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Brave Health
MSW, LCSW, MD, PhD, FNP-C
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78245  (Online Only)
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
Brave's services include both therapy and medication management, depending on the patient's needs.
Brave Health is a virtual mental health provider dedicated to helping people thrive by engaging them in high-quality, affordable, and easily accessible mental health care. Our diverse clinical staff includes licensed psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists with expertise in treating mental health and substance use disorders. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to your health. We’ll work together to create a customized treatment plan for your needs. Our programs are evidence-based, drawing on approaches to treatment that are clinically proven to be effective.
(972) 848-9809 View (972) 848-9809
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Sandra Teniente Cnslg Srvcs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212  (Online Only)
I strive to tailor treatment to a client’s specific needs by addressing their personal strengths to reach their goals. Focus is on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, & thoughts by discovering their meanings by challenging and replacing negative thinking patterns. I offer Diagnostic Assessments & testing to clarify or rule out specific diagnoses (ADHD, ASD, Substance Abuse); Psychological Evaluations to assess a person’s current level of cognitive, academic, emotional & social functioning & provide administration of The Anger-Aggression-Violence-Assessment AAVA. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!
I strive to tailor treatment to a client’s specific needs by addressing their personal strengths to reach their goals. Focus is on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, & thoughts by discovering their meanings by challenging and replacing negative thinking patterns. I offer Diagnostic Assessments & testing to clarify or rule out specific diagnoses (ADHD, ASD, Substance Abuse); Psychological Evaluations to assess a person’s current level of cognitive, academic, emotional & social functioning & provide administration of The Anger-Aggression-Violence-Assessment AAVA. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!
(210) 361-2878 View (210) 361-2878
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Justina Hicks
APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78254  (Online Only)
During the first visit, we focus on assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan including medication management.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with healthcare experience of more than 15 years. Equipped with knowledge and experience in the medical field, working with patients with mental health issues in a collaborative manner is imperative in understanding their diagnoses and establishing a treatment plan to help with their well-being. The treatment of mental health is always advancing, and I believe in evidence-based treatment.
During the first visit, we focus on assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan including medication management.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with healthcare experience of more than 15 years. Equipped with knowledge and experience in the medical field, working with patients with mental health issues in a collaborative manner is imperative in understanding their diagnoses and establishing a treatment plan to help with their well-being. The treatment of mental health is always advancing, and I believe in evidence-based treatment.
(469) 546-7568 View (469) 546-7568
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Rich Tiede
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCN
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78232  (Online Only)
I have dedicated my life to pursuing knowledge that empowers client's to move away from both past and current sufferings. Life is challenging, please afford me the opportunity to help you navigate and heal your sufferings. Restore peace and tranquility to both your heart and your mind!
I have dedicated my life to pursuing knowledge that empowers client's to move away from both past and current sufferings. Life is challenging, please afford me the opportunity to help you navigate and heal your sufferings. Restore peace and tranquility to both your heart and your mind!
(210) 881-7658 View (210) 881-7658
SPA, LLC - Supportive Psychological Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
I believe in a therapeutic process that revolves around life's changes and the journeys it takes us on. Choosing to change your focus is a powerful way of transforming any situation. Focusing on the positive doesn't mean that we are denying reality or avoiding what isn't working. It simply allows us to work from a grounded place in order to make the most informed decision from a less emotional place of clarity. Within our sessions, the goal is to cultivate a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship where an individual can bring their full self into session without any fear.
I believe in a therapeutic process that revolves around life's changes and the journeys it takes us on. Choosing to change your focus is a powerful way of transforming any situation. Focusing on the positive doesn't mean that we are denying reality or avoiding what isn't working. It simply allows us to work from a grounded place in order to make the most informed decision from a less emotional place of clarity. Within our sessions, the goal is to cultivate a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship where an individual can bring their full self into session without any fear.
(210) 934-9262 View (210) 934-9262
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Zainab Lailah Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78254  (Online Only)
Embracing Change, Cultivating Growth: Viktor E. Frankl famously remarked, "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." This quote echoes the essence of my journey into mental health therapy—a path that serendipitously unfolded before me. I'm thrilled you've found your way here! My own journey to becoming a mental health therapist was far from straightforward, but it consistently drew me back to this profound calling. There's an irresistible pull for me in walking alongside individuals as they navigate life's ups and downs. I didn't stumble into this career by accident it called out to
Embracing Change, Cultivating Growth: Viktor E. Frankl famously remarked, "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." This quote echoes the essence of my journey into mental health therapy—a path that serendipitously unfolded before me. I'm thrilled you've found your way here! My own journey to becoming a mental health therapist was far from straightforward, but it consistently drew me back to this profound calling. There's an irresistible pull for me in walking alongside individuals as they navigate life's ups and downs. I didn't stumble into this career by accident it called out to
(210) 934-0655 View (210) 934-0655
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Mary Chavez-Harrington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229  (Online Only)
I conduct on-line-video counseling sessions through a HIPPA compliant platform, which is a secure portal that allows me to see my patients via remote video conferencing. This service is ideal for those that are seeking: Increased comfort with the ability to attend appointments from home; increased anonymity; greater flexibility in appointment times and locations; inclement weather solution; eliminate round-trip travel time. Most people agree that one of the most valuable assets they own is their time.
I conduct on-line-video counseling sessions through a HIPPA compliant platform, which is a secure portal that allows me to see my patients via remote video conferencing. This service is ideal for those that are seeking: Increased comfort with the ability to attend appointments from home; increased anonymity; greater flexibility in appointment times and locations; inclement weather solution; eliminate round-trip travel time. Most people agree that one of the most valuable assets they own is their time.
(210) 672-1192 View (210) 672-1192
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Carolyn McWilliams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
Human connection is the number one protective factor in mental health and in our increasingly virtual lives, this can be very difficult. Disconnection is leading us into unprecedented levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction. Are you looking for connection and greater contentment in your life? Or perhaps you have been surviving with a serious mental health condition such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, or Trauma for quite some time and are looking for relief. Take the time to prioritize your wellness by seeking support. If you are ready to gain deeper self-understanding and build a life that you love, I am here to help.
Human connection is the number one protective factor in mental health and in our increasingly virtual lives, this can be very difficult. Disconnection is leading us into unprecedented levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction. Are you looking for connection and greater contentment in your life? Or perhaps you have been surviving with a serious mental health condition such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, or Trauma for quite some time and are looking for relief. Take the time to prioritize your wellness by seeking support. If you are ready to gain deeper self-understanding and build a life that you love, I am here to help.
(210) 899-7191 View (210) 899-7191
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Whitney Rominger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is focused on working with young adults to navigate this stage of life's challenges, including identity exploration, higher education & career, relationships, and family changes. With so many unique changes and choices, our stress and emotions can become difficult to handle on our own. You may be feeling in need of new coping skills, a deeper understanding of and healing from past experiences, or more clarity on who you are and what you want your life to look like.
My practice is focused on working with young adults to navigate this stage of life's challenges, including identity exploration, higher education & career, relationships, and family changes. With so many unique changes and choices, our stress and emotions can become difficult to handle on our own. You may be feeling in need of new coping skills, a deeper understanding of and healing from past experiences, or more clarity on who you are and what you want your life to look like.
(210) 796-0718 View (210) 796-0718
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Michelli E Ramon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
I'm about love, self-compassion, radical acceptance, embracing failure, trusting your innate wisdom and starting over. I fundamentally believe in every person's ability to recover from trauma, addiction and life, in general. Experience has taught me that no one is really avoiding anything. When people accuse you of not dealing with something, what they are really saying is you aren't dealing with it the way they want you to. From my perspective, if you wake up every morning and breathe in and out all day long, you're dealing with your stuff. A tiny bit of intention is all it takes to begin healing.
I'm about love, self-compassion, radical acceptance, embracing failure, trusting your innate wisdom and starting over. I fundamentally believe in every person's ability to recover from trauma, addiction and life, in general. Experience has taught me that no one is really avoiding anything. When people accuse you of not dealing with something, what they are really saying is you aren't dealing with it the way they want you to. From my perspective, if you wake up every morning and breathe in and out all day long, you're dealing with your stuff. A tiny bit of intention is all it takes to begin healing.
(210) 881-7814 View (210) 881-7814
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Chiara M. Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
As an experienced therapist my passion is to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships. I'm an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas who believes in creating a trusting relationship with clients in order to understand their experiences and contexts. I also works hard to create a nonjudgmental and dynamic environment that amplifies strengths and examines unhelpful patterns that are no longer serving you. I will work with you to examine these patterns and shift them by creating new ways of coping.
As an experienced therapist my passion is to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships. I'm an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas who believes in creating a trusting relationship with clients in order to understand their experiences and contexts. I also works hard to create a nonjudgmental and dynamic environment that amplifies strengths and examines unhelpful patterns that are no longer serving you. I will work with you to examine these patterns and shift them by creating new ways of coping.
(210) 361-8723 View (210) 361-8723
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Soul-Full Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Alexandra Okeke, LPC is a dedicated therapist with a rich background in both educational and clinical settings. With a fervent commitment to empowering people of color and underrepresented communities, Alex has forged a career path driven by compassion and cultural understanding. Alex's therapeutic approach is multifaceted, drawing from trauma-informed care, yoga and mindfulness practices, EMDR, CBT, and systems theory. Her inclusive methodology fosters healing and resilience, acknowledging the complex intersections of identity and experience.
Alexandra Okeke, LPC is a dedicated therapist with a rich background in both educational and clinical settings. With a fervent commitment to empowering people of color and underrepresented communities, Alex has forged a career path driven by compassion and cultural understanding. Alex's therapeutic approach is multifaceted, drawing from trauma-informed care, yoga and mindfulness practices, EMDR, CBT, and systems theory. Her inclusive methodology fosters healing and resilience, acknowledging the complex intersections of identity and experience.
(210) 672-1369 View (210) 672-1369
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Jessica Utter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
Many of us struggle on a daily basis with intrusive thoughts caused by traumatic memories, stress, shame, and/or loss of meaning and purpose. We are often left feeling anxious or depressed, angry, and disconnected from the world as we try to make sense of our experiences. If you're like most of us, you've likely learned to cope through addiction, codependency, and mental or physical illness. Yet, you're also keenly aware that your experiences have the potential to transcend pain by creating meaning. The search for meaning gives rise to understanding, and with understanding comes healing.
Many of us struggle on a daily basis with intrusive thoughts caused by traumatic memories, stress, shame, and/or loss of meaning and purpose. We are often left feeling anxious or depressed, angry, and disconnected from the world as we try to make sense of our experiences. If you're like most of us, you've likely learned to cope through addiction, codependency, and mental or physical illness. Yet, you're also keenly aware that your experiences have the potential to transcend pain by creating meaning. The search for meaning gives rise to understanding, and with understanding comes healing.
(830) 222-8430 View (830) 222-8430
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Lucas Emilio Cantu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
Providing treatment for Child and Family issues, with additional expertise in Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar symptoms. Lucas draws from extensive experience with spirituality, art, music, and cutting edge methods to surprise his clients in making REAL and NOTICEABLE progress: parents with their children, couples with remembering their love, teens searching for themselves, and those struck by tragedy with gaining freedom from despair, and discovering an enthusiasm for life like they've never known!
Providing treatment for Child and Family issues, with additional expertise in Post Traumatic Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar symptoms. Lucas draws from extensive experience with spirituality, art, music, and cutting edge methods to surprise his clients in making REAL and NOTICEABLE progress: parents with their children, couples with remembering their love, teens searching for themselves, and those struck by tragedy with gaining freedom from despair, and discovering an enthusiasm for life like they've never known!
(210) 960-8362 View (210) 960-8362
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Sean Patrick
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds and from all walks of life. I offer outreach therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. After graduate school, I moved to Massachusetts, where I worked in both the traditional office setting, and in outreach, where I counseled clients in their homes. My lifelong love and appreciation for the outdoors called me to make a bold move to Montana. This is where I was exposed to the many opportunities to use my love of the outdoors to enrich the therapeutic process.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds and from all walks of life. I offer outreach therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. After graduate school, I moved to Massachusetts, where I worked in both the traditional office setting, and in outreach, where I counseled clients in their homes. My lifelong love and appreciation for the outdoors called me to make a bold move to Montana. This is where I was exposed to the many opportunities to use my love of the outdoors to enrich the therapeutic process.
(406) 640-8714 View (406) 640-8714
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Chatone' Strickland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78201  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
We all want to live in alignment with our values, pursuing our goals and passions, but we can get stuck at times, causing anxiety or distress. Sometimes the cause is a past trauma, negative self-concept, difficulty with coping, or something unexpected. I love to help people uncover and examine the roots of themselves, their thoughts, and their habits. This is how we gain awareness and the ability to make important inner shifts. My approach to therapy can be summed up with this quote from the poet Rumi: “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
We all want to live in alignment with our values, pursuing our goals and passions, but we can get stuck at times, causing anxiety or distress. Sometimes the cause is a past trauma, negative self-concept, difficulty with coping, or something unexpected. I love to help people uncover and examine the roots of themselves, their thoughts, and their habits. This is how we gain awareness and the ability to make important inner shifts. My approach to therapy can be summed up with this quote from the poet Rumi: “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
(512) 641-9960 View (512) 641-9960
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Ellie Dierker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78251  (Online Only)
Life brings you many challenges. You may be dealing with a roadblock and the future you were planning is no longer possible. Maybe you’ve just experienced a loss, are worrying constantly, or feel like a burden. If you’ve been feeling some of these negative emotions but trying to avoid them, you’re not alone. We all struggle at different times and it can be scary to even start the search for help. Many people feel ashamed or weak for seeking therapy, but I’m here to tell you that you are stronger for it. It takes a lot more courage to start therapy than to continue living in pain.
Life brings you many challenges. You may be dealing with a roadblock and the future you were planning is no longer possible. Maybe you’ve just experienced a loss, are worrying constantly, or feel like a burden. If you’ve been feeling some of these negative emotions but trying to avoid them, you’re not alone. We all struggle at different times and it can be scary to even start the search for help. Many people feel ashamed or weak for seeking therapy, but I’m here to tell you that you are stronger for it. It takes a lot more courage to start therapy than to continue living in pain.
(512) 548-7915 View (512) 548-7915
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Patricia Mai Michlik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78201  (Online Only)
Hello! I love collaborating with my clients to achieve their personal goals & develop creative strategies to cope with life's stressors. I have been an LPC for over 13 years, & worked with seniors, adults, teens, & children from any location in TX via teletherapy (video/phone) who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, stress/anger management, coping skills, family conflict, marital/premarital issues, cultural/ethnic issues, self-esteem, academic challenges, LGBTQ, Autism/ADHD, Emotional Disturbance & much more. Some therapeutic modalities I utilize include:
Hello! I love collaborating with my clients to achieve their personal goals & develop creative strategies to cope with life's stressors. I have been an LPC for over 13 years, & worked with seniors, adults, teens, & children from any location in TX via teletherapy (video/phone) who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, stress/anger management, coping skills, family conflict, marital/premarital issues, cultural/ethnic issues, self-esteem, academic challenges, LGBTQ, Autism/ADHD, Emotional Disturbance & much more. Some therapeutic modalities I utilize include:
(832) 772-2507 View (832) 772-2507
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Tammy DeGroat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78254  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with teens who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, school related issues and substance abuse. Your teen can expect to acquire tools needed to gain a sense of control, manage difficult emotions, and feel more confident in their relationships, friendships, and decision-making process.
I specialize in working with teens who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, school related issues and substance abuse. Your teen can expect to acquire tools needed to gain a sense of control, manage difficult emotions, and feel more confident in their relationships, friendships, and decision-making process.
(830) 341-1072 View (830) 341-1072
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Juanita Arredondo-Ortega
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Converse, TX 78109
As a first-generation Mexican-American, I am sensitive to the multi-cultural needs of my clients. I am fluent in Spanish and English and able to effectively provide therapy in the language in which the individual is most comfortable, in doing so, their goals have a higher probability of being achieved. My clinical experience has provided me with the abilities to work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues related to trauma, depression, stress management, grief, parental support, and substance use.
As a first-generation Mexican-American, I am sensitive to the multi-cultural needs of my clients. I am fluent in Spanish and English and able to effectively provide therapy in the language in which the individual is most comfortable, in doing so, their goals have a higher probability of being achieved. My clinical experience has provided me with the abilities to work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues related to trauma, depression, stress management, grief, parental support, and substance use.
(210) 446-4953 View (210) 446-4953
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Medication Management Therapists

What are the most effective ways to manage medications?

One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.

What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?

A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.

Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?

While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.