Business Details
Mental Health Counseling Services in Bulverde, TX
Smithson Valley Counseling Center has been dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges since our founding. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in trauma recovery, family systems therapy, and mental health counseling. We specialize in evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and somatic therapies, serving clients from childhood through adulthood.With specialized programs for veterans, military families, and trauma survivors, we offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to ensure accessibility. Our commitment to community extends to sliding-scale fees and partnerships with local organizations, reflecting our belief that quality mental health care should be available to all who need it.
Services
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Veterans Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Play Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Couples Counseling
Grief Support
DBT Group Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized trauma recovery programs with EMDR-certified therapists
- Our team includes veterans' mental health specialists with military experience
- We provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for remote access
- Sliding scale fees available for uninsured clients
- Clinicians maintain dual state licensure and advanced trauma certifications
Services
Family Therapy
Our family therapy program addresses relationship dynamics and generational patterns using systems theory. We help families navigate conflict resolution, parent-child challenges, and major life transitions. Therapists employ evidence-based approaches to improve communication and strengthen family bonds.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment includes EMDR therapy and somatic approaches for PTSD and abuse recovery. Our clinicians address adverse childhood experiences and complex trauma with individualized treatment plans. We help clients develop coping strategies and process traumatic memories safely.
Veterans Counseling
We provide Tricare-authorized care for veterans dealing with combat stress and transition challenges. Our team understands military culture and offers specialized support for PTSD and VA disability processes. Services include individual and group therapy for service-related mental health concerns.
Telehealth Sessions
HIPAA-compliant virtual counseling available for clients with transportation barriers or illness. Telehealth maintains the same quality standards as in-person sessions. This service ensures continuity of care for clients needing remote mental health support.
DBT Group Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. Sessions focus on mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and crisis management techniques. Groups meet weekly with trained facilitators to support skill development and peer support.
People
Sheila McHenry
Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1988 with doctorate in psychology. Specializes in trauma therapy, EMDR, and dissociative disorders. Provides Christian counseling and works with veterans and families.
Elena Hahn
Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist trained in EMDR and Gottman Method. Focuses on youth, couples, and cross-cultural counseling. Uses person-centered approaches for individual and family therapy sessions.
Christine Myers
Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise in addiction therapy and trauma-informed care. Former military spouse with experience in crisis management and dance/movement therapy techniques.
Celeste Burt
Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in child and adolescent mental health. Uses narrative and play therapy approaches. Focuses on neurodivergence and family systems dynamics in treatment planning.
Lacy Parks
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate with trauma-informed care certification. Specializes in anxiety, depression, and co-parenting support. Works with foster and blended families using systemic therapy approaches.
Questions
Do you offer telehealth counseling options?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for clients needing remote access to mental health services.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We are in-network with Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, and GEHA.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, we offer sliding scale rates for clients without insurance coverage or limited financial resources.
Do you specialize in veteran mental health?
Yes, we're Tricare providers with clinicians specializing in military transition challenges and combat trauma.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We employ evidence-based methods including EMDR, CBT, DBT, play therapy, and somatic therapies.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
We offer limited weekend appointments by request and have evening weekday sessions available.
