Women's Issues Therapists in San Marcos, TX

Hello, and welcome! The decision to seek professional help can be a difficult one, and I am happy you had the courage to do so. Through empathy and compassion, I create a safe space where clients feel comfortable sharing their innermost selves. That vulnerability allows for healing, which is the catalyst towards creating real and lasting change in your life.

NeW OpEnInGs StArTiNg SePtEmBeR 2024. Do you feel as if you have lost a part of yourself? Do you feel isolated or  disconnected? I would like to help you create space for you to find your voice (either again, or a new voice), discover who you are or who you want to be, and build meaningful connections again. My approach is to meet you where you are by building on and working from YOUR values and belief system. The bulk of my experience is lived experience in women's issues and perinatal/ post-partum support.

I work with couples, women, and young adults (18+). I enjoy helping couples enhance their connection by identifying barriers and teaching skills. I have special training and experience helping couples recover from the trauma of infidelity. I work also with women (of all ages) with a variety of issues including self-esteem, boundaries, codependency, parenting, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief - to name a few. I desire to see women fulfilled, whole, and empowered.

Welcome, my name is Scarlett Black and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I have a wide range of experience providing evidence based practices for children and adults addressing complex trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders, and anger management. My approach is client centered and solution focused with the most common theoretical approach I incorporate being Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but also utilizing Motivational Interviewing and Play Therapy.

I am an EMDR trained, trauma-informed, warrior therapist who has had to face difficult situations myself, have learned from my own trauma, have grown in ways I never thought possible. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist not only do I use my educational background, but also life lessons to assist other women who are in the midst of their journey, no matter what that journey is; depression, anxiety or fear. Fear comes in many forms. Trauma comes in many forms. Micro-aggressions leveled at you from work and home all can play a role in how you have navigated life; how you have lost your way at times.

I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your individual needs to help you attain personal growth and healing. I also enjoy working with couples to strengthen and heal marriages and families.

You have tried the discipline, the goal setting, the "fake it til you make it," the busyness, the books, the podcasts, the rigidity, the perfection, the formulas, the positivity, and yet you still feel stuck and without hope. ‘Is this really what life is going to be like forever?” you ask quietly to yourself. Dear soul, it is time to return home. To learn to breath, rest, and attune all in the safety of your own body. Together we will make room for the thinking, feeling, and sensing body to emerge. It's time to plant roots in the goodness of your body, your "youness" and the wisdom already blooming within you.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in addressing the unique challenges faced by young adults and women. From dealing with trauma and anxiety to navigating life transitions and struggles with body image, I have the expertise to guide you through these complex issues. I believe in the power of empathy and genuine care, and I’m dedicated to helping you reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we can work on fostering self-compassion and breaking free from the shackles of perfectionism.

It’s hard to be vulnerable. Especially with someone you don’t know. I work hard to establish a therapeutic relationship built on trust. I provide a holistic approach exploring all parts of a person’s past and current circumstances so that the process can help in giving insight for healing and growth.

Warm regards to you! You may be at a place where challenges in life just seem to be too much for you to handle alone. Many people come to counseling and find help to deal more powerfully with the challenges of life. Many situations, emotions and patterns of self-defeating behavior prevent people from living a happy, productive, and satisfying life. Some of these behaviors are in our awareness; while others are not obvious to us. The goal of counseling is to help increase self-awareness, for you to find your best way to function and thrive!

Are you asking yourself? Do I really need therapy? Can I tell this stranger my thoughts? Will this person judge me? Next, you tell yourself, "I don’t need help!” If you can identify with any of these questions, you may be ready to take the next step by starting therapy. You can share your thoughts and feelings in a safe space without judgment.

People and their stories have always inspired and humbled me. Helping others to walk through their shadows and experience the light is a true gift. Earlier in my life I went through some difficult experiences. The wilderness, music, art, and movement helped me to feel and learn to move through those hardships. My connection with the natural world has revealed my inner potential and helped me to heal from traumas. I am dedicated to incorporating my knowledge of therapy, relationship to the natural world, yoga and expressive arts for each person I work with. I believe in feeling all of the human emotions with balance and intention.

Individuals, couples, and families who come to my office are generally in some sort of pain or discomfort, moving back and forth between what is happening in their lives and what they want from life. Our conversations help shed light on why this is happening and what we can do to help you feel better. Although I use a variety of psychotherapeutic methods in my practice, the foundation of my work is in the relationship we create, the trust we establish, and the compassion we share. I welcome you to my practice.

I am passionate about working with women in their twenties or thirties, who are having a tough time navigating what can be an incredibly challenging and transitory chapter of their lives. My specialty lies in helping women get clear about who they are and what they want, and thus engineering a life that is deeply reflective of their most authentic selves. Career changes, friendship shifts, and relationship dynamics may all be things my client needs help navigating, and using a holistic and mindfulness-based approach, I help her find clarity, purpose, and a deep sense of integrity.

Welcome! I work with counselors, parents, & high achievers looking to find joy and renewed energy - for themselves & the people they serve. I also enjoy working with couples and adult families who are having difficulty navigating current or past communication conflicts, terminal illness, grief & loss, parenting, boundaries, life transitions, and premarital work. You may struggle with self-care, perfectionism, over-giving to your work, taking your stress out on others, having difficulty completing tasks, or having difficulty staying present with others. You may feel "stuck", numb, drained, overwhelmed, anxious, worthless or guilty.

I have a passion for teaching individuals, couples and families how to improve their relationships, build confidence and self-esteem, and find greater happiness and satisfaction in life. I work with clients to help them develop strategies and learn specific skills to reach the goals they desire, while also understanding how their changes will impact the people around them. Therapy should feel hopeful and productive, and I love seeing people grow and change and feel more empowered, peaceful and happy with their lives as they learn new things and experience the satisfaction of seeing rapid change.

Reaching out for help is difficult and oftentimes feels vulnerable. Being brave enough to reach out for counseling is a strength in itself! There is an ever present stigmatization of mental health when the truth is that everyone is often struggling. I strive to see the world through my clients’ eyes to fully empathize with where they’re coming from in order to best empower and guide them to healing. Depression and anxiety can look and feel different to everyone and lots of us have gotten really good at masking like everything is alright. This is a safe space for everything to not be okay.

Your present circumstances do not determine where you go...they merely determine where you start. — Nido Qubein. Hello! I'm glad you are here. I believe in meeting my clients where they are, providing a safe space to process and learn, and helping them overcome obstacles preventing personal growth. Working through a cognitive-behavioral lens, we will work towards identifying patterns of thoughts and behaviors that do not align with goals for yourself and your relationships.

Are you struggling with recent life transitions? Not sure how to break the cycle of yo-yo dieting or how to manage frequent, anxious thoughts? At Autonomy Therapy, we provide high quality, evidence-based care to support our clients in learning how to strengthen their mind-body connection and become the most authentic, resilient versions of themselves. The therapy that our clinicians provide empowers our clients to develop increased trust with their own thoughts, emotions, and decisions, and supports them in identifying what an intentional, autonomous, and values-based life truly looks and feels like.