Allow me to be your gardener, to plant seeds of permission alongside you. For those of you who were woken up on a Sunday morning only to be dragged to a church where the sermon closeted those in question, and your coming out somehow offended the twice-divorced preacher. For those of you who withstood a constant barrage of not having the space to feel and think for yourself as anything remotely negative. For you who have never been fully satiated with explanations like “everything happens for a reason,” “it could be worse” or my personal favorite, “the Lord never gives you more than you can handle.” If you’ve ever found yourself in a place where you have questioned your faith, questioned whether there is a God at all, or simply know this is not the path for you, I can help guide you into the secular world beyond.
Jennifer Pearson, LPC-S
- Work best with: Aviation Professionals, Bisexual Allied, Blind Allied, Gay Allied, HIV/AIDS Allied, Immuno-disorders, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Little Person Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: No, provides therapy only
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroad where you are attempting to better yourself and receive push back or criticism for those around you? Have you ever felt crazy for trying something new yet yearn for a better future for yourself and family? If you are in need of a boost of confidence and support through this process; I am here to help. My whole heart harmonizes with those who have pushed back with their faith, or had to escape outright and are attempting to acclimate in a world that does not feel embracing.
I am EMDR trained and use this skill to target traumatic events, and work towards them being less intrusive in your day to day life. My ultimate goals with is to ultimately reprocess them outright. I consider special areas of interest religious trauma/spiritual abuse as well as generational trauma.
If you find yourself no longer recognizing or liking the person you or your loved one have become, you are not alone. I am here to provide a life raft. It can be difficult taking this first step and to ease you into this decision I’m happy to provide a free 15 minute consultation so you can decide if we are the right match for each other.
Credentials
Education
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Humana
- Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Seton Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Racial Identity
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Conflict with Friends
- Cultural Identity / Acculturation Stress
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Domestic Abuse
- Existential Issues
- Fear of Rejection
- Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Mood Swings
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Panic Attacks
- Perfectionism
- Performance, Test or Public Speaking Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Procrastination
- Racial Identity
- Racial Trauma
- Religious Trauma
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
- Shame
- Shyness / High Sensitivity
- Social Anxiety
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Stress / Burnout
- Trauma / PTSD
- War / Combat
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- EMDR
- Narrative Therapy
Locations
San Antonio Office
Suite 312 and Suite 314
San Antonio, Texas 78257
Directions on google map
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Preteen, Teen, Adults
- Participant Types: Individuals, Couples, Family
- Language Spoken: English