Therapists in San Antonio, TX

Having problems that you just don't know how to solve? It takes courage and strength to seek help. Congratulations on taking that first step. I have been working in the mental health sector for 18 years; providing guidance and help for mental and emotional problems, family problems, relationship issues, LGBT issues, addictions, and behavioral issues in a safe, comfortable and non-judgmental environment. I listen to my clients needs and concerns and provide constructive feedback to help them begin their journey to health and recovery. I would be honored to assist you.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!*** Ample + Rooted provides an affirming and welcoming home for diverse individuals to reclaim their inherent worth. Through therapy, mindfulness practices, courses, trainings and events, we support, guide and hold space for our clients to feel valued, nurtured and nourished. We believe healing and growth happen when you feel truly seen and understood. Our individual, relationship and group therapy services are available to folx of all backgrounds, orientations, identities, expressions, and relationship and family constellations.

Are you looking for an inclusive, culturally aware, and relationally focused therapist? Many of the concerns that clients bring up in therapy often involve challenges related to their various identities (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, body size, etc.) and/or the quality of their relationships. When describing their experiences with previous therapists, many clients have expressed things to me like, “my therapist just didn’t get me", and as a result, find themselves wanting to be understood and seen. As part of my practice, it’s important to me that I hold a deep understanding of your story, worldview, and experiences.

I'm a Queer Therapist serving clients in person in Central Austin and virtually to all Texas residents. I work with relationships (couples, polycules, and adult family members) and individuals. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA2S+ people. Many of my clients are sensitive people with extrasensory awarenesses and spiritual and/or religious practices. I am passionate about working with folks whose life experiences challenge mainstream norms and may be deemed unconventional. I love collaborating with people as they create authentic relationships with themselves, their people, and the collective.

My focus as a therapist is on healing trauma through the attachment lens. When defining trauma, I like to quote Gabor Mate who states that Trauma is not what happens to you, it is what happens inside you. The traumatic event may have been the abandonment that happened years ago, but the trauma itself is the crippling fear inside when someone we love doesn't respond quickly enough. Unfortunately, we can't change the past, but we Can change the ways it affects our present and our future. I hope to offer you closure by helping you understand the How and Why of your trauma.

As a client-centered therapist I am committed to helping the therapeutic process feel natural. Clients with additions/substance abuse and relationship issues generally experience anxiety and/or depression. For some, it may be situational and in other's may cause clinically significant stress or impairment in daily living. It can be beneficial for clients to explore and discover underlying issues that may exacerbate the way they feel and behave.My promise to clients is that If I am unable to help you, I will assist you to find the necessary resources.

I obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Denver. I completed a Predoctoral Internship and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in clinical psychology at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. My broad training included emergency psychiatry, inpatient and outpatient adult and adolescent treatment, neuropsychological and forensic assessment, and behavioral medicine . My fellowship training in psychological testing and adolescent development informs my clinical thinking and focuses treatment to the psychological, interpersonal, and developmental presentation of each individual.

You look around and everything seems broken or merely hanging on by a thread. No matter what you've tried, the promise of a better life seems further and further away. Constantly fighting against the things weighing you down only leads to more devastation and hopelessness. You feel lost in this nightmare of day-to-day living and struggle with feeling everything and nothing all at the same time. You’ve began to wonder how much longer you can go on like this, but the idea of true happiness seems so far from reach. Despite it all, you know that you deserve to experience real, sustainable change.

I’m a licensed psychologist committed to providing high-quality care in order to help you learn about yourself and work toward your goals. My work focuses on increasing self-reflection, self-compassion, and emotional regulation skills in an effort to improve relationships and functioning for individuals, couples, and families. I believe in taking a relational and collaborative approach to therapy to create an affirming, safe, and compassionate enviroment for growth. I'm interested in understanding your various identities and how your unique experiences have shaped and influenced how you feel about yourself and your relationships.

Elevated Counseling Services, LLC. provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. We assist with addressing life issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, resolving conflict and increasing positive communication skills. We utilize evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs.

I strive to provide you with the tools to build and maintain a more fulfilling life. Each person has unique needs and goals in their therapy. I will not just passively listen, but will engage you, share my thoughts, and challenge you when appropriate. I strive to provide my clients an atmosphere of flexibility, acceptance, compassion, and humor. For 15 years I have successfully helped clients navigate life issues. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed or lacking meaning in their life, while others are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, relationship or gender issues.

At Evolución, we believe that our journeys in life can leave us all feeling challenged and alone and from time to time it can feel unmanageable. Our hopes at Evolución are to provide support and encouragement for individuals, couples, and families along the path. Our goal at Evolución is your space to discover and EVOLVE without judgment. It is your space in this world to be inspired, supported, and motivated to help you heal, restore and recharge in whatever way you desire. I work with clients as they work their way through social, emotional, identity, and relationship issues that they are faced with in their life journey.

I've learned that life is a journey that is not always kind to us, although life is chaotic you're not crazy you're just managing. The difficulties of life catch up with us and sometimes are the simplest things that are emotionally draining, knocking you off balance, and opening up wounds that may have never healed. Sometimes managing means using unhealthy and unhelpful coping methods. It may feel like you are under attack both inside and out, affecting relationships with others (family, friends, professional, or romantic) and your relationship with yourself! You are not alone.

I work with clients to establish what their goals are for therapy. For some it may be to bring clarity to a specific situation that is causing disruption to their lives. For others, we may seek to uncover patterns of behavior that have been preventing them from living the lives they desire or having the sort of relationships they find most fulfilling. I seek to understand, increase awareness, relieve pain and fear, improve interpersonal skills and encourage growth. I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and couples with a wide range of psychological difficulties.

Do you feel stuck in the same unhealthy patterns and want more for your life? Do you feel depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by the memories of a traumatic past? I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma recovery with an emphasis on adult survivors of abuse. We will work collaboratively to develop a plan that fits your needs, whether you are looking for short-term, goal-directed therapy, or long-term therapeutic support.

Teletherapy ONLY - TEXAS and FLORIDA - VIDEO or PHONE. Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Having trouble dealing with life's current struggles, or having relationship conflict you need an outside point of view for relief? I work with individuals, couples, or families that need that extra hand in working through a life transition with healthy coping skills. Please feel free to email me or book with me directly on My Website.

Imagine that you are holding a bottle of soda. Now imagine yourself shaking that bottle. What happens if you open the top? It explodes everywhere! Now, if you take that same shaken up bottle and carefully turn the lid to let a little amount of air out at a time, it will settle. This is how I view therapy, with each shake representing a negative experience, relationship, and/or trauma. Good therapy demands being careful with and sensitive to those shakes, and eventually walking out of the door with a mind, a relationship, and a life...settled.

I work with children/teens, adults, couples, and families. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a warm and personalized way, with humor and creativity to enhance the counseling experience. My professional focuses are trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, coping with medical illnesses, relationships, substance abuse/dependency recovery, abuse, faith struggles, and parenting. My personal experiences of thriving beyond trauma/loss and a cancer diagnosis provides a unique insight and empathy to my client's journey. As a believer in and recipient of God's design for healing and restoration, I integrate Christian principles to enhance my clients' healing experience.

Life is a journey comprised of various relationships which are often challenged by change. Changes in relationships are often overwhelming and cause stress, anxiety, quilt, grief, or trauma. The diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, a death, being the caregiver for someone with a chronic illness, dealing with end-of-life issues, or divorce at times is overwhelming and frustrating. During these experiences, it is important to have someone who will listen to understand your experience. I have training and experience in companioning those who are navigating a stressful time in a relationship changed by loss or illness.