We help children and families overcome traumatic experiences in a safe and caring environment.
To embrace the principles of safety, compassion, hope, resiliency, and empowerment in every encounter we have with children and families who have experienced trauma while providing them with quality mental health services in their journey towards healing and growth.
Healing Minds Behavioral Health passionately strives in helping children and families heal from traumatic experiences through research-based treatment that focuses on awareness, knowledge, and effectiveness. We envision a reality where every child and family who comes through our doors will have their psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs met in order to move forward towards becoming the best version of themselves.
HI! My name is Alejandro Lopez and I want to welcome you to my trauma-focused counseling practice, Healing Minds Behavioral Health. Before we move on, here is a little about me and my qualifications.
I hold a license to practice professional mental health counseling in the state of Texas (#77229) as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with board certification (#857566) as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). I earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Texas A&M University-San Antonio in 2016, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio in 2012, and an Associate’s degree in Psychology at Palo Alto College in 2008.
I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a research-based treatment for children and adolescents, along with their parents/caregivers, who have been impacted by trauma. I am also certified in PC-CARE, a brief positive parenting intervention designed to assist caregivers in managing difficult behavior in children who may have experienced trauma. In addition to these modalities, I incorporate elements of Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Behavior Modification, Parent Coaching, and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) as therapeutic interventions in my work with clients. My specialty is in working with families and treating the effects and symptoms of trauma in children and adolescents ages 5 to 17.
I gained my clinical experience while working at various child-centered non-profit settings in San Antonio, TX, including residential treatment facilities for children, children’s homes, Children's Advocacy Centers, and children’s outpatient psychiatric treatment centers.
I believe that most children do well when they can and want to overcome their problems, but they may not know how. My goal is to discover, with the child and their family, their triggers and pathways that are causing issues and preventing them from getting to where they want to be. I am interested in breaking down problems and finding the root and source of where/why the disconnection exists so that children can get their underlying needs met.
I am always mindful of the importance of how mental, behavioral, emotional, physical, and spiritual health interplay with our functioning as human beings. My passion is helping my clients in their journey to becoming their best selves and providing them with resources to thrive and grow.
If you believe I can help you and your child, please reach out. It will be my pleasure and honor to join you in your life journey.
Hey there! My name is Miranda Buechner and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
I received a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. My clinical expertise includes working with children ages 4-18 experiencing or impacted by trauma, family separation, and behavioral issues. Additionally, I have training and experience working with teen parents.
I utilize a client-centered approach to allow a safe space for children and adolescents to express themselves and build skills to support social and emotional well-being. I am under supervision to gain my Registered Play Therapist certification and use a play therapy approach to build trust and address client presenting concerns. I also utilize elements of Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to develop a customized treatment for the unique needs of each child and their family. I use a trauma-focused and strength-based approach to assist children in maximizing strengths and overcoming challenges. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, and self-esteem.
I look forward to working with you and your family!
Hi there! My name is Crystal Sperber and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate.
I have over 10 years experience working with children and adults in various educational settings and utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including solution focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, play, acceptance and mindfulness. I employ more humanistic approaches such as person-centered therapy, existential therapy, and Gestalt therapy to create an individualized approach. I continue to gain experience working with depression, bipolar and dissociative disorders, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, parenting, school and behavioral problems, ADHD, postpartum depression, and grief/loss counseling.
I truly believe counseling and the therapeutic experience can be a very powerful tool to aid children, teens, parents, caregivers, and families. Often times it can be difficult to see the forest for the trees, to see the big picture. This is where therapy can step in, to aid in discovering the source of a situation, help clear the woods to alight pathways and build bridges.
Hello! My name is Laurel Malloy. I’ve worked professionally with adolescents for over 20 years, and I have a passion for healing all ages. Whether your child is experiencing difficulty in school, at home, or within themselves, you need hope and healing: for them, for you, for your family.
I come alongside families to offer that hope and healing. My approach starts with Reality therapy, a client-centered form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on improving relationships and decision-making. Simply put, I believe that all behavior is purposeful and chosen – but sometimes our choices make things worse. By teaching better ways to communicate needs, to act upon them and to relate to others, I will help your child see themselves as someone who can meet their needs in a better way. Using techniques from a variety of therapeutic schools, I integrate those tools which will help my clients: whether they are dealing with grief, trauma, ADHD, difficulty with peers or school, depression, or anxiety, to name a few of the presenting issues I’ve worked with.
These techniques work through conversation, through play, through art and writing. And they work with all ages. Integration of the whole child: body, mind, emotions and spirit all have their place in healing and growth into becoming “the best me I can be.”
I am licensed as a professional mental health counselor (LPC # 16255), and I worked as a Northside ISD Professional School Counselor until June 2019. My published works and presentations include topics such as career development, grief, and counseling techniques.
