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Distinctive Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Hi, I am Jinnelle V. Powell, the Owner and Founder of Distinctive Counseling and Consulting. Our Distinctive Counselors are highly skilled and ready to help you navigate life's challenges. Our team of counselors assists clients address a wide variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family conflict, marital problems, career changes, parenting, and issues relevant to young children and adolescents. We provide treatment tailored to the needs of the client and rooted in evidence based practices.
Hi, I am Jinnelle V. Powell, the Owner and Founder of Distinctive Counseling and Consulting. Our Distinctive Counselors are highly skilled and ready to help you navigate life's challenges. Our team of counselors assists clients address a wide variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family conflict, marital problems, career changes, parenting, and issues relevant to young children and adolescents. We provide treatment tailored to the needs of the client and rooted in evidence based practices.
Anastasia Gonzales
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78253 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be filled with challenges and overwhelming stress. When these challenges or stressful events are not addressed in healthy ways, it can be detrimental for us. Learning to effectively cope with our struggles is paramount in overcoming life’s challenges. Fortunately, you have the ability to dive into your strengths and talents to help you achieve your goals. In addition to everyday stress and challenges, I can help treat family issues, relationship issues, stress management, behavioral problems, anger problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, emotion regulation, parenting, and substance abuse.
Life can be filled with challenges and overwhelming stress. When these challenges or stressful events are not addressed in healthy ways, it can be detrimental for us. Learning to effectively cope with our struggles is paramount in overcoming life’s challenges. Fortunately, you have the ability to dive into your strengths and talents to help you achieve your goals. In addition to everyday stress and challenges, I can help treat family issues, relationship issues, stress management, behavioral problems, anger problems, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, emotion regulation, parenting, and substance abuse.
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Michael Morar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
I have helped those struggling with problems that arise from attempts to comply with family and social "norms.
At times, we all need help with everyday challenges -and even more so when problems show up. It is difficult to reach out for help. Especially in a culture that emphasizes self-reliance and independence. Problems (such as depression or anxiety) can disconnect us from the relationships that might help us to heal. Since 2016, I have worked with individuals, couples, & families to manage the problems they are facing and help re-connect them to significant relationships. I have helped others with relationship challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and addiction.
I have helped those struggling with problems that arise from attempts to comply with family and social "norms.
At times, we all need help with everyday challenges -and even more so when problems show up. It is difficult to reach out for help. Especially in a culture that emphasizes self-reliance and independence. Problems (such as depression or anxiety) can disconnect us from the relationships that might help us to heal. Since 2016, I have worked with individuals, couples, & families to manage the problems they are facing and help re-connect them to significant relationships. I have helped others with relationship challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and addiction.
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Vanessa Valles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
My specialties include working with individuals wanting to process: relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, abuse, family issues, career issues, personality disorders, life transitions, anger management, medical issues, self-esteem, emotional issues, suicidality and substance use.
Life can throw you unanticipated curve balls. When that happens life can feel overwhelming and sometimes leave us feeling shaken or alone. I'm here to help. If you want to talk through life's challenges, find your direction or you desire to make a positive change I would love to connect with you. In my years of practice there are a few things I know, change can be difficult, addiction can be overcome and hearts can heal from deep wounds that can sometimes leave a scar. It takes time to heal and find inner peace and joy. With the right people by your side healing is always possible. Reach out today and lets get something scheduled.
My specialties include working with individuals wanting to process: relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, abuse, family issues, career issues, personality disorders, life transitions, anger management, medical issues, self-esteem, emotional issues, suicidality and substance use.
Life can throw you unanticipated curve balls. When that happens life can feel overwhelming and sometimes leave us feeling shaken or alone. I'm here to help. If you want to talk through life's challenges, find your direction or you desire to make a positive change I would love to connect with you. In my years of practice there are a few things I know, change can be difficult, addiction can be overcome and hearts can heal from deep wounds that can sometimes leave a scar. It takes time to heal and find inner peace and joy. With the right people by your side healing is always possible. Reach out today and lets get something scheduled.
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MindGarden Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Dr. Ana Alicia Potthast, DSW, LCSW, LCDC. I have a passion for mental health care and substance abuse treatment, and I have extensive experience and training in behavioral health, diagnostics, addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, maternity and fertility issues, grief and loss, hoarding, family dynamics and conflict, marital issues, sexual orientation and gender identification and expression, adjustment issues, stages in life, and many other situations that bring a client to seek counseling.
Hi there! My name is Dr. Ana Alicia Potthast, DSW, LCSW, LCDC. I have a passion for mental health care and substance abuse treatment, and I have extensive experience and training in behavioral health, diagnostics, addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, maternity and fertility issues, grief and loss, hoarding, family dynamics and conflict, marital issues, sexual orientation and gender identification and expression, adjustment issues, stages in life, and many other situations that bring a client to seek counseling.
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I provide individual, family, and group therapy.
I am passionate about breaking the stigma of vulnerability and reframing it as a sign of strength. Therefore, I invite my clients to take a step closer to becoming more comfortable with vulnerability. I understand that, while the past has shaped all of us and helps to explain who each person is today, I believes that each person still has the power to choose how their past experiences can help them thrive in the present and the future, and I am committed to helping my clients do just that. I also help clients build a more secure relationship with themself in order to connect with others in a more purposeful manner.
I provide individual, family, and group therapy.
I am passionate about breaking the stigma of vulnerability and reframing it as a sign of strength. Therefore, I invite my clients to take a step closer to becoming more comfortable with vulnerability. I understand that, while the past has shaped all of us and helps to explain who each person is today, I believes that each person still has the power to choose how their past experiences can help them thrive in the present and the future, and I am committed to helping my clients do just that. I also help clients build a more secure relationship with themself in order to connect with others in a more purposeful manner.
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My name is Hilary M. DeWeerd and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults (18+) and provide individual and couples counseling. I welcome clients of any race, religion or orientation. Client issues that I work with: Anxiety Substance Abuse Depression Trauma Life Transitions Neurodiversity Grief. Therapeutic -theoretical I offer: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Insight-oriented Therapy Family Systems Therapy Mindfulness Therapy
My name is Hilary M. DeWeerd and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults (18+) and provide individual and couples counseling. I welcome clients of any race, religion or orientation. Client issues that I work with: Anxiety Substance Abuse Depression Trauma Life Transitions Neurodiversity Grief. Therapeutic -theoretical I offer: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Insight-oriented Therapy Family Systems Therapy Mindfulness Therapy
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Brian Hindert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78260 (Online Only)
Courage and willingness are required to create a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are suffering from stress, anxiety, family issues, or maybe an addiction and you are ready to find a different way to live, I am here to support and empower you. Generally people do not understand what is truly happening within themselves so I am here to help you find the root of your troubles, take the appropriate actions to heal and live a better life.
Courage and willingness are required to create a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are suffering from stress, anxiety, family issues, or maybe an addiction and you are ready to find a different way to live, I am here to support and empower you. Generally people do not understand what is truly happening within themselves so I am here to help you find the root of your troubles, take the appropriate actions to heal and live a better life.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of clinical experience. I’ve provided counseling for many different populations at various levels of care, including adults and adolescents struggling with Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Anger Management, Child Abuse or Neglect, Dual Diagnosis, Relapse Prevention, Substance Use, and Stress. I use a mix of Attachment-based, CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Trauma Focused, Strength-Based, Narrative, and Person-Centered. I believe that having to navigate through my struggles, I can relate to feeling hopeless which enables me to help.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of clinical experience. I’ve provided counseling for many different populations at various levels of care, including adults and adolescents struggling with Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Anger Management, Child Abuse or Neglect, Dual Diagnosis, Relapse Prevention, Substance Use, and Stress. I use a mix of Attachment-based, CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Trauma Focused, Strength-Based, Narrative, and Person-Centered. I believe that having to navigate through my struggles, I can relate to feeling hopeless which enables me to help.
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Hello, my name is Dr. Sohei Breaux-Fujita, Doctor of Psychology and Marriage & Family Therapist. I was born and raised in Japan but completed all of my studies here in the United States, from undergrad to my doctoral program. I know what it feels like to be different and have a passion for working with others who may be in a similar position. Whether it’s different than how others look or simply how others think and feel. My focus of studies surrounded the LGBTQ community and their families, as well as racial minorities. I have also worked with children and their parents in the past as well.
Hello, my name is Dr. Sohei Breaux-Fujita, Doctor of Psychology and Marriage & Family Therapist. I was born and raised in Japan but completed all of my studies here in the United States, from undergrad to my doctoral program. I know what it feels like to be different and have a passion for working with others who may be in a similar position. Whether it’s different than how others look or simply how others think and feel. My focus of studies surrounded the LGBTQ community and their families, as well as racial minorities. I have also worked with children and their parents in the past as well.
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Kristine Benson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78261 (Online Only)
I have focused training and experience providing therapeutic services to adults, children, and couples. My experience spans several areas, including but not limited to domestic violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, family and relationship challenges, learning challenges, problem-solving skills, building resilience skills, career and vocational guidance, anger and stress management, emotional triggers, and life and resilience skills. I am a 24-year Air Force and Army Veteran with three combat deployments, and I bring a unique understanding of deployments and family separation.
I have focused training and experience providing therapeutic services to adults, children, and couples. My experience spans several areas, including but not limited to domestic violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, family and relationship challenges, learning challenges, problem-solving skills, building resilience skills, career and vocational guidance, anger and stress management, emotional triggers, and life and resilience skills. I am a 24-year Air Force and Army Veteran with three combat deployments, and I bring a unique understanding of deployments and family separation.
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Adrienne Parker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Corpus Christi, TX 78415 (Online Only)
I'm Adrienne Parker, and I've worked in mental health for over 9 years, providing individual, group, and family therapy. I have worked with various individuals giving treatment for Depression, Anxiety, Youth Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Mood Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, Childhood PTSD, Trauma, Self Esteem, ODD, Stress Reduction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Parents of Children with Special Needs. I use client-centered techniques, including TF-CBT, Imago Relationship Therapy, CBT, Psychotherapy, Brief Therapy, and ERP. I believe you are the expert on you, and I respect what your concept of "happy" looks like.
I'm Adrienne Parker, and I've worked in mental health for over 9 years, providing individual, group, and family therapy. I have worked with various individuals giving treatment for Depression, Anxiety, Youth Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Mood Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, Childhood PTSD, Trauma, Self Esteem, ODD, Stress Reduction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Parents of Children with Special Needs. I use client-centered techniques, including TF-CBT, Imago Relationship Therapy, CBT, Psychotherapy, Brief Therapy, and ERP. I believe you are the expert on you, and I respect what your concept of "happy" looks like.
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Hilary M DeWeerd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Victoria, TX 77904 (Online Only)
My name is Hilary M. DeWeerd and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults (18+) and provide individual and couples counseling. I welcome clients of any race, religion or orientation. Client issues that I work with: Anxiety Substance Abuse Depression Trauma Life Transitions Neurodiversity Grief. Therapeutic -theoretical I offer: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Insight-oriented Therapy Family Systems Therapy Mindfulness Therapy
My name is Hilary M. DeWeerd and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults (18+) and provide individual and couples counseling. I welcome clients of any race, religion or orientation. Client issues that I work with: Anxiety Substance Abuse Depression Trauma Life Transitions Neurodiversity Grief. Therapeutic -theoretical I offer: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Insight-oriented Therapy Family Systems Therapy Mindfulness Therapy
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My name is Ginka, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. I have been in service to the community for the past four years working with families, couples, and adolescents. My areas of specialization include adolescents/teens, relationship issues, parenting, family conflict, and anger management. Some of the modalities I employ are collaborative practices, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. I am delighted to provide support and understanding to my clients at PATH, and I believe that environments where open conversations happen are crucial to success and positive results.
My name is Ginka, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. I have been in service to the community for the past four years working with families, couples, and adolescents. My areas of specialization include adolescents/teens, relationship issues, parenting, family conflict, and anger management. Some of the modalities I employ are collaborative practices, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. I am delighted to provide support and understanding to my clients at PATH, and I believe that environments where open conversations happen are crucial to success and positive results.
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Jean Nirmala Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bastrop, TX 78602 (Online Only)
I incorporate parts of Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Trauma Centered Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I will put you, the client, your life goals first and help you reach them. We will work together as a team, identifying your goals and using the modalities that I have trained in. I will help you learn tools relevant to your grow. These tools have helped me on my own growth journey as well as the clients that I have worked with. I believe in the value of connecting to the body as a way of healing developmental trauma. This trauma could be manifesting in different ways, physically, mentally, emotionally or a combination of all. My work is grounded in psychological theory, evidence-based practices and incorporates mindfulness.
I incorporate parts of Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Trauma Centered Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I will put you, the client, your life goals first and help you reach them. We will work together as a team, identifying your goals and using the modalities that I have trained in. I will help you learn tools relevant to your grow. These tools have helped me on my own growth journey as well as the clients that I have worked with. I believe in the value of connecting to the body as a way of healing developmental trauma. This trauma could be manifesting in different ways, physically, mentally, emotionally or a combination of all. My work is grounded in psychological theory, evidence-based practices and incorporates mindfulness.
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Hi, my name is Samantha Gordon and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In my practice, I focus on helping others to manage issues related to relationships with themselves and others, family dynamics, body image, disordered eating, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and all that goes along with this. I help individuals, couples, and their families manage issues related to relationships with themselves and others, family dynamics, body image, disordered eating, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and all that goes along with this.
Hi, my name is Samantha Gordon and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In my practice, I focus on helping others to manage issues related to relationships with themselves and others, family dynamics, body image, disordered eating, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and all that goes along with this. I help individuals, couples, and their families manage issues related to relationships with themselves and others, family dynamics, body image, disordered eating, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and all that goes along with this.
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Cassie Almour
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229 (Online Only)
I offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling services to those who are struggling with life circumstances or looking to improve their overall life.
I believe that every day presents us with new challenges and new possibilities. My therapeutic goal is to help you grasp those opportunities and channel them toward personal growth. Together we can work towards developing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. It is my intention to empower my clients and assist you in developing the tools you need in order to achieve your goals. I am here to be an empathetic and supportive guide along your journey to healing and proactive change.
I offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling services to those who are struggling with life circumstances or looking to improve their overall life.
I believe that every day presents us with new challenges and new possibilities. My therapeutic goal is to help you grasp those opportunities and channel them toward personal growth. Together we can work towards developing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. It is my intention to empower my clients and assist you in developing the tools you need in order to achieve your goals. I am here to be an empathetic and supportive guide along your journey to healing and proactive change.
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Robin R Pritz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spring Branch, TX 78070
I enjoy working with clients who love to be encouraged and who are needing to be supported in their efforts in recovery and working through life. I particularly understand rehabilitation and recovery and its impact on an individual or family. I work with adults and couples.
I enjoy working with clients who love to be encouraged and who are needing to be supported in their efforts in recovery and working through life. I particularly understand rehabilitation and recovery and its impact on an individual or family. I work with adults and couples.
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Hello, I am Mesha Holliday, LCSW, ADC. My approach to therapy would be Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic. I firmly believe that the way you think affects the way you behave (cognitive behavioral), and that the past has a great impact on current behaviors (psychodynamic). I have worked with a wide variety of populations, however, if I had to choose specific areas of practice I would say depression, grief counseling, anger management, trauma, anxiety, family therapy, and substance use.
Hello, I am Mesha Holliday, LCSW, ADC. My approach to therapy would be Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic. I firmly believe that the way you think affects the way you behave (cognitive behavioral), and that the past has a great impact on current behaviors (psychodynamic). I have worked with a wide variety of populations, however, if I had to choose specific areas of practice I would say depression, grief counseling, anger management, trauma, anxiety, family therapy, and substance use.
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Franny Haag Morar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, family issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
Offering Video Sessions for Texas and in person sessions for Califonia. We are usually afraid of our feelings. We try to avoid them, mask them, hide them. We live in a world that tells us to be happy. We try, but we can't, the feelings catch up with us. So we feel even worse. We feel lost, afraid, and guilty for feeling our feelings. In my practice, I provide a safe environment where you can start exploring your feelings, accept them, and work through them. I will help you get in touch with your inner/true self, accepting yourself for who you are, moving away from shame, guilt and fear, and starting the process of change.
I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, family issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
Offering Video Sessions for Texas and in person sessions for Califonia. We are usually afraid of our feelings. We try to avoid them, mask them, hide them. We live in a world that tells us to be happy. We try, but we can't, the feelings catch up with us. So we feel even worse. We feel lost, afraid, and guilty for feeling our feelings. In my practice, I provide a safe environment where you can start exploring your feelings, accept them, and work through them. I will help you get in touch with your inner/true self, accepting yourself for who you are, moving away from shame, guilt and fear, and starting the process of change.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.