San Antonio, TX
About
Hello and Welcome!
The world we are currently living in can feel scary and unfamiliar for many people. We as humans are living through unprecedented times. You may find yourself feeling anxious due to the worldwide Covid pandemic. You may notice that current social and political issues are causing you distress. You may find yourself searching for a support system or a professional you can talk to who can guide you as you process your unique emotions. This is where I step in.
I greatly look forward to serving you as a guide as you process your mental health needs. I am here to actively listen to your unique story and offer you a safe space to express yourself in a judgment free zone.
As a hispanic, bilingual, and first generation child born into an immigrant family from Mexico, I am extremely proud of my roots and I am honored to serve under-represented populations in both English and Spanish. As a Queer man, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ family. I am passionate about helping my queer brothers, sisters, non-binary, and gender fluid individuals through their unique emotional journeys. I also believe it is of the utmost importance to serve the family members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community as they join their queer loved ones on this journey.
As your counselor, I am here to support you as you embark on your mental health journey. We will collaborate together to identify your goals and I will teach you coping techniques and tools to help you achieve these goals.
I commend you greatly for taking the first step today in your counseling journey. I can’t wait to hear from you soon.
Diego
Hi there! I am so happy you are here! My name is Diego and I live with your counselor, Jeff. He is my human and also my colleague! Get ready to see me and maybe meet me during your virtual counseling sessions with Jeff. You can probably catch me walking around in the background, snacking, or napping. Think of me as your new virtual therapy dog.
I am ready to brighten up your day :D
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As a counselor, I strongly believe in my client’s self-autonomy. I believe that you are the person you know best. My role is to walk by your side through your personal journey. I am ready to support you as you identify your counseling goals and I am eager to coach you on coping techniques and strategies that will help you reach these goals.
I implement Cognitive Behavioral techniques with a foundation in present-based Reality Therapy. I allow my clients to discuss any past traumas as they pertain to their current stressors but I also gently steer my clients back to their present day situation to refocus on their current goals.
I focus on treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management, chemical dependency, LGBTQIA+ issues, abuse, domestic violence, immigration stressors, cultural issues, racial issues, suicidal thoughts and self harming behaviors.
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I am a Fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in San Antonio, TX. I hold a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the St. Mary’s University Counseling Program in San Antonio, Texas along with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Psychology from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.
I have worked in the counseling field for the last decade and have served various populations in different settings. I have worked with adults, children and adolescents, and couples. I have worked in mental health clinics, schools, and I have also made home visits. I have worked for the state of Texas processing child and elder abuse cases. I have worked in the corporate world offering mental health services to employees from various nationwide companies.
And now, I am ready to serve YOU.
“I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.”
- Frida Kahlo
By now you’ve seen a few quotes that I’ve shared and can probably guess that I am passionate about the work of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The message behind her paintings is one of survival and perseverance in the face of emotional and physical life challenges. I’m sharing with you some of her quotes, as I believe they speak to the raw emotional and personal journey that is the human experience.