Experiential Therapy in San Antonio, TX
Bioenergetic Healing Psychotherapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
My role in psychotherapy is simple. I work as a guide to help lead clients from 3rd dimensional consciousness to new levels of awareness. With the support of my guiding system and those of my clients', I act as a conduit to bring the information and energies that are needed in that point in time for the client's highest good. My approach is spiritual and energy psychology. It is based on the premise that all illness is mental illness and all healing must begin in psychotherapy.
My role in psychotherapy is simple. I work as a guide to help lead clients from 3rd dimensional consciousness to new levels of awareness. With the support of my guiding system and those of my clients', I act as a conduit to bring the information and energies that are needed in that point in time for the client's highest good. My approach is spiritual and energy psychology. It is based on the premise that all illness is mental illness and all healing must begin in psychotherapy.
Chris Howells
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78217
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you’re having the same experiences or relationships again and again despite your efforts otherwise. Or perhaps you’ve been through something terrible and want to escape the grip the past has had on your life. Whether you’re looking for information or transformation, you are not alone. I’m a Licensed Psychologist and Air Force veteran with experience treating adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns. I have a particular interest in helping those who have experienced trauma, those who haven’t benefitted fully from previous therapy, and those whose symptoms have made recovery challenging.
Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you’re having the same experiences or relationships again and again despite your efforts otherwise. Or perhaps you’ve been through something terrible and want to escape the grip the past has had on your life. Whether you’re looking for information or transformation, you are not alone. I’m a Licensed Psychologist and Air Force veteran with experience treating adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns. I have a particular interest in helping those who have experienced trauma, those who haven’t benefitted fully from previous therapy, and those whose symptoms have made recovery challenging.
Felise De Novo
Counselor, MA, LPC-S, PC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78212 (Online Only)
If you are committed to improving your situation, I will commit to working with you. I have been working with families and children with a variety of issues as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2000. I offer professional therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children.
If you are committed to improving your situation, I will commit to working with you. I have been working with families and children with a variety of issues as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2000. I offer professional therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children.
Jessica Simons
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I am passionate about helping people overcome feelings of anxiety, shame, depression, or perfectionism related to feelings of inadequacy or worthlessness. I empower people to shed feelings of guilt or over-responsibility for others. I help people develop greater compassion within themselves, as well in marriage, parenting, and other relationships. Yes, it takes work to make changes, but I provide skills and a safe place to make and sustain those changes. Studies show when we live with more compassion, we have less anxiety, depression, and conflict. I love helping people on this journey to live with peace.
I am passionate about helping people overcome feelings of anxiety, shame, depression, or perfectionism related to feelings of inadequacy or worthlessness. I empower people to shed feelings of guilt or over-responsibility for others. I help people develop greater compassion within themselves, as well in marriage, parenting, and other relationships. Yes, it takes work to make changes, but I provide skills and a safe place to make and sustain those changes. Studies show when we live with more compassion, we have less anxiety, depression, and conflict. I love helping people on this journey to live with peace.
Steve Leavitt
Pastoral Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78259 (Online Only)
Counseling and 4DayMarriageFix. "My desire is to bring hope, joy and peace, through Christ, to a hurting and confused world." Steve Leavitt
Counseling and 4DayMarriageFix. "My desire is to bring hope, joy and peace, through Christ, to a hurting and confused world." Steve Leavitt
John Amundson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78213
It's hard to get up in the mornings. Life is heavy right now because work is stressful, you're struggling in your relationships, it's hard to get a good night's sleep, and/or you never seem to have time to focus on yourself. You may also be struggling with grief from the loss of a loved one, low self-esteem, or feeling disconnected from the world.
It's hard to get up in the mornings. Life is heavy right now because work is stressful, you're struggling in your relationships, it's hard to get a good night's sleep, and/or you never seem to have time to focus on yourself. You may also be struggling with grief from the loss of a loved one, low self-esteem, or feeling disconnected from the world.
Dave Braham
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78210 (Online Only)
My experience in mental health runs decades deep. My primary clinical focus integrates issues related to peak performance, trauma, healing, gender violence, positive masculinity, and a drive to bridge the muse of music and mental health. I am a trauma-informed licensed clinical psychotherapist (MA, LMFT-S, TX 291392) and utilize techniques to deepen somatic comfort and strengthen mindfulness. These practices, alongside advanced applications in EMDR and clinical hypnosis, hold the power to strengthen progress, grow comfort, and heal trauma.
My experience in mental health runs decades deep. My primary clinical focus integrates issues related to peak performance, trauma, healing, gender violence, positive masculinity, and a drive to bridge the muse of music and mental health. I am a trauma-informed licensed clinical psychotherapist (MA, LMFT-S, TX 291392) and utilize techniques to deepen somatic comfort and strengthen mindfulness. These practices, alongside advanced applications in EMDR and clinical hypnosis, hold the power to strengthen progress, grow comfort, and heal trauma.
Rachael L Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78204
Are you asking what is my purpose? Harmed by your religion?- now you miss the feeling of connection with something bigger, maybe even simply your own spirit. -not who you became in order to please others. I offer day long nature intensive retreats. This gives you an opportunity to dive in deeper in a shorter amount of time with the assistance of Nature. Let's uncover any trauma that has been holding you back and gotten in the way of your freedom. I believe in connecting authentically, with an open heart, and assisting you in accessing your own intuition and inner guidance system.
Are you asking what is my purpose? Harmed by your religion?- now you miss the feeling of connection with something bigger, maybe even simply your own spirit. -not who you became in order to please others. I offer day long nature intensive retreats. This gives you an opportunity to dive in deeper in a shorter amount of time with the assistance of Nature. Let's uncover any trauma that has been holding you back and gotten in the way of your freedom. I believe in connecting authentically, with an open heart, and assisting you in accessing your own intuition and inner guidance system.
Niyell N Ascencio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258 (Online Only)
I enjoy working clients from diverse populations but I particularly enjoy working with individuals from hispanic backgrounds. Being hispanic in America is definitely a different experience and sometimes stressful and I help my clients navigate these things. Whether its interpersonal issues with family, friends, relationships, or work I give my clients the tools to navigate major life transitions. I also work with individuals that struggles with anxiety and depression.
I enjoy working clients from diverse populations but I particularly enjoy working with individuals from hispanic backgrounds. Being hispanic in America is definitely a different experience and sometimes stressful and I help my clients navigate these things. Whether its interpersonal issues with family, friends, relationships, or work I give my clients the tools to navigate major life transitions. I also work with individuals that struggles with anxiety and depression.
Dr. John Delatorre
Psychologist, PsyD, MJur
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78258 (Online Only)
Everyone is capable of resolving their own issues, but there are times when doing it all by yourself leads to a feedback loop of missed opportunities and unfortunate mistakes. Therapy with me is designed to address the underlying issues that impact our lives. The world has become increasingly polarized and most people seem lost in the middle. In treatment, we will examine how to exist and thrive in this world.
Everyone is capable of resolving their own issues, but there are times when doing it all by yourself leads to a feedback loop of missed opportunities and unfortunate mistakes. Therapy with me is designed to address the underlying issues that impact our lives. The world has become increasingly polarized and most people seem lost in the middle. In treatment, we will examine how to exist and thrive in this world.
Stephen Mark Trotter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
As a counselor in San Antonio I'm dedicated to working within a safe and compassionate environment. Deeply Rooted Trotter Family Counseling Services is a private practice in San Antonio, Texas that specializes in relational counseling including: teen counseling, couples counseling, marriage counseling, and individual counseling. My ideal client is wanting to understand the relationships in their lives and to actively manifest change in those relationships.
As a counselor in San Antonio I'm dedicated to working within a safe and compassionate environment. Deeply Rooted Trotter Family Counseling Services is a private practice in San Antonio, Texas that specializes in relational counseling including: teen counseling, couples counseling, marriage counseling, and individual counseling. My ideal client is wanting to understand the relationships in their lives and to actively manifest change in those relationships.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78245 (Online Only)
You've lost your spark and find yourself feeling tired, confused, and even hopeless. As much as you've tried to improve relationships with others and your own well-being, you feel stuck. You feel misunderstood by others and struggle to relate or trust loved ones. You've maybe even tried therapy before without avail and are trying again in hopes of healing. You are looking for connection, not only to others, but also to yourself. You're looking for compass to guide you to a meaningful life above the struggles. At your core, you want peace.
You've lost your spark and find yourself feeling tired, confused, and even hopeless. As much as you've tried to improve relationships with others and your own well-being, you feel stuck. You feel misunderstood by others and struggle to relate or trust loved ones. You've maybe even tried therapy before without avail and are trying again in hopes of healing. You are looking for connection, not only to others, but also to yourself. You're looking for compass to guide you to a meaningful life above the struggles. At your core, you want peace.
Marie France Mason
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216
I am happy to work with anyone who just wants to do better. It's a huge step to trust someone and come to therapy, so it is my job to guide them through their thoughts and feelings to make better decisions. Most people just want to break they cycles they've lived in for years and it's a privilege to teach them new ways of being.
I am happy to work with anyone who just wants to do better. It's a huge step to trust someone and come to therapy, so it is my job to guide them through their thoughts and feelings to make better decisions. Most people just want to break they cycles they've lived in for years and it's a privilege to teach them new ways of being.
Laura Cristina Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228 (Online Only)
Hello fellow traveler! My practice is grounded in trauma informed care but inspired by the expansion of human awareness. I am a deeply sensitive and curious therapist. I love to use metaphors, poetic improvisation, archetypes, body movement, meditation, and lots of humor in my practice. I am deeply touched and inspired by topics related to feminism, de-colonization, psychedelic therapies, LGBTQIA+ community, the Latino movement, religious cult survivors, and the non-monogamous experience. I strongly believe in relational therapy, which means that I foster a warm and safe space where people feel free to be who they are with me!
Hello fellow traveler! My practice is grounded in trauma informed care but inspired by the expansion of human awareness. I am a deeply sensitive and curious therapist. I love to use metaphors, poetic improvisation, archetypes, body movement, meditation, and lots of humor in my practice. I am deeply touched and inspired by topics related to feminism, de-colonization, psychedelic therapies, LGBTQIA+ community, the Latino movement, religious cult survivors, and the non-monogamous experience. I strongly believe in relational therapy, which means that I foster a warm and safe space where people feel free to be who they are with me!
Juan Arreche
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230 (Online Only)
Going through difficult times in life does not have to be done alone. Change does not happen overnight. Sometimes, when we bring our concerns to others, they might be minimized and it can be hard to find someone to talk to. Having a safe space to openly communicate about our problems, learn about them, and overcome them can help. I am here to help you learn about you, what your needs are, what you want in your life, and empower you on your journey. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, couples/relationships, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and others.
Going through difficult times in life does not have to be done alone. Change does not happen overnight. Sometimes, when we bring our concerns to others, they might be minimized and it can be hard to find someone to talk to. Having a safe space to openly communicate about our problems, learn about them, and overcome them can help. I am here to help you learn about you, what your needs are, what you want in your life, and empower you on your journey. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, couples/relationships, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and others.
Dejai Nelson-Parten
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78207
Supervised by Christina Watts-Figueroa, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S. I strive to be authentic and human in session with my clients to promote a safe environment. After working 5 years in the field of ABA therapy I took on counseling as I saw a greater need for parents and adults in dealing with an Autism diagnosis. I heavily focus on experiential processing in session with all clients to engage with the deeper emotions. I also strive to work with the communities I have been apart of such as military, LGBTQ+, and mixed race background. I look forward to meeting you.
Supervised by Christina Watts-Figueroa, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S. I strive to be authentic and human in session with my clients to promote a safe environment. After working 5 years in the field of ABA therapy I took on counseling as I saw a greater need for parents and adults in dealing with an Autism diagnosis. I heavily focus on experiential processing in session with all clients to engage with the deeper emotions. I also strive to work with the communities I have been apart of such as military, LGBTQ+, and mixed race background. I look forward to meeting you.
Maddie Nutt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258 (Online Only)
No matter the stories you bring in or the identities that you hold, my aim is to create a safe space for you to find healing. I have experience with clients of all ages, from littles to the more-seasoned. I have worked with interpersonal violence survivors, borderline personality disorder, complex PTSD, LGBTQ+ populations, empty-nesters, neurodivergent folk, and those experiencing faith deconstruction or spiritual abuse. I am now taking virtual clients from all over Texas!
No matter the stories you bring in or the identities that you hold, my aim is to create a safe space for you to find healing. I have experience with clients of all ages, from littles to the more-seasoned. I have worked with interpersonal violence survivors, borderline personality disorder, complex PTSD, LGBTQ+ populations, empty-nesters, neurodivergent folk, and those experiencing faith deconstruction or spiritual abuse. I am now taking virtual clients from all over Texas!
Hannah Dixon Psychotherapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
Healthy relationships with ourselves and others are challenging, yet integral to a balanced and satisfying life. I help individuals and couples target opportunities for growth and optimize connection. Our goal is to foster effective communication, increase self-awareness, and deepen empathy. You can expect to focus on your strengths, identify practical ways to navigate your concerns, and express yourself freely in a non-judgmental space. Relationships are my niche, with an added emphasis on your individual mental health needs.
Healthy relationships with ourselves and others are challenging, yet integral to a balanced and satisfying life. I help individuals and couples target opportunities for growth and optimize connection. Our goal is to foster effective communication, increase self-awareness, and deepen empathy. You can expect to focus on your strengths, identify practical ways to navigate your concerns, and express yourself freely in a non-judgmental space. Relationships are my niche, with an added emphasis on your individual mental health needs.
Taylor Twitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78253 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. Through specialized experience and training, I am uniquely able to provide relief to first responders, hospital workers, and individuals who have experienced medical accidents and trauma. On top of this, I am devoted to helping any individual find their way through the darkest moments of depression, anxiety, and grief.
Hi, I'm Taylor, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. Through specialized experience and training, I am uniquely able to provide relief to first responders, hospital workers, and individuals who have experienced medical accidents and trauma. On top of this, I am devoted to helping any individual find their way through the darkest moments of depression, anxiety, and grief.
Jackie Hodges
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240 (Online Only)
I’m a licensed counselor providing teletherapy to anyone looking for support from the comfort of their own home. We can work together to help make life feel a little better. I work with clients who may live in rural Texas, or clients who benefits from telehealth thearpy/virtual therapy. I have many years working with grief, loss, medical trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I like to get to know my clients and how they navigate their world so we can find practical skills to move through tough emotions. I look forward to meeting you!
I’m a licensed counselor providing teletherapy to anyone looking for support from the comfort of their own home. We can work together to help make life feel a little better. I work with clients who may live in rural Texas, or clients who benefits from telehealth thearpy/virtual therapy. I have many years working with grief, loss, medical trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I like to get to know my clients and how they navigate their world so we can find practical skills to move through tough emotions. I look forward to meeting you!
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How does experiential therapy work?
Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.
Is experiential therapy evidence-based?
Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.
How long does experiential therapy last?
The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
Does experiential therapy help with trauma?
Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.