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Azalea Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ community who are struggling with trauma, sexual identity and the unique barriers to "coming out".
If you are reading this, you are searching for help. Allow me to speak candidly to you. Knowing when to ask for help is a strength not a weakness. Every individual is unique but we all have needs. When these needs are not met the result, many times, can be emptiness, depression, anger or even hopelessness. I don't just sat in a chair with a pad and pen and ask you to "tell me more". I am a listener not a judge often interjecting questions and insights that you may not have considered. My passion is helping others. Let us meet where you are and together we work to get where you want to be.
I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ community who are struggling with trauma, sexual identity and the unique barriers to "coming out".
If you are reading this, you are searching for help. Allow me to speak candidly to you. Knowing when to ask for help is a strength not a weakness. Every individual is unique but we all have needs. When these needs are not met the result, many times, can be emptiness, depression, anger or even hopelessness. I don't just sat in a chair with a pad and pen and ask you to "tell me more". I am a listener not a judge often interjecting questions and insights that you may not have considered. My passion is helping others. Let us meet where you are and together we work to get where you want to be.
(830) 396-5360 View (830) 396-5360
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Yocelyn Castellano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240
Waitlist for new clients
As a counselor with a focus in trauma, cultural acclimation, LGBTQIA, and military life needs, I bring a unique set of skills and experience to help individuals who are seeking healing and growth. My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and providing a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, so that they can openly discuss and process their thoughts and feelings as we work towards effective solutions. I understand the complexities of trauma, acculturation, and other experiences faced by these populations and recognize the importance of an individualized, culturally competent approach to therapy.
As a counselor with a focus in trauma, cultural acclimation, LGBTQIA, and military life needs, I bring a unique set of skills and experience to help individuals who are seeking healing and growth. My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and providing a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, so that they can openly discuss and process their thoughts and feelings as we work towards effective solutions. I understand the complexities of trauma, acculturation, and other experiences faced by these populations and recognize the importance of an individualized, culturally competent approach to therapy.
(210) 750-4318 View (210) 750-4318
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Dr. Angela Cano Sampson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240
At Evolución, we believe that our journeys in life can leave us all feeling challenged and alone and from time to time it can feel unmanageable. Our hopes at Evolución are to provide support and encouragement for individuals, couples, and families along the path. Our goal at Evolución is your space to discover and EVOLVE without judgment. It is your space in this world to be inspired, supported, and motivated to help you heal, restore and recharge in whatever way you desire. I work with clients as they work their way through social, emotional, identity, and relationship issues that they are faced with in their life journey.
At Evolución, we believe that our journeys in life can leave us all feeling challenged and alone and from time to time it can feel unmanageable. Our hopes at Evolución are to provide support and encouragement for individuals, couples, and families along the path. Our goal at Evolución is your space to discover and EVOLVE without judgment. It is your space in this world to be inspired, supported, and motivated to help you heal, restore and recharge in whatever way you desire. I work with clients as they work their way through social, emotional, identity, and relationship issues that they are faced with in their life journey.
(210) 714-4355 View (210) 714-4355
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Chiara M. Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
As an experienced therapist my passion is to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships. I'm an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas who believes in creating a trusting relationship with clients in order to understand their experiences and contexts. I also works hard to create a nonjudgmental and dynamic environment that amplifies strengths and examines unhelpful patterns that are no longer serving you. I will work with you to examine these patterns and shift them by creating new ways of coping.
As an experienced therapist my passion is to help clients find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships. I'm an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas who believes in creating a trusting relationship with clients in order to understand their experiences and contexts. I also works hard to create a nonjudgmental and dynamic environment that amplifies strengths and examines unhelpful patterns that are no longer serving you. I will work with you to examine these patterns and shift them by creating new ways of coping.
(210) 361-8723 View (210) 361-8723
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Alma Cristina Bertani
LPC Intern, MA, LPC-A, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
In my counseling vocation, I am driven and passionate about helping others to achieve their optimal mental health and wellness. In my over six years of experience, I am humbled to have had the opportunity to help adolescents and adults through various hardships such as dual diagnosis (adolescent/adult clients) struggling with a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder simultaneously. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) under the supervision of Dr. Seth Sampson at Evolucíon Counseling. I am also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC).
In my counseling vocation, I am driven and passionate about helping others to achieve their optimal mental health and wellness. In my over six years of experience, I am humbled to have had the opportunity to help adolescents and adults through various hardships such as dual diagnosis (adolescent/adult clients) struggling with a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder simultaneously. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) under the supervision of Dr. Seth Sampson at Evolucíon Counseling. I am also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC).
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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!
(210) 864-7577 View (210) 864-7577
Patrick M. Clancey
Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240
I am here to assist you to reach your full potential. As such, we will work together to understand and eliminate whatever holds you back from reaching your goals and obtaining whatever is necessary to make your life work. Together, we will build a future that beckons you on, and fills you with hope and peace. We will turn your problems into opportunities for growth and personal enrichment.
I am here to assist you to reach your full potential. As such, we will work together to understand and eliminate whatever holds you back from reaching your goals and obtaining whatever is necessary to make your life work. Together, we will build a future that beckons you on, and fills you with hope and peace. We will turn your problems into opportunities for growth and personal enrichment.
(210) 428-6960 View (210) 428-6960
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Rehab Therapy Resources, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240
We provide supportive psychotherapy for patients with a serious illness or injury, who now live with chronic pain and impairment. It is not unusual to experience problems with stress, depression, and anxiety after a medical crisis, and to become isolated from the flow of life. You will be given an individual therapist to support you and help you learn about the specific skills, attitudes, and behaviors that help you slowly but steadily "push back" and regain quality of life.
We provide supportive psychotherapy for patients with a serious illness or injury, who now live with chronic pain and impairment. It is not unusual to experience problems with stress, depression, and anxiety after a medical crisis, and to become isolated from the flow of life. You will be given an individual therapist to support you and help you learn about the specific skills, attitudes, and behaviors that help you slowly but steadily "push back" and regain quality of life.
(210) 672-1246 View (210) 672-1246
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Chriselda Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S , CCP, GCT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240
Resilience. Connection. Perspective. I believe in focusing on one's strengths and capabilities and assisting a person by building on those factors. With so many demands placed on our lives, relationships may sometimes suffer. While we make plans and schedule ourselves to accommodate life, at times we make assumptions based on past experience. Are you living the life you want to be living? Do you know who you are and what brings you joy? Are your relationships all you want them to be? If the answer is yes, congratulations. If it's no, then maybe I can help. Summer availability
Resilience. Connection. Perspective. I believe in focusing on one's strengths and capabilities and assisting a person by building on those factors. With so many demands placed on our lives, relationships may sometimes suffer. While we make plans and schedule ourselves to accommodate life, at times we make assumptions based on past experience. Are you living the life you want to be living? Do you know who you are and what brings you joy? Are your relationships all you want them to be? If the answer is yes, congratulations. If it's no, then maybe I can help. Summer availability
(210) 549-6663 View (210) 549-6663
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Dr. Melody Montano
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
Greetings! I'm a dedicated professional specializing in comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and their families facing challenging behavioral concerns. In navigating the complexities of adolescence, I focus on uncovering underlying factors contributing to behaviors often mistaken as typical. For parents, educators, and support networks, psychological evaluations provide invaluable insights! My approach emphasizes fostering connections with teens and families, offering a tailored strategy to address challenges that may not have found resolution elsewhere.
Greetings! I'm a dedicated professional specializing in comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and their families facing challenging behavioral concerns. In navigating the complexities of adolescence, I focus on uncovering underlying factors contributing to behaviors often mistaken as typical. For parents, educators, and support networks, psychological evaluations provide invaluable insights! My approach emphasizes fostering connections with teens and families, offering a tailored strategy to address challenges that may not have found resolution elsewhere.
(512) 598-5035 View (512) 598-5035
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Denise Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions while empowering you to be the best version of yourself. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy which is an evidenced based modality to help reduce signs and symptoms of PTSD. I utilize DBT, CBT and ACT as my main modalities in sessions. My goal is to create a warm and inviting space for your most vulnerable days. I strongly believe you have the power to live a happy and healthy life. I use a humanistic and person centered approach to help you meet your health goals to include mind, body and soul.
I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and life transitions while empowering you to be the best version of yourself. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy which is an evidenced based modality to help reduce signs and symptoms of PTSD. I utilize DBT, CBT and ACT as my main modalities in sessions. My goal is to create a warm and inviting space for your most vulnerable days. I strongly believe you have the power to live a happy and healthy life. I use a humanistic and person centered approach to help you meet your health goals to include mind, body and soul.
(210) 802-3450 View (210) 802-3450
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Kimberly Monica Patlan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240
You are the expert of your own life. As we work collaboratively to identify your strengths to get you through these difficult times. Helping you in a safe environment that offers empathy, unconditional positive regard, and compassion.
You are the expert of your own life. As we work collaboratively to identify your strengths to get you through these difficult times. Helping you in a safe environment that offers empathy, unconditional positive regard, and compassion.
(210) 881-7798 View (210) 881-7798
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David Cortez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78240  (Online Only)
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
(210) 361-0795 View (210) 361-0795
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Daniel G Benavides
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Leon Valley, TX 78240
(210) 892-1273 View (210) 892-1273
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Kris Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78240
Not accepting new clients
My specialty areas are eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Are difficult times leading you to engage in ineffective coping strategies? Do you find yourself struggling to find kind words for yourself? Does it seem impossible to believe in the light at the end of the tunnel that everyone talks about? If so, you are NOT alone. You absolutely deserve relief and a life worth living. Therapy can be a great way to help get you there!
My specialty areas are eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Are difficult times leading you to engage in ineffective coping strategies? Do you find yourself struggling to find kind words for yourself? Does it seem impossible to believe in the light at the end of the tunnel that everyone talks about? If so, you are NOT alone. You absolutely deserve relief and a life worth living. Therapy can be a great way to help get you there!
(726) 207-9693 View (726) 207-9693
LGBTQ+ Therapists

Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?

Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.

Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?

Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.

How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?

You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?

Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.

Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?

While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.