Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX
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Her practical, eclectic approach to therapy lets her use a broad range of tools, including solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches.
Do you need therapy from the safety of your own home? Dr. Jacobs offers over 30 years of experience helping people achieve their personal goals. Patients describe Dr. Jacobs as a friendly, open-minded, optimistic and compassionate professional who provides constructive feedback in a supportive environment. She works with patients to identify personal strengths and to help them use these strengths to address the challenges they're facing and make desired changes in their lives. Dr. Jacobs' warm and relaxed style, together with her sense of humor, quickly put her patients at ease.
Her practical, eclectic approach to therapy lets her use a broad range of tools, including solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches.
Do you need therapy from the safety of your own home? Dr. Jacobs offers over 30 years of experience helping people achieve their personal goals. Patients describe Dr. Jacobs as a friendly, open-minded, optimistic and compassionate professional who provides constructive feedback in a supportive environment. She works with patients to identify personal strengths and to help them use these strengths to address the challenges they're facing and make desired changes in their lives. Dr. Jacobs' warm and relaxed style, together with her sense of humor, quickly put her patients at ease.
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Neli A Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232 (Online Only)
My theoretical orientation is cognitive behavioral. My therapy style is goal oriented, solutions focused. I am a no-nonsense therapist who works to help my clients find solutions to their problems in the most effective, non-intrusive way possible. I also offer Christian/LDS counseling upon request.
My theoretical orientation is cognitive behavioral. My therapy style is goal oriented, solutions focused. I am a no-nonsense therapist who works to help my clients find solutions to their problems in the most effective, non-intrusive way possible. I also offer Christian/LDS counseling upon request.
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While serving as the director and staff psychologist for over 14 years at the Counseling Service at the University of Texas Health Science Center, I had the opportunity to work with individuals presenting with wide range of presenting issues. The decision to seek psychotherapy is one that takes much courage and can positively change the current path of your life. While largely influenced by cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and person-centered theories, I believe strongly in the need to tailor my interventions to meet the specific needs of my clients.
While serving as the director and staff psychologist for over 14 years at the Counseling Service at the University of Texas Health Science Center, I had the opportunity to work with individuals presenting with wide range of presenting issues. The decision to seek psychotherapy is one that takes much courage and can positively change the current path of your life. While largely influenced by cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and person-centered theories, I believe strongly in the need to tailor my interventions to meet the specific needs of my clients.
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Also use a variety of methods (Neurolinguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Time-Line Therapy, Humanistic Psychology, Relaxation Techniques).
My style is direct, practical, and upbeat, so I use a wide variety of therapeutic processes I've found to be effective in my 30+ years in private practice. You don't have to wonder what I'm thinking--because I will tell you! My goal is to assist you achieve your goals--whether it is healing past or current trauma, communicating better, learning ways to help with anxiety and/or depression, becoming a more effective parent, resolving a relationship issue, or simply helping you just to feel more positive about yourself and your life.
Also use a variety of methods (Neurolinguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Time-Line Therapy, Humanistic Psychology, Relaxation Techniques).
My style is direct, practical, and upbeat, so I use a wide variety of therapeutic processes I've found to be effective in my 30+ years in private practice. You don't have to wonder what I'm thinking--because I will tell you! My goal is to assist you achieve your goals--whether it is healing past or current trauma, communicating better, learning ways to help with anxiety and/or depression, becoming a more effective parent, resolving a relationship issue, or simply helping you just to feel more positive about yourself and your life.
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Laurita Putegnat LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
Sessions frequently incorporate cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Are you someone who longs for life and will fight for it? If you are considering therapy, you are probably encountering difficulties in your life that you cannot resolve on your own. Asking for help is a formidable step to WELL-being. Therapy is a form of education where we teach the skills for self sufficiency. Gaining self knowledge and skills to manage and thrive in life can be our collaborative goal.I offer sensitive, affordable therapy in a safe and non judgemental setting.My sessions with clients are individualized and practical.
Sessions frequently incorporate cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Are you someone who longs for life and will fight for it? If you are considering therapy, you are probably encountering difficulties in your life that you cannot resolve on your own. Asking for help is a formidable step to WELL-being. Therapy is a form of education where we teach the skills for self sufficiency. Gaining self knowledge and skills to manage and thrive in life can be our collaborative goal.I offer sensitive, affordable therapy in a safe and non judgemental setting.My sessions with clients are individualized and practical.
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Febe S Fernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
As a therapist, I like to build a strong non-judgmental relationship with patients in order to encourage safety and the comfort needed to explore and resolve the life struggles that have led you to counseling. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to pin down problem areas in thinking that ultimately affect our relationships, self-worth, and perspective in an unhealthy way. I work towards assisting individuals towards their own therapeutic goals in a structured manner that aims at efficiently providing tools and the knowledge necessary to overcome current and future life stressors.
As a therapist, I like to build a strong non-judgmental relationship with patients in order to encourage safety and the comfort needed to explore and resolve the life struggles that have led you to counseling. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to pin down problem areas in thinking that ultimately affect our relationships, self-worth, and perspective in an unhealthy way. I work towards assisting individuals towards their own therapeutic goals in a structured manner that aims at efficiently providing tools and the knowledge necessary to overcome current and future life stressors.
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Angela Miranda
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
I enjoy cognitive behavioral therapy for many clients, as well as transgenerational therapy and motivational interviewing.
I help overwhelmed clients transform into confident participants in their lives! The journey of life can take us off balance and cause us to lose energy. Anxiety and depression often step in and take advantage of our vulnerability during these difficult times. My clients want to feel better and do better.
I enjoy cognitive behavioral therapy for many clients, as well as transgenerational therapy and motivational interviewing.
I help overwhelmed clients transform into confident participants in their lives! The journey of life can take us off balance and cause us to lose energy. Anxiety and depression often step in and take advantage of our vulnerability during these difficult times. My clients want to feel better and do better.
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Alison Victoria Raymer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
Waitlist for new clients
Mary's University, and have had additional certifications and training in several areas, including marital therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT, grief work, and mindfulness training.
I believe that through periods of difficulty and challenge lie great opportunities for personal growth and healing. Through a warm and supportive client-centered relationship an atmosphere of compassion and trust can develop that can help clients gain insights and develop the tools necessary to cope and thrive. I enjoy working with adults, couples and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and who desire healthier, more effective ways of coping with life and relationships. I enjoy helping clients through times of major transition such as adjustment to parenthood, divorce, grief, and empty-nest.
Mary's University, and have had additional certifications and training in several areas, including marital therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT, grief work, and mindfulness training.
I believe that through periods of difficulty and challenge lie great opportunities for personal growth and healing. Through a warm and supportive client-centered relationship an atmosphere of compassion and trust can develop that can help clients gain insights and develop the tools necessary to cope and thrive. I enjoy working with adults, couples and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and who desire healthier, more effective ways of coping with life and relationships. I enjoy helping clients through times of major transition such as adjustment to parenthood, divorce, grief, and empty-nest.
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Sandra Grace Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232 (Online Only)
Now accepting new clients! I am an English and Spanish provider and LPC in Texas with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage. Look forward to working to meet you and your families need.
Now accepting new clients! I am an English and Spanish provider and LPC in Texas with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage. Look forward to working to meet you and your families need.
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Shannon Criswell Peck
MS, LSOTP
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
*****At this time I made the hard decision to cease taking insurance. I have many reasons for this but feel that it is the best choice for me at this time. My new fees will be in line with people who have medium to higher copays and no one has to meet a deductible. This simplifies the therapy process for all of us and I still seek quick solutions without sacrificing quality. My style is informal and your comfort is important to me as we deal with difficult, often painful subjects. This less formal billing process fits well with my style.
*****At this time I made the hard decision to cease taking insurance. I have many reasons for this but feel that it is the best choice for me at this time. My new fees will be in line with people who have medium to higher copays and no one has to meet a deductible. This simplifies the therapy process for all of us and I still seek quick solutions without sacrificing quality. My style is informal and your comfort is important to me as we deal with difficult, often painful subjects. This less formal billing process fits well with my style.
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Lucas Emilio Cantu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
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!
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Larry Mack
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
If you are hurting, angry, sad, frustrated, or life just isn't turning out as planned, you probably want it to change as soon as possible. My approach helps you build on your strengths and teach you skills to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. I want you to be able to have the peace in your life that is missing. You probably already have the solution in you. I help you discover that solution and become strong enough to follow it, through our discussions, teaching you new skills, and having you practice/develop the new skills between sessions.
If you are hurting, angry, sad, frustrated, or life just isn't turning out as planned, you probably want it to change as soon as possible. My approach helps you build on your strengths and teach you skills to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. I want you to be able to have the peace in your life that is missing. You probably already have the solution in you. I help you discover that solution and become strong enough to follow it, through our discussions, teaching you new skills, and having you practice/develop the new skills between sessions.
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Sonia Tamez Coutee, LPC-S, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 12 years experience as a mental health therapist working in the San Antonio area. I received a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy Degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. My training and experience qualifies me to offer bilingual English-Spanish counseling for individuals, couples, children, families dealing with domestic abuse, child abuse, trauma, grief and loss, addictions, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Also, I can assist with military specific challenges such as; pre-post deployment stressors, combat-related PTSD, stress management, life transitions, work/career related issues.
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 12 years experience as a mental health therapist working in the San Antonio area. I received a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy Degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. My training and experience qualifies me to offer bilingual English-Spanish counseling for individuals, couples, children, families dealing with domestic abuse, child abuse, trauma, grief and loss, addictions, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Also, I can assist with military specific challenges such as; pre-post deployment stressors, combat-related PTSD, stress management, life transitions, work/career related issues.
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Dirk Magdahl
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
I love what I do.....I have been doing it for 28 years.....I am the kind of therapist that understands the value of psychotherapy because I have been a client at different times in my life. I know that we all need a safe place to talk, in which confidentiality is as important as feeling accepted. I love working with clients that are dealing with a variety of anxiety disorders as well as people with self esteem issues including people that seems to have a need to please others. I am passionate about Integrative Breathwork and Transpersonal Psychology in which we explore the needs of the mind body and spirit. Fluent in Spanish.
I love what I do.....I have been doing it for 28 years.....I am the kind of therapist that understands the value of psychotherapy because I have been a client at different times in my life. I know that we all need a safe place to talk, in which confidentiality is as important as feeling accepted. I love working with clients that are dealing with a variety of anxiety disorders as well as people with self esteem issues including people that seems to have a need to please others. I am passionate about Integrative Breathwork and Transpersonal Psychology in which we explore the needs of the mind body and spirit. Fluent in Spanish.
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Healing begins with you, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here for you during this journey. I have 17 years experience in the mental health field and 15 years experience in treatment. I am EMDR trained, and love helping clients heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. Trauma is a lot more common than you realize, and includes any experience that has affected your self worth and/or wellbeing. If you feel different or like you don't belong, come see me. I'm real, compassionate, empathic, and transparent.
Healing begins with you, but you don't have to do it alone. I'm here for you during this journey. I have 17 years experience in the mental health field and 15 years experience in treatment. I am EMDR trained, and love helping clients heal from trauma, depression, and anxiety. Trauma is a lot more common than you realize, and includes any experience that has affected your self worth and/or wellbeing. If you feel different or like you don't belong, come see me. I'm real, compassionate, empathic, and transparent.
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PSR Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to communicate in your relationships? Is it difficult to express what you are feeling effectively during periods of emotional stress within your relationship? Does your anxiety or depression keep you from being social or completing everyday tasks? Are negative and/or anxious thoughts causing you to feel stuck and unmotivated?
Are you struggling to communicate in your relationships? Is it difficult to express what you are feeling effectively during periods of emotional stress within your relationship? Does your anxiety or depression keep you from being social or completing everyday tasks? Are negative and/or anxious thoughts causing you to feel stuck and unmotivated?
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Martin V Bendernagel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
Many people are hurting and seek help with relationship issues, with their spouse, and other family members; I strive to help restore marriage and family relationships. Common problems that clients bring to me include relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, past trauma, child behavior problems, addictions, and having problems adjusting to changes in life. I practice spiritually-integrated counseling from a Christian worldview.
Many people are hurting and seek help with relationship issues, with their spouse, and other family members; I strive to help restore marriage and family relationships. Common problems that clients bring to me include relationship problems, depression, anxiety, grief, past trauma, child behavior problems, addictions, and having problems adjusting to changes in life. I practice spiritually-integrated counseling from a Christian worldview.
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Stephanie A. Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, PLLC
Verified Verified
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
I work with children/teens, adults, couples, and families. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a warm and personalized way, with humor and creativity to enhance the counseling experience. My professional focuses are trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, coping with medical illnesses, relationships, substance abuse/dependency recovery, abuse, faith struggles, and parenting. My personal experiences of thriving beyond trauma/loss and a cancer diagnosis provides a unique insight and empathy to my client's journey. As a believer in and recipient of God's design for healing and restoration, I integrate Christian principles to enhance my clients' healing experience.
I work with children/teens, adults, couples, and families. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a warm and personalized way, with humor and creativity to enhance the counseling experience. My professional focuses are trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, coping with medical illnesses, relationships, substance abuse/dependency recovery, abuse, faith struggles, and parenting. My personal experiences of thriving beyond trauma/loss and a cancer diagnosis provides a unique insight and empathy to my client's journey. As a believer in and recipient of God's design for healing and restoration, I integrate Christian principles to enhance my clients' healing experience.
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Dr. Leslie Marie Gordon
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
As a Christian counselor I long to encourage and uplift. I consider it an honor when clients share their personal pain and struggle with me. Whatever your personal trial is right now, I want to establish a trusting relationship in which we can work through it together. Sometimes it just takes a caring counselor to process emotions with and other times an objective perspective or guidance may be needed. My integrative approach to counseling gives you the benefit of a wide range of options in seeking a peaceful solution to life's struggles.
As a Christian counselor I long to encourage and uplift. I consider it an honor when clients share their personal pain and struggle with me. Whatever your personal trial is right now, I want to establish a trusting relationship in which we can work through it together. Sometimes it just takes a caring counselor to process emotions with and other times an objective perspective or guidance may be needed. My integrative approach to counseling gives you the benefit of a wide range of options in seeking a peaceful solution to life's struggles.
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Salina Loriaux Art Therapist
Art Therapist, MPS, LPC-AT, ATR-BC, CCST-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shady Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232
Salina received her Masters in Creative Arts Therapy from Pratt Institute. She is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor/Supervisor, Board Certified Art Therapist and Certified Clinical SandTray Therapist-Trainer specializing in mindfulness, overcoming trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and working with the military. She is a Military Veteran, a member of the American Art Therapy Association, the South Texas Art Therapy Association, and Texas SandTray Association.
Salina received her Masters in Creative Arts Therapy from Pratt Institute. She is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor/Supervisor, Board Certified Art Therapist and Certified Clinical SandTray Therapist-Trainer specializing in mindfulness, overcoming trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and working with the military. She is a Military Veteran, a member of the American Art Therapy Association, the South Texas Art Therapy Association, and Texas SandTray Association.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.