Couples often seek couples or marriage counseling when the relationship is at a standstill, or if they are unsure whether or not the relationship is worth salvaging. This type of therapy can benefit families with children who have been affected by relationship issues such as divorce, and confront the source of the conflict.

Treatment techniques may include the following depending on the therapist:

• Gottman Method
• Narrative Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Positive Psychology
• Imago Relationship Therapy
• Analyzing Your Communication
• Getting to the root of the problem
• Enhancing Intimacy
• Individual Counseling
• Couple Retreat

When a relationship is showing signs of addiction, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and/or severe depression, seek guidance from a counselor immediately, for your safety and your partner.

Intimacy problems widely occur behind a variety of closed doors. Conflicts may include a loss of harmony between the sheets, a lack of sexual desire between either partners or failure in communication. There are often psychological factors that may contribute to a sexual disorder such as erectile dysfunction, or a lowered desire after a new mother has given birth. Intimacy issues are common, but if one or more become severe and there is no resolution in sight, it may be time to seek therapy for guidance.

Steps to take for treating intimacy issues begin with:

•    Psychosexual Therapy: this technique allows couples to express themselves in a safe environment with a trusted and supportive professional.

•    Relationship Counseling: healthy relationships require strong connections and time to build trust. Whatever the issue may be, a counselor can work with individuals together or separate to overcome the problem.

Fees

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Pay by Cash, Paypal, Venmo

Insurance

• Aetna
• BlueCross and BlueShield
• Optum
• UMR
• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way.

Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers.

The first meeting with a counselor is free. A modest fee based on a sliding fee scale is collected for each follow-up session; however, no one is denied service because they cannot pay.

Do you feel like your relationship is at a standstill? Are you and your partner stuck in the same argument loop every night? Do you feel like you and your partner are drifting away? Do you desire more intimacy between you and your partner?

All things can be improved, changed, and bettered with just a little support, no matter how big or small. With couples therapy, you’ll learn how to communicate your feelings and needs, and get what you want out of your relationship.

Some issues that bring couples to therapy are:

• Addiction/Partner Addiction Support
• Balance (Work/Life/Family)
• Blended Families
• Chronic Illness
• Divorce
• Extended Family
• Infidelity/Cheating
• Intimacy
• Mental Illness
• Pre-Marital/Readiness
• Pornography
• Sex

Fees

$120 per session (Individual)

$150 per session (Couples

Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

• BlueCross and BlueShield
• Humana
• Medicaid
• Optum
• Superior HealthPlan
• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
• Out of Network

If you or a loved one is seeking an immigration waiver or filing to petition a judge to grant a suspension of deportation, then a clinical evaluation can help strengthen your case. There are four types of immigration waivers that can benefit from a clinical mental health evaluation:

• Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601)
• U-Visa (Victims of Crime)
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA-Domestic Violence)
• Political Asylum

Understanding that each individual’s experience is unique, a safe environment is provided to help the client report any underlying circumstances to help present a compelling case. My personal experience attending St. Mary’s University gave me the opportunity to meet peers from across the globe. Traveling throughout Latin America, Europe and the Middle East further reinforced my admiration and respect for other cultures and faiths.

I am privileged to have worked on evaluations for people from Mexico, Central & South America, China, and India. As a bilingual clinician licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, I am also a graduate of the Immigration Evaluation Institute.

Fees

• Individual Sessions $120
• Couples Sessions $150

Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

• BlueCross and BlueShield
• Humana
• Medicaid
• Optum
• Superior HealthPlan
• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
• Out of Network

Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way. Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers.

The first meeting with a counselor is free. A modest fee based on a sliding fee scale is collected for each follow-up session; however, no one is denied service because they cannot pay.

Grace Counseling offers quality, holistic, and affordable therapy to individuals, children, couples, and families.

Specialties include anxiety, depression, and stress management, grief and loss, relationship and marriage counseling, parenting concerns and adjustment, and anger management.

Additionally, counselors will be able to provide specialized and expert care in healing a child and his/her family following a trauma through trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and sand tray therapy.

Therapy is offered in both Spanish and English.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit us online or call (210) 377-1133.

Click here to fill out online intake form

Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way.

Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers.

The first meeting with a counselor is free. A modest fee based on a sliding fee scale is collected for each follow-up session; however, no one is denied service because they cannot pay.

Our relationship begins with a phone consultation to see if we are a good fit for each other, explore any questions or concerns you have about the process, and schedule our first session.

Clients can expect a safe and judgment-free environment, a skilled approach, and customized treatment goals.

Click here to request an appointment online

*If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or visit the Crisis Care Center at 601 North Frio St. If you’re not in immediate danger, but would like someone to speak with, you can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

$150 - 50 Minute Couples Counseling Session

eMail Marriage Encounter
Leaders:
Marriage Encounter is an outreach within the church and outside the church for marriage as God designed it, through strengthening relationships and offering support.

Call for more information.

Couples therapy provides a space for the couple to jointly cultivate a better understanding of how they tend to function together around fundamental tasks of relationship: appreciating and supporting the other’s growth and development; working together in a common undertaking; fostering intimate relations both physical and emotional; making decisions involving shared resources (e.g. money); and resolving disputes/conflicts when they arise.

Effective couples therapy cannot rest with understanding. Useful engagements will continue on to foster development of practical skills, including through active experimentation between sessions.

Ages 18+.

Click here to schedule a consultation.

Couples therapy sessions cost $240 for a 75 minute session.

Insurance Accepted:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Tricare (Authorized Provider)
• Cigna
• Humana

I can also provide you with a Superbill.

Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way. Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers.

The first meeting with a counselor is free. A modest fee based on a sliding fee scale is collected for each follow-up session; however, no one is denied service because they cannot pay.

Spiritual coaching for married or divorced people.

Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way. Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers.

The first meeting with a counselor is free. A modest fee based on a sliding fee scale is collected for each follow-up session; however, no one is denied service because they cannot pay.

Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way. Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers.

The first meeting with a counselor is free. A modest fee based on a sliding fee scale is collected for each follow-up session; however, no one is denied service because they cannot pay.

We are offering our BIPP Groups virtually. 

Our BIPP Program is a total of 20 weeks, which includes your assessment and orientation, along with 18 weekly groups. Each group is 2 hours in length.

BIPP Program Requirements:

• You will need an active email address to set up a client portal account.
• You may use your phone, laptop, tablet, or computer.
• Copy of ID or Driver License
• Copy of Conditions of Supervision
• Debit/Credit Card for payments

Once you complete your Client Portal set up, you will then need to pay the $25.00, and schedule your Assessment and Orientation. 

After you attend your scheduled BIPP Assessment and Orientation, you will begin your BIPP weekly groups until completion of the program.

If you are interested in signing up for the BIPP Program, you will need to call our office at 210.265.1133 to start the Enrollment Process.

Most Insurances, and certain payment options upon qualification, such as:

• American Express
• Cash or self-payment
• Check
• Visa/Mastercard
• Private health insurance
• Medicaid

$25.00 - BIPP Assessment and Orientation

$25.00 - Each Weekly BIPP Group 

Counselors are clinicians-in-training, supervised by licensed university faculty. The counselors are students enrolled in programs within the Department of Counseling and Human Services at St. Mary's. All counselors speak English; some speak Spanish.

For Adults:

• Couple relationship problems
• Premarital counseling
• Communication skills
• Divorce recovery
• Depression
• Career planning
• Managing stress
• Grief

For Children and Adolescents:

• Parenting challenges
• Family conflict
• Behavior problems
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Peer relationships
• School challenges
• Attention deficit and hyperactivity

Open to the public.

The Family Life Center offers high quality services on a sliding scale based on a client’s household income and personal financial situation. Fees are determined when a client’s first therapy session is scheduled.

Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way. Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers.

The first meeting with a counselor is free. A modest fee based on a sliding fee scale is collected for each follow-up session; however, no one is denied service because they cannot pay.

Providing Counseling services for Child Loss, Miscarriage, Infertility Issues, Family Counseling, Divorce, Adopting, Fostering, Chronic Illness, Cancer, First Responders, Veterans, Adjustment, Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Self-Esteem, Adolescents, Young Adults, and more!

Call to verify eligibility.

Couples Therapy:

Whether you are married, dating, or living together, you and your partner can benefit from couples therapy. Couples therapy uses psychotherapeutic techniques to address a couple’s dynamic in both individual and couple sessions.

Any couple can benefit from couples therapy. It is a common misconception to think that only couples on the edge of a breakup need this form of therapy. Many perfectly healthy couples attend couples therapy so that they can proactively work on maintaining balance and happiness in their relationship.

Family Counseling:

When a family wants to work on improving communication and the ties that bind them together, they often turn to family counseling. Family counseling never focuses one one person, but rather the group dynamic as a whole. Patients can participate in group family sessions as well as in individual sessions that address the family dynamic. Family counseling is typically strengths-based, meaning it focuses on the assets of each family member rather than their deficits.

Family counseling treats a number of things, including:

• Mental health disorders or addiction in a family
• Traumas such as death or chronic illness
• Divorce
• Incarceration
• Conflict
• Developmental delays
• Blended families

Our offices accept most insurance carriers. If you are uncertain, please contact the office directly to determine your benefits. All payments are due at the time of the visit and ultimately your responsibility if not paid by your insurance for any reason.

We offer a reasonably priced fee scale for individuals needing private pay.

We will gladly provide a courtesy claim for you toprocess your visit with your insurance carrier.

Couples Counseling:

Every couple has highs and lows in their relationship. That loving communication, appreciation, and understanding are more easily described than carried-out in real life. When couples find themselves off-track, it does not mean the relationship is over. It often means that the couple just needs a little help. When trust has been lost, partners may be able to rebuild it. When couples are pulling in different direction, they can re-evaluate their priorities. When intimacy has been lost, that spark can be reignited. Couples therapy is not a magic formula to save a relationship, but it often helps. Skilled therapists can often turn challenges into opportunities for partners to grow closer to each other.

That is why Thriveworks San Antonio offers couples therapy. Many partners who want a better relationship do not always know how to improve their connection. Our therapists have helped many couples learn how to improve their relationship.

Family Therapy:

Whether or not you and your family need to see a therapist depends on your situation and personal opinions-it's a consensus you’ll need to reach together. However, it may be helpful to keep in mind that there are several indications of negative family dynamics that you can watch out for, including:

• Undiagnosed mental health conditions or disorders
• Alcohol or drug addiction
• Physical or verbal abuse
• Feelings of resentment or hostility
• Unruly behavioral issues in children or teens
• Persistent anxiety over financial issues or relationship difficulties

All Ages Welcome.

In-Person and Telehealth visits available.

Click here or call us to schedule an appointment.

Click here for rates.

We accept all major insurances, including Medicare.

Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way. Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers.

The first meeting with a counselor is free. A modest fee based on a sliding fee scale is collected for each follow-up session; however, no one is denied service because they cannot pay.

Life Motivations uses a wellness approach to health: health as well-being, not merely the absence of disease. She helps patients cope with weight management, diabetes, anxiety, depression, bipolar, eating disorders, and addictions. She also does life coaching regarding clients' aspirations and dreams.

Elizabeth Keller is licensed and board-certified in two nurse practitioner fields: Family Practice and Psychiatry. She is also licensed in psychotherapy and certified in hypnotherapy.

Medication Management is available, but she also uses natural resources to address holistic health issues.

Ages 18+.

Initial Consulation: $300

Follow-Up Visits: $150

*Payment Plans available, some Payments accepted on a sliding scale.

Family issues are narrowed by using Family systems therapy and other modalities.

Couples are encouraged to come for counseling. I offer pre-marital counseling as well.

Issues addressed include:

• Anxiety reduction
• Trauma/PTSD reduction
• Depression therapy
• Bi-polar treatment
• Fear reduction
• Conflict Resolution

Ages 12+.

Call us to request an appointment.

Insurance accepted:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Magellan
• MultiPlan
• Com-Psych
• Humana
• Tricare
• Traditional and Superior Medicaid

Couples Therapy: All things can be improved, changed and bettered, with just a little support, no matter how big or small. With couples therapy, you’ll learn how to communicate your feelings and needs, and get what you want out of your relationship.

Family therapy is necessary to address family issues and heal a family’s wounds. If any of the above scenarios resonates with your family, consider seeking family therapy. Family therapy can be beneficial on many different levels.

Click here to contact us.

Insurances Accepted include:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Tricare
• Medicaid - Superior and Community First
• Ambetter
• Optum
• United Health

Khadijat Omobolanle Quadri is licensed in the state of Texas as a professional counselor and has over 25 years of experience providing individual and families services, psychological assessments, mental health counseling, and community program development.

Her approach to psychotherapy is based on experiential, transpersonal, and spiritual psychology. She has studied and understands the complexities of the ego-mind and incorporates the best-proven healing approaches from western and eastern traditions. She received training in the ancient healing arts of the first doctors and psychologists that ever walked the earth, shamans.

We provide:

• Child Therapy (including Play Therapy)
• Adolescent Therapy
• Adult Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• Family Therapy

Most major insurances are accepted. Review your policy carefully.

Click here for a list of rates, fees, and payment options.

Prepare/Enrich is a wonderful program designed to help people in any kind of relationships. Over the last three decades, over 2.5 million couples have benefited from the Prepare/Enrich Program. The program is designed to explore strength and growth areas, strengthen communication skills and develop a more balanced relationship. The ultimate goal of the program is to help those in relationships to understand personality differences and maximize teamwork.

Must be at least 12 years old.

• Six-hour Saturday accelerated class: $60.00.
• One-on-one in person class: $60.00 session. (number of sessions determined by client and facilitator).
• Two-hour group class: $25.00 per class. (typically requires four classes to complete program).

Community Counselors help people who are uninsured, whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits, are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services, or who would not receive treatment any other way. Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family counselors. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers.

The first meeting with a counselor is free. A modest fee based on a sliding fee scale is collected for each follow-up session; however, no one is denied service because they cannot pay.

I work with clients who may be experiencing:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Communication issues with family or friends

After completing an intake/biopsychosocial, we will develop a plan with goals and objectives to help improve your symptoms. Most of my clients see a gradual improvement within the first month of regular visits. The goal is to promote positive change in your life!

I use Alma and Headway platforms to qualify your insurance. We usually know within 2 days if your insurance will pay for counseling services.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy:

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Culturally Sensitive
• Emotionally Focused
• Feminist
• Interpersonal
• Multicultural
• Narrative
• Person-Centered
• Strength-Based

I also see patients at a second location:

19315 FM 2252 Bldg. 3, Suite 301 Garden Ridge, TX 78266

Insurance

• Aetna
• BlueCross and BlueShield
• Harvard Pilgrim
• Oscar Health
• UMR
• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
• Out of Network

Fees

• Individual Sessions $75
• Couple Sessions $125
• Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
• Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Adult Counseling

In counseling, our focus is to resolve the issues that bring you to counseling and to help you establish or re-establish your life in the most health manner. The first step is to work on identifying the goals you seek to accomplish. Then, our counseling acts to help you release the forces of positive growth forces already present within you. With dedication you can fulfill your goals and grow beyond negative patterns from the past, and be empowered to move forward with freedom in your life. Our therapists are trained to help you resolve all life, college, career, family, and relationship difficulties or transitions.

Couples Counseling

Everyone knows that having good communication is vital to your relationship. Since statistics show that over 60 percent of marriages end in divorce, one reason may be that many couples don’t seek relationship counseling until it’s too late. Most of us realize that getting rid of your partner does not get rid of the problems because half of the problem is ours. You can walk out of your relationship/marriage, but you can’t run away from yourself - no matter how hard you try. One of the biggest challenges for most couples is learning how to stop blaming each other so they can work through the troubled times without the power struggles. Couples counseling offers a safe haven for partners to express their needs, fears and effectively resolve anger and conflict.

Ages 18+.

We offer in-person and telehealth visits.

Group Therapy is also offered. Please call us to inquire about current ongoing groups.

Click here to schedule an appointment.

Insurance Accepted Include:

• Cigna
• Apostrophe
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Optum
• United Health

Build a Healthy Relationship With Your Partner

Whether you're dating, engaged, or married, relationships can be challenging. If you and your partner are experiencing a rough patch, are considering separating, or simply want to become better communicators and partners in life, a couples counselor can help.  

Couples therapy involves three people: you, your partner, and your therapist. Relationships can get messy! A therapist can help you identify what’s causing a breakdown and guide you in navigating the road ahead. Here is how Ellie can support you and your partner on this journey. 

• Work through infidelity, dishonesty, and other trust-breaking behaviors. 
• Identify negative communication and behavioral patterns in the relationship. 
• Get professional guidance if you and your partner choose to separate or divorce. 
• Discuss how outside parties are negatively impacting your relationship. 
• Open the door for intimate, honest conversation with your partner. 
• Set healthy boundaries with your partner, in-laws, and work. 
• Address relationship disappointment, hurt, resentment, and trauma. 
• Get support in navigating loss, traumatic situations, or difficult life changes. 

If you and your partner have been struggling with your relationship for some time or are dealing with significant relationship issues, you may see couples counseling as a last resort. But seeing a therapist can help at any stage of a relationship. At Ellie, we understand that relationships are hard. Couples counseling can make a huge difference in your and your partner's relationship satisfaction. We're dedicated to helping you and your partner work through painful relationship issues.  

We find innovative solutions that work: Every therapist at Ellie is determined to help you and your partner work through complicated issues and grow stronger together. We're not afraid to think outside the box to help you grow.

Your care is 100% confidential: We will never betray your trust. Your therapist will never choose sides or share confidential information with your partner without your permission.

We value what makes you, you: We value that both you and your partner are completely unique – and that's a good thing! We want to help you and your partner grow together without sacrificing the unique qualities that make you, you.    

Your comfort matters to us: Ellie is a safe place to work through difficult relationship issues. Our therapy clinics are comfortable and welcoming to help you and your partner heal. 

Currently Accepting:

• Aetna
• All Savers
• Ambetter Commercial
• Apostrophe
• BCBS
• BCBS ParPlan
• Cigna
• Deer Oaks EAP
• Fee for Service
• Imagine Health
• Medicare
• Meritain Health
• Optum
• Oscar
• Superior Commercial
• Texas Health Exchange
• Tricare East
• UBH
• UMR
• United Health Care