Find a therapist in San Antonio, TX — covered by insurance

Hola, I’m Sofia! I know reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and I want you to know you’re not alone in it. My hope is to offer a space where you can be yourself, and feel genuinely understood. I believe healing happens in connection, when we feel safe enough to explore our stories, our bodies, and the parts of ourselves we’ve learned to hide. In our work, we may create space to listen to the wisdom of your body, using somatic practices to help release what’s been held and create space for more ease, clarity, and self-trust.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families heal and grow. My approach integrates trauma-informed and evidence-based methods, including EMDR, TF-CBT, and parent-child work to strengthen relationships and promote resilience. At Bending Willows Wellness, we believe in the power of flexibility and perseverance—helping clients “bend” rather than break through life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, heal, and move toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.

Thank you so much for considering me as your next therapist. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 25 years in a variety of settings and with various groups, and have been practicing as an LPC for the past three years.

I feel honored to work with clients who face challenges related to anxiety, depression, major life transitions and trauma. I thoroughly believe that healing can be obtained by anyone and everyone is worthy of discovering a life worth living.

Do you worry your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, trauma, or behavior challenges at home or at school? Are you unsure how to support them, help them cope, or guide them through stress? Today’s children and teens face academic pressures, social challenges, and family expectations that can feel overwhelming. Parents often feel unsure if they’re doing enough or how to best support their child. At SAPANS, our mission is clear: “Let us help you understand your child.”

I have been a therapist for over 25 years providing individual, couple, family, and group therapy. I am very passionate about helping others see their individual strengths and unique gifts to help guide them and navigate challenges in life. The most valuable experience I enjoy seeing is the transformation of a person healing and growing to their desired outcome. I believe every person has the ability to achieve their highest potential.

I specialize in working with people with Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD, Adjustment Disorders and Codependency. I also work with people on setting and maintaining boundaries, goal-setting, assertiveness training, communication skills, changing thoughts and behaviors and coping skills. I provide support when you are in crisis, need help with parenting skills and work with you to reduce symptoms that affect your everyday life. If you want to incorporate bible scripture or prayer, I am happy to provide this support! If requested, sessions can include walking, movement, meeting inside or outside the office.

I enjoy working with people from ages 16- 35. These are exciting and challenging times. Many people graduate from high school, go to college, start careers and start families. These are times when people begin to get to know themselves and become their true selves. These transitions can come with unique challenges. Sometimes one's values do not align with their families’ values, or their talents are not celebrated in their community. It can be very difficult to balance the demands of school, extra-curricular activities and a social life. Also, life doesn't stand still so difficult events like death, divorce and break-ups happen.

I help people understand their values, their goals and their relationships. I help them to make sense of the events that have happened in their lives, so that they can heal from past hurts and create a vision for who they want to become. I also help them to develop coping skills, form supportive relationships and understand their values and gifts.

Please reach out to me if you are hurting, feel lost or feel as sense of hopelessness. If you are feeling depressed, anxious or feel like you are not reaching your goals despite your best efforts. I can help you to create a more empowering vision of yourself and teach you skills to move forward.

Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! My name is Terri Lee Stowe and I am the founder/owner of Engaging Teens Counseling Center. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I currently see clients ages 11-25 years-of age. It would be my pleasure to help you/your child to transition between adolescence and adulthood. It is my goal to engage clients and allow them to feel both seen and heard.