Victoria Duru is a board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine who started her career as a young staff nurse over 15 years ago and worked her way up. She received her Master’s of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Minnesota, Minneapolis. After graduating she worked at a Correctional facility in Houston, TX. Her experience demonstrated the gap between medical and psychiatric care, and how the mind/body connection is often overlooked. The gap in care motivated Vi...
I offer patient-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based care to guide you on your journey to mental wellness. With a collaborative and personalized approach, I cater to individuals of all ages and various mental health conditions. If these experiences resonate with you and you're ready for positive change, don't hesitate to reach out. Taking the first step towards healing is commendable, and it's always the right time to work towards a better version of yourself. Available in person in Housto...
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I am a non-judgmental, open-minded, friendly, & respectful practitioner with a genuine passion to help all people be their best selves! I understand that coming to therapy is a personal choice, so I take a person centered approach when building rapport with my clients. I have an eclectic approach to treatment, which allows me to customize the tools provided for each client's unique goals. I value each and every one of my clients & enjoy being a part of their journeys to personal growth, healing,...
There is no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to making a change. I find that I am the best fit for individuals who are looking to enhance their emotional well being and want to challenge themselves. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My therapeutic approach considers clients to be the experts in their life, with my role as a guide to help uncover negative patterns and work towards positive change....
Is life supposed to look like this? Is this how I’m supposed to feel? How many times have you asked yourself these questions, questioned why you are on this earth, questioned your existence? For me, the answer is that I have asked myself this countless times. Most of my life I had people tell me who I was. What I was allowed to say, what I was allowed to feel, what my opinions should or should not be. I was expected to conform, to not take up space, to obey. I never felt like I belonged anyw...
My name is Dr. Aparna Atluru, and I am a Stanford trained psychiatrist, am on faculty at UCSF, and specialize in seeing young adults (18-35). I further subspecialize in treating young up and comers in high stress roles: graduate &professional students, residents/physicians and start-up founders/tech employees. I am many things professionally: academic physician, double boarded psychiatrist, skilled psychotherapist, and Harvard MBA. Given my diverse educational, training, and teaching experie...
Congratulations on deciding to deal with the stress, pain, and unresolved issues you've been putting off. I have nearly 30 years' experience as a therapist, and have helped clients in almost every setting imaginable, on just about any issue that would bring a person into counseling. I especially enjoy working with folks struggling with mood, anxiety, and the pressures of being Black in America. Call me and let's chat to see if you'd like me to join you on this healing journey....
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As a millennial navigating through generational curses, stigma, and everything else in this world through experience and many questions, I understand how hard it was to get to this point; making a conscious decision to seek a therapeutic relationship to help build a better you. Despite the negative or discouraging comments you’ve heard or thoughts you may have had, you’ve taken the first step which is starting your search for a connection of a lifetime. Congratulations on making it thus far!! Yo...
Do you often get caught up in repetitive, self-defeating thoughts or find yourself stuck in the same painful feelings despite your best efforts to change? Do you struggle to cope with or to make sense of your inner experiences? I can help you develop skills that allow you to be grounded, responsive, and purposeful in your day-to-day life and gain a deeper understanding of your most authentic self. Common themes in my practice are life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship i...
Relationships are the most rewarding and often the most difficult parts of our lives. If you're struggling in your romantic relationship, friendships, family or even in your relationship with yourself...you're not alone. Negative thoughts and feelings can keep you from the life you want with the people you love. Counseling can give you the support and encouragement you need to help move forward and find new, better ways to communicate and connect. It can be difficult to know who to trust w...
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Everyone struggles with relationship issues, anxiety/worry, work stress, substance use, or uncomfortable feelings. It can also be extremely difficult to find balance and perspective sometimes. My goal is to provide a safe and organized framework for identifying these problems and developing new skills or ways of thinking about them. Ultimately, I help my clients develop the tools needed to manage independently and live a life they're excited about. Due to the current state of the world, I'm also...
My approach is one of empathy and compassion where I will hold space for all of your emotions while you navigate through difficult life events. My counseling style is warm, nurturing, and person-centered and I use interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - helping you work toward acceptance and awareness of the full range of your emotions, thoughts, and sensations in order to better understand yourself. Some of the specific issues I address include eating disorders, self-image, b...
I strongly believe in the potential of human beings to access their inner resources to create change and empower themselves to have the quality of life they want and they deserve. I am a Spanish/English Bilingual Therapist who works with adults. As an immigrant myself, I understand cross-cultural and acculturation situations that hinder daily life due to immigration processes. Part of my focus as a therapist is to comprehend and work with the nuances of different backgrounds and cultural needs....
We are a small private practice located in the heart of Old Town Helotes (3 miles outside of Loop 1604 on Bandera Rd.). We work with clients of all ages and backgrounds, and we consider ourselves to be LGBTQ+ allies. Together we work with our clients on a variety of issues ranging from adjustment to college, family & couples issues, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem & body-image issues, and with children & teens. If you feel you need help getting through a rough patch, are struggling with...
Are you anxious, depressed, struggling to adjust to college, or having difficulty with relationships? Do you have current or past trauma that is impacting your ability to enjoy life? Are you on the autistic spectrum? Adolescents and young adults are one of my specialties, and whatever brings you to counseling, I will meet you with warmth, positivity, acceptance, and support. Clients describe me as gentle and funny....
Evergreen Counseling SA, PLLC is an open, non-judgemental space to share your concerns and get support for life's challenges. Our therapists work with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. We are committed to providing a safe place to explore any concerns you may have. We are an LGBTQ+ affirming office....
Hello, It is great to be part of this college referral source. Transitional life periods are excellent times to seek direction and to talk out important decisions. I am happy to hear your concerns, work with you to find positive solutions, help you to practice new skills, and walk with you as you form your identity during these college years. We can work together to help you heal from trauma, figure out confusing relationships, become more conscious of dynamics within yourself and with other...