LGBTQ+ Therapists in San Antonio, TX

You may be experiencing symptoms and signs of depression that are weighing you down. Are you finding more triggers for anxiety that are impacting your ability to get through your day, such as the worldwide Covid pandemic or current social and political issues? Is your goal to develop healthy relationship boundaries with your significant other? Are you in search of LGBT affirming therapy? If the answer is Yes, this is where I step in. You need a professional support system and advocate to provide you a safe space where you can dig deep into those challenging emotions and begin to work on becoming your most authentic self.

Going through difficult times in life does not have to be done alone. Change does not happen overnight. Sometimes, when we bring our concerns to others, they might be minimized and it can be hard to find someone to talk to. Having a safe space to openly communicate about our problems, learn about them, and overcome them can help. I am here to help you learn about you, what your needs are, what you want in your life, and empower you on your journey. I specialize in LGBTQIA + issues, couples/relationships, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and others.

I help adults, young adults, and older teens with unique identities navigate anxiety, life transitions, and redefine who they are - not just who other people want them to be. If you are exploring your identity as a 2SLGBTQ+ person, or as a a third culture kid or as part of an immigrant family, I can help support you on that journey. If you're reclaiming your sense of self as a recovering people-pleaser, high-achiever, or someone lost in toxic relationships - this is the place for you!

Are you looking for an inclusive and culturally conscious therapist? Many of the concerns that clients bring up in therapy often involve challenges related to their identities (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, body size, etc.) and/or moving through a world that oppresses them. When describing their previous experiences in therapy, many clients have expressed things to me like, “my therapist just didn’t get me", and as a result, have been unintentionally harmed by assumptions or comments made by previous therapists. As part of my practice, it’s important to me that I hold a deep respect for your worldview and experiences.

There is no manual for the LGBTQ experience. People in our community often find themselves having spent their childhood trying to stay safe, only to reach adulthood without the skills and relationships to have the fulfilling life they deserve. We often feel like we are spending our lives playing catch up, trying to reclaim our past while living out our present and future all at the same time.

I am currently accepting new clients and have weekend availability! There are many reasons as to why individuals seek guidance through therapy. Some may be attempting to adjust to sudden life changes, while others may wish to self-explore and embrace therapy as a form of self-care. As your therapist my goal is to continuously collaborate with you on your journey so that your self-identified goals are met. I strive to foster a therapeutic environment which welcomes all and serves as a catalyst for change. With you at the drivers seat, together we will identify your strengths and skills so that you can be the best version of yourself.

Are you a weary weirdo? Are you a high-achieving adult or teen who struggles with relationships, self-esteem, or burnout? Are you someone who is seeking answers to difficult questions? Do you appreciate a warm and friendly but direct approach when handling challenges? If so, I may be the counselor for you. I take a person-centered and existential approach to counseling - aspiring to help clients find meaning and direction in their lives and relationships. With 15 years of experience in career development and higher education, I have significant expertise in assisting adolescents and adults with college and career decision-making.

I am a queer Chicanx therapist and have been learning and teaching mental wellness for 20 years - - it isn’t typical in my culture and generation to look outward for healing. Many of us didn’t realize that we were experiencing shame, guilt, sadness, oppression, or feelings of inadequacy. For some of us this surfaced as young adults and for others, it will never be acknowledged. When I dreamed up the concept of Velasquez House of Healing, I knew it would be designed for this time and place, where we are awakening to our inner wisdom and search for identity, purpose, and ancestral resilience.

My intent within my practice is create a safe space for all of your experiences. I have been dedicated to providing community mental health interventions for the past 6 years. I have extensive training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy for children and adolescents, LGBTQIA -affirmative therapy, and couples and family therapy. If you are interested in my approach to couples and family therapy, please email me so we can schedule some time to talk more.

Deciding to take that first step to better yourself and change your life is tough when you are afraid the person you have chosen to help you just may not be able to or even understand your needs. As your therapist, I recognize wholeheartedly how important that first step is. Together, one of our focuses initially is building confidence, comfort, and rapport with each other, so that as we walk together through your issues, you can feel good about doing so. We will develop a plan of care specifically for your individual needs rather using than one specific method based on “identifying markers".

Anyone who has ever experienced a challenging life event knows how scary it can be to talk to someone about it. Healing from these experiences is a process. If you're reading this, then you are already taking one of the most challenging steps in that process: reaching out. I am an LGBTQ -affirming licensed counselor located in Central Austin. I specialize in working with "lost ones" or individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, a difficult life transition, relationship or sexuality issues, or just feeling disconnected or "stuck."