Therapists in San Marcos, TX

Hello! I've been a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 4 years and I am here to make the process as stress free as possible. I have experience working with families, couples, adults, minors, veterans, and military families. I use a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach and utilize CBT, DBT, and Person-Centered techniques and Solution Focused strategies to help with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, grief and loss, interpersonal challenges, communication struggles, life satisfaction and family obstacles. We will work collaboratively to develop a treatment plan that represents your goals for therapy.

My passion is working with adults and adolescents who deal with anxiety and trauma disorders. I am a master's level Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) a Cognitive Processing Therapy Provider (CPT) and have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy (ISRT), and nutritional support of mental health.

*Does not take insurance* The main population I see is women and college students, with a few exceptions interspersed along the way (I’m looking at you, guys! I do work with men as well). I see 18+ only. I primarily work with college students who are working through all the things you would expect to work through in your late teens and early twenties! Anxiety, life transitions, depression, processing childhood trauma, processing your family and how it impacts you, relationship issues among partners and friends- the list goes on!

I use a conversational therapy where the patient and therapist collaborate together to find solutions. I believe the patient knows best where they want to go, and I as a therapist help to clarify how to get there. It is my belief that though in a given moment there may be overwhelming, confused or just frustrated feelings, the human spirit and personal resources provide the tools to find meaning and growth.

I believe that our most basic human instinct is to feel connected to others and to ourselves, and I will use evidence-based practices to help you improve these connections. I understand that fear, anxiety, grief, and pain can all block our paths towards connection and healing, and I realize how broken relationships can turn into life-long regret and hurt. My goal is to individualize each treatment plan to your personal needs and areas of growth by emphasizing strengths, unlearning negative beliefs, overcoming fears, and inspiring you to create new paths towards healing. I am fully trained in EMDR and ERP to better meet your needs.

You're probably reading this because you're considering counseling. I think that's a great first step. No matter who you choose, I hope you meet with someone. Here's a litte about me; I hope this makes your job of selecting someone a little easier.

It's very common in life to feel stuck, like you're trudging up a never-ending hill through quicksand as you watch others just skate on by. When our world feels out of our control, we may feel overwhelmed and a lot of our fears and insecurities can come out. Am I doing this right? Why won't this work? Am I enough? I work with clients to empower them to explore and find decisions that work for them.

Have you already tried traditional talk therapy in the past? Has it been somewhat helpful, but now you're searching for other therapy modalities that can help you heal the root-cause of your issues? I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Reiki Master Practitioner, Certified Experiential Therapist, Founder of Divine Light Sanctuary, and Associate Therapist (supervised by Candace McArthur, LCSW-S) at The Sparrows Collective in San Marcos, Texas. I’m also a highly sensitive person (HSP), oracle card reader, and spiritual guide. I believe that healing from trauma is about co-creating change that YOU choose.

Have been looking for love in all the wrong places? Or do you get in a healthy relationship and run because you want someone you can trust but it scares the shit out of you too? Is your anxiety at an all time high? Do you find it hard to concentrate on the things you have to do or find yourself reading the same line over and over again. What about that voice in your head? The one that says you are never good enough. You keep trying to shut it up by performing, being perfect, and overachieving but nothing seems to work. You try and make everyone happy by never saying no, but you are just left holding the bag, feeling resentful.

I have been working with Young Adults (age 18 and older), predominantly female or gender queer, for about 17 years now and I love it. My goal in therapy is to help you get through the difficulties life brings your way. By providing a nurturing, comfortable environment, it allows you to relax and trust me and the counseling process. My positive, strength-building style of counseling means that I listen to you, understand what you are going through, see the strengths and positive parts, and set goals for what is not working. We will work together to figure it out.

Feeling alone, anxious, scared and like you've lost all hope? I work with women who have experienced trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and codependency. I tailor my approach to fit your needs. I am aware that emotional healing is some of the hardest and most important work that you will ever do.

Juli Acuña is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2019. With experience in Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, Juli aims to help children, youth, and adults gain the skills needed to overcome life's challenges, set and attain their personal goals, and form healthier relationships with those around them. With a relationship-centered approach, she hopes to provide an affirming and nonjudgmental environment for clients to explore thinking and behavioral habits which can help them form healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Deepen, reignite/repair or decide? You, your partner and therapist, no groups. Or, individuals, adult child-parent, adult siblings, work partners. Love-Sex-Trust approach. Did you historically have to rely on yourself? Are you tired of suffering, ready to resolve core issues? Affairs, conflict, fears with intimacy, abandonment, narcissistic abuse recovery, performance anxiety, sexual "baggage," infertility and adoption, chronic health issues, long distance, inter-racial, separation/divorce, parental alienation, co-parenting, dating post divorce, identity and healing intergenerational trauma. lovesextrustproductions.com.

You're an overwhelmed parent at a loss for what to do next. Teachers are calling trying to set up a meeting concerning your child. "Family time", "play", and "fun" are becoming harder and harder to fit into your busy schedule. You feel a strange sense of emotional distance growing between you and your child. You love them so much, want nothing but the best for them and yet sometimes are so stressed you lose control of your emotions and overreact. As much as your try, you can't quite seem to get back the closeness you so desperately crave in your relationship. No one taught you how to be a parent but you're doing your absolute best.

Deepen, reignite/repair or decide? You, your partner and therapist, no groups. Or, individuals, adult child-parent, adult siblings, work partners. Love-Sex-Trust approach. Did you historically have to rely on yourself? Are you tired of suffering, ready to resolve core issues? Affairs, conflict, fears with intimacy, abandonment, narcissistic abuse recovery, performance anxiety, sexual "baggage," infertility and adoption, chronic health issues, long distance, inter-racial, separation/divorce, parental alienation, co-parenting, dating post divorce, identity and healing intergenerational trauma. lovesextrustproductions.com.

I work with couples, women, and young adults (18+). I enjoy helping couples enhance their connection by identifying barriers and teaching skills. I have special training and experience helping couples recover from the trauma of infidelity. I work also with women (of all ages) with a variety of issues including self-esteem, boundaries, codependency, parenting, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief - to name a few. I desire to see women fulfilled, whole, and empowered.

Welcome! I am so glad you are here! I have been practicing counseling since 2004 and work with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship issues. I believe that we all have the capacity to change and that change happens in the context of relationship. Some of the most meaningful seasons of personal growth are born out of the most difficult of circumstances. Seeking help can feel overwhelming. My job as a counselor is to help clients navigate these difficult situations so they find the way forward.

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS WITHOUT A REFERRAL** Sometimes it can feel like you are stuck in a pattern and can't find your way out. It can seem like you can't stop doing things that will hurt you in the long run. You find yourself saying, "This is just how I am." The story you believe about yourself- about what you deserve - is what will manifest. That narrative will run your life until you dismantle it, & rewrite it. If you aren't running it, it is running you. " The story always wins™ ". My approach is to help you figure out where you learned these things, & discard those that cause you pain & are no longer productive.