Domestic Abuse Therapists in San Antonio, TX

You may have been thinking about counseling for a long time but have just now gathered your courage to reach out - I understand, it’s not easy. You may know some things need to change but are not sure how, where to begin, or even what you are experiencing. I create a working relationship of safety, trust, and warmth that feels accepting, and non-judgmental, yet also encourages you to explore new ideas, set collaborative goals, and can help you find renewed hope for your future. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in helping people with anxiety, sexual and domestic abuse , and relationship issues. I’m here for YOU!

As a counselor, I love helping my clients feel empowered, confident, and helping them make meaning out of their difficult life experiences. I have a passion for helping people heal from traumatic experiences and find ways to cope in order to move on in their journey. I specialize in helping people who have experienced Child Sexual Abuse , Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence . I have also worked with client's struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.

I have worked primarily with POC and other American Cultural Minority populations, including South Asian survivors of domestic and sexual violence , LGBTQIA+, and many others. As a second generation South Indian, I have extensive personal and professional experience with model minority stressors, cultural trauma, immigration abuse , religious abuse and various other struggles common for those that identify as a minority in America. I believe that therapy is meant to be a space of mutual collaboration, to help work towards and help understand those aspects of your life that motivated you to seek guidance.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of clinical experience, and I have worked with various individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Domestic Abuse / Violence , Trauma, PTSD, and Substance Use. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored to understand the client’s perspective better and develop solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Reality therapy, EMDR, and DBT are used when applicable. I believe that trust and genuineness are the bedrock of the therapeutic relationship.

It takes strength and courage to accept when one can't handle parts of life, and so, I commend you. As a therapist, I accompany clients exactly where they are while offering unconditional acceptance and respect without judgement to build a safe and inviting counseling environment. Each client brings a set of unique morals, values, beliefs, and strengths which makes each person who they are. I treat ALL issues from adolescent to elderly within individual, couple, family, or group settings. Chronic Illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, Child Loss, Adoption, First Responders, Trauma, Abuse , Neglect & Adolescents are some of my interests.

I have been a family therapist over 20 years; and such, I work from a systemic or relational orientation, which focuses on mental health concerns within the contexts they occur. I work with individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of mental health and relational concerns, such as depression, important life decisions, spiritual struggles, premarital counseling, marital conflict, communication problems, parenting challenges, family transitions, relationship enhancement, domestic violence , family violence and mid-life transitions.

I strive to tailor treatment to a client’s specific needs by addressing their personal strengths to reach their goals. Focus is on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, & thoughts by discovering their meanings by challenging and replacing negative thinking patterns. I offer Diagnostic Assessments & testing to clarify or rule out specific diagnoses (ADHD, ASD, Substance Abuse ); Psychological Evaluations to assess a person’s current level of cognitive, academic, emotional & social functioning & provide administration of The Anger-Aggression- Violence -Assessment AAVA. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!

There are times when we have trouble navigating the unexpected in life, and I am here to to help you in your healing process. I provide a safe and welcoming environment as you process your thoughts and feelings to help facilitate the tools you possess from within you to help you through your way.

I work with children/teens, adults, couples, and families. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a warm and personalized way, with humor and creativity to enhance the counseling experience. My professional focuses are trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, coping with medical illnesses, relationships, substance abuse /dependency recovery, abuse , faith struggles, and parenting. My personal experiences of thriving beyond trauma/loss and a cancer diagnosis provides a unique insight and empathy to my client's journey. As a believer in and recipient of God's design for healing and restoration, I integrate Christian principles to enhance my clients' healing experience.

Do you ever feel like your life has no meaning? Do you ever feel like you don't know which path to take next? I'm sure there has been a point in your life where you just wanted to talk to someone, for someone to listen. Counseling has opened my eyes to many ways of not only helping others but also myself. I have nine years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.

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.

Sometimes life feels like it gets so big that we feel that getting a solid grip on it is impossible. I work with the individual to help them see that the problem is not as big as it may seem. We work together, by using their tools and strengths, to break it down to a manageable size. This allows the client to create a better way of coping with the issues.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28. Being in the helping profession has given me the opportunity to touch and transform the lives of others in special ways. I have worked with individuals that have experienced some kind of trauma or abuse , and individuals who struggle with every day life challenges. My work as a counselor is my most precious gift from God and as his servant he has allowed me to instill hope and words of comfort to those in need.

Not accepting new clients at this time. My practice is full. I focus on adolescents, young adults, & women's issues. I am familiar with the unique problems teens & adults deal with in this age of technology and social media and their impact on self esteem and relationships/friendships.- I see individuals with various issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, social anxiety, self esteem issues, self harm, family conflict, issues surrounding social media and online gaming, relationship problems, PTSD, as well as victims of physical, emotional, sexual abuse .

Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes it feels like you’re just going through the motions. Let me help you reconnect with yourself. I work with children, teens, and adults who are struggling to find themselves - whether it be due to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. Let’s collaborate to forge a new path ahead for yourself. You don’t have to just survive - you deserve to thrive. I utilize a person-centered approach to cultivate empathy and understanding. I strive to create a safe and secure space for you to be vulnerable without feeling judgment.

Virtual Only: I specialize in providing clients with a unique approach to helping them reach specific life goals. I will help you recognize problems and take action to decrease or eliminate potential impacts to your emotional well-being. My customized approach, tailored to individual needs, allows me to help you create achievable goals that are based on your needs and lifestyle. I use state-of-the-art tools to identify your issues easily and effectively. I am committed to helping you make fluid movement in your life. I am licensed to provide services in 3 states:Texas, Missouri and Minnesota.

I believe that we are created with potential for balance and harmony, however, life is not always easy, we may struggle at times to reach this balance. When we get "stuck" or face difficult challenges, we must first identify which areas of life need adjusting or strengthening, and then, we set out to make the necessary changes. Whether it is physical, emotional, spiritual or mental unbalance, we can positively impact our lives by starting to work in one area, and, since they are all connected, the rest will follow. The mind-body connection is undeniable, research and science favor an integrated approach to behavioral health.

After 30 years of practice I still love what I do. My work is personal--only I answer calls, make appointments, greet you at the door. I want to know who you are, how I can help, what we can accomplish together. My response to you is always original and addresses your unique pain. I am trained in several theoretical models and I use them to guide my practice, but your personal struggle is the focus of our work together. You can come alone or with your partner, child, or family.

The most important choice you will ever make is not one you made yesterday, but the one you make today. Tomorrow is in the future, today is now, choose today. The time is now. I empower people to achieve personal, professional, and spiritual growth in their lives. Committed to helping others change their lives by exploring personal strengths. I am a Licensed therapist with over 25 years of mental health experience. Much of this experience was gained during my service in the United States Army serving veterans and their families faced with a wide variety of mental health challenges.