Individual Therapy
Personal Growth for High-Performing Professionals & High-Achieving Adults
Are you a high-performing, high-achieving professional or parent with a demanding career who’s feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out? Perhaps your personal relationships feel strained, or you would like to learn more effective ways to express your needs at home or at work?
We Specialize in Adults who are Navigating Career & Life
- High-Responsibility & High-Performing Professionals (Physicians, Clinicians, Healthcare Staff, Attorneys, Lawyers, Engineers, Executives)
- Leaders (Directors, Managers) & Business Owners
- High-Achieving Adults
- Parents with Demanding Careers
- Clergy & Religious Life Leaders (Priests, Pastors, Sisters, Seminarians, Deacons, Chaplains)
- Graduate Students/Early Career Professionals
Our Therapeutic Approach
Our focus is to provide you with unique support to help you disconnect from old patterns and live your best and most meaningful life as you continue to strive for excellence. We will explore the stressors, circumstances, or relationships that may be causing discomfort or pain in your life. Our goal is to guide you in self-discovery and personal growth by offering a supportive and trusting environment, where you feel at ease sharing your personal story (struggles and successes). Our therapeutic style involves using various evidence-based and insight-oriented techniques to complement your unique needs and work toward the goals that matter most to you.
We aim to be collaborative and are committed to your progress. We partner with you in skillful living and believe you can build satisfying relationships from the inside out. Together we can learn more about the possible underlying causes for your concerns and challenges, and our work will empower you to live a quality human existence through positive growth and change.
Focus Areas Commonly Addressed During Individual Therapy
- High-Responsibility Careers/Roles
- Perfectionism, Self-Doubt, & Imposter Syndrome
- Anxiety & Worry
- Relational & Communication Difficulties (with romantic partners, family, friends, coworkers, etc)
- Emotional Regulation Skills
- Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
- Work-Life Balance
- Contemplating Career Changes
- Stress & Burnout
- Adult ADHD (Executive Functioning Difficulties)
- Low Mood & Depression
- Irritability & Anger
- Adjustment to Changes in Life/Loss
- Family of Origin Challenges
- Existential Angst
- Problems with Sleep
- Cultural/Diversity Issues
We Offer a Safe Place for Connection
We’re here to walk alongside you on your journey, whether it involves healing and working through long-standing issues, coping and adjusting to current stressors or changes in your life, or seeking personal growth and exploration.
Commitment to Your Progress
Your progress matters to us. In working with high-responsibility and high-performing professionals, our priority has been to provide a personalized approach to help you find clarity and direction in your personal and professional life. We value and prioritize collaboration, reliability, respect for your experience, and discretion with how we handle your care. Our practice was built with privacy, specialized competence, and professionalism as cornerstones.
It Takes Courage and We are Mindful of This
It takes courage to look at ourselves honestly and in a self-compassionate way. We will guide you through that process in a supportive and knowledgeable manner. Our clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, work-life stress, relational/communication concerns, changes in mood, family of origin issues, or angst about life in general (existential concerns; finding meaning and purpose), we provide a safe space to help you feel understood and honored. Nothing you bring to our sessions is too small, too big, or too “weird.” You will not be judged or shamed. Instead, you’ll experience acceptance, empathy, and skilled curiosity as we navigate the concerns you bring to therapy and move toward attaining your best life. We strive to provide an inclusive and welcome space for all who might be seeking help.
We Offer Short- and Long-Term Therapy
You may or may not feel highly motivated to engage in therapy, or even sure you can make changes right now, but we will meet you where you are and tailor our sessions to meet your needs. Our psychologists are equipped to see clients on a short- or long-term basis. We also offer one-session consultations or as-needed booster sessions after your initial phase of treatment. In our experience, many clients enjoy having the ongoing support of long-term therapy. We believe that by offering a safe place for connection, guidance, and a nonjudgmental stance, individuals can spark change, develop new coping skills, and rearrange their life into one that is more meaningful and satisfying.
What to Expect during your Initial Therapy Session
Your first individual therapy consultation generally lasts 50-55 mins. The purpose of this meeting is to go over your personal history, understand your presenting concerns, what you hope to gain from therapy, and develop treatment goals together. During this session we will also decide how often we will meet for subsequent therapy sessions. Meeting weekly (45-50 minute follow-up sessions) during the initial phases of treatment is often optimal for most clients, but we can work around your schedule and meet according to your preferences. Sessions can be held in person at our office or virtually using our secure telehealth platform (or a hybrid option if preferred or due to your busy work schedule).
Telehealth - Virtual Sessions
In addition to in-person appointments at our San Antonio office, we provide telehealth therapy sessions for individuals who prefer to meet virtually. Telehealth sessions through our practice are HIPAA compliant and secure, and you can rest assured that your information is kept private. Please note that not all clinical issues are appropriate for online therapy, especially during times of active crisis, and traditional in-office visits may be indicated. Video sessions are easy to set up, and you can attend your appointment from your laptop or mobile device. It is important, however, that you have a quiet, well-lit, and private place, which is free of distractions and interruptions throughout the duration of the session. Recording of sessions is strictly prohibited.
Telehealth sessions with Progressing Minds, PLLC are available for all Texas residents, as well as all 43 PSYPACT states. Per state regulations, psychologists must be licensed where their patients are located (or have Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology from the PSYPACT Commission). We will confirm your physical location at the start of every telehealth session.
Private-Pay Practice: The psychologists at Progressing Minds value your privacy and do not participate in insurance billing or any managed care networks. For information on our private-pay rates, please visit our Fees page.