Family Therapy in San Antonio, TX
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Impact Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230 (Online Only)
I am an African American Cognitive and Behavioral Therapist and previously Licensed K-12 School Counselor. I am the CEO of Impact Counseling and Consulting Services. Currently, I provide traditional and virtual counseling options in the Grand Rapids Michigan and San Antonio Texas areas. I treat behavioral issues , anxiety, PTSD, while providing individual, family/group counseling sessions in the comfort and convenience of your own home, office, or wherever WIFI is available.
I am an African American Cognitive and Behavioral Therapist and previously Licensed K-12 School Counselor. I am the CEO of Impact Counseling and Consulting Services. Currently, I provide traditional and virtual counseling options in the Grand Rapids Michigan and San Antonio Texas areas. I treat behavioral issues , anxiety, PTSD, while providing individual, family/group counseling sessions in the comfort and convenience of your own home, office, or wherever WIFI is available.
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Krysten Aldape
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78248
As a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with 1.5 years of experience, I specialize in both individual and couples counseling. I bring a comprehensive understanding of the intricate familial and cultural dynamics within the Latinx community that significantly influence relationship and individual functioning. My expertise lies in guiding couples through challenges such as infidelity, communication breakdowns, trust issues, and intimacy concerns. I also work closely with individuals to foster personal empowerment, establish healthy boundaries, and navigate the unique complexities of the Hispanic culture.
As a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with 1.5 years of experience, I specialize in both individual and couples counseling. I bring a comprehensive understanding of the intricate familial and cultural dynamics within the Latinx community that significantly influence relationship and individual functioning. My expertise lies in guiding couples through challenges such as infidelity, communication breakdowns, trust issues, and intimacy concerns. I also work closely with individuals to foster personal empowerment, establish healthy boundaries, and navigate the unique complexities of the Hispanic culture.
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Serenity Place @ Texas, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209
If the backpack of life is feeling too heavy or cumbersome and you need help alleviating it or re-packing it, we can help. We are a growing practice of clinicians that is expanding to your area to help meet the mental health needs of your community. Our focus is on trauma, depression, anxiety, and marriage and family relationships.
If the backpack of life is feeling too heavy or cumbersome and you need help alleviating it or re-packing it, we can help. We are a growing practice of clinicians that is expanding to your area to help meet the mental health needs of your community. Our focus is on trauma, depression, anxiety, and marriage and family relationships.
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Teresa Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78247 (Online Only)
There is no shame in needing some help to get over humps, to work through current issues that may be hindering you from seeing the good things in life, or even to work through years of painful experiences or trauma. We are all human and at many points throughout life need to reach out to someone for help, whether it is from friends, family, or professionals. Reaching out can be difficult and a bit scary, but rest assured you are making the right choice and taking a huge step in the right direction. We will walk through this journey together.
There is no shame in needing some help to get over humps, to work through current issues that may be hindering you from seeing the good things in life, or even to work through years of painful experiences or trauma. We are all human and at many points throughout life need to reach out to someone for help, whether it is from friends, family, or professionals. Reaching out can be difficult and a bit scary, but rest assured you are making the right choice and taking a huge step in the right direction. We will walk through this journey together.
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Andrea Tristan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, CCTP
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78257
Hi there! I’m Andrea and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in San Antonio, Texas. I’ve been working as a therapist for the last 11 years in a variety of settings, collecting a broad range of experience with diverse clients. I'm passionate about working with individuals who have often felt misunderstood & mistreated by systems in their lives. I strive to build trusting & safe relationships with each client I see. My clinical training has afforded me the ability to work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, personality disorders, and trauma.
Hi there! I’m Andrea and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in San Antonio, Texas. I’ve been working as a therapist for the last 11 years in a variety of settings, collecting a broad range of experience with diverse clients. I'm passionate about working with individuals who have often felt misunderstood & mistreated by systems in their lives. I strive to build trusting & safe relationships with each client I see. My clinical training has afforded me the ability to work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, personality disorders, and trauma.
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Carolyn Tubbs
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78213
I have been a family therapist over 20 years; and such, I work from a systemic or relational orientation, which focuses on mental health concerns within the contexts they occur. I work with individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of mental health and relational concerns, such as depression, important life decisions, spiritual struggles, premarital counseling, marital conflict, communication problems, parenting challenges, family transitions, relationship enhancement, domestic violence, family violence and mid-life transitions.
I have been a family therapist over 20 years; and such, I work from a systemic or relational orientation, which focuses on mental health concerns within the contexts they occur. I work with individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of mental health and relational concerns, such as depression, important life decisions, spiritual struggles, premarital counseling, marital conflict, communication problems, parenting challenges, family transitions, relationship enhancement, domestic violence, family violence and mid-life transitions.
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Shenna Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78209 (Online Only)
For fun, Shenna enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking Louisiana cuisine, shopping and being pampered.
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life" ---Shannon L. Alder. It takes bravery to open up your heart, mind, and soul to someone in an effort to discover, confront, change or embrace what is inside. I hope to be the person that can join you on your journey of self-discovery and advancement. As a therapist, I help my clients realize their strengths and utilize them to reach their personal goals. I want to help you do the same.
For fun, Shenna enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking Louisiana cuisine, shopping and being pampered.
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life" ---Shannon L. Alder. It takes bravery to open up your heart, mind, and soul to someone in an effort to discover, confront, change or embrace what is inside. I hope to be the person that can join you on your journey of self-discovery and advancement. As a therapist, I help my clients realize their strengths and utilize them to reach their personal goals. I want to help you do the same.
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Michelle Mullin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232 (Online Only)
I enjoy being active in my church community, and spending time with family and friends, running, reading, traveling, and pampering my furry children.
I have enthusiastically worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life struggles and mental health challenges such as domestic violence, grief and loss, addiction, depression, and anxiety throughout my career. I also have experience working with couples struggling with communication difficulties, infidelity, and emotional distance. Early on I chose to focus on trauma when I noticed both the prevalence of traumatic experiences in the lives of my clients, and the profound effects of untreated trauma. I am certified in EMDR to promote healing and and help clients build lives full of authenticity, purpose, and meaning.
I enjoy being active in my church community, and spending time with family and friends, running, reading, traveling, and pampering my furry children.
I have enthusiastically worked with individuals experiencing a variety of life struggles and mental health challenges such as domestic violence, grief and loss, addiction, depression, and anxiety throughout my career. I also have experience working with couples struggling with communication difficulties, infidelity, and emotional distance. Early on I chose to focus on trauma when I noticed both the prevalence of traumatic experiences in the lives of my clients, and the profound effects of untreated trauma. I am certified in EMDR to promote healing and and help clients build lives full of authenticity, purpose, and meaning.
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Michelle S. Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78260 (Online Only)
My objective is to offer mental health therapy through respect and understanding when you are ready to live your best life. Specialties include couples, adolescents, LBGTQ+, communication issues, depression, anxiety and "overthinking." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. I offer telehealth and night appointments. I am usually in session, so please go to my website and request a FREE Phone consultation.
My objective is to offer mental health therapy through respect and understanding when you are ready to live your best life. Specialties include couples, adolescents, LBGTQ+, communication issues, depression, anxiety and "overthinking." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. I offer telehealth and night appointments. I am usually in session, so please go to my website and request a FREE Phone consultation.
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Patricia Carrillo Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78247
Life is a constant process of change. At times, the process can be difficult and painful. Other times, you can feel that you are at an impasse and don't know where to turn or what to do next. I can provide a private and safe place to talk.
I am a spiritual person and I respect the spiritual orientation of my clieints. I utiilize brief, systemic (family or relationship), cognitive behavioral approaches. I strongly encourage you to see and believe in your goals, so that you can acheive them.
Life is a constant process of change. At times, the process can be difficult and painful. Other times, you can feel that you are at an impasse and don't know where to turn or what to do next. I can provide a private and safe place to talk.
I am a spiritual person and I respect the spiritual orientation of my clieints. I utiilize brief, systemic (family or relationship), cognitive behavioral approaches. I strongly encourage you to see and believe in your goals, so that you can acheive them.
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Beatrice Ballard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) my training is somewhat different from a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
*No evening or weekend appointments* Life can throw curve balls at us and when that happens it's helpful to have a trained professional who can help you process how to move forward. I have experience treating individuals, couples and families and significant experience dealing with cases of infidelity, divorce, anxiety and depression. Couples are a big focus for me but of course I also see individuals. I have a particular interest in clients dealing with anxiety, depression or have past trauma. I also do therapy with local celebrities who have unique concerns about privacy.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) my training is somewhat different from a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
*No evening or weekend appointments* Life can throw curve balls at us and when that happens it's helpful to have a trained professional who can help you process how to move forward. I have experience treating individuals, couples and families and significant experience dealing with cases of infidelity, divorce, anxiety and depression. Couples are a big focus for me but of course I also see individuals. I have a particular interest in clients dealing with anxiety, depression or have past trauma. I also do therapy with local celebrities who have unique concerns about privacy.
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Nisa Vela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78201 (Online Only)
Nisa has been working in the mental health field with children and adults for 18 years, believing that it is her calling in life and striving to make the counseling experience positive, enriching, and successful. Nisa has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities that have experienced family dysfunction, trauma, abuse, sudden loss, and high anxiety.
Nisa has been working in the mental health field with children and adults for 18 years, believing that it is her calling in life and striving to make the counseling experience positive, enriching, and successful. Nisa has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities that have experienced family dysfunction, trauma, abuse, sudden loss, and high anxiety.
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Grace Iacuone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
My approach is individualized and I practice from a toolkit of various modalities including: Internal Family Systems, Synergetic Play Therapy, mindfulness, The Demartini Method, The Neurosequential Model, interpersonal neurobiology, and family systems theories.
I am a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy provider. I believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and inspiring life through connecting back to your authentic self. I see children, adolescents, caregivers, and helping professionals. My specialties include play therapy, caregiver support, anxiety, life transitions, grief, burnout, codependency, and self-esteem.
My approach is individualized and I practice from a toolkit of various modalities including: Internal Family Systems, Synergetic Play Therapy, mindfulness, The Demartini Method, The Neurosequential Model, interpersonal neurobiology, and family systems theories.
I am a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy provider. I believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and inspiring life through connecting back to your authentic self. I see children, adolescents, caregivers, and helping professionals. My specialties include play therapy, caregiver support, anxiety, life transitions, grief, burnout, codependency, and self-esteem.
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Prof. Tommie A. Colin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
Types of confidential sessions offered: Individual and Group Sessions, Family Sessions, Marriage/Couples Therapy; with specialized considerations: Assessments/Evaluations in English or Spanish (for Court, Family Divorce/Custody/Guardianship, Foster Care, Pre-Marital, Immigration Status, Education- 504/ARD Advocacy, Worker’s Compensation, Rehabilitation.
Truth be told: "You matter. I'm here to listen & help. It's ok to speak your truth, and seek ways to feel better. Your story is yours to tell/change/pause/continue. Truth is: your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors are a unique and valid part of your life story journey. I am Tommie A. Colin, MFT, MA, LPC, an experienced psychotherapist, & mental health practitioner. well-prepared, to provide counseling therapy services & supportive assistance in a non-judgmental, open-minded, tolerant way. As a therapist, I'll be present, helping navigate, with you, in the paths you choose to explore. A new journey is waiting to begin."
Types of confidential sessions offered: Individual and Group Sessions, Family Sessions, Marriage/Couples Therapy; with specialized considerations: Assessments/Evaluations in English or Spanish (for Court, Family Divorce/Custody/Guardianship, Foster Care, Pre-Marital, Immigration Status, Education- 504/ARD Advocacy, Worker’s Compensation, Rehabilitation.
Truth be told: "You matter. I'm here to listen & help. It's ok to speak your truth, and seek ways to feel better. Your story is yours to tell/change/pause/continue. Truth is: your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and behaviors are a unique and valid part of your life story journey. I am Tommie A. Colin, MFT, MA, LPC, an experienced psychotherapist, & mental health practitioner. well-prepared, to provide counseling therapy services & supportive assistance in a non-judgmental, open-minded, tolerant way. As a therapist, I'll be present, helping navigate, with you, in the paths you choose to explore. A new journey is waiting to begin."
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience providing solution focused, brief therapy for those experiencing challenges-personal, professional or interpersonal-at any stage of their lives. Please contact me if you or a loved one are seeking solutions to these challenges.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience providing solution focused, brief therapy for those experiencing challenges-personal, professional or interpersonal-at any stage of their lives. Please contact me if you or a loved one are seeking solutions to these challenges.
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Teresa Tribett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230 (Online Only)
Often our work to address your current challenges will also involve some exploration of your family dynamics and childhood.
Living with purpose, authenticity, and aligned values is the way out of anxiety, shame, and depression. I want to help you find your way to a more joyful life. I believe in a holistic, human-centered approach that acknowledges the real challenges of the world today, the complexities of each person's experience, and the limited usefulness of one size fits all labels and diagnosis. I believe the therapeutic space should be a safe one, but also one that challenges and encourages growth. Some of my specialties include working with trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, poor boundaries/codependency, and life transitions.
Often our work to address your current challenges will also involve some exploration of your family dynamics and childhood.
Living with purpose, authenticity, and aligned values is the way out of anxiety, shame, and depression. I want to help you find your way to a more joyful life. I believe in a holistic, human-centered approach that acknowledges the real challenges of the world today, the complexities of each person's experience, and the limited usefulness of one size fits all labels and diagnosis. I believe the therapeutic space should be a safe one, but also one that challenges and encourages growth. Some of my specialties include working with trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, poor boundaries/codependency, and life transitions.
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Fit Therapy of Texas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78254
Previous experience includes group, adolescent, and family therapy, stress management, addiction & recovery therapy, and much more.
I am so happy that you’re looking into making your mental and emotional health a priority. Reading this shows a commitment to yourself to seek positive change in one or multiple facets of your life. I use my clinical skills to provide person-centered, holistic treatment to meet people where there are at & accomplish their goals. Everyone has the capacity for change and finding personal, sustainable ways to do so is the key to success. Previous experience includes group, adolescent, and family therapy, stress management, addiction & recovery therapy, and much more.
Previous experience includes group, adolescent, and family therapy, stress management, addiction & recovery therapy, and much more.
I am so happy that you’re looking into making your mental and emotional health a priority. Reading this shows a commitment to yourself to seek positive change in one or multiple facets of your life. I use my clinical skills to provide person-centered, holistic treatment to meet people where there are at & accomplish their goals. Everyone has the capacity for change and finding personal, sustainable ways to do so is the key to success. Previous experience includes group, adolescent, and family therapy, stress management, addiction & recovery therapy, and much more.
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trauma, divorce, depressions, family conflict, mental and mood disorders and other challenges we can work through it.
Life comes with challenges. Sometimes we need support. As a Licenced Professional Therapist, my goal is to walk alongside you in order to navigate through life's challenges.
trauma, divorce, depressions, family conflict, mental and mood disorders and other challenges we can work through it.
Life comes with challenges. Sometimes we need support. As a Licenced Professional Therapist, my goal is to walk alongside you in order to navigate through life's challenges.
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As a therapist, I tailor my approach to the needs of an individual or family.
Life is a journey comprised of various relationships which are often challenged by change. Changes in relationships are often overwhelming and cause stress, anxiety, quilt, grief, or trauma. The diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, a death, being the caregiver for someone with a chronic illness, dealing with end-of-life issues, or divorce at times is overwhelming and frustrating. During these experiences, it is important to have someone who will listen to understand your experience. I have training and experience in companioning those who are navigating a stressful time in a relationship changed by loss or illness.
As a therapist, I tailor my approach to the needs of an individual or family.
Life is a journey comprised of various relationships which are often challenged by change. Changes in relationships are often overwhelming and cause stress, anxiety, quilt, grief, or trauma. The diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, a death, being the caregiver for someone with a chronic illness, dealing with end-of-life issues, or divorce at times is overwhelming and frustrating. During these experiences, it is important to have someone who will listen to understand your experience. I have training and experience in companioning those who are navigating a stressful time in a relationship changed by loss or illness.
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My professional background and training is rooted in family systems theory and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I am a genuine listener who engages others by getting to know them, while exploring needs and goals. I believe that problem-solving begins with discovery of our inner strengths which can be used to foster healing and growth. As one begins to identify these resources and learns to use them, she/he is empowered to make changes and gain understanding about self and others previously thought impossible. While work in therapy can be difficult at times, it does not always have to be "serious business". Many people do not know how to have fun and learning this skill is always healing.
My professional background and training is rooted in family systems theory and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I am a genuine listener who engages others by getting to know them, while exploring needs and goals. I believe that problem-solving begins with discovery of our inner strengths which can be used to foster healing and growth. As one begins to identify these resources and learns to use them, she/he is empowered to make changes and gain understanding about self and others previously thought impossible. While work in therapy can be difficult at times, it does not always have to be "serious business". Many people do not know how to have fun and learning this skill is always healing.