Depression Therapists in San Marcos, TX

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.

Do you feel powerless and struggle in your relationships? Do you live in a cycle of worry and regret? I believe the goal of therapy is never to eliminate parts of ourselves, but rather to create relationships with the parts that scare us the most. My therapeutic approach assists clients with intimacy and shifts the extreme roles their parts play in their lives. I believe intimacy within ourselves makes space for compassion, power, courage, clarity, and choice. The ultimate result I hope my clients to achieve is to live a peaceful life with intention and purpose.

Warm regards to you! You may be at a place where challenges in life just seem to be too much for you to handle alone. Many people come to counseling and find help to deal more powerfully with the challenges of life. Many situations, emotions and patterns of self-defeating behavior prevent people from living a happy, productive, and satisfying life. Some of these behaviors are in our awareness; while others are not obvious to us. The goal of counseling is to help increase self-awareness, for you to find your best way to function and thrive!

Whenever we experience interpersonal betrayal or abuse, we often feel as if we have lost a part of ourselves. We can experience a range of feelings such as shame, isolation and have difficulty offering ourselves compassion. After such pain, it can be hard to trust other people again as well as yourself. You may have trouble forming a healthy relationship with yourself and creating deep connections with other people. Together, we can create a safe space for you to find your voice, discover who you are, and build meaningful experiences again. My approach is to meet you where you are by working from your values and belief system.

My primary specialty is working with college students and teenagers with difficulties with adjustment, family problems, behavioral disorders and sexual abuse.

My compassionate counseling style provides a safe and non-judgmental place to explore specific issues and solutions. I believe that counseling, regardless how big or small the issue, can have a positive effect and bring balance to your life. Some of the many voluntary, non-paid reviews from clients: "Petra is so compassionate & understanding. She gives me goals to work towards & asks all the right questions, which allow me to discover new things about myself in every session." K.R. "Petra is the best counselor I've ever had! She is so patient & understanding, & truly just wants to help. I am extremely grateful for her." S.O.

Our providers offer a range of services from psychological consultations to therapy. We all have extensive expertise in working with school-aged children and their families. Our comprehensive psychological evaluation services are able to identify potential neurodevelopmental or other emotional or behavioral difficulties. We have experience in educational as well as community and hospital settings and are able to assist individuals and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.

Are you tired of getting up every day & wishing the day was over so you can go back to sleep & escape? Are you feeling overwhelmed w/ no control over your own life? Do you find it hard to trust/get close to anyone? Struggle w/ identity, boundaries, or relationships? Maybe you had a crappy childhood w/ emotionally unavailable parents? Maybe you made bad choices & got caught up in the legal system? Are you military & have flashbacks, survivor guilt, hard time transitioning to civilian life? Maybe you're a 1st responder struggling to turn that shit off or balance between your roles?

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.

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.

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.

Relationships can be complicated! All of us need help navigating the rough waters of our relationships. Whether in marriage or parenting, with extended family, or friends and loved ones, we find ourselves hurt by the people we care about the most. And sometimes we hurt them back. That isn't who we really want to be, but we don't know another way. We're stuck in a cycle of anger and distancing. Conflict is inevitable. Thankfully, resolution of conflict is possible. We are created to have meaningful relationships and my aim in therapy is to help you learn how to have them.

You may be finding yourself at a crossroad to either end or commit to something. Whether it’s a career move or a relationship move, you may need help people processing, navigating, and strategizing next steps. You could benefit from fresh perspective, insight, and experience with a therapist who has worked through these issues.

My approach to therapy is interpersonal and relational integrated with helping you acquire tools to help manage difficult emotions, stressful situations and problem solve. I am here to help you process your emotions, learn about yourself but also build resiliency and learn coping skills.

Welcome! I am accepting new clients, both in person and online. Therapy is a supportive tool that can start as early as 4 and as seasoned as someone in their 80's. Perhaps you are navigating a life transition and are unsure of where to go next? Or you feel ready to process that traumatic experience? In a collaborative environment you can discover your inner strength and realize within you is the ability to heal.

Karina Garcia treats adults, adolescents, couples and families who have a wide range of presenting problems. I have particular interests in trauma, relationship issues, including couples therapy, mood disorders, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, sexual abuse, ADHD and men's vulnerability. I have specialized training, experience, and interests in the treatment of children with behavior problems and families disrupted by divorce. I also enjoy working with multicultural backgrounds as well as immigrant populations. All services are available in English or Spanish.

I come to this profession with a drive to bring forth honesty, self-discovery, and self compassion with each person I get the gift to work with. At my core, I see therapy as a transformational process that helps people to heal and become empowered. Through a process of safely unearthing, re-wiring, and re-writing our lived experience, therapy can bring about a shift of perspective that can have a ripple effect of positive changes in someone's life. As your therapist, I use an eclectic, strengths based approach in our work together. I take this process and your time very seriously, as it can be a life changing investment in yourself.