Female Therapists in Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX
Diane Dunn Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? If these issues are getting to be more than you can handle alone, reach out for help from an impartial, empathetic person who can listen and help you develop healthy coping skills, set reachable goals, and improve communication with family, friends and colleagues. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents and their families, using a holistic approach that looks at the whole person, their family, their environment, and their needs. I offer individual or family therapy, incorporating client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and play therapy. Certified health coach, also integrate wellness techniques.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? If these issues are getting to be more than you can handle alone, reach out for help from an impartial, empathetic person who can listen and help you develop healthy coping skills, set reachable goals, and improve communication with family, friends and colleagues. I specialize in counseling children, adolescents and their families, using a holistic approach that looks at the whole person, their family, their environment, and their needs. I offer individual or family therapy, incorporating client centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and play therapy. Certified health coach, also integrate wellness techniques.
Charlotte A Brauchle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
Life can be a full-contact sport. Your heart can get trampled. And your mind forgets it is your servant....and becomes the master of worry. Frustration engulfs your efforts to negotiate life and fear sets up permanent residency. I find that's when people tolerate a lot...when they get stuck. Stuck in life.
I have a Ph.D. in Counseling, licensed in the State of Texas as well as Nationally. I am a researcher in Emotional Intelligence and have taught in the counseling graduate programs at The University of Texas at San Antonio and St. Mary's University.
Life can be a full-contact sport. Your heart can get trampled. And your mind forgets it is your servant....and becomes the master of worry. Frustration engulfs your efforts to negotiate life and fear sets up permanent residency. I find that's when people tolerate a lot...when they get stuck. Stuck in life.
I have a Ph.D. in Counseling, licensed in the State of Texas as well as Nationally. I am a researcher in Emotional Intelligence and have taught in the counseling graduate programs at The University of Texas at San Antonio and St. Mary's University.
San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
24 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
San Antonio Counseling & Behavioral Center provides psychotherapy services to all age groups. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for children, adolescents, adults and families through exceptional and discreet mental health counseling.
San Antonio Counseling & Behavioral Center provides psychotherapy services to all age groups. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for children, adolescents, adults and families through exceptional and discreet mental health counseling.
Dr. Kay Schanzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCP
Verified Verified
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
Waitlist for new clients
If we are to live into our potential and experience lives that are meaningful to us, it is helpful to gain insight into where we feel blocked and what needs to happen to move us closer to our authentic self. As a psychotherapist and certified psychoanalyst, I can often help you on this journey. There are many reasons why we seek individual or couple therapy. Understanding ourselves better seems to be reason enough. But for some this decision comes when we are at a particularly difficult moment in life--a death, divorce, relationship concerns, retirement or any situation which may constellate strong feelings.
If we are to live into our potential and experience lives that are meaningful to us, it is helpful to gain insight into where we feel blocked and what needs to happen to move us closer to our authentic self. As a psychotherapist and certified psychoanalyst, I can often help you on this journey. There are many reasons why we seek individual or couple therapy. Understanding ourselves better seems to be reason enough. But for some this decision comes when we are at a particularly difficult moment in life--a death, divorce, relationship concerns, retirement or any situation which may constellate strong feelings.
Mónica L Solís-Hoefl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212 (Online Only)
Life's journey can be quite challenging and difficult to navigate. You may have strong feelings, thoughts, and beliefs, and may not know what to do or say to address or solve your problem. I offer an inclusive, compassionate & culturally affirming therapeutic style crafted through a strengths-based lens that is relational where we co-create an empowering and non-judgmental space. We work together to define goals, develop insights, practice new skills, and implement valued change. I provide tele-health counseling to adults and adolescents, individual, couples, and family counseling. I provide supervision for LPC Associates.
Life's journey can be quite challenging and difficult to navigate. You may have strong feelings, thoughts, and beliefs, and may not know what to do or say to address or solve your problem. I offer an inclusive, compassionate & culturally affirming therapeutic style crafted through a strengths-based lens that is relational where we co-create an empowering and non-judgmental space. We work together to define goals, develop insights, practice new skills, and implement valued change. I provide tele-health counseling to adults and adolescents, individual, couples, and family counseling. I provide supervision for LPC Associates.
Dr. Garza-Benavides
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212 (Online Only)
Dr. Garza-Benavides conducts immigration psychological evaluations via “Simple Practice,” a tele-health program that provides secure video appointments. To schedule for evaluations for immigration proceedings, including extreme hardship, asylum, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U-Visa, & T-Visa please call 713-817-1596. La Dra. Garza-Benavides hace evaluaciones psicológicas para inmigración por el sistema "Simple Practice". Es un sistema seguro que proporciona citas por video. Para hacer una cita para casos de sufrimiento extremo, asilo, cancelación de deporatación, VAWA, U-Visa, & T-Visa, favor de llamar a 713-817-1596.
Dr. Garza-Benavides conducts immigration psychological evaluations via “Simple Practice,” a tele-health program that provides secure video appointments. To schedule for evaluations for immigration proceedings, including extreme hardship, asylum, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U-Visa, & T-Visa please call 713-817-1596. La Dra. Garza-Benavides hace evaluaciones psicológicas para inmigración por el sistema "Simple Practice". Es un sistema seguro que proporciona citas por video. Para hacer una cita para casos de sufrimiento extremo, asilo, cancelación de deporatación, VAWA, U-Visa, & T-Visa, favor de llamar a 713-817-1596.
Tarah Glover
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212 (Online Only)
New Evening Sessions Available! I provide counseling to children, couples, and families within a relational framework. I understand that people face problems in the context of relationships with others and our lives can be affected by outside influences. When your child’s tantrums feel overwhelming and frustrating, I help guide and direct you towards confidence in parenting. Since I apply Gottman Method Couples Therapy when working with couples, I support couples to build a deeper connection from arguments and anger in their relationship.
New Evening Sessions Available! I provide counseling to children, couples, and families within a relational framework. I understand that people face problems in the context of relationships with others and our lives can be affected by outside influences. When your child’s tantrums feel overwhelming and frustrating, I help guide and direct you towards confidence in parenting. Since I apply Gottman Method Couples Therapy when working with couples, I support couples to build a deeper connection from arguments and anger in their relationship.
Maile Giles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
Let's collaborate and explore what your internal roadblocks are to feel fully alive! What do you want your experience of life to be? What is unconscious that is stopping you from understanding and connecting with yourself, others, life? We can work together to identify blocks and blindspots, gain new awareness and tools. I utilize different types of therapy depending on your needs. NARM- which combines attachment theory and a somatic approach, EMDR, Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused Couple's and Gottman for Couples,Mindfulness and Positive Psychology. I strongly believe in a mind-body approach and lots of psychoeducation.
Let's collaborate and explore what your internal roadblocks are to feel fully alive! What do you want your experience of life to be? What is unconscious that is stopping you from understanding and connecting with yourself, others, life? We can work together to identify blocks and blindspots, gain new awareness and tools. I utilize different types of therapy depending on your needs. NARM- which combines attachment theory and a somatic approach, EMDR, Brainspotting, Emotionally Focused Couple's and Gottman for Couples,Mindfulness and Positive Psychology. I strongly believe in a mind-body approach and lots of psychoeducation.
Hannah Dixon Psychotherapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
Healthy relationships with ourselves and others are challenging, yet integral to a balanced and satisfying life. I help individuals and couples target opportunities for growth and optimize connection. Our goal is to foster effective communication, increase self-awareness, and deepen empathy. You can expect to focus on your strengths, identify practical ways to navigate your concerns, and express yourself freely in a non-judgmental space. Relationships are my niche, with an added emphasis on your individual mental health needs.
Healthy relationships with ourselves and others are challenging, yet integral to a balanced and satisfying life. I help individuals and couples target opportunities for growth and optimize connection. Our goal is to foster effective communication, increase self-awareness, and deepen empathy. You can expect to focus on your strengths, identify practical ways to navigate your concerns, and express yourself freely in a non-judgmental space. Relationships are my niche, with an added emphasis on your individual mental health needs.
Sheryl L. Grant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
I specialize in helping women (and men) increase Consciousness, explore and transform destructive patterns, and develop meaningful relationships, foremost with themselves.
Do you want to experience a deeper sense of peace and well-being in your life? Are you stressed, anxious, depressed, or using addictions/behaviors to distract yourself from emotional pain? There comes a point when you JUST KNOW that it's time to focus on your emotional health. Deciding to try therapy can feel both daunting and empowering at the same time. The type of therapy that I do is deeply collaborative, with Compassion, Awareness, and Authenticity at its core. Together, we will embark on a journey of self discovery, bringing into balance the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of your life - Mind/Body/Spirit.
I specialize in helping women (and men) increase Consciousness, explore and transform destructive patterns, and develop meaningful relationships, foremost with themselves.
Do you want to experience a deeper sense of peace and well-being in your life? Are you stressed, anxious, depressed, or using addictions/behaviors to distract yourself from emotional pain? There comes a point when you JUST KNOW that it's time to focus on your emotional health. Deciding to try therapy can feel both daunting and empowering at the same time. The type of therapy that I do is deeply collaborative, with Compassion, Awareness, and Authenticity at its core. Together, we will embark on a journey of self discovery, bringing into balance the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of your life - Mind/Body/Spirit.
Elizabeth A Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212 (Online Only)
I graduated with a BA in psychology and women's studies from Trinity University, and a Master's in Community Counseling from UTSA.
I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and also people identified as Gifted/Talented - "gifted, geeky, and queer." I have experience counseling people though all stages of gender questioning, discovery, and transition. I counsel people with gender and/or sexuality issues (such as coming out, family issues, relationship problems, HRT support), and I am sex positive and knowledgable in polyamory, ethical nonmonogamy, kink, and alternative lifestyles. I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults. Sensitive, intuitive and empathetic, and open to special and unique gifts. We can talk about whatever!
I graduated with a BA in psychology and women's studies from Trinity University, and a Master's in Community Counseling from UTSA.
I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and also people identified as Gifted/Talented - "gifted, geeky, and queer." I have experience counseling people though all stages of gender questioning, discovery, and transition. I counsel people with gender and/or sexuality issues (such as coming out, family issues, relationship problems, HRT support), and I am sex positive and knowledgable in polyamory, ethical nonmonogamy, kink, and alternative lifestyles. I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults. Sensitive, intuitive and empathetic, and open to special and unique gifts. We can talk about whatever!
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Sandra Y. Alaniz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
She has worked with diverse populations (individual and group) in various settings, such as Community and Rural Community Mental Health Clinics, Domestic Violence Women’s Shelter, Drug Treatment Facilities, and the Criminal Justice System.
Sandra Y. Alaniz is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2010. She earned a Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health from Webster University. Her Bachelor’s Degree is in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Sandra offers a trusting, nurturing, and supportive environment to enable you to gently to explore and begin your healing journey.
She has worked with diverse populations (individual and group) in various settings, such as Community and Rural Community Mental Health Clinics, Domestic Violence Women’s Shelter, Drug Treatment Facilities, and the Criminal Justice System.
Sandra Y. Alaniz is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2010. She earned a Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health from Webster University. Her Bachelor’s Degree is in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Sandra offers a trusting, nurturing, and supportive environment to enable you to gently to explore and begin your healing journey.
Elaine Brandon
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
Elaine earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 1987; however, quickly discovered that she wanted more. She went back to school and earned her Master of Arts in Educational Psychology: Guidance and Counseling; both from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has specialized training to include play therapy techniques, trauma and abuse, trauma informed care, conduct disorders, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. She became an LPC Supervisor in 2006.
Elaine earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 1987; however, quickly discovered that she wanted more. She went back to school and earned her Master of Arts in Educational Psychology: Guidance and Counseling; both from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has specialized training to include play therapy techniques, trauma and abuse, trauma informed care, conduct disorders, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. She became an LPC Supervisor in 2006.
Khiara Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
As a Black female therapist, I will make your therapy experience relatable and serene so that you may work through the core issues preventing you from being the best you.
Facing anxiety, stress or life changes? You're not alone. I specialize in empowering teens and adults within the African American, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities to effectively manage anxiety, reduce overthinking and navigate life transitions. With a focus on self-awareness, I'll equip you with tools to understand your emotions, challenge irrational thoughts, and embrace changes with confidence. As a former school therapist, I offer personalized support to nurture your growth. Whether you're an adult seeking clarity or a parent concerned about your teen's behavior, rest assured, I'm here to help you navigate through life's challenges.
As a Black female therapist, I will make your therapy experience relatable and serene so that you may work through the core issues preventing you from being the best you.
Facing anxiety, stress or life changes? You're not alone. I specialize in empowering teens and adults within the African American, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities to effectively manage anxiety, reduce overthinking and navigate life transitions. With a focus on self-awareness, I'll equip you with tools to understand your emotions, challenge irrational thoughts, and embrace changes with confidence. As a former school therapist, I offer personalized support to nurture your growth. Whether you're an adult seeking clarity or a parent concerned about your teen's behavior, rest assured, I'm here to help you navigate through life's challenges.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
Sometimes a painful experience has a grip on you - so much so that you feel unable to move past it. You feel betrayed, confused, hurt, scared, desperate, or angry. You feel consumed by it, and it's affecting your relationships and your performance. You may question your life choices, and you may feel like you're at the end of your rope. Where do I go now? What do I do now? These are difficult, vulnerable moments in your life. Seeking help is a proactive and courageous act, and I will meet you where you are at. I am here to listen and provide a safe holding space for you to release the pain you have been holding in.
Sometimes a painful experience has a grip on you - so much so that you feel unable to move past it. You feel betrayed, confused, hurt, scared, desperate, or angry. You feel consumed by it, and it's affecting your relationships and your performance. You may question your life choices, and you may feel like you're at the end of your rope. Where do I go now? What do I do now? These are difficult, vulnerable moments in your life. Seeking help is a proactive and courageous act, and I will meet you where you are at. I am here to listen and provide a safe holding space for you to release the pain you have been holding in.
Alyssa Stone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
Alyssa Stone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who has been practicing since 2014. Alyssa grew up in small town and enjoys helping others find their strengths. She found her passion for social work while volunteering at the Poverello House and enjoyed giving back to her community. Alyssa is client centered/client focused with a holistic approach to therapy that utilizes Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing skills.
Alyssa Stone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas who has been practicing since 2014. Alyssa grew up in small town and enjoys helping others find their strengths. She found her passion for social work while volunteering at the Poverello House and enjoyed giving back to her community. Alyssa is client centered/client focused with a holistic approach to therapy that utilizes Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing skills.
Wild Courage Counseling, PLLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCDC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212 (Online Only)
Howdy and welcome to Wild Courage Counseling. My name is Mandy Randall. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), an evidenced based therapy used in treating PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other distressing life events. I specialize in working with adult women struggling with distressing life events, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-harm, chronic pain, care giving duties, and neurodiverse differences.
Howdy and welcome to Wild Courage Counseling. My name is Mandy Randall. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), an evidenced based therapy used in treating PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other distressing life events. I specialize in working with adult women struggling with distressing life events, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-harm, chronic pain, care giving duties, and neurodiverse differences.
Rachel Elizabeth Vinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212 (Online Only)
Welcome to one of the most important journeys of your life, and congratulations on deciding to take the first step of that journey. My role is to work with you to use your own strengths to make the changes that you desire in your life. My journey to becoming a counselor began with a personal crisis in my own life. I have walked your path and want to support you in your current journey, wherever you may be along that path. Give me a call, and let's start talking now.
Welcome to one of the most important journeys of your life, and congratulations on deciding to take the first step of that journey. My role is to work with you to use your own strengths to make the changes that you desire in your life. My journey to becoming a counselor began with a personal crisis in my own life. I have walked your path and want to support you in your current journey, wherever you may be along that path. Give me a call, and let's start talking now.
BVOY Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212 (Online Only)
As a Latina wife, mother and business owner, I understand the challenges of trying to multi-task and I am passionate about empowering women to thrive in this busy chaotic culture.
Are you a mom and tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and stuck? Like no matter how hard you work, people don’t recognize, reward or reciprocate your efforts? Do you doubt yourself and wonder how you will ever heal from your past trauma? You are ready to connect with your voice, set healthier boundaries and heal from your unresolved past wounding. I am an expert in helping ambitious women tap into their strength, heal their inner wounds and love their bodies in order to attract healthy relationships, inner peace and to become the best versions of themselves.
As a Latina wife, mother and business owner, I understand the challenges of trying to multi-task and I am passionate about empowering women to thrive in this busy chaotic culture.
Are you a mom and tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and stuck? Like no matter how hard you work, people don’t recognize, reward or reciprocate your efforts? Do you doubt yourself and wonder how you will ever heal from your past trauma? You are ready to connect with your voice, set healthier boundaries and heal from your unresolved past wounding. I am an expert in helping ambitious women tap into their strength, heal their inner wounds and love their bodies in order to attract healthy relationships, inner peace and to become the best versions of themselves.
Nicole Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel Heights, San Antonio, TX 78212
Welcome! If you’re looking to make meaningful change in your life, you’re in the right place. Our starting place will always be from a place of curiosity and I will encourage you to be curious about your experiences, feelings and thoughts as we navigate healing. I take an empowering and strengths-based approach in helping my clients navigate the challenges they face in their lives. I approach each client knowing they are the expert in their own lives and partner with them to honor and celebrate their identities and lived experience. It is an honor for me to walk alongside my clients on their journey towards healing and wholeness.
Welcome! If you’re looking to make meaningful change in your life, you’re in the right place. Our starting place will always be from a place of curiosity and I will encourage you to be curious about your experiences, feelings and thoughts as we navigate healing. I take an empowering and strengths-based approach in helping my clients navigate the challenges they face in their lives. I approach each client knowing they are the expert in their own lives and partner with them to honor and celebrate their identities and lived experience. It is an honor for me to walk alongside my clients on their journey towards healing and wholeness.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.