Therapists in Saint Hedwig, TX

Life is a journey and everyone's trial and tribulations are different. In life, it is inevitable that change occurs and that can be an overwhelming venture to embark on alone. I can be a tool and a resource for you during your time of need. I am passionate about helping others; it is a calling in my life. As Elisabeth Kubler-Ross stated, "Beautiful people do not just happen." Ross's statement has always sparked a fire within me, as I know from personal and professional experience that strength comes from within and growth comes from pain, sometimes we just need a little help.

Emotional health difficulties are like a cold, everyone gets them from time to time. However, if the cold goes on for weeks or keeps on getting worse, you should probably see a healthcare professional. This is true for our emotional health as well. If we want to be healthy, we have to take care of ourselves: body, mind and soul. Psychotherapy is medical treatment and care intended to relieve or heal the soul. It is a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, healing and wholeness. I have 20 years of experience supporting and guiding clients in a variety of areas including mental health, health care, disability and family services.

I sought to be a counselor to help others become the best version of themselves in order to live their best lives. I am a retired Major in the United States Army with 23 years of military service. My military assignments have ranged from Topographic Non-Commissioned Officer, Horizontal Engineer Company Commander, Brigade Engineer Battalion Executive Officer, and Combat Engineer. I have dedicated my career to taking care of soldiers and their families. My husband, Daniel Carrizales, is a retired Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps. I have four girls (ages 27, 25, 22, & 17), two boys (ages 20 & 13), and five lovely grandchildren.

Are you feeling under pressure, overwhelmed, and as though you are not enough? By utilizing the humanistic, existential, and solution-focused approaches, I can help you feel less pressured and overwhelmed by viewing you as a whole person, encouraging you to remain true to yourself (humanistic), helping you increase your self-awareness, accept responsibility, and know that you are enough so you can live a more authentic life (existential) while focusing on finding solutions for issues in the here and now (solution-focused). Whether you are an adult seeking assistance for yourself or family, or a child/adolescent, I am here to help.

I love what I do! I am a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and caring individual who has gone through painful life experiences myself and have likewise experienced the freedom and peace of healing. I am an experienced, skillful clinician who treats adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing anxiety, insecurity, nightmares, depression, emotional reactions to trauma, stress, grief, guilt, and/or anger. I diagnose and treat children's' issues including ADHD, separation anxiety, divorce issues, anxiety, depressive disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, behavioral, social, school, or academic problems. I teach parents to implement structure & behavioral techniques that really work!

In my ideal client, I envision someone dealing with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, neurodivergence, major life transitions, LGBTQ+ matters, family dynamics, grief, anger management, women's issues, multicultural considerations, academic challenges, career changes, and the unique needs of military family members and veterans. My goal is to address their diverse needs with empathy and understanding.

The counseling relationship is based on creating an accepting, respectful, warm, collaborative working environment to guide you to create and re-write healthy scripts in your personal journey. The key is to construct opportunities for you to gain insights into personal patterns and simultaneously strengthen connections in relationships. Efforts will focus on helping you explore your strengths and successes and explore effective ways to enhance personal growth and relationship satisfaction.

I have always been interested in the effects of trauma on one's life. Trauma has many effects that most don't consider. I have learned how to assist people in creating a loved life in spite of any trauma they have experienced.

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!

I have dedicated my life to pursuing knowledge that empowers client's to move away from both past and current sufferings. Life is challenging, please afford me the opportunity to help you navigate and heal your sufferings. Restore peace and tranquility to both your heart and your mind!

I feel privileged & blessed to witness clients' change processes. I seek to use therapy modalities that work best for individualized client care, & I am grateful to serve in settings that align perfectly with my beliefs in achieving recovery. I am humbled to witness the healing that occurs in therapy where there was previously confusion, pain, & hopelessness. It is my life's passion to support & encourage others.

I believe in genuine collaboration and helping someone live and feel authentic in their life. I can work with individuals across the lifespan who are struggling to find themselves and feel lost in their life. I enjoy providing care for those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or unprocessed trauma. My focus in clients are teens, young adults, adults, and LGBTQ+. "Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing" -Optimus Prime

You're the "strong" friend, aren't you? The one everyone is so incredibly grateful for because you're always so helpful, thoughtful, and giving. Don't get me wrong! Those are signs of great character, but when do YOU get to be insecure, uncertain, and "soft?" I am here to offer you that space. The space where you get to explore yourself in an atmosphere where nothing is off limits and you can figure "you" out. You don't have to be strong here, you just have to be you - and we can find your unique path to healing together.

SATURDAY appointments now available! Counseling can be a marvelous way to assist you or a loved one to do better and feel better. Sometimes our coping skills fall short of our needs, and feeling like there are no more options can absolutely feel like hitting rock bottom. But there is hope. Someone does care. I have, myself, had many challenges in life and have, from time to time, sought help in counseling. Needing help does not mean you are weak: it means you are ready to find answers.

Adjusting to life changes can be difficult at times. Finding someone trustworthy and capable to guide you with effective methods to live a fulfilling life can be just as challenging. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Life Coach in San Antonio and surrounding areas who will provide you with a genuine, confidential, and safe environment. I have more than seven years working in the mental health field and have experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families in private practice, outpatient clinics, and psychiatric hospital settings.

Experienced clinical psychologist providing psychological and applied behavior analysis services to clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, and PTSD. I design treatment for autism based on the results of a functional assessment and create person-centered target goals. I create skill-based interventions that are socially valid to the patient. Techniques are based on the principles of applied behavior analysis with proven results. I provide various psychological services to patients ages 16 through 55.

I counsel adolescents and adults, supporting clients who find themselves in a life transition. Changes in life can be difficult, but can also be an opportunity for growth and insight. My work as a therapist blends traditional and tailored approaches to finding solutions, while providing a safe and encouraging environment. Together we will explore solutions, learn new skills, and work to achieve balance in your life, as you define it. I believe the counseling process should allow you to feel a more balanced and fulfilled life.

Welcome! I work with counselors, parents, & high achievers looking to find joy and renewed energy - for themselves & the people they serve. I also enjoy working with couples and adult families who are having difficulty navigating current or past communication conflicts, terminal illness, grief & loss, parenting, boundaries, life transitions, and premarital work. You may struggle with self-care, perfectionism, over-giving to your work, taking your stress out on others, having difficulty completing tasks, or having difficulty staying present with others. You may feel "stuck", numb, drained, overwhelmed, anxious, worthless or guilty.

Life is a journey and can sometimes leave us feeling totally out of control. Are you and your partner stuck at a crossroads in your relationship? Are you experiencing hopelessness, fear, and worries? If you are living your life in black and white, while others are experiencing life in full color, I can help you change this and find the beauty in life. Life does not have to be so painful, together we can resolve your issues and help you find meaning and harmony in life again.