Couples
- $200 Initial Intake (75 min)
- $150 Follow-up Sessions (50 min)
Individuals
- $160 Initial Intake (60 min)
- $135 Follow-up Sessions (50 min)
Insurances Accepted & Coordination
- For Individual Counseling: Aetna, UHC, Oscar Health, Oxford
- For Couples Counseling: Aetna, UHC, Oscar Health, Oxford
- I can provide you with a superbill if you do not see your insurance listed above.
Please call our office at 210-706-0392 to get scheduled.
Hey everyone! I’m Alejandra Garza and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor
I am a compassionate psychotherapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards healing and recovery. I am a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and offer a unique approach to therapy that effectively addresses trauma, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual violence, depression, relationship problems, and eating disorders. I utilize a variety of other modalities such as DBT, CBT, feminist therapy, relational cultural therapy, and ACT.
With a deep understanding of the intricate connections between past experiences and present struggles, I can provide a safe environment for clients to explore their emotions. I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist and will honor each client’s unique journey and cultural background. Hoping to create a supportive therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their emotions, challenge societal norms, and cultivate self-compassion.
Specialties
I have experience in working with the following:
- Eating disorders
- Intimacy
- Relationship issues
- Stress
- Past trauma
- Grief
- Communication
- Anxiety
- Self-esteem
- Body image issues
- LGBTQI
- Cultural issues
- Increasing assertiveness and confidence
- Self-empowerment
- Racial/ethnic concerns
- PTSD
- Parenting
Licensing Information
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor under the Texas State Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors.
Education and Affiliations
In 2015, I graduated with two bachelor’s degrees one in psychology and the other in sociology from The University of Texas at Austin. I obtained a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2018.
To further my understanding and training relating to psychological trauma I was trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in 2019. I am on the process of becoming an EMDR certified therapist.
I recently completed my Level 1 certification for Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I am an independent contractor here at Modern Wellness Counseling.
Me outside the therapy room
When I am not working, I like to spend time with my friends and family as well as traveling. I also enjoy spending time alone in which I do various activities such as: watching movies, crocheting, running, swimming, and watercolor painting.