Therapists in San Antonio, TX

Making changes can be tough and often a little scary. Sometimes finding the right path is difficult - so many choices and so many obstacles. I will work with your strengths and your thought life, right where you are, to help you move past fears and other obstacles to create the lasting change you desire.

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Are you feeling stuck and anxious? Need some extra support to get through a transition? Perhaps you've had a difficult experience you need help to overcome? My first objective is to offer you a safe, supportive space in which you can feel free to explore, grow and heal. By honoring your direct experience we can begin to alter the habitual reactions, limitations, and outdated stories that may prevent you from feeling the full richness of life. Engaging your moment to moment experience may help you to develop a deeper appreciation of who you are and move you toward a more vibrant life.

There are moments in life when you feel stuck making life altering decisions, you are emotionally drained due to previous or present experiences, you worry about the future, or you feel grief due to a loss. It is these moments, and all in between, that create the pathways of your life. The realizations, epiphanies, or catalysts for change are often times not visible through a black and white perspective because of the intricacies of ourselves and our relation to others. This is a place where you are able to be vulnerable with yourself, enhance your strengths, continue your road of resilience, and discuss all that lies in gray.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, burnt out, and overwhelmed? Do you spend your days worried about what others think of you? If so, I want to empower you with new skills to find relief and create meaningful change. Through the use of CBT, ACT, and EMDR you can learn skills to address codependence, people pleasing, and difficulty saying no or setting boundaries. We will work to address intrusive thoughts and feelings of unworthiness or self-blame that prevent you from living your most meaningful life. When speaking about sensitive topics, you will be met with compassion and acceptance instead of shame or judgment.

You feel stuck, disconnected & anxious within your relationships, your job, and who you are. You’re someone who is a child of immigrants and high achieving, but still find that you are putting yourself last. Feeling like you’re always putting the needs and wants of others before your own, and then feel guilty for doing so. Maybe in this current season of your life it’s hard to get motivated and excited about what you are doing. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to trust your decisions and expand on your current relationships. Most of all, you’re ready to feel enough and create a meaningful life based on who you are.

Aberrations in the human condition can be very complex with roots that extend throughout the bio-psycho-social context. It often takes more than one treatment modality. I approach each client with an open mind to discover what will work in each client as I see them. Each client is given resources for self-discovery, self-healing, and self-empowerment.

Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the behaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgment, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed.

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!

I am a Licensed Professional and Certified Biblical Counselor. I have a strong desire to work with individuals who want to improve their lives and find meaning and purpose in their lives. I provide a holistic counseling service, addressing both the psychological and spiritual components with practical solutions to painful difficulties you are facing, whether spiritual or emotional. I see my clients as unique individuals and tailor my techniques and approach to meet their specific needs. I strive to instill hope, perseverance, and biblical truth to help clients reach their goals and find the root of their problems. I'm bilingual.

I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions while empowering you to be the best version of yourself. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy which is an evidenced based modality to help reduce signs and symptoms of PTSD. I utilize DBT, CBT and ACT as my main modalities in sessions. My goal is to create a warm and inviting space for your most vulnerable days. I strongly believe you have the power to live a happy and healthy life. I use a humanistic and person centered approach to help you meet your health goals to include mind, body and soul.

Susan Riley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is passionate about helping clients improve their mental health. She finds it heartbreaking to see anyone suffer needlessly knowing that there are absolutely ways to feel better. Susan received her Master of Social Work from University of Texas at Arlington. She has worked in outpatient and inpatient mental health in behavioral health hospitals. She has experience in group and individual therapy along with mental health crisis assessment. She also has experience with domestic violence counseling and shelters and has been a facilitator for grief support groups

Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? If these issues are getting to be more than you can handle alone, reach out for help from an impartial, empathetic person who can listen and help you develop healthy coping skills, set reachable goals, and improve communication with family, friends and colleagues. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents and their families, using a holistic approach that looks at the whole person, their family, their environment, and their needs. I offer individual or family therapy, incorporating client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and play therapy. Certified health coach, also integrate wellness techniques.

Are you struggling with intense anxiety or OCD-like symptoms? Do you ever feel "stuck" and overwhelmed by life's stressors? If you find yourself struggling with dysfunctional behavior, intrusive thoughts, and/or intense emotional responses, you're in the right place. Anxiety disorders can often cause immense pain in one's emotional, personal, and work/school life. If you're ready to overcome your self-doubt, feel empowered to take charge of your anxieties, and live life in the present, let's get started.

Hi! I am a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist that sees this profession more as a calling than a job. I love helping people understand that they can have healthier and happier lives if they invest a little bit of time in understanding their way of thinking and how this impact their emotions and behaviors.

When you're not sure where to start, what you're feeling, or how to handle what life has put you through; I am here to listen, to help you gain clarity, insight, and experience the possibility of transformation. I focus on building positive coping skills to help you effectively deal with and overcome any struggles you may be facing.

Sharing your story and asking for help can feel scary, and thats okay! I am here to listen. You may feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or lost in connecting to your authentic self. Feelings of guilt and shame may be making it hard to forgive yourself. Or difficulty finding motivation or a life transition has left you at a loss of control over your environment—unsaid expectations about how you "should" look or feel left you exhausted. Or perhaps fear and anxiety are holding you back, making you feel stuck. If so, I am here to help. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood while you heal.

Do you envision better relationships, EVEN with yourself? Does negative self-talk challenge the way you think, creating a variety of unsettling emotions leading to avoidance and insecurity? I offer safe, non-judgmental space to process hardships and triumphs that create anxiety, depression, and inability to enjoy your life in the present moment. Learn how self-love and self-care improve overall health. Take charge of your sleeping habits. Find your voice, and create & maintain strong internal and external boundaries. Healthy communication skills incorporated to improve work and personal interactions for the life you deserve!

I am Donna Shoop, a Licensed Profesional Counselor with twenty-two years of clinical experience. I have worked with individuals, adolescents, couples, parents, and families with Relationship Issues, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, and Adolescent/Teens Issues. I use a combination of approaches which include Person-Centered Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT). I will work with anyone who has a need and is willing to try new things to improve their life. I believe in working with a person where they are at the moment and helping them grow towards where they want to be.

Are you feeling stuck and unsure of where to turn next? Life can be difficult to navigate through its ups and downs. Many times individuals are simply lacking specific tools to be able to navigate through the turbulence. Sometimes life has been so overwhelming for so long that it seems impossible to even begin. At any of these points in your journey, it helps to know that you aren't alone and that many have traveled similar paths before you.