Strength-Based Therapists in 78224
Welcome! My name is Danielle McGowan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience working with young adults, individuals, and families in their crisis, trauma, or desire for change. I specialize in adjustment, trauma, grief, anxiety, and understanding behavior patterns that are set from childhood and family systems. My most common practices include cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional-focused therapy, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and grief work. I believe that the most memorable therapy connections are with the most hesitant or unsure individuals.
Welcome! My name is Danielle McGowan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience working with young adults, individuals, and families in their crisis, trauma, or desire for change. I specialize in adjustment, trauma, grief, anxiety, and understanding behavior patterns that are set from childhood and family systems. My most common practices include cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional-focused therapy, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and grief work. I believe that the most memorable therapy connections are with the most hesitant or unsure individuals.
Juan Pablo Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78224 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Juan Pablo. I am a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapist, committed to helping individuals achieve emotional well-being and inner harmony. With a deep passion for mental health, i have cultivated a wealth of experience in providing empathetic and evidence-based therapeutic support to my clients.
Hi there, I'm Juan Pablo. I am a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapist, committed to helping individuals achieve emotional well-being and inner harmony. With a deep passion for mental health, i have cultivated a wealth of experience in providing empathetic and evidence-based therapeutic support to my clients.
SPA, LLC - Supportive Psychological Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78224
I believe in a therapeutic process that revolves around life's changes and the journeys it takes us on. Choosing to change your focus is a powerful way of transforming any situation. Focusing on the positive doesn't mean that we are denying reality or avoiding what isn't working. It simply allows us to work from a grounded place in order to make the most informed decision from a less emotional place of clarity. Within our sessions, the goal is to cultivate a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship where an individual can bring their full self into session without any fear.
I believe in a therapeutic process that revolves around life's changes and the journeys it takes us on. Choosing to change your focus is a powerful way of transforming any situation. Focusing on the positive doesn't mean that we are denying reality or avoiding what isn't working. It simply allows us to work from a grounded place in order to make the most informed decision from a less emotional place of clarity. Within our sessions, the goal is to cultivate a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship where an individual can bring their full self into session without any fear.
Cali Keating
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78224 (Online Only)
I'm Cali, I'm an ADHD therapist. My approach is warm, validating, and direct. I make space for humor— yes, you can laugh in therapy! Some folks feel like their experience isn’t “bad enough” for therapy, but we can process whatever hurts in a non-judgmental space. In addition to ADHD, many of my clients are autistic, C-PTSD, and/or have chronic pain. I also am fortunate enough to be a therapist for therapists and love working with mental health professionals. I'm also hoping to provide care in this election cycle, as I'm well versed in processing political stress.
I'm Cali, I'm an ADHD therapist. My approach is warm, validating, and direct. I make space for humor— yes, you can laugh in therapy! Some folks feel like their experience isn’t “bad enough” for therapy, but we can process whatever hurts in a non-judgmental space. In addition to ADHD, many of my clients are autistic, C-PTSD, and/or have chronic pain. I also am fortunate enough to be a therapist for therapists and love working with mental health professionals. I'm also hoping to provide care in this election cycle, as I'm well versed in processing political stress.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.