Sandplay Therapists in Alamo Heights, TX
Heights Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alamo Heights, TX 78209
Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Alamo Heights. We specialize in working with high achievers using a systemic appraoch. We have therapists with varying specialties including play therapy, teen therapy, adult counseling, OCD specialists, and couples counseling.
Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Alamo Heights. We specialize in working with high achievers using a systemic appraoch. We have therapists with varying specialties including play therapy, teen therapy, adult counseling, OCD specialists, and couples counseling.
Michelle Guilmette Vaughn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alamo Heights, TX 78209
Therapy is hard work. It is also full of humor, humanity, clinical guidance, check-ins, a-ha moments, advocacy, and a sprinkle of magic I have been told "she will meet resistance with patience, gentleness, and freedom for you to exist exactly as you are" in the therapy room. You deserve to show up exactly as you are; all forms of you are always welcome. I've found when you show up as your most authentic self, the work can really begin. Asking for help may be the first step in calming the ongoing chaos.
Therapy is hard work. It is also full of humor, humanity, clinical guidance, check-ins, a-ha moments, advocacy, and a sprinkle of magic I have been told "she will meet resistance with patience, gentleness, and freedom for you to exist exactly as you are" in the therapy room. You deserve to show up exactly as you are; all forms of you are always welcome. I've found when you show up as your most authentic self, the work can really begin. Asking for help may be the first step in calming the ongoing chaos.
Lifestance Health - Ashley Hale
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alamo Heights, TX 78209
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor. As a native Tennesean, she earned both her Bachelor’s of Psychology and Master’s of Community Counseling from the University of Tennessee. Her professor once said, “Play is a child’s most natural language.” That phrase, along with her love of the children, solidified Ashley’s career path. A job opportunity called her to Texas where she fell in love with breakfast tacos, blue bonnets and wide open spaces. She worked at an inpatient psychiatric hospital that exposed her to a variety of clinical diagnoses in the child and adolescent population.
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor. As a native Tennesean, she earned both her Bachelor’s of Psychology and Master’s of Community Counseling from the University of Tennessee. Her professor once said, “Play is a child’s most natural language.” That phrase, along with her love of the children, solidified Ashley’s career path. A job opportunity called her to Texas where she fell in love with breakfast tacos, blue bonnets and wide open spaces. She worked at an inpatient psychiatric hospital that exposed her to a variety of clinical diagnoses in the child and adolescent population.
Heights Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LPA, CST, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alamo Heights, TX 78209
Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Houston Heights. We understand the importance of being able to treat the entire family. Whether it is giving support and guidance for a parent, teen counseling for a struggling adolescent, or play therapy, we believe in a systems approach to unify the family, build communication, & provide peace and harmony in the home.
Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Houston Heights. We understand the importance of being able to treat the entire family. Whether it is giving support and guidance for a parent, teen counseling for a struggling adolescent, or play therapy, we believe in a systems approach to unify the family, build communication, & provide peace and harmony in the home.
Esperanza Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alamo Heights, TX 78209
*** www.EsperanzaCounselingSA.com *** Esperanza Counseling Services offers evening & weekend sessions in English and/or Spanish. I enjoy working with people of all ages: 3 - 100. The purpose of counseling is to instill hope, provide a safe place for people to voice their feelings and concerns, while empowering them with tools to improve their lives. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their age or circumstances. I have many years of experience working with children who have attention deficits and hyperactivity (ADHD). I worked in public schools for 8 years; 4 of which as a Parent Educator.
*** www.EsperanzaCounselingSA.com *** Esperanza Counseling Services offers evening & weekend sessions in English and/or Spanish. I enjoy working with people of all ages: 3 - 100. The purpose of counseling is to instill hope, provide a safe place for people to voice their feelings and concerns, while empowering them with tools to improve their lives. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their age or circumstances. I have many years of experience working with children who have attention deficits and hyperactivity (ADHD). I worked in public schools for 8 years; 4 of which as a Parent Educator.
Michael Owen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Alamo Heights, TX 78209
When people ask you how you’re doing, is the first thing you say, “I’m tired but I’m good” but you know you’re really not. Whether at work or in your home life, when anyone needs help or support of any kind, people rely on you because they know they can count on you. You’ve always put everyone else first. But lately you're exhausted you are all the time, you really need to learn to say no and set some boundaries but you don’t even know where to start. The thought of it makes you feel paralyzed with guilt. But showing up for everyone else is taking a toll. You’ve been cycling between being anxious and depressed.
When people ask you how you’re doing, is the first thing you say, “I’m tired but I’m good” but you know you’re really not. Whether at work or in your home life, when anyone needs help or support of any kind, people rely on you because they know they can count on you. You’ve always put everyone else first. But lately you're exhausted you are all the time, you really need to learn to say no and set some boundaries but you don’t even know where to start. The thought of it makes you feel paralyzed with guilt. But showing up for everyone else is taking a toll. You’ve been cycling between being anxious and depressed.
Evolucion Counseling Practice, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Alamo Heights, TX 78209
Evolución Counseling Group is a special space tailored just for you! We provide mental health support for navigating life’s challenges, whether it's relationship struggles, clarifying your life purpose, or finding your direction. Our mission at Evolución Counseling Group is to promote optimal wellness, ensuring you leave each session feeling confident about your next steps towards achieving your goals.
Evolución Counseling Group is a special space tailored just for you! We provide mental health support for navigating life’s challenges, whether it's relationship struggles, clarifying your life purpose, or finding your direction. Our mission at Evolución Counseling Group is to promote optimal wellness, ensuring you leave each session feeling confident about your next steps towards achieving your goals.
Alberto Bustamante
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, RPT, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alamo Heights, TX 78209 (Online Only)
Thanks so much for reaching out, I know this is not easy. Taking care of yourself and paying attention to your mental health can be overwhelming and scary so I want to validate you for your courage in taking this very important first step. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I have nearly 10 years professional experience in the mental health field and a few more decades of experience in the school of life. Throughout my career I have worked with children, adults, family's, and couples with a focus on healing.
Thanks so much for reaching out, I know this is not easy. Taking care of yourself and paying attention to your mental health can be overwhelming and scary so I want to validate you for your courage in taking this very important first step. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I have nearly 10 years professional experience in the mental health field and a few more decades of experience in the school of life. Throughout my career I have worked with children, adults, family's, and couples with a focus on healing.
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Victoria Shackelford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC, NCC, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life.
I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life.
I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
Nicole values the importance of processing experiences, past or present in a safe and comfortable environment. Nicole believes that counseling can help you face life's challenges that may have you stuck or unable to know which direction to turn next. Counseling can help identify causes of depression, anxiety and resolve other problem areas in your life. Her approach to counseling is tailored to each client's specific needs and collaborative.
Nicole values the importance of processing experiences, past or present in a safe and comfortable environment. Nicole believes that counseling can help you face life's challenges that may have you stuck or unable to know which direction to turn next. Counseling can help identify causes of depression, anxiety and resolve other problem areas in your life. Her approach to counseling is tailored to each client's specific needs and collaborative.
Let's Talk Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC, TF- CBT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Life is challenging - there are so many issues/events which could cause a form of emotional disturbances - once this happens, I would like to be there to assist you regain emotional wellness and re-find your since of self and balance. Call me for an appointment so we can begin the healing process.
Life is challenging - there are so many issues/events which could cause a form of emotional disturbances - once this happens, I would like to be there to assist you regain emotional wellness and re-find your since of self and balance. Call me for an appointment so we can begin the healing process.
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.
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.
Steff Brand
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
As a counselor, I believe in empathy and open-minded approaches that are receptive to situational changes. I strive to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all of humankind, so clients can have the space they need to write the next chapter of their story, regardless of how messy it started. I believe individuals best overcome negative changes through the support of secondary sources, and people need both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to thrive.
As a counselor, I believe in empathy and open-minded approaches that are receptive to situational changes. I strive to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all of humankind, so clients can have the space they need to write the next chapter of their story, regardless of how messy it started. I believe individuals best overcome negative changes through the support of secondary sources, and people need both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to thrive.
Serenity Place @ Texas, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
If the backpack of life is feeling too heavy or cumbersome and you need help alleviating it or re-packing it, we can help. We are a growing practice of clinicians that is expanding to your area to help meet the mental health needs of your community. Our focus is on trauma, depression, anxiety, and marriage and family relationships.
If the backpack of life is feeling too heavy or cumbersome and you need help alleviating it or re-packing it, we can help. We are a growing practice of clinicians that is expanding to your area to help meet the mental health needs of your community. Our focus is on trauma, depression, anxiety, and marriage and family relationships.
Clara O Magallanes
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, NCC, EMDR, CLYL
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I’m here to help you take the next step to begin creating a positive change in your life today. My approach is person centered & I work with children, teens, & adults. I use scientifically driven therapies to alleviate complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, sleep, insomnia, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, school issues, ADHD, parenting, a difficult phase in your life or challenging experiences. Working together, I support & empower clients to discover & develop their full potential.
Congratulations on taking the first step to feeling better. As a licensed professional counselor in Texas, I’m here to help you take the next step to begin creating a positive change in your life today. My approach is person centered & I work with children, teens, & adults. I use scientifically driven therapies to alleviate complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, sleep, insomnia, relationship issues, self-esteem, social anxiety, school issues, ADHD, parenting, a difficult phase in your life or challenging experiences. Working together, I support & empower clients to discover & develop their full potential.
Angela Marie Gouger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCN, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
Are you feeling stuck and unsure of where to turn next? Life can be difficult to navigate through its ups and downs. Many times individuals are simply lacking specific tools to be able to navigate through the turbulence. Sometimes life has been so overwhelming for so long that it seems impossible to even begin. At any of these points in your journey, it helps to know that you aren't alone and that many have traveled similar paths before you.
Are you feeling stuck and unsure of where to turn next? Life can be difficult to navigate through its ups and downs. Many times individuals are simply lacking specific tools to be able to navigate through the turbulence. Sometimes life has been so overwhelming for so long that it seems impossible to even begin. At any of these points in your journey, it helps to know that you aren't alone and that many have traveled similar paths before you.
Brandi Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
***Telehealth and/or In office Counseling!*** Are you seeking solutions, peace, results, or balance? As your counselor, I will listen and guide YOU to just those things as we process whatever it is that you bring to the table. There are no problems or goals too big or too small. It is important that my clients feel safe in order to make progress as individuals or as a couple. Progress looks different for each person but we will work together to improve you socially, emotionally, behaviorally, physically, and/or spiritually.
***Telehealth and/or In office Counseling!*** Are you seeking solutions, peace, results, or balance? As your counselor, I will listen and guide YOU to just those things as we process whatever it is that you bring to the table. There are no problems or goals too big or too small. It is important that my clients feel safe in order to make progress as individuals or as a couple. Progress looks different for each person but we will work together to improve you socially, emotionally, behaviorally, physically, and/or spiritually.
Maria Luisa Salinas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217 (Online Only)
I am a fully bilingual and bicultural Psychotherapist with over 30 years of professional experience, which includes working with women, survivors of traumatic childhood and family, and domestic violence. My counseling approach is based on an empowerment model. My goal is to help women heal from their emotional wounds, and teaching them different ways of perceiving and resolving their problems, healthy attitudes, and good communication skills for working with their families, partners, and peers so they can make positive choices in their own lives. Lograr establecer una relacion basada en confianza es primordial para mi.
I am a fully bilingual and bicultural Psychotherapist with over 30 years of professional experience, which includes working with women, survivors of traumatic childhood and family, and domestic violence. My counseling approach is based on an empowerment model. My goal is to help women heal from their emotional wounds, and teaching them different ways of perceiving and resolving their problems, healthy attitudes, and good communication skills for working with their families, partners, and peers so they can make positive choices in their own lives. Lograr establecer una relacion basada en confianza es primordial para mi.
Valerie Rivas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
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.
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.
Alba Wellness, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
At Alba Wellness we are devoted to creating a warm, accepting atmosphere where clients can address important issues and move toward valuable change and growth. We believe that this should be a collaborative process in which clients are provided the tools to meet their therapeutic goals. Our staff is experienced in providing the support needed to address a broad range of subjects.
At Alba Wellness we are devoted to creating a warm, accepting atmosphere where clients can address important issues and move toward valuable change and growth. We believe that this should be a collaborative process in which clients are provided the tools to meet their therapeutic goals. Our staff is experienced in providing the support needed to address a broad range of subjects.
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What problems are best treated with sandplay therapy?
Research has examined this therapy’s utility in young people and found positive results. It has been shown to be useful for those who suffer from autism, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, and or aggressive behavior. Children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or trauma have also seen improvement through this therapy. Abused children are often fearful and anxious about their safety, making verbal communication more difficult.
Is sandplay therapy suitable for children and teenagers?
Children and adolescents are good candidates for sandplay therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts, let alone the emotions they are experiencing. Through this play therapy, they will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Is sandplay suitable for adults?
This type of therapy can be useful for adults who have difficulties expressing themselves. People who have suffered neurological changes after a brain injury or because of a traumatic event might be good candidates for this therapy. In fact, anything that has had an effect on the brain, such as substance abuse, can make non-verbal sandplay a valuable option.
Does sandplay therapy work?
There have been studies on the effectiveness of sandplay therapy, and it appears to improve difficult behaviors in children. It may also enhance self-esteem and lessen feelings of physical anxiety as well as hypersensitivity. This type of therapy is based on non-verbal communication and may feel less threatening to the individual.