomes, Crystal utilizes eclectic techniques and collaborates with you to best tailor services. Crystal is warm, inviting, and down to earth, allowing clients to feel safe, secure, heard, and understood.
Barbara Viridiana Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
Hi, my name is Barbara! Its so very nice to meet you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor having over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adult, middle age adults and seniors. With almost three decades of experience, I've come to know that all great things are worthwhile and therefore require consistency and patience. I cannot promise you a solution, but I can guarantee you that together we can make great progress along your life journey! I am bilingual Spanish!
Hi, my name is Barbara! Its so very nice to meet you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor having over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adult, middle age adults and seniors. With almost three decades of experience, I've come to know that all great things are worthwhile and therefore require consistency and patience. I cannot promise you a solution, but I can guarantee you that together we can make great progress along your life journey! I am bilingual Spanish!
Jessica Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
I am an LPC Associate, supervised by Miranda Solis, LPC-S. I have worked with teens while they were hospitalized for self-harm or suicidal ideation, teens currently in the child welfare system in the group home setting, and children and families following an outcry of abuse. A big part of working with this population is working with their parents, so I could be a good fit if your child has experienced any of these problems. I also have experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. My age range is from age 8-80.
I am an LPC Associate, supervised by Miranda Solis, LPC-S. I have worked with teens while they were hospitalized for self-harm or suicidal ideation, teens currently in the child welfare system in the group home setting, and children and families following an outcry of abuse. A big part of working with this population is working with their parents, so I could be a good fit if your child has experienced any of these problems. I also have experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. My age range is from age 8-80.
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MD, MBA, LCL
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
Nearly 2 years ago, my eldest child shared that she is transgender. I initially had no idea what to do. I was scared, and confused, even ashamed and guilty. I am a pediatrician who has worked with suicidal youth and understand the consequences of parental rejection, but I still struggled with my child's gender. Today, I know better. My child comes first and so does yours. I help parents love, accept, understand, and support their LGBTQ+ children so they can thrive and live out loud without judgment or limitations. Are you struggling like I did? I know what you're going through I can help, let's talk.
Nearly 2 years ago, my eldest child shared that she is transgender. I initially had no idea what to do. I was scared, and confused, even ashamed and guilty. I am a pediatrician who has worked with suicidal youth and understand the consequences of parental rejection, but I still struggled with my child's gender. Today, I know better. My child comes first and so does yours. I help parents love, accept, understand, and support their LGBTQ+ children so they can thrive and live out loud without judgment or limitations. Are you struggling like I did? I know what you're going through I can help, let's talk.
Kotia K Whitaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
I believe that treating individuals with dignity, respect and compassion transcends all categories and labels, and allows them to openly express their issues, needs and goals. As a systems therapist I understand the significance of a healthy relationship. I will strive to build a therapeutic relationship by creating a safe environment so you can heal, be strengthened by adversity and live life to the fullest.
I believe that treating individuals with dignity, respect and compassion transcends all categories and labels, and allows them to openly express their issues, needs and goals. As a systems therapist I understand the significance of a healthy relationship. I will strive to build a therapeutic relationship by creating a safe environment so you can heal, be strengthened by adversity and live life to the fullest.
Sharon Alvandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S, MAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
I DO have availability. PLEASE EMAIL sharoninbodied@gmail.com or text (734)985-0848 for intake setup. I also supervise LMSW's and LBSW's in TX. My approach to working with people involves identifying motivation through reflection and supporting through transitions. I work with individuals to build connections with their bodies. I use these modalities: Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices. Note: I presently don't work with teenagers under 17 years of age or in high school
I DO have availability. PLEASE EMAIL sharoninbodied@gmail.com or text (734)985-0848 for intake setup. I also supervise LMSW's and LBSW's in TX. My approach to working with people involves identifying motivation through reflection and supporting through transitions. I work with individuals to build connections with their bodies. I use these modalities: Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices. Note: I presently don't work with teenagers under 17 years of age or in high school
Steve Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249 (Online Only)
I work primarily as a social worker, in which I support parents and their children, provide them with resources, and help them be successful in any way that they may need. When working with new families, we start by asking three basic questions: - What is working well? What are you currently worried about? What needs to change? I approach counseling in very much the same way.
I work primarily as a social worker, in which I support parents and their children, provide them with resources, and help them be successful in any way that they may need. When working with new families, we start by asking three basic questions: - What is working well? What are you currently worried about? What needs to change? I approach counseling in very much the same way.
Rebekah Shaulis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oakmont Downs, San Antonio, TX 78249
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with eleven years of clinical experience. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual and group settings. Some clinical issues I have the most experience in include ADHD, Coping Skills, Grief, Trauma, PTSD, and Relationship Issues. My counseling style combines Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Trauma Focused therapies. I have always felt called to be a healer, and I believe that it is vital to find the root of problems for clients to heal fully and continue to make progress.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with eleven years of clinical experience. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children in individual and group settings. Some clinical issues I have the most experience in include ADHD, Coping Skills, Grief, Trauma, PTSD, and Relationship Issues. My counseling style combines Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Trauma Focused therapies. I have always felt called to be a healer, and I believe that it is vital to find the root of problems for clients to heal fully and continue to make progress.
Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.