The Praxis Approach: Understanding patterns. Practicing change.
For those who feel stuck in patterns they can't break.
You are not broken —
but you may feel stuck.
I provide therapy and counseling for individuals working through addiction, trauma, and emotional overwhelm—so you can move forward with clarity and stability.
No commitment. Just a conversation.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
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How I Help
Support for patterns that feel stuck --
so you can move forward with clarity and stability.
This work often focuses on:
Feeling stuck in patterns you can't break
Reactions, habits, or cycles that keep repeating—despite your efforts to change Together, we work to understand what’s driving those patterns and-how to begin shifting them.
Addiction and substance abuse
Therapy for addiction focuses on understanding what’s underneath and building new ways of responding to triggers.
Trauma and emotional overwhelm
Trauma therapy focuses on helping you feel more grounded, safe, and back in control.
Disconnection from yourself and/or others
Rebuilding clarity, direction, and meaningful connection. This includes reconnecting with your values and how you want to show up.
Stress, anxiety, and internal pressure
Finding space, stability, and a different way of relating to what you feel. Less reacting—more understanding and choice.
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How I Work
Support for patterns that feel stuck --
so you can move forward with clarity and stability.
Understanding patterns
We take time to understand how patterns formed and what keeps them going—so things begin to make sense, not just feel overwhelming.
Building awareness
As patterns become clearer, you start to notice them in real time—creating space to respond differently.
Practicing change
Together, we practice new ways of responding that feel realistic and sustainable.
Moving toward stability
Over time, this work helps you feel more grounded, more clear, and more in control of how you move through life.
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What to Expect
Starting therapy or counseling can feel uncertain. This is a space to slow down, understand what’s going on, and begin making meaningful changesbegin making meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you.
First session
We start by getting a sense of what’s bringing you in. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out—just a place to begin.
Ongoing work
Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building awareness, and practicing new ways of responding to what comes up.
Pace of therapy
This isn't rushed. We move at a pace that supports stability while still allowing for meaningful progress.
What you can expect over time
Over time, many people notice more clarity, less reactivity, and a greater sense of control in how they respond to change.
Format
Sessions are available in person in San Antonio, Texas and the surrounding area, as well as through secure telehealth for clients in Texas and Florida.
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DOT SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) services are available for individuals needing DOT-required evaluations and support, including clients in both Texas and Florida.