My name is Brenda, but you can also call me Bren. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. Basically, I am curious, and want to hear about you and your life! Starting therapy can be scary, and I am here to guide you through it. To learn more about me, keep reading…
Brenda Gomez, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor (she, her)
- Work best with: Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Transgender Allied
- Appointments: Telehealth only
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
Being my authentic self is important to me and I want you to be yourself with me. We often don’t get the chance to be completely open and honest in our society, so I hope we can create that safe place in our sessions. I believe that you are your own expert, and sometimes even experts need to explore their own ideas to come up with solutions to all sorts of problems or issues. I use aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy depending on my client’s needs. I often incorporate creativity, laughter, and games in session because I am a “big kid” and because it’s fun!
Credentials
Education
Attended University of Texas at San Antonio, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2018
Certifications and Memberships
Certificate from National Certified Counselor – 1100134 / 2021
Personal Interests
For the past 7 years, I have offered individual and group counseling in a variety of settings such as a non-profit community counseling center, children’s bereavement center, residential children’s shelter, transitional living program for young adults, and in elementary and middle school, in-home, and through telehealth.
Growing up as a Nicaraguan refugee, integrating into first-generation Mexican-American culture in the United States, and being LGBTQ+, has given me a unique perspective that I believe benefits my clients who feel like outsiders. I graduated with a Master’s in science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UTSA.
For fun, I love hiking, growing plants and flowers, diamond painting, crafting, and learning new things or trying new recipes from the internet. I love movies and my favorite genres are psychological horror, documentaries, and historical fiction.
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Humana
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Seton Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Anxiety, Sleep or Insomnia, LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Loss or Grief
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Personal Growth
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Sexual Identity
- Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
- Sleep Problems
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Stress / Burnout
- Substance Use
- Trauma / PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Locations
San Antonio Office
location_on17806 Interstate Highway 10
Suite 312 and Suite 314
San Antonio, Texas 78257
Directions on google map
Suite 312 and Suite 314
San Antonio, Texas 78257
Directions on google map
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Pre-teens (12+) Teens, Adults (18-39)
- Participant Types: Individuals, Group
- Language Spoken: English