You don’t have to face it alone. Explore how the YMCA’s Counseling and Well-Being Services can help you heal, grow, and thrive.
› When YOU are ready, WE are here.The YMCA’s Counseling and Well-Being Services team consists of licensed and pre-licensed professionals dedicated to helping you on your journey to healing. Our culturally diverse team includes counselors who specialize in multiple evidence-based approaches. Our goal is to provide a safe environment of unconditional support, understanding, and compassion. From anxiety and depression to trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, our counselors are prepared to assist in your journey toward recovery. We are passionate about providing comprehensive, quality care. If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Remember, asking for help is powerful. |
Types of Therapy & Counseling Available
We provide a diverse selection of therapy and counseling services, designed to cater to your unique needs in both English and Spanish. Whether you're looking for marriage counseling to enhance your relationship, couples therapy to overcome obstacles together, adult counseling for personal development, or child counseling – our skilled therapists are here to guide and support you. We also specialize in CBT therapy to help reshape negative thought patterns and offer effective treatment for depression and addiction.
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Counseling services are also available to individuals between the ages of 21 and 59.
Need Support Now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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› Meet the Team |
Kristine Gusman
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate
Michael Saahene
Licensed Professional Counselor -
Supervisor (LPC-S)
Melissa Chavira
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate
Roy Sowell
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate
Alicia Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate
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Danielle Baldwin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Ariana Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Thomas Nunn
Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate
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Tralishe Matthews
Mental Health Counselor
Bobby Davis
Mental Health Counselor
Barbara Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern
› Contact Us |
Please call 210-796-3732 or click the link below to schedule a consultation. Counselors are available by appointment only. | |
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› Additional Resources
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
› Frequently Asked Questions |
San Antonio YMCA Counseling offers a range of services, including marriage counseling, couples therapy, adult counseling, child counseling, CBT therapy, and treatment for depression and addiction. These services are designed to address a variety of mental health needs and help clients improve their well-being.
Appointments are available within one week of your request, ensuring prompt access to the support you need. This quick scheduling helps you address mental health concerns without delay.
Yes, online therapy is available to all YMCA members and community members, regardless of their location in the state of Texas. Our service offers convenient and secure access to therapy from the comfort of your home.
No, you do not need to be a member of the San Antonio YMCA to book counseling services.
Our team of experienced therapy providers and counselors specializes in various areas, including marriage counseling, couples therapy, CBT therapy, and treatment for depression and addiction. We treat both adults and children. We’re dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care tailored to your needs.
› Notice Concerning Complaints
Counseling Services Complaint Process
We are committed to providing ethical, high-quality counseling services. If you have a concern or complaint, we encourage the following steps:
1. Speak With Your Counselor- Whenever possible, discuss your concern directly with your counselor to seek clarification or resolution.
2. Contact the Clinical Supervisor -If the issue is not resolved, you may escalate the concern to the counselor’s Clinical Supervisor, Michael Saahene LPC-S at michaelsa@ymcasatx.org or 210-796-3732.
3. File a Grievance with the Association Director of Counseling & Well-Being- You may submit a formal written complaint to our Association Director of Counseling & Well-Being at kristineg@ymcasatx.org. We will review the concern and provide written findings when appropriate.
File a State Licensing Complaint-If you believe ethical or legal violations occurred, you may file a complaint with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), the state governing body for licensed counselors and other behavioral health professionals. BHEC is located in the George HW Bush State Office Building:
Address: 1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300, Austin , TX 78701
Website: www.bhec.texas.gov Phone: 1-800-821-3205