Therapists in North Central, San Antonio, TX

While serving as the director and staff psychologist for over 14 years at the Counseling Service at the University of Texas Health Science Center, I had the opportunity to work with individuals presenting with wide range of presenting issues. The decision to seek psychotherapy is one that takes much courage and can positively change the current path of your life. While largely influenced by cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and person-centered theories, I believe strongly in the need to tailor my interventions to meet the specific needs of my clients.

The clinical approach I use to counseling is targeted to attend my client's needs. My preference is the Psychodynamic approach where the client and I explore the origins of their psychological discomfort and use the insights to the healing process incorporating changes in the present. Some clients however come to counseling with a sense of urgency, a need to work objectively in a specific problem with the aim of a faster solution focused to their crisis, and in these cases I support and stay present with the client's needs.

Online therapy is central in my practice. It is effective, convenient and greatly appreciated by my clients. Scheduling sessions works well with almost everyone's calendar. I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.

I would describe my practice as helping people work through life issues in ways that promote relational, emotional and spiritual growth. My clinical areas of interest include spirituality, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with men's issues. I apply a Christian/faith-based approach to counseling and am trained in both theology and professional counseling. I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I don't impose my beliefs on clients, and respect all faith/spiritual traditions as valuable resources for healing. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, REBT, Rogerian person centered, Jungian Psychology, Anger Resolution Therapist. I accept insurance. I am also an LCDC substance abuse counselor. I provide guidance counseling and aim to create self awareness, build coping skills, identify self-defeating patterns of behavior, identify negative coping and faulty patterns of belief, thinking errors, etc. My therapy amounts to CBT & eclectic, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches, that in my 15 years of experience, has shown to be effective treatment that creates positive results for clients.

In life we go through many changes such as divorce, grief & loss, trauma, chronic illness, childhood neglect, abusive relationships and many others. These difficult times leave us feeling off balance, depressed, anxious or just stuck and feeling broken. Allow me to walk with you and see you through your struggle and pain to a place of contentment. Start by making an appointment www.Kintsugitherapyservices.com ​-Se Habla Espanol. Currently working with individuals that are struggling with making the decision about transitioning and detransitioning trauma.

My goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive therapy environment that allows a safe space to my clients to experience their emotions, share their struggles and challenges and grow and develop new skills that will help improve their life. If you are depressed, feeling anxious, have chronic stress, experiencing loss and grief, I can work with you in identifying your therapy needs. I believe that therapy should be individualized and tailored to each person.

Let me be someone who can be your cheerleader, your support system, your voice of reason, your sounding board, your empathetic ear, or your path to insight and self-awareness. I share my skills with you so you then can meet your goals, work through your problems, and manage your emotions as you best see fit. I offer a variety of interventions to cater to each of you and your specific needs, all decided on a case by case basis. I'm looking forward to meeting you and learning how I can help.

We all have an innate goodness, natural spontaneity and potential. We tend to disconnect from it in response to painful experiences. It is a natural, even genetic program, to want happiness and joy in life. The frantic attempt to numb or avoid pain,results in denial of joy and natural spontaneity. My commitment as a therapist is facilitation of healing and transformation towards joy and connection. I use a Holistic approach, seek authenticity, and believe that each person's uniqueness can bring inner peace, extend to family, and enhance relationships. The happiness we generate extends to others and then returns.

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.

I deal with a myriad of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, bi-polar disorders, personality disorders, grief counseling, career guidance, motivation, current and/or past trauma, college experiences, brain injuries, and familial issues like parenting and relationships. I find working with all ages, ethnicities, religions, and special populations fulfilling. I thoroughly enjoy helping other people better themselves. My counseling style is encouraging and humanistic, meaning it focuses on you. I focus on what is real and what is important to you. I provide judgment-free sessions where you can feel safe.

You've lost your spark and find yourself feeling tired, confused, and even hopeless. As much as you've tried to improve relationships with others and your own well-being, you feel stuck. You feel misunderstood by others and struggle to relate or trust loved ones. You've maybe even tried therapy before without avail and are trying again in hopes of healing. You are looking for connection, not only to others, but also to yourself. You're looking for compass to guide you to a meaningful life above the struggles. At your core, you want peace.

I specialize in working with children and adolescents dealing with anger management, anxiety, low self-esteem, aspergers, depression, school and family problems, as well as self-identity issues. I believe in working closely with parents and families. Working together we can make things better for the family. To my work with clients, I bring thirty years of experience as a therapist in private practice, a therapist at Jewish Family Service, a school social worker, and a teacher.

Life can be overwhelming. Do you experience anxiety, depression, low self esteem or relationship issues and need guidance to move forward? Together, we will identify and explore these issues. We will create goals so you can better understand the changes needed to make a difference in your life.

Truth be told: "You matter. I'm here to listen & help. It's ok to speak your truth, and seek ways to feel better. Your story is yours to tell/change/pause/continue. Truth is: your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors are a unique and valid part of your life story journey. I am Tommie A. Colin, MFT, MA, LPC, an experienced psychotherapist, & mental health practitioner. well-prepared, to provide counseling therapy services & supportive assistance in a non-judgmental, open-minded, tolerant way. As a therapist, I'll be present, helping navigate, with you, in the paths you choose to explore. A new journey is waiting to begin."

With all that is going on right now, many people are struggling with unprecedented expectations and stressors, leading to significant anxiety and depression. Might you be one of them? Or perhaps you have been surviving with a serious mental health condition such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, or Trauma for quite some time and are looking for support? Take the time to prioritize your wellness by seeking support. If you are ready to gain deeper self-understanding and build a life that you love, I am here to help.

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!

Healing begins with you, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here for you during this journey. I have 17 years experience in the mental health field and 15 years experience in treatment. I am EMDR trained, and love helping clients heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. Trauma is a lot more common than you realize, and includes any experience that has affected your self worth and/or wellbeing. If you feel different or like you don't belong, come see me. I'm real, compassionate, empathic, and transparent.

As a Solution-Focused, Gottman Cert. Therapist, I aim to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions by applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques. With 30 years of experience, and a Board Certified Diplomate, I must earn double the amount of continuing education as other therapists with an LCSW. My passion has become couples therapy, and I have recently become an " expert" in the field.