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I chose a career in counseling because I’m passionate about helping others, committed to promoting social justice, upholding ethic...
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I chose a career in counseling because I’m passionate about helping others, committed to promoting social justice, upholding ethical standards, and supporting clients in validating their experiences and achieving emotional well-being and their full potential.
Luz Ordaz is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, who is being supervised by Chris Hansen LPC-S, with 2 years of experience supporting diverse populations. With a background in both military and civilian sectors, Luz brings a broad skillset to help clients overcome emotional challenges such as addictions, parenting, and relationship issues. She supports clients dealing with anxiety and depression, promotes social justice, and upholds high ethical standards.
Luz earned her Master’s in Mental Health Wellness Counseling from Angelo State University. She is committed to building strong, lasting relationships that support her clients’ therapeutic goals. Luz values a compassionate, client-centered approach and encourages growth through validation, trust, and understanding.
Therapy with Luz empowers clients to gain insight, build resilience, and move forward. She believes expressing emotions fosters healing, deeper self-awareness, and stronger relationships. Luz is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while equipping them with coping skills for lasting emotional well-being.
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Having experienced personal trauma and loss, I have a deep, authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances affect us—an...
Having experienced personal trauma and loss, I have a deep, authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances affect us—and how cultivating new life skills can help us regain strength and empowerment.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in individual, group, and family settings. My clinical focus includes trauma, grief and loss, adverse life experiences, and emotional regulation. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and families involved in the foster care system, as well as individuals impacted by complex trauma and life transitions.
I earned my master’s degree in community counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. My work is grounded in trauma-informed, holistic, person-centered, and CBT-based approaches that emphasize safety, trust, empowerment, and resilience. I have experience supporting clients navigating psychiatric treatment programs and juvenile justice systems.
Whether you are seeking healing, clarity, or support during a difficult season, you do not have to face it alone. I strive to create a compassionate, collaborative space where you feel respected and understood. When you are ready, I invite you to take the next step toward care, healing, and lasting growth.
As a career-long advocate for mental health and wellness, I am passionate about connecting with people from all walks of life to h...
As a career-long advocate for mental health and wellness, I am passionate about connecting with people from all walks of life to help them achieve their desired mindset and potential.
John Alvarez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. John specializes in working with adults, seniors, teens, and adolescents with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, parenting issues, relationship issues, stress and anger management, behavioral issues, work and school issues, and change of life challenges. He also works with couples and families to improve communication dynamics.
John earned his Master's Degree in Community Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He likes to help clients understand the root of their problems through open, informal conversation. He takes an eclectic approach and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for addressing changes to behaviors and person-centered therapy for gentle bereavement support.
John is an empathic clinician who takes time to understand each client as an individual. With a wealth of varied experience as a mental health practitioner, John is adept at assessing the needs of each client to help create a personalized path to their goals. With a supportive and listening ear, John is ready to meet you as you take your next steps.
As a woman who has experienced stress, loss, and trauma, I understand the impact of painful life circumstances and how they challe...
As a woman who has experienced stress, loss, and trauma, I understand the impact of painful life circumstances and how they challenge us to grow, to build skills, adapt, move forward, and thrive.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience. I bring a compassionate, solution-focused approach to my work. My clients are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, life transitions, or grief and loss. They want to learn coping skills, reduce symptoms, gain self-awareness, heal from past trauma, process grief, and improve communication skills in relationships. Together, we focus on developing self-insight, identifying triggers, and building healthy coping skills to process painful emotions and overcome challenges. I help clients gain the tools and confidence to make positive changes, achieve goals, and move forward to balanced lives.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas. My therapeutic style integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy to support clients in achieving meaningful change. I believe you are the expert of your own story and that you possess many strengths to help you overcome life’s challenges.
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage, and I’m proud of you for getting started. Reach out to schedule an appointment today!
Hola, my name is Monica. I was born in Mexico and I am proud to call San Antonio my home for over 20 years now....
Hola, my name is Monica. I was born in Mexico and I am proud to call San Antonio my home for over 20 years now.
Monica Pinzon is a Licensed Professional Counselor that has developed experience helping families with generational trauma, cultural issues, youth-specific trauma, challenges as an immigrant, life adjustments, and family conflict. Monica is an immigrant who has a strong understanding of the impact that life adjustments can have on a person's mental health and overall sense of well-being. She is able to connect with youth easily and utilizes unconditional positive regard with all her clients. Monica completed her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Monica utilizes a strength-based, client-centered, and holistic treatment approach and tailors dialog and treatment to meet the unique needs of each client. She uses different modalities as needed including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, art therapy, and play therapy, among other specialties.
Life is change, and change can be hard, but it doesn't have to be all the time. Life has a way of giving you opportunities to learn about your strengths and ability to cope with challenges. Monica uses her personal experience with change and her professional training to help you on your journey!
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a specialized psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on assisting individuals in processing traumatic memories, diminishing their emotional intensity, and facilitating the integration of the traumatic experience into their past, enabling them to progress in their lives. This process follows four steps: history-taking, preparing the client, assessing the target memory, and processing the memory and finding an adaptive resolution. After this, Thriveworks EMDR therapists in San Antonio will continue to help individuals process the memory and evaluate the results of the treatment to ensure its effectiveness.
EMDR is primarily employed to aid individuals who have endured trauma, including those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and who have experienced other distressing life events.
EMDR therapy is generally less suitable for individuals currently experiencing acute trauma or those who have not yet acquired fundamental coping and distress tolerance skills. To engage in EMDR therapy effectively, one must possess a certain degree of distress tolerance.
EMDR tends to be very effective in relieving the negative symptoms associated with trauma. In a study performed by Francine Shapiro called The Role of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy in Medicine: Addressing the Psychological and Physical Symptoms Stemming from Adverse Life Experiences (2014), results showed that after just three EMDR sessions, 84% of participants reported a remission of PTSD diagnosis. EMDR will often have a higher success rate for survivors of a single traumatic event than for those who have experienced repeated or multiple instances of trauma when EMDR is performed for the same amount of time. This is due to the increased intensity of the trauma and the need to process multiple events.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
If you’re looking for EMDR therapists in San Antonio, TX, you’re in luck. EMDR therapy at Thriveworks can be conducted both in person at one of our many offices around the U.S. and online via remote video conferencing. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Generally, EMDR is a shorter-term therapy, typically encompassing multiple sessions. While some individuals may make substantial progress within just a few sessions, others may opt for an extended treatment period, particularly if dealing with complex or severe trauma or conditions.
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