Stress Therapists in San Antonio, TX

With my training and experience I have found that the best work is done collaboratively with clients in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Sessions with me may include exploring values, reviewing core beliefs, increasing stress management techniques, and exploring positive communication skills. We’ll also explore expectations in relationships, attachment styles, and various coping skills. My goal for all my clients is to learn better ways to cope so that they can live a more well-balanced life mentally and emotionally.

Do you notice an increase in anxiety, fear, irritability, poor concentration, self-doubt, and/or struggle to navigate a loss? Are your ways of coping ineffective or maybe adding to your struggles? Is it hard to make sense of why your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and body are responding as they do, and even more confusing as to how to make it stop? Have you sought medical and pharmaceutical support but want to address the underlying ‘why’, not just numb out the symptoms? You want connection, a sense of belonging within yourself and with others, meaning, and wellness to thrive not just survive.

The choice to seek professional help is a courageous decision. Everyone has events in their lives with which they have to cope. Sometimes the coping techniques a person has used in the past don't work well anymore and they need help finding new ways to deal with those events. Or maybe it is some new change with which they have to deal. My clients and I work together to understand the changes and to develop adaptive coping skills needed to survive the events in their lives.

Counseling for Gen Zers to reduce stress and discover joy. Today's teens and 20-somethings have it rough. The world is scary, and sometimes you need some extra support. You can talk to me about anxiety and worry for the future, loneliness, friendships, dating, independence, career, trauma, tech dependence, and self-esteem. The topic of each session is up to you, but I'll always help if you come up blank - you're the expert on your life after all. I offer in-person and virtual sessions and use a blend of Narrative Therapy, Expressive Arts, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Supervised by Faith Ray, LPC-S.

Has anxiety taken control of your life? Do you wake up in the middle of the night worrying and can't fall back to sleep? Do you feel like you are constantly worrying or stressed? If so, you have come to the right place. My name is Ellen, and I would love to have the opportunity to help you navigate your struggles with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), stress, relationships or just general mental health and wellness. My goal is to provide you with a comfortable, safe space as you navigate your journey towards healing and growth.

My practice is focused on working with young adults to navigate this stage of life's challenges, including identity exploration, higher education & career, relationships, and family changes. With so many unique changes and choices, our stress and emotions can become difficult to handle on our own. You may be feeling in need of new coping skills, a deeper understanding of and healing from past experiences, or more clarity on who you are and what you want your life to look like.

I graduated Dec. 2023 with my M.A. in Mental Health Counseling. I’ve been practicing for over a year now! I enjoy counseling children, adolescents, teens, and adults. I am well adept at tackling anxiety, depression, anger issues, and general stress/life transitions. My specialty is exploring trauma and how it’s stored in the body. I am a holistic counselor, utilizing Adlerian individual therapy, where I join into my clients world meeting them where they are at, and transpersonal therapy which focuses on healing trauma, improving self confidence, meaning and purpose, and creating a positive relationship between body and mind.

Greetings and welcome! Do you feel like you need someone by your side to offer objectivity, unconditional acceptance, and specialized skills to help you untangle challenging thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships? If so, perhaps I can help. I'm a licensed professional counselor with decades of training and experience working with people who have struggled with stress, anxiety, & burnout; depression & mania; chronic & life-limiting illness; loss & grief; self-harm & suicide; low self-esteem; relationship complexities, & life transitions throughout middle school and all stages of adulthood.

Are you tired of struggling in your relationships with others? Is stress, anxiety, and/or depression keeping you from building and maintaining meaningful relationships with friends and family? Have you tried couples counseling only to find that your own internal battles are impacting your ability to communicate and connect with your partner? Research shows that the quality of our relationships affects our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with the goal of strengthening your connection others.

Are you having problems at work, home, or in your relationship? Is the behavior of a loved one problematic? Feeling anxious, stressed, or just unhappy? I believe every client's needs are unique & deserves compassionate care when processing concerns & accomplishing goals. I will assist you, or your loved one, on the journey for change, self-improvement, & healing. I can also incorporate energy work upon request. "Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change."

My goal as a counselor is to accompany you in your journey, to help you find your strengths and provide tools to better cope with difficult life situations, the pandemic, transitions and grow from those experiences. I work with teens, adults and 65+ adults who deal with anxiety, depression, stress as well as with those who want to reach peak performance level.

I have provided therapy for clients with a variety of concerns. I have worked with college students of all ages for the last few years, stress and personal growth has been a topic that many clients come in wanting to work on. Anxiety is another topic that I have helped my clients manage. Anxiety can be mild or so severe that individuals may experience frequent panic attacks. I have experience with individuals in recovery and their families. Clients experiencing difficulties in relationships come in hoping to improve their relationships. I have worked with clients with a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds.

Are you an early to mid-career professional, leader, business owner, high-achieving adult, or parent with a demanding career? Are you feeling stuck or experiencing anxiety, work-life stress, perfectionism, self-doubt/self-criticism, mood changes, relationship concerns, burnout, or existential angst about life in general? If so, I will provide a safe space to help you feel understood, supported, and valued. My belief is that you are your own expert, and we can work collaboratively to strengthen your authentic self without compromising your drive for excellence. My style is down to earth, and I tailor my sessions to meet your needs.

I value each client's uniqueness and believe therapy is a collaborative process. Each client is a person working through an issue that is impeding a goal. That goal may be managing depression, reducing anxiety, relieving stress, or some area within your life you feel is negatively affecting your wellness. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over ten years in mental health, counseling and therapy. I am also a Provisionally Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PLP).

Feeling overwhelmed, confused, stressed, lost? Yearn to connect with life, yet, often become stuck? Navigating through life disconnections - with our spirit, families, partners, friends, work - can be exhausting and overwhelming. You have already tried going to your life "toolbox" (faith, family, friends, chocolate...). Together we can explore feelings, figure out how our own inner stories are actually adding to our stress, reconnect with our inner power to experience love, acceptance, and be our authentic self. Asking "How am I ever going to figure out..." is a good starting place. I can walk with you as we try to figure it out.

Life can be difficult in many ways. Perhaps you are changing jobs, entering a new life stage, or making a life altering transition. Or maybe you are struggling more with day to day challenges, such as stress, anxiety, or even depression. When it comes to life, there is no clear straight path to take, it is full of ups, downs, twists, and turns. Whatever you may be struggling with, let's work together to help you get to where you would like to be in life. While we can't change the past, we can learn to understand it and grow from it!

Empathy, trust, shared presence. My belief is the process of therapy helps bring self-awareness to the strengths that one may not realize they have. Being human, we all face challenges and obstacles, but with non-judgmental support and understanding, inner strengths may flourish to face life's stressors in healthier, productive ways.

In the intricate tapestry of human experiences, each individual carries a unique story, woven with threads of joy, sorrow, triumphs, and challenges. As a therapist, I am committed to creating a safe and empathetic space where clients can unravel the layers of their inner self, fostering a journey toward self-awareness and personal growth. With a deep-rooted passion for understanding the complexities of the human mind, my therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, recognizing that each individual's journey is unique.

As a therapist, I’m excited to work together with you as you move in the direction of your goals for a flourishing, authentic life. I believe that the North Star of your wellbeing is within you, and that the self-understanding you excavate through therapy can be life-changing. I also believe that healing often happens in the context of relationship with others. So, as a counselor, one of the things I most prioritize is the strength and security of our therapeutic relationship. Along the way, you’ll find that my style is empathetic, warm, curious - and sometimes even humorous!