Therapists in San Antonio, TX

My ideal client is someone who is trying to find their new purpose, someone who knows they can be better and are openly looking for change to happen in their lives, someone who is depressed, anxious, someone who is having difficulty with their relationships and they so much drama going on in their lives at this time and they just want everything to slow down and to be heard. My ideal client is someone who is having a difficult time with their addiction to drugs and alcohol and they're tired of running from themselves as they want answers and find ways to move forward. My favorite client is YOU!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with over 7 years of experience of working with adolescents and adults as a school counselor, mental health counselor, and substance abuse counselor. My life and work experiences in public and private organizations and as a minister have helped me develop expertise and clinical tools to educate and assist others in their life journey. I utilize evidence-based methods to assist clients move at their own pace toward their goals. I facilitate the therapeutic process but believe each client has the power and ability to direct their own growth and learning.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (76583) with 11 years of experience. I received my master's degree from Texas University-San Antonio in Counseling and a bachelor's degree from Texas Lutheran University in Theology. I have worked with adolescents and adults. I have worked with adolescents and adults. I am bilingual and have worked effectively with Spanish speakers. I typically counsel clients dealing with Anxiety, Depression, and Anger among other issues.

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, helpless or is your life out of control in some way? Have you experienced depression, anxiety, addictions, or traumas that affect your ability to sustain relationships? Do you seek a safe, supportive place in which to explore your feelings, thoughts in order to turn your life in a new direction? For 23 years, I have helped people understand and change their behavior and motivations using primarily a cognitive (thinking based) behavior therapy approach which examines harmful thinking that supports negative feelings, and behavior patterns, so that you become equipped to change and grow.

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My career started as a classroom teacher and school counselor. I currently have over 20 years of experience working with students and families. In addition to my school counseling career, I am a crisis clinician in a major hospital in the DFW metroplex and work in over 32 emergency rooms providing on-call patient care. We all face unexpected challenges which sometimes leave us feeling hopeless and powerless. I believe that we have the ability to make healthy and appropriate choices regardless of the circumstances in which we may find ourselves.

My name is Dana Spencer, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. I am based in San Antonio, Texas, and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Client-Centered Therapy to help them find peace and balance in their lives. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life, family, children, blended families, and work stress.

I like to provided a relaxed atmosphere where we can explore your life story, find your strengths, direction and start helping you to heal. I have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages from older adults to teens and children as small as 3 years old with variety of experiences from life changes, anxiety/ depression, families, behavior issues, lgbtq issues, careers, biploar, schizoaffective, psychosis and more.

Since 2018, I have utilized person-centered and strength-based practices to promote the "Power of Self." These practices empower individuals to direct their therapeutic process. Establishing a safe zone and welcoming client feedback allows methods that are proven to be effective in managing difficulties, promoting personal growth, and accomplishing personal goals. I also provide therapy services to individuals exploring their sexuality; sexually fluent; and those that are experiencing a decrease or increase in sexual functioning.

Hello! My name is Laura Cintron Escobar. I'm a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and LPC-Supervisor in the Houston/Cypress/Katy area. I'm passionate about empowering others & love helping adults & children who struggle with the pressures/demands of today's society. If you are experiencing anxiety, high stress, depression, grief or relational issues, know that I'm someone that wants to work by your side. I'm eager to become your partner in the self-discovery journey. I focus on creating a supportive atmosphere to help foster the therapeutic relationship in order for you to reach your goal.

When you need help with life's challenges, whether it be parenting, relationships, children's behavior problems or issues holding you back from you or your family's full potential, please give me a call. I can help you learn how to cope with life's challenges and the feelings and behaviors that accompany them. Together, I can help you understand the issues and offer ideas to balance your life and restore relationships effected by your challenges. I can offer insight and ideas for resiliency for you and your family.

I will be on leave until October 2024. My life’s work is to help all people improve their lives through skills they can learn through counseling. My goal is to empower you or your loved one as you discover new tools to help you manage and persevere through life’s struggles. In my specialized experience working as a former special education teacher, professional school counselor and now licensed mental health counselor, I have been successful working with individuals with varied cognitive and social impairments, depression, anxiety and stress teaching them the skills they need to navigate the challenges they encounter.

Note: During the CoronaVirus Crisis, I am offering online/telehealth sessions. Visit my website for details! I work with kids, adolescents, and adults, leading them to their "A-ha" moments. I make difficult concepts simple using humor, story-telling & analogies. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and actions which may be obstacles to getting where you would like to be. I also rely heavily on Positive Psychology, which uses a strength-based approach (rather than a focus on problems). When working with Traumatic events, I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Thank you for taking the first step in seeking help. Sometimes taking this first step is the hardest for most people to take, so congratulations! My hope is to provide you with a safe place to work on whatever symptoms or concerns you are currently dealing with. I have been in the field for over 15 years and have worked with an array of populations. My experience is in the areas of trauma, PTSD, ADHD, adolescents (at-risk youth), relationship issues, divorce, and law enforcement issues. In addition, I have experience working with veterans to provide a second opinion and/or assessment in support of their VA Disability claims.

I'm culturally aware and work well with a variety of people. I especially welcome adult men and women, immigrants, women of color and any people with complex barriers to living the life they want. My ideal client is someone that might carry around a lot of shame, self loathing, professionally successful but struggling with internal disdain. I enjoy working with moms of special needs children to help them find themselves again. Additionally, I enjoy working with single women looking to improve unhealthy relationship patterns and reach their goal of finding a healthy partner.

Life can be difficult at times, but with a little support, we can come out stronger than ever before. If you need support, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas since 2019. I truly value the work that I do to promote better health and wellbeing, and I am dedicated in helping you!

In life, we reach a point or go through a sudden life change that requires for one to make life adjustments. At times, these life adjustments are due to unexpected circumstances or situations that occur due to a form of trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, divorce that affect our mental health. This can make one feel hopeless and alone. I can help guide you, help manage, help with teaching you skills that you can apply to these situations daily. I will listen without judgement and apply my expertise and approach that I believe can help you with coping skills and take on these challenges.

I am a trauma informed latina, fully bilingual -Spanish/English- professional. I have an integrated view of the individual; body, mind, feelings and spirit and the impact this has on how we see and experience life. Also, I acknowledge how trauma could impacted your life and your relationships. I work with individuals and couples to process past experiences and move forward to be the self they deserve to be and strengthen their relationships.

Hello! I love collaborating with my clients to achieve their personal goals & develop creative strategies to cope with life's stressors. I have been an LPC for over 13 years, & worked with seniors, adults, teens, & children from any location in TX via teletherapy (video/phone) who struggle with depression, anxiety, life transitions, spirituality, relationship issues, stress/anger management, coping skills, family conflict, marital/premarital issues, cultural/ethnic issues, self-esteem, academic challenges, LGBTQ, Autism/ADHD, Emotional Disturbance & much more. Some therapeutic modalities I utilize include: