Stress Therapists in San Antonio, TX

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!

We all experience pain, stress, fears and heartache in life. These feelings are unpleasant, but they help us reach out to learn better ways. Better ways to relax, let go, communicate, teach, love, and live with joy and freedom. I have helped others for 24 years to find their power, to feel, live and love better. It is my purpose and my passion. If you and/or someone you care about is stuck, hurting, addicted or anxious, I can help. I am in recovery myself, so there is no judgement. I understand. Call me for a free phone consultation. If I am in session, leave your number and I will call you back.

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-abuse & suicide; low self-esteem; relationship complexities, & life transitions throughout middle school and all stages of adulthood.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Some people tend to avoid counseling because they imagine it will involve yet another rehash of old issues they'd rather not revisit. While some clients have a strong need to tell their story with an active, patient listener, others simply want relief, and I will work to get you started on the path to feeling better in ways that work best for YOU. We will focus on practical solutions for navigating an often challenging world in a more productive and peaceful way as well as techniques to bring relief from old traumas and present-day stresses.

Feeling unhappy, stressed, overwhelmed, or out of control of your own life? New to therapy or in search of a therapist that's a better fit? We often underestimate the need to have someone support us through challenging experiences and difficult emotions to get us to a better place. It takes courage to seek change and take control of our lives to get us to where we want to be. As a counselor, my goal is to help you gain insight into your current situation and guide you into learning how to manage your emotions so you can break free from the obstacles that are hindering you from having the quality of life you wish to have.

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.

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.

You are anxious and stressed. You feel like no matter how hard you try, it’s just not good enough. You’re feeling overwhelmed by life; thinking that others’ problems are more serious and you don’t want to bring anyone down by sharing your struggles and challenges in relationships, parenting, work stress, and juggling the demands of life. Your best never feels quite good enough and you don’t know who to turn to. Whether it’s challenging relationships, coping with a loss, struggling through a transition, or work stress--you just don’t feel like you’re managing and definitely not thriving in your life.

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!

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.

Over the course of my counseling career, I have worked with people who were anxious, depressed, stressed, and simply burned out; I have helped couples who have struggled with communication issues and relationship barriers; I have worked with families regarding parenting, abuse, grief, and death; and I have helped adolescents and adults with career planning, self-esteem building, goal setting, and wellness strategies to cope with major life changes. Clients often come to me feeling stuck or hopeless. Through therapy, they find their voices and begin their journey of change.

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.

I am a personable, bilingual clinician who believes therapy is for everyone in search of overcoming life obstacles. I believe healing and progress can be obtained through a collaborative approach to therapy. My goal is to offer clients a non-judgmental space where anyone feels safe to face their struggles and challenges. The decision to start therapy can feel unfamiliar and scary, however, it would be my honor to help overcome those fears by starting this journey of improvement and change with you.