Buddhist Therapists in San Antonio, TX
You're too smart for treatment, too stressed to think clearly, and too caught up in holding your life together with duct tape to realize how much your challenges have taught you. I work with men who are challenged by anxiety, depression, and substances, and the people their conditions have impacted. I also work with men who have adapted other imperfect coping skills that are negatively impacting their families and careers. Working together, often directly with wives and children, we can build a life of confident and antifragile masculinity for men in distress. You don't have to freak out every time you hear "we need to talk."
You're too smart for treatment, too stressed to think clearly, and too caught up in holding your life together with duct tape to realize how much your challenges have taught you. I work with men who are challenged by anxiety, depression, and substances, and the people their conditions have impacted. I also work with men who have adapted other imperfect coping skills that are negatively impacting their families and careers. Working together, often directly with wives and children, we can build a life of confident and antifragile masculinity for men in distress. You don't have to freak out every time you hear "we need to talk."
If you need help or are looking to make positive changes in your life or your relationship, you have come to the right place! I work with adults, teens, and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, life transitions, chronic pain and illness, trauma, and with people who would just like to get along better with others and feel happier in their life. I believe you have everything you need inside you to heal and reach your goals. As a therapist I see my role as helping to bring these strengths out in you.
If you need help or are looking to make positive changes in your life or your relationship, you have come to the right place! I work with adults, teens, and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, life transitions, chronic pain and illness, trauma, and with people who would just like to get along better with others and feel happier in their life. I believe you have everything you need inside you to heal and reach your goals. As a therapist I see my role as helping to bring these strengths out in you.
My ideal client is a thoughtful, capable adult who has long felt slightly out of sync but never fully understood why. They often appear socially competent, yet interactions feel effortful and draining. Many replay conversations, experience sensory sensitivities, or cycle through burnout despite being “high functioning.” They’re not looking for a trendy label — they want an explanation that truly fits.
My ideal client is a thoughtful, capable adult who has long felt slightly out of sync but never fully understood why. They often appear socially competent, yet interactions feel effortful and draining. Many replay conversations, experience sensory sensitivities, or cycle through burnout despite being “high functioning.” They’re not looking for a trendy label — they want an explanation that truly fits.
Have you ever struggled with thoughts that spiral out of control, growing into something that impacts how you think and feel? I understand how overwhelming that can be. With over ten years of experience as a counselor, I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help you recognize those thought patterns, improve your feelings, and change the behaviors that stem from them. I’m here to support you on this journey!
Have you ever struggled with thoughts that spiral out of control, growing into something that impacts how you think and feel? I understand how overwhelming that can be. With over ten years of experience as a counselor, I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help you recognize those thought patterns, improve your feelings, and change the behaviors that stem from them. I’m here to support you on this journey!
I blend western depth-oriented clinical approaches such as Jungian psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems together with my experience as a Zen Buddhist meditation teacher.
Change is not easy, but it is possible—even when it feels unlikely. Since 2011, I’ve helped diverse clients create positive change across various behavioral health settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, substance use treatment, and crisis services. I specialize in providing contemplative, trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and their dependents, people in recovery from substance abuse, and black sheep of all types. I also enjoy guiding people of all persuasions to understand and accept themselves more deeply so they can resolve struggles with identity, meaning, and life purpose.
I blend western depth-oriented clinical approaches such as Jungian psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems together with my experience as a Zen Buddhist meditation teacher.
Change is not easy, but it is possible—even when it feels unlikely. Since 2011, I’ve helped diverse clients create positive change across various behavioral health settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, substance use treatment, and crisis services. I specialize in providing contemplative, trauma-informed care for LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and their dependents, people in recovery from substance abuse, and black sheep of all types. I also enjoy guiding people of all persuasions to understand and accept themselves more deeply so they can resolve struggles with identity, meaning, and life purpose.
Hello there! My name is Trevor Sorrels, and I am dedicated to helping others live as the most authentic version of themselves. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, I am passionate about helping others connect with their purpose and empowering them to discover the tools that they have within to adapt to life's challenges.
There also might be things about the stories we tell about ourselves that we do not necessarily like. I enjoy helping people re-author these stories so that they feel more capable of taking their stories in the direction they would like going forward.
Hello there! My name is Trevor Sorrels, and I am dedicated to helping others live as the most authentic version of themselves. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, I am passionate about helping others connect with their purpose and empowering them to discover the tools that they have within to adapt to life's challenges.
There also might be things about the stories we tell about ourselves that we do not necessarily like. I enjoy helping people re-author these stories so that they feel more capable of taking their stories in the direction they would like going forward.
You may be a teen, adult, or caregiver seeking support for anxiety, trauma, mood instability, relationship challenges, or the lasting impact of difficult early experiences. You might feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or unsure how to move forward. Whether you’re navigating childhood trauma, grief, phobias, or parenting stress, you’re looking for therapy that feels safe, skilled, and grounded in real understanding—not quick fixes.
You may be a teen, adult, or caregiver seeking support for anxiety, trauma, mood instability, relationship challenges, or the lasting impact of difficult early experiences. You might feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or unsure how to move forward. Whether you’re navigating childhood trauma, grief, phobias, or parenting stress, you’re looking for therapy that feels safe, skilled, and grounded in real understanding—not quick fixes.
When burnout, anxiety/depression, trauma stress, or relationship strain begin eroding day to day functioning, high performers come to Therapized AF. You need a team who’s warm and direct, culturally attuned, and focused on real change—not endless talking. Our goal is fast stabilization, clear insight, and a practical plan: stronger boundaries, steadier mood, better sleep, rebuilt self-worth, and healthier connection. We help clients feel like themselves again—and stay that way under pressure.
When burnout, anxiety/depression, trauma stress, or relationship strain begin eroding day to day functioning, high performers come to Therapized AF. You need a team who’s warm and direct, culturally attuned, and focused on real change—not endless talking. Our goal is fast stabilization, clear insight, and a practical plan: stronger boundaries, steadier mood, better sleep, rebuilt self-worth, and healthier connection. We help clients feel like themselves again—and stay that way under pressure.
At Breath of Life Counseling, you will benefit from over 30 years of clinical and holistic psychotherapy experience to reweave the tapestry of your life. Using a collaborative and empowering approach, we will work together with breath, body-based mindfulness exercises and other inner resources to access your wisdom. You have the capacity to fulfill your potential! At the same time, using a person-in-environment lens, we will be clear about external barriers to success and how to stop any internalized inferiority imposed by cultural bias or oppression. This allows you to drop the shame and take needed action for your highest good.
At Breath of Life Counseling, you will benefit from over 30 years of clinical and holistic psychotherapy experience to reweave the tapestry of your life. Using a collaborative and empowering approach, we will work together with breath, body-based mindfulness exercises and other inner resources to access your wisdom. You have the capacity to fulfill your potential! At the same time, using a person-in-environment lens, we will be clear about external barriers to success and how to stop any internalized inferiority imposed by cultural bias or oppression. This allows you to drop the shame and take needed action for your highest good.
“You shall know (Your!) truth, and it shall set you free.” I believe we all have the ability to heal and transform our lives - and we all have a unique path to get us there. Let’s discover your deepest truths together so that your heart and mind may be renewed and you might live more abundantly. If you're willing to do some work, I will work hard to create a safe space for you, and we can collaborate on this journey together. I have a Master's degree in Religious studies, so I can incorporate spirituality into sessions if you would like, but this is 100% optional. I have connected with clients of all bends. :-)
“You shall know (Your!) truth, and it shall set you free.” I believe we all have the ability to heal and transform our lives - and we all have a unique path to get us there. Let’s discover your deepest truths together so that your heart and mind may be renewed and you might live more abundantly. If you're willing to do some work, I will work hard to create a safe space for you, and we can collaborate on this journey together. I have a Master's degree in Religious studies, so I can incorporate spirituality into sessions if you would like, but this is 100% optional. I have connected with clients of all bends. :-)
Trained, certified & experienced trauma therapist with over 10-years experience guiding clients through trauma recovery. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to release, process and learn to work through trauma, grief, depression and anxiety. My mission is to help you find your sense of self, your voice, your confidence and your power. I specialize in working with the military population and men & women with a history of childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma and combat trauma. "A lot of people who have experienced trauma at the hands of others take responsibility, and that is what's toxic." -Hannah Gadsby
Trained, certified & experienced trauma therapist with over 10-years experience guiding clients through trauma recovery. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to release, process and learn to work through trauma, grief, depression and anxiety. My mission is to help you find your sense of self, your voice, your confidence and your power. I specialize in working with the military population and men & women with a history of childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma and combat trauma. "A lot of people who have experienced trauma at the hands of others take responsibility, and that is what's toxic." -Hannah Gadsby
Are you feeling sad, anxious or on edge? Do something about it! I can help you. My office offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Every individual's journey is unique, and I will provide you with a treatment plan tailored to address your specific needs and get the results that you are looking for.
Requesting an appointment is easy: just go to my website and add yourself to my calendar. You can choose to add a free 15 minute consultation or a 50 minute session.
Are you feeling sad, anxious or on edge? Do something about it! I can help you. My office offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Every individual's journey is unique, and I will provide you with a treatment plan tailored to address your specific needs and get the results that you are looking for.
Requesting an appointment is easy: just go to my website and add yourself to my calendar. You can choose to add a free 15 minute consultation or a 50 minute session.
Victoria McCord Valerga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv, JD
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
As a psychotherapist, Victoria walks with you as you learn to befriend your inner world. She has a J.D. from St. Mary’s Univ., and dual Master's degrees in Divinity and Social Work from UChicago. In her trauma related counseling, she often works from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) perspective. She is also a skilled interfaith chaplain who integrates spiritual perspectives to support the emotional well-being and balance of her clients, when helpful. From her hospice experience, Victoria welcomes discussions related to aging, loss, and grief.
As a psychotherapist, Victoria walks with you as you learn to befriend your inner world. She has a J.D. from St. Mary’s Univ., and dual Master's degrees in Divinity and Social Work from UChicago. In her trauma related counseling, she often works from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) perspective. She is also a skilled interfaith chaplain who integrates spiritual perspectives to support the emotional well-being and balance of her clients, when helpful. From her hospice experience, Victoria welcomes discussions related to aging, loss, and grief.
Peace of Mind Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78245
I'm looking for everyday people who want to change behavior in exchange for stability in their lives and are willing to build on their own strengths/skills to maximize healthy changes. Individuals or couples of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, faiths, acute and chronic disease who are open to share their experience(s) or story to decrease symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, intimate violence, trauma, parenting, school issues, or loss of a loved one.
I'm looking for everyday people who want to change behavior in exchange for stability in their lives and are willing to build on their own strengths/skills to maximize healthy changes. Individuals or couples of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, faiths, acute and chronic disease who are open to share their experience(s) or story to decrease symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, intimate violence, trauma, parenting, school issues, or loss of a loved one.
You have struggled with social anxiety or shyness for years and are ready to feel confident in your own skin. Social anxiety really holds people back. I'm an experienced therapist and work with a wide range of issues, but feel especially passionate about helping people feel more fully connected with others, and that starts within yourself. I believe a therapist's task is to help clients encounter themselves differently, not just develop intellectual understanding. Change happens through lived emotional, relational experience.
You have struggled with social anxiety or shyness for years and are ready to feel confident in your own skin. Social anxiety really holds people back. I'm an experienced therapist and work with a wide range of issues, but feel especially passionate about helping people feel more fully connected with others, and that starts within yourself. I believe a therapist's task is to help clients encounter themselves differently, not just develop intellectual understanding. Change happens through lived emotional, relational experience.
Hello! I love collaborating with my clients to achieve their personal goals & develop creative strategies to cope with life's stressors. I have been an LPC for over 14 years, & worked with teachers, children, teens, adults, & seniors from any location in TX via teletherapy (video/phone) who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Autism, ADHD, Life Transitions, Grief, Spirituality, Relationship Issues, Stress/Anger Management, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Marital/Premarital issues, Cultural/Ethnic issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Academic Challenges, & much more. Some therapeutic modalities I utilize include:
Hello! I love collaborating with my clients to achieve their personal goals & develop creative strategies to cope with life's stressors. I have been an LPC for over 14 years, & worked with teachers, children, teens, adults, & seniors from any location in TX via teletherapy (video/phone) who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Autism, ADHD, Life Transitions, Grief, Spirituality, Relationship Issues, Stress/Anger Management, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, Marital/Premarital issues, Cultural/Ethnic issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Academic Challenges, & much more. Some therapeutic modalities I utilize include:
More Shifting - Less Processing. Instead of talking your feelings to death, our aim is to give you a transformative experience. Using everything that psychology knows about the parasympathetic nervous system, we can quickly SHIFT you to a new story - accessing the part of the brain that perceives life in a fresh way. This Isn't Your Average Talk Therapy - of course we'll talk about your stories, your history, your painful issues. But something more needs to take place in order to dig down to those deep-seated memories and pockets of pain that keep you stuck or sick. We have to go beyond the place most psychology can take you.
More Shifting - Less Processing. Instead of talking your feelings to death, our aim is to give you a transformative experience. Using everything that psychology knows about the parasympathetic nervous system, we can quickly SHIFT you to a new story - accessing the part of the brain that perceives life in a fresh way. This Isn't Your Average Talk Therapy - of course we'll talk about your stories, your history, your painful issues. But something more needs to take place in order to dig down to those deep-seated memories and pockets of pain that keep you stuck or sick. We have to go beyond the place most psychology can take you.
My clients are high performers including athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are driven, capable, and under constant pressure to perform. Despite their success, they often experience anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, or a sense of being misunderstood. They want to maintain a high level of performance while feeling more balanced, fulfilled, and connected in their personal lives. They are seeking tools to manage stress, move through low emotional states, and improve relationships. At their core, they want to thrive not only in what they do, but in who they are beyond performance.
My clients are high performers including athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are driven, capable, and under constant pressure to perform. Despite their success, they often experience anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, or a sense of being misunderstood. They want to maintain a high level of performance while feeling more balanced, fulfilled, and connected in their personal lives. They are seeking tools to manage stress, move through low emotional states, and improve relationships. At their core, they want to thrive not only in what they do, but in who they are beyond performance.
Tao Prosperity Counseling-David Cortez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-S, LCDC
Online Only
Every hero’s story begins with a single step. Whether you’re facing addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, the challenges of the past, the struggles of the present, and the fears of the future don’t have to define you. It’s time to step forward and claim the life you were meant to live. With nearly a decade of experience guiding individuals toward growth, self-discovery, and lasting change, I help you find your voice, reach your milestones, and become the hero of your own story. Your adventure starts now—take the first step and move toward your dreams, passions, and your best self.
Every hero’s story begins with a single step. Whether you’re facing addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, the challenges of the past, the struggles of the present, and the fears of the future don’t have to define you. It’s time to step forward and claim the life you were meant to live. With nearly a decade of experience guiding individuals toward growth, self-discovery, and lasting change, I help you find your voice, reach your milestones, and become the hero of your own story. Your adventure starts now—take the first step and move toward your dreams, passions, and your best self.
You feel deeply. You think deeply. But somewhere along the way, you were told that your depth was “too much.” That your softness wasn’t strong enough. That your emotions should be controlled and managed, instead of understood and celebrated.
You’ve been aching to make changes, but you’re worried everything might go wrong and will prove you’ve never been good enough anyway.
Let’s create a life you love.
Check out my website (“Watch Me Work With Clients” tab) for video examples of me working with clients! I’d love to help you, too.
You feel deeply. You think deeply. But somewhere along the way, you were told that your depth was “too much.” That your softness wasn’t strong enough. That your emotions should be controlled and managed, instead of understood and celebrated.
You’ve been aching to make changes, but you’re worried everything might go wrong and will prove you’ve never been good enough anyway.
Let’s create a life you love.
Check out my website (“Watch Me Work With Clients” tab) for video examples of me working with clients! I’d love to help you, too.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.