Therapists in San Antonio, TX

I work with individuals, couples, and groups, of all ages. My practice rests on the principles of inclusiveness, autonomy, and empowerment. I strive to provide a space of acceptance of your authentic self and multiple facets of your identity (ethnicity, gender, sexual identities, ability, SES, etc.). I aid in relating with and understanding your emotions, and body sensations and meet your wellness needs by deepening connection. I believe that my role as a therapist is to make you self-sustainable, such that after our period of engagement—however short or long—you can keep expanding your experiential horizons.

Welcome to a transformative therapeutic journey! It was a big step to start that search. If your search was a way to finally get some help overcoming life’s challenges, heal your relationship, and discover more about yourself or your relationship, then I can definitely guide you. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist. My holistic approach embraces the mental and emotional connection to guide you toward self-discovery and healing. With a comprehensive background in cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches, I create a safe space for clients to explore and navigate their unique journey towards emotional balance.

Therapy starts with understanding a person and seeing the world from that person's eyes.

Based on my 25 years of experience, I usually recommend a holistic and objective assessment of the problems as part of the solution. These assessments include understanding, first and foremost, the needs of the individual. These can include anxiety, depression, ADHD, peer issues, family problems, stress, and many other things. I treasure the insight the individuals bring to the conversation with their questions, concerns, observations, and overall experiences. I bring these understandings to my therapy sessions and welcome those involved with the individual to lead the individual towards a more passionate, kind, fulfilling life.

Welcome! My name is Utkala, but you can call me Kala. I believe that life begins at the edge of our comfort zone. When we explore past our comfort zone mindfully and with compassion, I believe we open the door to our dreams and aspirations. My desire as a therapist is to shine light on your strengths and enable you to make that journey, moving you towards fulfilling your personal and relationship goals.

Accepting new clients in TX & NY! - Are you struggling with your identity or traumas? Do you need help managing the multiple stressors in your life? Or maybe your anxiety is getting the best of you and you want to improve communication in your relationships? Acknowledging that you need help is the first step, so I'm glad you're here. I know firsthand how daunting it can be to reach out, and I hope you know how brave you are. If you're ready to make a change, or even if you're on the fence, I would love to see if we're a good fit for one another.

Whether you were diagnosed as a child, as an adult, or self-diagnosed based on Tiktok, neurodivergence comes with challenges. Together, we will prioritize your needs (rest, eating, and more) and identify tools that work for you. Turn your executive functioning challenges into healthy boundaries and balanced relationships (with yourself and others!), and allow yourself to live with confidence and joy. If you’re a parent on top of that, you have even more need to reflect on your childhood and practice the care you want to teach your kids! In our work together, we will sift through old patterns and discover the parent you want to be.

Anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, career, life transitions, cultural/ societal impact or struggling to overcome loss or trauma - these are universal human experiences. Things become problematic when they start to impact our daily functioning and quality of life. We know when something isn't right. We feel stuck, lost or alone. This is where counseling can help. I have spent the past 20+ years providing compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic care to help foster my clients’ cognitive, emotional and interpersonal strengths. I aim to empower my clients' ability to heal, thrive and grow from life's challenges.

Do you prioritize other people's needs over your own? Do you avoid expressing your needs and feelings, have self-doubt, imposter syndrome, have difficulty setting boundaries, find yourself in toxic relationships and very easily slip into a caretaker's role? You might have had difficult experiences growing up that shaped your understanding of people and relationships. Childhood trauma can affect the choices we make as adults resulting in loneliness, anxiety and depression. If you are tired of these patterns, want to take charge of your life and are ready to form healthy reciprocal relationships then you have come to the right place.

I believe every individual has incredible capacity for self-compassion, self-awareness and growth. Life can be very challenging and everyone needs increased support at times. I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health concerns.

As someone who has a passion for working with people from diverse communities, I want you to know that your unique story and background are important to me. As a first-generation South Asian American, I have a deep understanding of the impact that cultural differences can have on couples, families, and individuals. I am here to support you on your journey towards greater intimacy, connection, and security. I use a trauma-informed approach and enjoy bringing in aspects from childhood, adolescence, and adulthood for a well-rounded healing experience.

Hey there! Thank you for visiting my profile, and welcome! There are many reasons one may to turn to therapy. Maybe you are experiencing a change or loss, maybe you have gone through an event that has affected your mental health, or maybe it’s just that something doesn't feel right or someone doesn't treat you well. I like to say “the breadcrumbs make the bread" - it is the little things that add up.

As a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate and Sex Therapist in training, I welcome everyone including LGBTQ+, kink, and non-monogamous clients along. I prioritize safety, connection, and integration of mind, body, and spirit in my work. I enjoy assisting the couple in learning new and more effective ways of loving themselves and each other. I strive to enhance their emotional connections with themselves and others, and gain insight into how their thoughts, beliefs, and values influence their relationships. This safe space is dedicated to personal growth, healing, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.

Therapy is a process of self exploration, acceptance, healing and recognition of ones own strengths and goals. I strongly believe that we have tremendous potential and through commitment to ourselves we all can build a life we dream about, where there is peace and fulfillment. My professional training in clinical social work, experience working with a diverse population and constant need to learn about best practices has shaped my understanding of a variety of personal and societal issues. My Client focus is Veterans, Couples, Families dealing with PTSD/Trauma/Family Issues/Marital Issues/Grief/Loss and Mens Issues.