Beautiful Reflections Counseling And Wellness
Stephanie Valdez,-Herrera MA,
Licensed Professional Counselor
Stephanie Valdez,-Herrera MA,
Licensed Professional Counselor
Where it all began
Educational Background
Educational Background
-I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Concentration in Community Health from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2008.
-Graduated with a Master's Degree in Community Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2012.
Training and Experience
Training and Experience
-Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is specifically designed to help the client process trauma with the use of bi-lateral stimulation.
-Certified in Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy from The Wellness Institute. Hypnotherapy can address a multitude of issues and emotions.
-Have worked for non-profit agencies for the past 10 years addressing the following topics; domestic violence (victims and perpetrators), medical diagnosis (HIV/AIDS and Cancer), grief/loss (including miscarriage), difficult life transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma (physical, sexual, emotional, verbal), parenting struggles (first time parents, parents who are highly stressed, and parent education), adjustment, and low-self wort/self-esteem.
-Have experience working with children (over 7), adolescents, to adults, and the elderly.
-Have over 5 years of experience working with the LGBTQ population in a clinical setting.
-Experience facilitating group therapy (healthy relationship groups, adolescent mediation group, groups for perpetrators and for victims of domestic violence).
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