Trauma Therapists Available in San Antonio
This page lists therapists who work with trauma and are available to clients in San Antonio. It’s for people seeking trauma-informed care who want to compare providers by specialties, therapy approaches, and who they work with. Look for details like trauma modalities (EMDR, somatic therapy, CPT), experience with PTSD or complex trauma, and whether they treat adults, teens, or couples. Keep in mind a Texas license covers the whole state, so therapists can work with you online across Texas regardless of city boundaries. Use the listings to narrow choices before reaching out to a therapist directly.
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1. Maddisson Elizardo, LPC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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2. Nicola Noel, LPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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3. Rachel Portlock, LPC
Texas LPC supporting change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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4. Kristen Welton, LCSW
Texas LCSW for stress trauma relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Jacob Pizana, LPC
Support for trauma, anxiety, and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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6. Natalia Rodriguez, LPC
Grounded, collaborative therapy for clarity and self-trust
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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7. Linda Oberle, LCSW, LMSW
Licensed social worker helping with trauma and addictions
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Medina Thomas, LPC
Experienced, compassionate therapy grounded in practical change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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9. Penny Miller, LPC
Works with Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Anger
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10. Susan Galewaler, LPC
Experienced Texas counselor for anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
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11. Julianne Pyle, LPC
Compassionate, structured support for anxiety, depression, and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Anger · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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12. Chinwe Nzerue-Obi, LPC
Practical, culturally aware counseling for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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13. Nekeshia Limuel, LPC
Practical, strengths-based therapy for real-life change
Works with Relationship · Family · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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14. Marisa Esparza, LPC
Support for teens, young adults, and families in transition
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Anger · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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15. Maxine Lindauer, LPC
Warm, collaborative counseling for healing and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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About trauma therapy for people in San Antonio
Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas regardless of how far away they are. Someone in San Antonio can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,768 therapists match this page, all of whom name trauma among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in San Antonio
San Antonio has a population of about 1,434,625. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I know if a therapist on this list specializes in trauma or just accepts trauma cases?
Check each profile for explicit mentions of trauma-focused training and modalities such as EMDR, CPT, or somatic approaches. Look for experience with PTSD, complex trauma, or acute stress. Profiles that note ongoing trauma-specific training or supervision may indicate deeper specialization. If it’s unclear, contact the therapist to ask about their trauma caseload and approach before scheduling.
What therapy approaches are commonly used for trauma and which should I compare here?
Common trauma approaches include EMDR, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure, somatic experiencing, and trauma-focused CBT. Compare whether a therapist lists one or more of these methods, how they describe the approach, and whether they work integratively. Also look for mention of stabilizing skills, safety planning, and pacing, which are important for trauma work.
Can therapists on this page help with complex or long-term trauma reactions, not just recent events?
Many therapists who list trauma work treat both recent and long-standing issues, including complex trauma and developmental trauma. Look for profiles mentioning long-term treatment, attachment work, or treatment of complex PTSD. If you need ongoing care, ask the therapist about their experience with longer treatment plans, pacing strategies, and approaches for complex presentations before starting.
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