Therapists in Downtown, San Antonio, TX

There is no denying that life brings both joy and sorrow. Have you found yourself holding it together and pretending to be ok on the outside but you’re falling apart on the inside? Are you consumed by worry, fear, doubt and constantly question what the future holds for you? Do you feel lost, numb, or alone? If the statements above sound like you, there is hope! You don’t have to go through this difficult time alone. I can help! You and I will work together identifying strengths you already have to improve and navigate the world around you. This therapeutic process may bring laughter and sometimes tears but ultimately healing.

It takes courage and willingness to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are suffering from stress, anxiety, family issues, or maybe an addiction and you are ready to find a different way to live, I am here to support and empower you. Most people don't understand what is really happening within themselves so I am here to help you find the root of your troubles, take the appropriate actions to heal the issue(s), and live a better life.

With twenty years experience as a doctoral level clinical psychologist, I offer the highest proficiency in both long-term and short-term therapeutic approaches. I have provided psychotherapy to a broad spectrum of adults, children, adolescents, persons with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and persons in the GLBT community with alternative life styles. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, intimacy and interpersonal issues, identity issues, ADHD, school related problems, PTSD, and midlife/early aging issues. My approach to working with clients utilizes an integrated approach of cognitive-behavioral interventions,

Hey there! I’m Shane Chance, a licensed professional counselor right here in San Antonio, TX. Why did I become a therapist, you ask? Well, it’s simple: I absolutely love helping people navigate life’s twists and turns. I’m a firm believer in the incredible resilience of individuals and their capacity to bounce back, even when when things get tough. When it comes to therapy, I’m all about embracing the unique qualities of each person and situation. That’s why I’m an eclectic therapist. I understand that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and the therapy I offer reflects that belief.

Do you suffer from insomnia? Do you toss and turn all night long? Would you give just about anything to have a healthy sleeping pattern? I work with people struggling with insomnia to get the sleep they need. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to provide tailored treatment to address the unique factors influencing your sleep patterns.

Our group of clinicians work with a diverse group of clients at different stages in life- from adolescence to older adulthood (age 10 and up.) Collectively we offer decades of experience and assistance with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, grief, body image and weight, and negative symptoms related to trauma. We utilize a variety of theories and techniques to help clients identify challenges, and will work through barriers that prevent optimal mental and emotional health.

Because you’ve experienced difficult life circumstances—traumas, transitions, emotional and behavioral difficulties or dysregulation, perhaps painful relationships; you may feel weary, hopeless, helpless, anxious or afraid. You may not acknowledge your resiliency or recognize the courage and strength within you to overcome your challenges because stress has blurred your vision and depleted your hope and confidence. Through the process of identifying, expanding, and utilizing one’s personal strengths and skills, life-enhancing change and confidence is within reach.

I have provided therapy for children, teenagers, adults, groups and couples. In therapy, I share a relational space in where you can allow the parts of you that need healing the space they need to heal. You can gain knowledge into your emotional processing, and you can gain independence in your life. I have experience in relational cultural theory and person centered therapy. My experience and my practices reflect my academic interest to understand the self in relation to others. Other topics I am interested in: Intersectionality, feminist theories in counseling, and gender affirmative care.

What do you want from your life? Are you experiencing a fulfilled life? If not, what's in your way and how can we work together to get you there? I help my clients seize what they want from their lives with more health and ease, and with less pain and suffering. My therapy approach is to be a collaborator with you in this process. Psychotherapy should be empowering! You are the expert about your life so far; we start with where you are now, and together through small but powerful shifts, we will create the life you want.