Therapists in Helotes, TX

Everyone’s story matters! Have you experienced fear or sadness at the worst possible moments? Beyond fear, depression, and hopelessness is freedom! Through collaborative client-centered therapy focusing on excellent care, I can help you make lasting changes by overcoming anxiety, alleviating depression, elevating your self esteem and changing behavior patterns to enhance the quality of your life. My goal is to empower clients to grow, heal, and thrive.

Anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, career, life transitions, cultural/ societal impact or struggling to overcome loss or trauma - these are universal human experiences. Things become problematic when they start to impact our daily functioning and quality of life. We know when something isn't right. We feel stuck, lost or alone. This is where counseling can help. I have spent the past 20+ years providing compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic care to help foster my clients’ cognitive, emotional and interpersonal strengths. I aim to empower my clients' ability to heal, thrive and grow from life's challenges.

I believe every individual has incredible capacity for self-compassion, self-awareness and growth. Life can be very challenging and everyone needs increased support at times. I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health concerns.

Do you prioritize other people's needs over your own? Do you avoid expressing your needs and feelings, have self-doubt, imposter syndrome, have difficulty setting boundaries, find yourself in toxic relationships and very easily slip into a caretaker's role? You might have had difficult experiences growing up that shaped your understanding of people and relationships. Childhood trauma can affect the choices we make as adults resulting in loneliness, anxiety and depression. If you are tired of these patterns, want to take charge of your life and are ready to form healthy reciprocal relationships then you have come to the right place.

Based on my 25 years of experience, I usually recommend a holistic and objective assessment of the problems as part of the solution. These assessments include understanding, first and foremost, the needs of the individual. These can include anxiety, depression, ADHD, peer issues, family problems, stress, and many other things. I treasure the insight the individuals bring to the conversation with their questions, concerns, observations, and overall experiences. I bring these understandings to my therapy sessions and welcome those involved with the individual to lead the individual towards a more passionate, kind, fulfilling life.

Do you feel unsupported? I believe that all humans are born with unique strengths and have the power hidden inside us to live life to its fullest. I am here to facilitate you in the process of unleashing your power to reach your potential in your life. I believe you are the person who is in complete control and in charge of your life and your goals. My counseling practice is directed by the Person-Centered approach, CBT, and EMDR; I use other theories as needed, like TFCBT, DBT, Narrative, and alternative therapies like mindfulness and Expressive Art Therapy. I provide a nonjudgemental safe space for my clients to heal.

I will put you, the client, your life goals first and help you reach them. We will work together as a team, identifying your goals and using the modalities that I have trained in. I will help you learn tools relevant to your grow. These tools have helped me on my own growth journey as well as the clients that I have worked with. I believe in the value of connecting to the body as a way of healing developmental trauma. This trauma could be manifesting in different ways, physically, mentally, emotionally or a combination of all. My work is grounded in psychological theory, evidence-based practices and incorporates mindfulness.

I work with individuals, couples, and groups, of all ages. My practice rests on the principles of inclusiveness, autonomy, and empowerment. I strive to provide a space of acceptance of your authentic self and multiple facets of your identity (ethnicity, gender, sexual identities, ability, SES, etc.). I aid in relating with and understanding your emotions, and body sensations and meet your wellness needs by deepening connection. I believe that my role as a therapist is to make you self-sustainable, such that after our period of engagement—however short or long—you can keep expanding your experiential horizons.

Therapy starts with understanding a person and seeing the world from that person's eyes.

Life transitions, especially those involving a need to change or make decisions pertaining to your career, health, and family or personal lives, can be incredibly stressful. It can often lead to anxiety, stress, loneliness, self-doubt, and feelings of depression. You may be going through a time where even putting words to how you are feeling may be difficult. Despite all your best efforts, you may be experiencing feelings of being "stuck" and a sense of utter hopelessness. You are not alone! I am here to walk alongside you and provide a compassionate space of support and also challenge so that you can grow and flourish!

Accepting new clients in TX & NY! - Are you struggling with your identity or traumas? Do you need help managing the multiple stressors in your life? Or maybe your anxiety is getting the best of you and you want to improve communication in your relationships? Acknowledging that you need help is the first step, so I'm glad you're here. I know firsthand how daunting it can be to reach out, and I hope you know how brave you are. If you're ready to make a change, or even if you're on the fence, I would love to see if we're a good fit for one another.

As a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate and Sex Therapist in training, I welcome everyone including LGBTQ+, kink, and non-monogamous clients along. I prioritize safety, connection, and integration of mind, body, and spirit in my work. I enjoy assisting the couple in learning new and more effective ways of loving themselves and each other. I strive to enhance their emotional connections with themselves and others, and gain insight into how their thoughts, beliefs, and values influence their relationships. This safe space is dedicated to personal growth, healing, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.