TexasSan Antonio Medical DriveTherapy Clinic
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Our Mental Health Therapy Services at San Antonio Medical Drive
#LiveAuthentic With Professional Counseling Services
Ellie Mental Health in San Antonio Medical Drive, Texas isn’t your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs.
Individual Therapy
Work one-on-one with a therapist who will provide you with mental health care individualized to your needs. Whether you are seeking treatment for a mental illness, support for a recent life change, or help in a specific area of your life, individual therapy is just between you and your therapist.
Couples Therapy
Attend therapy session with your partner – whether you’re just dating, engaged, or married. Couples therapy is a safe place to talk through relationship issues with a counselor you can trust, get help navigating a divorce, or build a strong foundation for the future.
Online Therapy
Attend therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home, or wherever else you have an internet connection. With online therapy, you get deep with your therapist while sipping tea in your favorite comfy chair, snuggled in your pajamas, or between work meetings.
Family Therapy
Work through family conflict with a therapist who can facilitate the conversation, work through harmful patterns, and improve communication skills. Family therapy is a group effort – bring your partner, the kids, the in-laws, stepchildren, your siblings, or whoever else is involved with your family dynamic.
Play Therapy
Children are not immune to emotional or psychological challenges, and younger kids may struggle to express difficult emotions or talk about trauma. Play therapy allows children to process and express how they’re feeling, learn healthy coping skills, and strengthen behavioral and communication skills.
Grief Therapy
Loss and bereavement can be immobilizing. You might not know how to move forward or what comes next. Grief therapy provides you with professional support as you work through loss, process any trauma, and navigate next steps.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Work through unresolved trauma and identify the areas of your life that trauma has impacted. Trauma-informed therapy means working with a therapist who has a deep understanding of the may ways trauma can affect your life and your overall sense of self, safety, and well-being.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
EMDR is a cutting-edge, evidence-backed treatment approach for treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and a wide range of mental health disorders. EMDR therapy often involves you talking about your trauma while moving your eyes back and forth to reprocess the traumatic experience.
Conditions & Specialities
We provide support for a wide range of mental disorders and common mental health issues at our Ellie Mental Health Clinic in San Antonio Medical Drive. No matter your concerns, your compassionate Ellie therapist will provide you with the non-judgmental care you deserve.
- Anxiety Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Psychosis
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Dissociative Disorders
- Paranoia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Phobias
- Social Anxiety
- Panic Disorders
- Addiction
- Substance Abuse
- Sex Addiction
- Self-Harm
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
- Adoption Support
- Premarital Counseling
- Relationship Counseling
- Divorce
- Bereavement & Loss
- Trauma
- Stress
- Burnout
- Self-Esteem
- Body Dysmorphia
- Anger Management
- LGBTQ Therapy
- Racial Identity Therapy
- Racial Trauma Therapy
Want to learn more about our mental health services?
Accepted Insurance at the San Antonio Medical Drive Clinic
We strive to make our care as accessible and affordable to everyone. Review our full list of payment types and insurances accepted at this location.
- BCBS
- UBH
- VA Community Care Network
- GEHA
- United Health Care
- Optum
- TRICARE
- BCBS ParPlan
- Fee for Service
Find the San Antonio Medical Drive Therapy CLINIC
Address
4242 Medical DriveBuilding 3San Antonio, TX, 78229
Clinic Hours
Mon-Fri: 7AM to 9PM
Contact Us
PHONE: 210-981-4598
EllieMATCH
Get Matched With the Perfect Therapist for Your Needs
Not sure what to look for in a therapist? Establishing a strong relationship with your therapist is so important to getting the care you deserve. That’s why at Ellie Mental Health we don’t leave it up to chance.
When you call us, our Client Access Team will get to know your preferences, schedule, and therapy needs. From there, we’ll match you with a therapist that’s just the perfect fit and get your first appointment scheduled right away.
Get to Know the Ellie TEAM at San Antonio Medical Drive
We have an incredible group of therapists who are encouraged to be unique and creative while offering customized care. To learn more about the team, check out their bios below!
Meet the San Antonio Medical Drive Clinic Director
Gloria Mendez, MS, LPC-S, CGP, CCTP-II
Director of Clinical Operations, The Clever, Caffeinated Counselor
Meet our caffeinated counselor, Gloria. She received her BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University and MS in Counseling Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University. Her 25 year career began with little humans in crisis and has grown to providing counseling to all ages and genders with a variety of issues. Today, Gloria focuses on the Adolescent and Adult populations with an emphasis on Grief, Trauma, Relationships, and Life Transitions. She draws from her trainings as a Certified Grief Informed Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II, and NeuroLinguistic Practitioner to provide creative therapeutic options.
Gloria Mendez, MS, LPC-S, CGP, CCTP-II
Meet our caffeinated counselor, Gloria. She received her BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University and MS in Counseling Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University. Her 25 year career began with little humans in crisis and has grown to providing counseling to all ages and genders with a variety of issues. Today, Gloria focuses on the Adolescent and Adult populations with an emphasis on Grief, Trauma, Relationships, and Life Transitions. She draws from her trainings as a Certified Grief Informed Professional, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II, and NeuroLinguistic Practitioner to provide creative therapeutic options.
Meet Your Therapist at San Antonio Medical Drive
Carlos Velasquez
LPC
Therapist
The Friendly (sometimes pushy, sometimes corny) Counselor
Carlos Velasquez, LPC
Carlos received his BA in Psychology from Hawai’i Pacific University and his MS in Mental Health Counseling in 2014 from Capella University. Much of Carlos' professional experience has centered on working with traumatized individuals of all ages and their families within judicial and community organizations. In addition, Carlos has worked extensively with individuals contending with the challenges of depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, foster placement, domestic violence, and familial conflict. He enjoys spending time with his family outdoors and completing home projects. Carlos looks forward to crossing paths and working together in supporting your resilience.
Jacqueline Gutierrez
LPC Associate
Therapist
The Cat-Loving Counselor
Jacqueline Gutierrez, LPC Associate
Meet our Cat-Loving Counselor, Jacqueline. Jacqueline is an LPC Associate, originally from Mercedes, Texas – located in the Rio Grande Valley. She attended Texas A&M University, Class of ’17, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. Jacqueline went on to earn her master’s degree in December 2020 from the University of Texas at San Antonio in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her goal is to provide therapeutic services to individuals who do not have access to mental health care and raise awareness for mental health in multicultural and adolescent populations.
Jessica Sanchez
LPC Associate
Therapist
The Empathic Listener
Jessica Sanchez, LPC Associate
Meet our Empathic Listener, Jessica Sanchez, a first-generation U.S. citizen. Jessica graduated from Texas State with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jessica works with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings with a person-centered and goal-directed approach. She enjoys using play and art techniques to explore different avenues to success. Jessica is passionate about helping others reach their greatest potential. Let's make a change together; hagamos un cambio juntos.
Tori Parker
LPC Associate
Therapist
The Bubbly Butterfly
Tori Parker, LPC Associate
Meet Tori, our Bubbly Butterfly! Tori was born and raised in Houston, Tx, and relocated to San Antonio in 2021 to pursue new life opportunities. She has a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Education in Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling from Lamar University. Tori has worked in non-profit, inpatient, private practice, and community-based settings. She is passionate about mental wellness, relationship building, and overcoming stressful situations. Tori is all about exploration, expression, and elevation!
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