Resources
Recommended Reading
Helplines:
PFLAG SA: (210) 848-7407
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255
Rape Crisis Center: (210) 349-7273
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
Other LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists:
Adam Sauceda, MA, LPC-S, RPT
(Children, Adolescents & Adults)
Synchronicity Counseling, PLLC
12030 Bandera Rd. Ste. 108-J
Helotes, TX 78023
P: (210) 853-0503
adam@synchronicity-counseling.com
Lisa Arce, MA, LPC (Adults Only)
(EMDR, Kink and Poly positive)
Blackbird Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
16170 Jones Maltsberger Rd., Ste. 110
San Antonio, TX 78247
P: (210) 899-7652
Jennifer Alumbaugh, MS, LMFT
(Adolescents, Adults, and Couples, EMDR)
A Space to Thrive
14350 Northbrook Dr., Ste. 240
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 382-4155
Amy Kipp, MEd, LMFT-S
(Adults and Couples)
Evergreen Counseling SA, PLLC
11467 Huebner Rd., Ste. 251
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 376-1314
Melissa McVicker, PhD, LMFT
(Adults and Couples)
Institute for Couple and Family Enhancement
21015 Market Ridge, Ste. 101
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 570-4886
Other LGBTQ+ Affirmative Supervisors:
Adam Sauceda, MA, LPC-S, RPT
Synchronicity Counseling, PLLC
12030 Bandera Rd. Ste. 108-J
Helotes, TX 78023
P: (210) 853-0503
adam@synchronicity-counseling.com
Psychological Assessment:
Dr. Stefanie Gray, PhD, PLLC
(located within The Vine Wellness Group)
14802 Jones Maltsberger, Rd., Ste. 1201
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 570-2454
Addiction/Codependency:
Jacilyn Bondy, LPC, LCDC (Adults Only, EMDR)
(located within The Vine Wellness Group)
14802 Jones Maltsberger, Rd., Ste. 1201
San Antonio, TX 78247
(210) 490-4419
jbondylpc.com
Sex Coaching:
Angela Michelle
Sexology Institute
707 S. Saint Mary's
San Antonio, TX 78205
P: (210) 487-0371
Endocrinology/Hormone Therapy:
Dr. Arti Thangudu, MD (Adults Only)
Complete Medicine San Antonio
401 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 375
San Antonio, TX 78258
P: (210) 900-4948
Dr. Lauren Pankratz, MD (Pediatric)
Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic
5107 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-8612
LGBTQ+ Community Support/Education:
Pride Center San Antonio
1303 McCullough Ave., Ste. 160
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 370-7743
PFLAG San Antonio
Monthly Support Meetings
First Thursdays @ 7pm
300 Bushnell Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
Trans Allies SA
Monthly Support Group
First Mondays @ Pride Center SA
1301 McCullough Ave., Ste. 160
San Antonio, TX 78212
Transgender Education Network of Texas
P.O. Box 41363
Austin, TX 78704
Fiesta Youth
Weekly Teen Meetings, Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Parent Meetings, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Woodlawn Pointe Community Center
702 Donaldson Ave. Ste. 205A
San Antonio, TX 78201
Family Acceptance Project
Human Rights Campaign
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Voice Training:
Your Lessons Now
15714 Huebner Rd Suite 202
San Antonio TX 78248
(210) 595-1177
Trans Vocal Training
Virtual/Online sessions and Videos on YouTube
Affirming/Accepting Churches:
First Unitarian Universalist Church
7150 W. I-10
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 344-4695
uusat.org
Living Church at Woodlawn Pointe
702 Donaldson Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 468-2787
livingchurchsa.org
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
319 Camden St.
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 226-6254
msqpc.org
Metropolitan Community Church
611 E. Myrtle St.
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 472-3597
mccofsanantonio.com
Travis Park Church
230 E. Travis St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-8341
travispark.org
University Presbyterian Church
300 Bushnell Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 732-9927
upcsa.org
Counselor Career Development:
My Next Steps: Create A Counseling Career You'll Love
by Kate Walker, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S
LGBTQ+ & Allies:
Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child by Telaina Eriksen
by Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney
Leadership Development:
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown, PhD LMSW
Mindfulness:
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach, PhD
Radical Compassion by Tara Brach, PhD
Personality Assessment:
The Enneagram in Love and Work
by Helen Palmer
The Essential Enneagram: The Definitive Personality Test and Self-Discovery Guide
by David Daniels, MD
Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type
by Isabel Briggs Myers and Peter B. Myers
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types
by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates
Relationships:
The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships by Suzanne Stabile
by Paul T. Mason and Randi Kreger
by Stan Tatkin, PsyD, LMFT
by Stan Tatkin, PsyD, LMFT
Shame & Self-Esteem/Self-Worth:
by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW:
Daring Greatly, The Gifts of Imperfection, I Thought It Was Just Me, and Braving The Wilderness
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach, PhD
Radical Compassion by Tara Brach, PhD
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
by Kristin Neff, PhD