Therapists in San Marcos, TX

The journey of life is unique for everyone. I want to be a part of your unique journey by helping you navigate the intricate chapters of your unique story. Together we can write your story expressing your true emotions using integrative systemic therapies. It is my passion to assist you to effectively communicate through true emotions, help you navigate life realizing and using your own strengths, while empowering you to live your best life. I believe you have the power to live your journey happy, fulfilled, and mindful of every moment.

I am passionate about working with clients from all walks of life while providing a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and supportive environment. I enjoy using an integrative approach to therapy that is collaborative and based on the client’s expressed needs and goals. I am trained in Levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, which aims to enhance communication skills, strengthen friendship and intimacy, and create shared meaning in relationships. In addition, my work with clients is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Hi, I’m Dr. Rena Pazienza. I have over 8 years of experience providing evidence-based individual and couples counseling. Currently, I work with adults (18+) via telehealth in Texas and Oregon. I specialize in treating depression, trauma/PTSD, and grief & loss. I also provide support for those experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue. I have worked with diverse populations and identities, including Veterans, college students, BIPOC and LGBTQ+. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Are you working too hard in life and still coming up short because of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or addiction? Do you need someone who is compassionate and skilled in treating these issues? Our relationships, careers, and spiritual lives suffer when we are stuck and can’t to let go of things that keep the cycle going. My name is Vince Porter and I have 13 years of experience as a therapist treating Individuals and couples who suffer from a wide range of issues. If your relationships seem like a battle for control and you need to be heard by others. If you cannot find the motivation to try anymore, there is hope.

I strive to offer a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where we can build on existing strengths while adding to the skills and tools you already have. In this way, while building a mutual understanding, we can find the best pace for you to take steps that can lead to growth. I often provide useful tools and exercises for you to use in between sessions. I enjoy helping you to expand your most important resources that will strengthen your capacity to achieve the growth you desire. I find it meaningful to help clients better understand their inherent value and self-worth. I enjoy providing an inclusive environment for all.

I am here to help those struggling with unprocessed grief over trauma, abuse, and toxic home environments. Unprocessed grief often plays out in life through symptoms of codependence, relationship issues, anxiety/depression, and addiction that hinder us from living in freedom.

Introducing a dedicated and compassionate guide to navigate through life's challenges. When faced with adversity or feeling trapped in difficult circumstances, I am here to offer unwavering support and accompany you on your path towards healing, freedom, and inner peace. As a licensed marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT-A) in the state of TX and WA, I provide support, guidance, and empowerment to my clients, assisting them in my journey towards long-lasting change, restoration of hope, and living authentically fulfilled lives. Utilizing modalities like CC Play Therapy, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method CT.

Does your marriage feel stagnant? Do you and your partner seem to fight about the same things over and over again without resolution or progress? Have you tried couples counseling before and felt like you needed more tools and guidance? Have you or your partner had an affair but want help to move through the healing process? I specialize in revitalizing marriages by teaching couples to communicate and rekindle friendship and passion in their relationship so they can rebuild and thrive.

Going through life with no guidance is hard enough, but having a support system in place can ease life stressor's. I believe individuals should live a fulfilled life as a healthy whole person. I take an integrative and holistic approach to healing the mind, the physical, the spiritual and the psychological.  I enjoy working with couples, women of all ages, and adolescents.  I have worked with Anger management, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD/trauma and much more. My primary goal is to encourage, uplift, and build confident individuals.

Are you struggling to find ways to look at the troubles confronting you, and would you like to develop new ways to approach them? By using an integrative application of a variety of therapeutic approaches we can discover what seem to fit you as a person as we talk it out. As we look at your feelings and emotions, your thoughts, or how you have previously responded to situations of difficulty, we can explore ways to make your life more enjoyable.

Our group of clinicians work with a diverse group of clients at different stages in life- from adolescence to older adulthood (age 10 and up.) Collectively we offer decades of experience and assistance with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stress, grief, body image and weight, and negative symptoms related to trauma. We utilize a variety of theories and techniques to help clients identify challenges, and will work through barriers that prevent optimal mental and emotional health.

Life does not come with an instruction manual on how we can best navigate through our journey. Instead, life is a learning process, and if we are lucky it can involve insight, positive change and personal growth. At times we are fully capable to balance ourselves, relationships, responsibilities, and our schedules - yet other times not so much. Unhelpful feelings such as stress, frustration, and discontent can too often resonate with us as we go about our daily routines. These potentially damaging reactions to life's obstacles can lead to making the once ordinary appear to be overwhelming or even unmanageable.

Are you going through a life transition-- in relationships, identity, parenthood, work-- and need some support? Are you feeling stuck, but knowing you want something to be different? I offer support, expertise, and hope to figure out what you need, what you want, and how to start moving in a new direction. I work with individual adults and couples to manage depression and anxiety, self-esteem and personal growth, coping and stress management, adjustment to life events, and relational issues. Significant change is created through intentional efforts on a daily basis--let's start one step at a time.

I work closely with Highly Sensitive People, Austin spectrum, medical personnel, first responders, & those seeking to restore nervous system capacity, enhance Self understanding & experience intimate, grounded, & growth oriented relationships. My focus areas also include conscious integration, psychedelic preparation & integration, addiction recovery, & trauma resolution PTSD & CPTSD. Let's develop space together for you to relax, restore, explore, & prioritize what matters most in your life.