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I am a passionate about helping you navigate challenges by fostering understanding and empathy....
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I am a passionate about helping you navigate challenges by fostering understanding and empathy.
Sara Wolf is a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate, being supervised by Christopher Hansen LPC-S, with a year’s worth of experience working with victims of crime, helping them work through PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief. She is passionate about assisting children, adolescents, adults, and couples to navigate changes in life, self-esteem, and mental stress.
Sara received her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University - Kingsville. She utilizes integrative therapy, narrative therapy, and person-centered therapy. Sara likes to use activities to help clients see the growth and changes that they have made.
Sara creates a safe space for individuals seeking support. With a focus on empathy and personal growth, she invites you to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Reach out to explore the possibilities of a brighter tomorrow.
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As a Latina woman, I understand the unique role we play not only in society but in our own family....
As a Latina woman, I understand the unique role we play not only in society but in our own family.
Selene Alvarado is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. Her ideal client is someone who is struggling with depressive symptoms and needs to learn new coping skills in order to manage their depression. Their goal would be to be able to implement a variety of techniques to better help them get through their problems.
Selene has a Master of Science in Social Work San from Jose State University. She focuses on self-reflection and looking at ways clients can build their self-confidence. Through your relationship, you and her will focus on what is the most important thing for the client to improve.
As a Hispanic woman, Selene understands what the stigma is in Hispanic culture related to mental health. However, there is no shame in needing support and guidance. Mental health is just as important as our physical health. We all need someone at some point to help guide us through difficult periods of our lives.
I’m passionate about supporting individuals and families in my community, drawing on my experience with trauma and perinatal menta...
I’m passionate about supporting individuals and families in my community, drawing on my experience with trauma and perinatal mental health to create a compassionate, empowering space for healing and growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience serving individuals and families across Texas. I specialize in providing bilingual services in English and Spanish, offering a culturally responsive approach that values family, community, and personal identity. I have worked in community mental health, inpatient, and outpatient settings, helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with compassion and professionalism.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. I also hold a Bachelor’s in Rehabilitative Services. My background in rehabilitation and counseling allows me to integrate empathy, structure, and strength-based strategies to support each client’s growth and healing journey.
In our sessions, you can expect empathy, respect, and collaboration as we work together toward positive change. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, validated, and supported while building resilience and confidence to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
During our therapy session, you will encounter a warm-hearted, empathetic, inquisitive, and attentive therapist eager to understan...
During our therapy session, you will encounter a warm-hearted, empathetic, inquisitive, and attentive therapist eager to understand more about you.
Christine Fatherree, LCSW, brings over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, working in a variety of roles to support adult clients seeking growth, healing, and clarity. She is deeply committed to helping individuals explore their concerns and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Christine works with adults experiencing depression, grief, life transitions, and trauma (though not military-related trauma). She understands that beginning therapy often starts with important questions—and that exploring those questions can lead to real transformation. Her therapeutic approach is tailored to each client’s needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based practices including traditional Talk Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR). This flexible approach allows Christine to offer personalized support that meets you where you are.
Christine is genuinely curious about your story and provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore both your inner world and life circumstances. While therapy can be challenging, it can also bring moments of insight, relief, and even humor.
If you’re ready to begin the process of change, Christine is here to support you. Schedule an appointment when you’re ready to take the next step.
I strive to continuously help clients with this unique journey we call life, and provide a client-centered approach in my practice...
I strive to continuously help clients with this unique journey we call life, and provide a client-centered approach in my practice with all clients.
Christopher Rodriguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. He is passionate about helping individuals, adolescents, and couples to better cope with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life management issues, and more.
Chris completed his Master's degree in Psychology at Brandman University. He is a Veteran of the United States Navy with experience in identifying issues and treating a wide range of conditions, in combination with experience in case management, mental health court, and individuals with severe mental health diagnoses. Chris utilizes an eclectic and holistic approach to include a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing, and the Gottman method.
Everyone is on a unique journey in this life which can come with certain obstacles at times. If you are reading this, chances are you may be struggling with issues or may just need some guidance with your thoughts. Chris can help support you in your journey and give you the tools needed to live a more fulfilled life.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in San Antonio, TX is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular marriage counseling sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in San Antonio, TX work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
Anyone in a marriage knows that staying together can be just as difficult as getting together. That is why so many spouses vow to love each other “in good times and bad, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health.” Marriages often have seasons that are bad, poor, and sick. Marriages often need help, and more and more, spouses are going to marriage counseling to get the help they need.
The professionals at Thriveworks San Antonio frequently see spouses who need a little help creating a better relationship. We know that marriage takes work, and that every relationship will struggle at some point. The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in San Antonio, TX are ready and qualified to guide you through your struggles and help you find clarity. With both in-person and online therapy options, Thriveworks can adapt to your needs while providing comprehensive evidence-based care.
When couples are struggling, they often want to know, is this a reason why other people start marriage counseling? In essence, they want to know Will marriage therapy help? There are no easy answers to this question. Marriage therapy helps many couples, and how they define “help” is crucial. Sometimes, having a better relationship means working through difficult topics together. Sometimes, having a better relationship means parting ways with as much kindness and respect as is possible. In both cases, marriage counselors are often helpful guides.
Should you and your spouse start marriage therapy? Just as there are no guarantees about the future of a relationship, there is no right or wrong time to start marriage counseling. It is a very personal decision, but if you are wondering if therapy may help, it probably can. Here are a few reasons spouses have started marriage counseling at Thriveworks San Antonio:
Marriage therapists talk about The Golden Ratio: for every one negative interaction that spouses have, they need to have five positive ones. Negative interactions have great power to inflict harm. When disagreements occur too often or when differences are not handled respectfully, then both spouses may suffer. It may be time to go see a marriage counselor and learn some conflict resolution skills.
When couples do not fight, there could be several reasons. One spouse’s emotions, thoughts, and needs may be dominated by the other spouse’s emotions, thoughts, and needs. Each spouse needs to maintain their individuality for the marriage to be healthy.
Another possibility is that both spouses are so worn out with fighting that they have given up and apathy has set in. In either case, the root cause needs to be identified and addressed. It may be time to go see a marriage counselor and learn some communication skills.
An affair is a crisis. It is also a decision point. Some couples work through the betrayal and try to save their marriage—although this is a tough process. Some couples decide to divorce—another tough process. There are no right answers, and there are no easy paths after one or both spouses have cheated. Whatever path each spouse chooses, it may be time to go see a marriage counselor.
In healthy relationships, people accept responsibility for their own growth—they do not try to change others. This is particularly true of a healthy marriage relationship. When spouses try to change each other, they never succeed. Instead, they often introduce frustration, shame, and disappointment into their relationship. If spouses are trying to change each other, it may be time to go see a marriage counselor to learn how to set boundaries.
If you and your spouse are struggling with something listed above, know that you are not alone. Others are struggling as well. If you and your spouse are struggling with something not listed above, know that you are not alone. Our marriage therapists know that each couple is unique. Whatever challenge you may be facing, the counselors at Thriveworks San Antonio are ready to help.
You can go online and use our convenient booking tool and schedule an appointment quickly and easily. You can also call our office and speak with our helpful scheduling specialists. They can help you find the right counselor and answer any questions you may have. Book an appointment today and start your journey toward understanding.
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