Photo of Martin V Bendernagel, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78217, TX
Martin V Bendernagel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Many people are hurting and seek help with relationship issues, with their spouse, and other family members; I strive to help restore marriage and family relationships. Common problems that clients bring to me include relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, past trauma, child behavior problems, addictions, and having problems adjusting to changes in life. I practice spiritually-integrated counseling from a Christian worldview.
Many people are hurting and seek help with relationship issues, with their spouse, and other family members; I strive to help restore marriage and family relationships. Common problems that clients bring to me include relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, past trauma, child behavior problems, addictions, and having problems adjusting to changes in life. I practice spiritually-integrated counseling from a Christian worldview.
(210) 714-1805 View (210) 714-1805
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Victoria Shackelford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC, NCC, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life. I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life. I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
(210) 602-3002 View (210) 602-3002
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Karen Bagwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
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.
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.
(210) 762-6091 View (210) 762-6091
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Nicole E Kremer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Nicole values the importance of processing experiences, past or present in a safe and comfortable environment. Nicole believes that counseling can help you face life's challenges that may have you stuck or unable to know which direction to turn next. Counseling can help identify causes of depression, anxiety and resolve other problem areas in your life. Her approach to counseling is tailored to each client's specific needs and collaborative.
Nicole values the importance of processing experiences, past or present in a safe and comfortable environment. Nicole believes that counseling can help you face life's challenges that may have you stuck or unable to know which direction to turn next. Counseling can help identify causes of depression, anxiety and resolve other problem areas in your life. Her approach to counseling is tailored to each client's specific needs and collaborative.
(210) 791-6955 View (210) 791-6955
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Let's Talk Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, TF- CBT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Life is challenging - there are so many issues/events which could cause a form of emotional disturbances - once this happens, I would like to be there to assist you regain emotional wellness and re-find your since of self and balance. Call me for an appointment so we can begin the healing process.
Life is challenging - there are so many issues/events which could cause a form of emotional disturbances - once this happens, I would like to be there to assist you regain emotional wellness and re-find your since of self and balance. Call me for an appointment so we can begin the healing process.
(210) 934-9298 View (210) 934-9298
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Pernicano Professional Psychology PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
I bring to my clients over 40 years of clinical experience, working with Veterans as the retired Chief of Mental Health at the VA in Lexington, KY and in as a clinician in other military and private practice settings. I am Board Certified in Counseling Psychology (ABPP). I am a generalist and use cognitive, behavioral and neurobiological approaches to treat a wide range of problems from anxiety, depression and trauma to couples’ and family issues. I look forward to getting down to the hard work of helping you to overcome whatever personal adversity you may have.
I bring to my clients over 40 years of clinical experience, working with Veterans as the retired Chief of Mental Health at the VA in Lexington, KY and in as a clinician in other military and private practice settings. I am Board Certified in Counseling Psychology (ABPP). I am a generalist and use cognitive, behavioral and neurobiological approaches to treat a wide range of problems from anxiety, depression and trauma to couples’ and family issues. I look forward to getting down to the hard work of helping you to overcome whatever personal adversity you may have.
(210) 405-0882 View (210) 405-0882
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Valerie Rivas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering unconditional acceptance and respect without judgement to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. Each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I treat ALL issues from adolescent to elderly within individual, couple, family, or group settings. Chronic Illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Child Loss, Adoption, First Responders, Trauma, Abuse, Neglect & Adolescents are some of my interests.
It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering unconditional acceptance and respect without judgement to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. Each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I treat ALL issues from adolescent to elderly within individual, couple, family, or group settings. Chronic Illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Child Loss, Adoption, First Responders, Trauma, Abuse, Neglect & Adolescents are some of my interests.
(210) 787-4457 View (210) 787-4457
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Thomas Paige/Mower Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, TF-CBT, CFRC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217  (Online Only)
I am a retired Army Veteran experienced in working with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulty coping with depression, domestic violence, stress, anger and grief. Weekend appointments are available and encouraged. My personal goal is to be a solution to the many military personnel regardless of status in finding the way back to living a healthy and happy life rather than settling for defeat. Special rates are available for Wounded Warriors. Sliding scale for under-employed.Currently accepts CPS Clients.
I am a retired Army Veteran experienced in working with individuals, couples and families who are having difficulty coping with depression, domestic violence, stress, anger and grief. Weekend appointments are available and encouraged. My personal goal is to be a solution to the many military personnel regardless of status in finding the way back to living a healthy and happy life rather than settling for defeat. Special rates are available for Wounded Warriors. Sliding scale for under-employed.Currently accepts CPS Clients.
(210) 618-0155 View (210) 618-0155
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Christi Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217  (Online Only)
Making changes can be tough and often a little scary. Sometimes finding the right path is difficult - so many choices and so many obstacles. I will work with your strengths and your thought life, right where you are, to help you move past fears and other obstacles to create the lasting change you desire.
Making changes can be tough and often a little scary. Sometimes finding the right path is difficult - so many choices and so many obstacles. I will work with your strengths and your thought life, right where you are, to help you move past fears and other obstacles to create the lasting change you desire.
(210) 361-6071 View (210) 361-6071
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Jennifer Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
I have extensive knowledge and experience in the treatment of chemical dependency, PTSD, ADHD and mood disorders. I am very knowledgeable about psychotropic medication and can provide you with a lot of valuable information on ways to better manage medication.
I have extensive knowledge and experience in the treatment of chemical dependency, PTSD, ADHD and mood disorders. I am very knowledgeable about psychotropic medication and can provide you with a lot of valuable information on ways to better manage medication.
(210) 361-2079 View (210) 361-2079
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Arturo Freyre
Licensed Professional Counselor, PMHNP, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
Spanish and English speaking clinician with early morning appointments at 8am available today. Arturo is a an exceptional clinician with a dynamic background of experience and wealth of knowledge to support his patients successful treatment plan. He completed his M.S in Counseling Psychology at Loyola University, New Orleans, LA. He also holds a MSN as a PMHNP from Northern Kentucky University. He believes that the physical is just as important as the mental and spiritual when it comes to good health. He places strong values in empathy and understanding his client's experiences.
Spanish and English speaking clinician with early morning appointments at 8am available today. Arturo is a an exceptional clinician with a dynamic background of experience and wealth of knowledge to support his patients successful treatment plan. He completed his M.S in Counseling Psychology at Loyola University, New Orleans, LA. He also holds a MSN as a PMHNP from Northern Kentucky University. He believes that the physical is just as important as the mental and spiritual when it comes to good health. He places strong values in empathy and understanding his client's experiences.
(210) 794-7312 View (210) 794-7312
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Shannon Criswell Peck
MS, LSOTP
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
*****At this time I made the hard decision to cease taking insurance. I have many reasons for this but feel that it is the best choice for me at this time. My new fees will be in line with people who have medium to higher copays and no one has to meet a deductible. This simplifies the therapy process for all of us and I still seek quick solutions without sacrificing quality. My style is informal and your comfort is important to me as we deal with difficult, often painful subjects. This less formal billing process fits well with my style.
*****At this time I made the hard decision to cease taking insurance. I have many reasons for this but feel that it is the best choice for me at this time. My new fees will be in line with people who have medium to higher copays and no one has to meet a deductible. This simplifies the therapy process for all of us and I still seek quick solutions without sacrificing quality. My style is informal and your comfort is important to me as we deal with difficult, often painful subjects. This less formal billing process fits well with my style.
(210) 255-2073 View (210) 255-2073
Photo of Faye Acocks Hallford, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 78217, TX
Faye Acocks Hallford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Does your child or teen have problems getting along with others?Are you feeling overwhelmed with the demands of your daily life? Are you needing support to deal with all this stress? I can help. I have worked with children as young as 3 y.o. and adults in their 70's and all ages in-between to help them learn to enjoy life more.
Does your child or teen have problems getting along with others?Are you feeling overwhelmed with the demands of your daily life? Are you needing support to deal with all this stress? I can help. I have worked with children as young as 3 y.o. and adults in their 70's and all ages in-between to help them learn to enjoy life more.
(210) 946-2273 View (210) 946-2273
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Maria Del Carmen Cano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in the state of Texas. I completed my training at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2017. Since completion, I have continued to work with individuals who suffer from different mental illnesses ranging from Major Depression Disorder to Complex PTSD, or just needing help managing their stress in their every day life. My goal as a mental health counselor is to assist individuals in regaining self-confidence, self-awareness, and independence through the tools therapy provides.
I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor in the state of Texas. I completed my training at the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2017. Since completion, I have continued to work with individuals who suffer from different mental illnesses ranging from Major Depression Disorder to Complex PTSD, or just needing help managing their stress in their every day life. My goal as a mental health counselor is to assist individuals in regaining self-confidence, self-awareness, and independence through the tools therapy provides.
(210) 934-2015 View (210) 934-2015
Photo of Jennifer L. Hillier, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78217, TX
Jennifer L. Hillier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217  (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Is your inner dialogue more critical than kind? Counseling is a form of self-care that everybody deserves access to. A safe place where you can express what you feel you cannot say to others, explore what you believe you cannot overcome on your own, examine the root cause of why you behave, think, and feel as you do, and learn how to change thoughts, mindsets & behavior patterns that no longer suit you. You deserve to live a life driven by your passion, not your emotions. It's time to move on and reclaim your future. Start living the life you deserve.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Is your inner dialogue more critical than kind? Counseling is a form of self-care that everybody deserves access to. A safe place where you can express what you feel you cannot say to others, explore what you believe you cannot overcome on your own, examine the root cause of why you behave, think, and feel as you do, and learn how to change thoughts, mindsets & behavior patterns that no longer suit you. You deserve to live a life driven by your passion, not your emotions. It's time to move on and reclaim your future. Start living the life you deserve.
(210) 895-4309 View (210) 895-4309
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Sharon Benner
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Hi there, I'm Sharon! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? Do you feel that others (or other things) run your life? I work with Individuals, couples, and families to help unblock the path to being happy or joyful again.
Hi there, I'm Sharon! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? Do you feel that others (or other things) run your life? I work with Individuals, couples, and families to help unblock the path to being happy or joyful again.
(210) 796-5079 View (210) 796-5079
Photo of Olga Roman Roberts, Marriage & Family Therapist in 78217, TX
Olga Roman Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217  (Online Only)
We all want a harmonious and peaceful connection with our love ones. Sometimes we find ourselves at an impasse with our partners, children, friends, or co-workers. These impasses act as barriers that keep our relationships from growing or moving forward. Counseling /therapy gives a person the opportunity to see a "barrier" from a different perspective while acquiring new skills to move through the barrier or eliminating the barrier it self. Many times our underline intentions are good ones but our solutions to a problem may become barriers themselves. We may just need a different perspective or create a new way of behaving.
We all want a harmonious and peaceful connection with our love ones. Sometimes we find ourselves at an impasse with our partners, children, friends, or co-workers. These impasses act as barriers that keep our relationships from growing or moving forward. Counseling /therapy gives a person the opportunity to see a "barrier" from a different perspective while acquiring new skills to move through the barrier or eliminating the barrier it self. Many times our underline intentions are good ones but our solutions to a problem may become barriers themselves. We may just need a different perspective or create a new way of behaving.
(210) 741-9485 View (210) 741-9485
Photo of Jacqueline Berry-Jones, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78217, TX
Jacqueline Berry-Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors and offer individual, family, and couples counseling sessions. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge clients' unrealistic beliefs and change their behaviors. In addition, I practice Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to assist individuals in identifying their strengths through growth and self-discovery to aid them in reaching their future goals.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors and offer individual, family, and couples counseling sessions. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge clients' unrealistic beliefs and change their behaviors. In addition, I practice Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to assist individuals in identifying their strengths through growth and self-discovery to aid them in reaching their future goals.
(726) 224-7228 View (726) 224-7228
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World of Hope Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
We all need help. Whether it may be learning how to make healthy decisions, reducing anxiety, controlling impulses, learning to assertively communicate or to reduce depressive symptoms. Understanding ourselves, defining our wants and needs can be important in making life-changing choices. In therapy, the goal is to meet you where you are at in life and collaboratively move towards obtaining your goals. Many times we expect immediate results without having to make any internal changes; leaving us unfulfilled, sad and anxious. The changes begin within ourselves to see desired responses from others.
We all need help. Whether it may be learning how to make healthy decisions, reducing anxiety, controlling impulses, learning to assertively communicate or to reduce depressive symptoms. Understanding ourselves, defining our wants and needs can be important in making life-changing choices. In therapy, the goal is to meet you where you are at in life and collaboratively move towards obtaining your goals. Many times we expect immediate results without having to make any internal changes; leaving us unfulfilled, sad and anxious. The changes begin within ourselves to see desired responses from others.
(210) 538-6432 View (210) 538-6432
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Paul S Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LSOTP-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Sometimes life feels like it gets so big that we feel that getting a solid grip on it is impossible. I work with the individual to help them see that the problem is not as big as it may seem. We work together, by using their tools and strengths, to break it down to a manageable size. This allows the client to create a better way of coping with the issues.
Sometimes life feels like it gets so big that we feel that getting a solid grip on it is impossible. I work with the individual to help them see that the problem is not as big as it may seem. We work together, by using their tools and strengths, to break it down to a manageable size. This allows the client to create a better way of coping with the issues.
(210) 756-9369 View (210) 756-9369
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.