Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in San Antonio, TX
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Stephanie A. Richards, LPC, PLLC
Comprehensive and Christ-Centered Counseling Care
Adults, Couples, Adolescents, and Children
Location
16607 Blanco Rd. Suite 1506   
Located at The Park office complex (1 mile inside 1604)   
San AntonioTX 78232
Practice Information
Emotional wounds can sometimes drive our thoughts and behaviors which may influence our relationships in ineffective ways. Traumatic events leave scars, like negative thoughts, painful/intrusive memories, hopelessness or anxiety, relationship problems, or destructive choices, that are difficult to overcome merely through our own awareness and the awareness of others.

My trauma-sensitive perspective helps me evaluate your situation and provide appropriate solutions to normalize your reactions, change your underlying unhelpful beliefs, and overcome the problems caused by the trauma. Going through the trauma was painful enough, therefore, my goal is to promote healing that feels safe, nurturing, and empowering!
Licenses/Certifications
 EMDR Part 1 and 2 (EMDRIA)
 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
License Info
64993 Texas
Education
Master's of Arts (2008)
Postgraduate experience: 4 years
Trained in and pursuing EMDR Certification
Pursuing Registered Play Therapist Certification
Treatment Orientation:
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Family Systems Therapy
Gestalt
Psychodrama
Psychodynamic
Sand Tray Therapy
Use of Play in therapy
Bio:
I work with children/teens, adults, couples, and families. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a warm and personalized way, with humor and creativity to enhance the counseling experience. My professional focuses are trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, coping with medical illnesses, relationships, substance abuse/dependency recovery, abuse, faith struggles, and parenting. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the use of play in therapy, and other creative and expressive modalities to encourage God's design for healing from hurts, losses, and unfortunate life events. My personal experiences of thriving beyond trauma/loss and a cancer diagnosis provides a unique insight and empathy to my client's journey. As a believer in and recipient of God's design for healing and restoration, I integrate a Christian worldview to enhance my clients' healing experience and encourage their spiritual journey.
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Credit Cards, Flex/HSA Spending cards are acceptable forms of payment
Hours
By Appointment Only
Cost/Session
Private Pay $75-$115 (45-80 min); BCBS, AETNA PPO, and Deer Oaks EAP and Aetna EAP are accepted
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Addiction
 Adolescents
 Anger Management
 Anxiety and Panic
 Arts Therapy (Expressive)
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Body Image Issues
 Caregiver Issues
 Chronic Illness
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Domestic Violence
 Eating Disorders
 Grief and Loss
 Life Transitions
 Loneliness
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Online / Teletherapy
 Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Relationship Issues
 Religious Counseling
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Stress Management
 Trauma and PTSD
 Women's Issues
 Work and Career Issues
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