EMDR Therapists in San Antonio, TX
Guiding Star Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
We help you build grounding and regulation skills, and when you’re ready, we gently guide you through deeper trauma work using EMDR and integrative mind-body approaches.
Do you struggle with the impacts of trauma—anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, shutting down, or feeling disconnected from yourself—that affects your daily life, relationships, or sense of safety? Do you feel exhausted by trying to manage triggers or appear “fine” when you’re not? Many people feel uncertain about how to heal old wounds and move forward. At Guiding Star Counseling & Wellness, we help clients find clarity, stability, and a path toward feeling whole again.
We help you build grounding and regulation skills, and when you’re ready, we gently guide you through deeper trauma work using EMDR and integrative mind-body approaches.
Do you struggle with the impacts of trauma—anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, shutting down, or feeling disconnected from yourself—that affects your daily life, relationships, or sense of safety? Do you feel exhausted by trying to manage triggers or appear “fine” when you’re not? Many people feel uncertain about how to heal old wounds and move forward. At Guiding Star Counseling & Wellness, we help clients find clarity, stability, and a path toward feeling whole again.
I have received extensive training in evidence-based treatment models such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy, and use them to help children, adults, and couples heal and personally grow.
My clients value warmth, understanding, and evidence-based care and a private space to explore the self, resilience, and faith without judgment. My ideal client may be any of these:
• High-performing leaders needing a safe, private space to unpack struggles
• Burnt-out caretakers or overwhelmed parents navigating challenging transitions
• Adults, young or seasoned, seeking insight from their histories of love and loss for the purpose of growing relationally
• Couples desiring repair, reconnection, and a deeper intimacy
• Preschool and elementary aged children whose parents desire a better understanding of their child
I have received extensive training in evidence-based treatment models such as EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy, and use them to help children, adults, and couples heal and personally grow.
My clients value warmth, understanding, and evidence-based care and a private space to explore the self, resilience, and faith without judgment. My ideal client may be any of these:
• High-performing leaders needing a safe, private space to unpack struggles
• Burnt-out caretakers or overwhelmed parents navigating challenging transitions
• Adults, young or seasoned, seeking insight from their histories of love and loss for the purpose of growing relationally
• Couples desiring repair, reconnection, and a deeper intimacy
• Preschool and elementary aged children whose parents desire a better understanding of their child
If you have been desiring to make a change but feel stuck or unsure of what your next step is, we would be a great fit. My goal as a therapist is to help provide you with the tools you need to reach your goals and live a fulfilling life. I like to take an individualized approach to therapy based on your needs and strengths. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to self-improvement. Therapy can look like building coping skills, learning how to communicate, to learning how to be your authentic self.
If you have been desiring to make a change but feel stuck or unsure of what your next step is, we would be a great fit. My goal as a therapist is to help provide you with the tools you need to reach your goals and live a fulfilling life. I like to take an individualized approach to therapy based on your needs and strengths. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to self-improvement. Therapy can look like building coping skills, learning how to communicate, to learning how to be your authentic self.
Early sessions focus on clarifying goals and treatment plan, often integrating EMDR, communication skills, and emotional resilience.
Therapy & Coaching for Adults and Young Adults Seeking Stability, Insight, and Meaningful Personal Change.
Many adults reach a point where life looks successful on the outside, yet something inside feels unsettled or ready for deeper growth. I offer online counseling and life coaching for those wanting a consistent weekly space to gain clarity, strengthen emotional well‑being, and live with greater intention. Many value the comfort, privacy, and discretion of online sessions as they navigate demanding roles and expectations. I offer steady support to explore patterns, build resilience, and create a more grounded, balanced life.
Early sessions focus on clarifying goals and treatment plan, often integrating EMDR, communication skills, and emotional resilience.
Therapy & Coaching for Adults and Young Adults Seeking Stability, Insight, and Meaningful Personal Change.
Many adults reach a point where life looks successful on the outside, yet something inside feels unsettled or ready for deeper growth. I offer online counseling and life coaching for those wanting a consistent weekly space to gain clarity, strengthen emotional well‑being, and live with greater intention. Many value the comfort, privacy, and discretion of online sessions as they navigate demanding roles and expectations. I offer steady support to explore patterns, build resilience, and create a more grounded, balanced life.
I do DBT, CPT, EMDR and interpersonal therapy.
I believe in working with you to best meet your goals and needs based on where you are. I work with adolescents, age 16 and up and adults. Please check out our website at www.innovarecoverycenter.com to learn more. We are eager to partner with you on your journey to healing! We also offer speciality programs in the following areas: abuse/trauma/PTSD; sexual addiction.
I do DBT, CPT, EMDR and interpersonal therapy.
I believe in working with you to best meet your goals and needs based on where you are. I work with adolescents, age 16 and up and adults. Please check out our website at www.innovarecoverycenter.com to learn more. We are eager to partner with you on your journey to healing! We also offer speciality programs in the following areas: abuse/trauma/PTSD; sexual addiction.
Rather than adhering rigidly to a single therapeutic model, I'll flexibly incorporate techniques from somatic therapy, attachment-based therapy, EMDR therapy and other frameworks as appropriate.
Do you wonder why you always seem to have relationship problems? Maybe you're a chronic overthinker who struggles with anxiety? Perhaps you suffered a loss that really messed you up? If any of those questions resonate you, you've come to the right place! I specialize in relationships (partners, friends, family, etc.), anxiety & grief/loss. These issues can be such a heavy weight to carry. I'd love to walk alongside you to assist so you can finally begin to breathe again. I'll help you navigate through your relationship problems, manage your anxiety and cope with your grief/loss.
Rather than adhering rigidly to a single therapeutic model, I'll flexibly incorporate techniques from somatic therapy, attachment-based therapy, EMDR therapy and other frameworks as appropriate.
Do you wonder why you always seem to have relationship problems? Maybe you're a chronic overthinker who struggles with anxiety? Perhaps you suffered a loss that really messed you up? If any of those questions resonate you, you've come to the right place! I specialize in relationships (partners, friends, family, etc.), anxiety & grief/loss. These issues can be such a heavy weight to carry. I'd love to walk alongside you to assist so you can finally begin to breathe again. I'll help you navigate through your relationship problems, manage your anxiety and cope with your grief/loss.
I am a Christian counselor and EMDR therapist in San Antonio, Texas with nearly 20 years of experience helping women find real, lasting healing.
I specialize in trauma therapy using EMDR, counseling for women navigating life's most painful seasons, and marriage and parenting support. Whether you are walking through trauma, anxiety, broken relationships, or a season of feeling lost, I want to walk alongside you.
I am a Christian counselor and EMDR therapist in San Antonio, Texas with nearly 20 years of experience helping women find real, lasting healing.
I specialize in trauma therapy using EMDR, counseling for women navigating life's most painful seasons, and marriage and parenting support. Whether you are walking through trauma, anxiety, broken relationships, or a season of feeling lost, I want to walk alongside you.
As a therapist, I specialize in working with individuals navigating major life transitions, such as divorce, sending a child off to college, starting a new job, approaching retirement, or reconsidering their relationship with alcohol. These transitions often bring about a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and self-doubt. My ideal client is someone who wants to explore their evolving identity within these new roles and feels the need for support in making sense of their shifting life circumstances.
As a therapist, I specialize in working with individuals navigating major life transitions, such as divorce, sending a child off to college, starting a new job, approaching retirement, or reconsidering their relationship with alcohol. These transitions often bring about a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and self-doubt. My ideal client is someone who wants to explore their evolving identity within these new roles and feels the need for support in making sense of their shifting life circumstances.
Healing Chapter Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78250
I offer therapy for adults & adolescents, and am trained and experienced in working with those who are moments when what you’re feeling isn’t just about today. Our lives are full of many outside influences, such as our history, family expectations, cultural messages, and experiences that were never meant to be carried alone. Anxiety, depression, and grief can feel heavier when you’ve been taught to “be strong,” “handle it yourself,” or stay silent to protect others. You may have tried pushing through. You may have minimized your pain because others have it worse. You may have searched for answers in spaces that didn’t fully see you.
I offer therapy for adults & adolescents, and am trained and experienced in working with those who are moments when what you’re feeling isn’t just about today. Our lives are full of many outside influences, such as our history, family expectations, cultural messages, and experiences that were never meant to be carried alone. Anxiety, depression, and grief can feel heavier when you’ve been taught to “be strong,” “handle it yourself,” or stay silent to protect others. You may have tried pushing through. You may have minimized your pain because others have it worse. You may have searched for answers in spaces that didn’t fully see you.
Hi, I'm Heather! I have been a licensed mental health specialist for a few years now, but I have been doing counseling in hospital and end of life setting for more than ten years. I spent my first career as a chaplain, where I enjoyed working with people from all and no religious background tap into their innate strength in times of crisis. I am committed to helping people with a background of religious trauma and am a committed ally in working with LGBTQIA+ clients.
Hi, I'm Heather! I have been a licensed mental health specialist for a few years now, but I have been doing counseling in hospital and end of life setting for more than ten years. I spent my first career as a chaplain, where I enjoyed working with people from all and no religious background tap into their innate strength in times of crisis. I am committed to helping people with a background of religious trauma and am a committed ally in working with LGBTQIA+ clients.
I utilize a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you want to change? You may feel like you’re holding it together on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or out of control on the inside. Whether you are new to therapy or searching for a therapist who truly understands your needs, reaching out can feel intimidating—but it’s also a powerful first step. My goal is to help you gain clarity, emotional balance, and practical tools so you can move forward with greater confidence and a stronger sense of control in your life. Psychological evaluations for immigration cases are also available.
I utilize a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you want to change? You may feel like you’re holding it together on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or out of control on the inside. Whether you are new to therapy or searching for a therapist who truly understands your needs, reaching out can feel intimidating—but it’s also a powerful first step. My goal is to help you gain clarity, emotional balance, and practical tools so you can move forward with greater confidence and a stronger sense of control in your life. Psychological evaluations for immigration cases are also available.
I specialize in trauma-informed care using EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to help clients heal from past experiences.
Hi my name is Nancy Velez. I’m glad you’re here and I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and growth.
I work with individuals who are navigating life transitions, recovering from trauma or carrying the impact of past experiences that continue to affect their emotional well-being and relationships. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious or disconnected and are looking for a safe, supportive space to make sense of their emotions and experiences.
In our work together, I focus on helping you build resilience, develop effective coping strategies and regain a sense of control and
I specialize in trauma-informed care using EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to help clients heal from past experiences.
Hi my name is Nancy Velez. I’m glad you’re here and I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and growth.
I work with individuals who are navigating life transitions, recovering from trauma or carrying the impact of past experiences that continue to affect their emotional well-being and relationships. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious or disconnected and are looking for a safe, supportive space to make sense of their emotions and experiences.
In our work together, I focus on helping you build resilience, develop effective coping strategies and regain a sense of control and
I use a blend of EMDR, somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness-based strategies, and inner child work to support trauma recovery and emotional clarity.
You’ve spent a long time surviving in systems that were never designed to support your healing. Maybe that looks like burnout that won’t go away, anxiety that keeps cycling, emotional numbness, or relationship patterns that leave you feeling stuck.
I work with adults who are ready to feel more grounded, more regulated, and less overwhelmed. Whether you’re navigating trauma, chronic stress, or the emotional effects of caregiving or spiritual deconstruction, therapy with me is paced, collaborative, and personalized to your nervous system. We’ll move at a rhythm that feels safe for your body and meaningful for your healing.
I use a blend of EMDR, somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness-based strategies, and inner child work to support trauma recovery and emotional clarity.
You’ve spent a long time surviving in systems that were never designed to support your healing. Maybe that looks like burnout that won’t go away, anxiety that keeps cycling, emotional numbness, or relationship patterns that leave you feeling stuck.
I work with adults who are ready to feel more grounded, more regulated, and less overwhelmed. Whether you’re navigating trauma, chronic stress, or the emotional effects of caregiving or spiritual deconstruction, therapy with me is paced, collaborative, and personalized to your nervous system. We’ll move at a rhythm that feels safe for your body and meaningful for your healing.
I also use EMDR!
We are created for connection! Unfortunately, there is no shortage of forces that make connections with others and ourselves a challenge. This can lead to changes in mood, distress in relationships, and an overall feeling that something is not right. If you are here, I already know one thing about you: you are aware there is a problem, and you are courageous enough to reach out for help. I've been there. I hope that I can be here for you as a partner in creating change for yourself & your relationships.
I also use EMDR!
We are created for connection! Unfortunately, there is no shortage of forces that make connections with others and ourselves a challenge. This can lead to changes in mood, distress in relationships, and an overall feeling that something is not right. If you are here, I already know one thing about you: you are aware there is a problem, and you are courageous enough to reach out for help. I've been there. I hope that I can be here for you as a partner in creating change for yourself & your relationships.
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware enough to know they’re struggling, but not always sure why or how to fix it. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or major life transitions. Often, they feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from themselves and others. Their needs go beyond just coping—they're looking for real healing, clarity, and tools to navigate life with more resilience. They want a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can unpack what they’re going through and begin to understand themselves on a deeper level.
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware enough to know they’re struggling, but not always sure why or how to fix it. They may be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or major life transitions. Often, they feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from themselves and others. Their needs go beyond just coping—they're looking for real healing, clarity, and tools to navigate life with more resilience. They want a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can unpack what they’re going through and begin to understand themselves on a deeper level.
Rhonda Hoover, LPC-A @ Evolve Psychiatry
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, LCDC
San Antonio, TX 78258
Are you caught between emotional pain and substance use, feeling like one keeps feeding the other with no clear way out? Whether you're navigating addiction, mood challenges, or the complicated place where both meet, you deserve care that sees the whole picture — not just one piece of it. Recovery isn't only about stopping something. It's about building a life that makes stopping possible.
Are you caught between emotional pain and substance use, feeling like one keeps feeding the other with no clear way out? Whether you're navigating addiction, mood challenges, or the complicated place where both meet, you deserve care that sees the whole picture — not just one piece of it. Recovery isn't only about stopping something. It's about building a life that makes stopping possible.
Uche Chukwureh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, EMDR, BSP, KAP, SSP
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
I am focused on offering customized intensive work with EMDR, Brainspotting and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
An EMDR, Brainspotting or KAP focused intensives provides the opportunity for the brain to resume processing experiences as intended. This offering is to support those interested in accelerating their progress along with their primary therapist. EMDR, Brainspotting and KAP intensives are customized to your individual needs.
I am focused on offering customized intensive work with EMDR, Brainspotting and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.
An EMDR, Brainspotting or KAP focused intensives provides the opportunity for the brain to resume processing experiences as intended. This offering is to support those interested in accelerating their progress along with their primary therapist. EMDR, Brainspotting and KAP intensives are customized to your individual needs.
My name is Robert and I am a EMDR trained therapist.
Are you struggling? You might find that getting out of bed in the morning has been more difficult and more energy consuming than usual. You have lost interest in hobbies that you used to enjoy. You might find yourself going through your day in a blur or haze. Have you also tried therapy in the past. but it just didn't stick or it worked for a while, but struggles came back? Maybe it's time for something different. You deserve relief...
My name is Robert and I am a EMDR trained therapist.
Are you struggling? You might find that getting out of bed in the morning has been more difficult and more energy consuming than usual. You have lost interest in hobbies that you used to enjoy. You might find yourself going through your day in a blur or haze. Have you also tried therapy in the past. but it just didn't stick or it worked for a while, but struggles came back? Maybe it's time for something different. You deserve relief...
Welcome to Pursuit of Happiness! We have had the honor of providing trauma-informed counseling for over 3,000 children in foster care since our formation in 2011. All of our counselors practice trauma-informed counseling and have training in play and trauma techniques to help children and families heal and grow in a safe therapeutic space. Our counselors will come directly to you and meet in the home, school, or daycare depending on your schedule needs. Virtual counseling is also available. We are in network with Superior Healthplan, Traditional Medicaid, and Medicaid-Aetna.
Welcome to Pursuit of Happiness! We have had the honor of providing trauma-informed counseling for over 3,000 children in foster care since our formation in 2011. All of our counselors practice trauma-informed counseling and have training in play and trauma techniques to help children and families heal and grow in a safe therapeutic space. Our counselors will come directly to you and meet in the home, school, or daycare depending on your schedule needs. Virtual counseling is also available. We are in network with Superior Healthplan, Traditional Medicaid, and Medicaid-Aetna.
I’m also trained in EMDR, which allows us to work through deeper wounds when the time feels right.
Services I offer:
• Individual counseling for personal growth
• Teen counseling
• Trauma-informed therapy
• EMDR
• Stress & burnout support
• Anxiety coping skills
• Depression support & resilience building
• Spiritually-guided counseling
I’m also trained in EMDR, which allows us to work through deeper wounds when the time feels right.
Services I offer:
• Individual counseling for personal growth
• Teen counseling
• Trauma-informed therapy
• EMDR
• Stress & burnout support
• Anxiety coping skills
• Depression support & resilience building
• Spiritually-guided counseling
See more therapy options for San Antonio
Nearby EMDR Therapists Searches for San Antonio
- Adkins
- Alamo Heights
- Balcones Heights
- Castle Hills
- Converse
- Fort Sam Houston
- Helotes
- Leon Valley
- Live Oak
- Olmos Park
- Shavano Park
- Universal City
EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.