Our counselors offer counseling for teens in San Antonio, TX

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.

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.

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!

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!