We work with families to nurture change and development. Family therapy is based on the belief that the family is a unique social system with its own structure and patterns of communication. These patterns are determined by many things, including the parents’ beliefs and values, the personalities of all family members, and the influence of the extended family (grandparents, aunts, and uncles). As a result of these variables, each family develops its own unique personality, which is powerful and affects all of its members. Some factors to consider in determining if family counseling is right for you are:

• Conflicting parental relationships
• Behavior or school problems with children
• Problems with teens getting along with each other
• Family member has a long-term (chronic) mental illness or substance abuse problem
• Adapting to changes due to divorce or new partner/step-siblings
• Divorce Recovery

People in a relationship seek counseling for any number of reasons, from communication problems to sexual dissatisfaction and infidelity. Counseling is recommended as soon as these issues occur in a relationship, however, many couples wait years to seek assistance. We are ready to assist you and your partner.

The following is a list of issues that might lead you and your partner to seek counseling:

• Communicating ineffectively
• You don’t get along with each other’s families
• Feeling contempt towards your partner
• Loss of attraction to your partner.
• Differences in parenting philosophies
• Having nothing to talk about except the kids
• Lacking respect for your partner’s opinion/vice versa
• Loving your partner, but something is just missing
• Considering Divorce
• ​Divorce Recovery Assistance

South Texas Counseling Agency offers evidence-based counseling for adults, adolescents and children. Our counselors are trained to intervene or provide support for a countless number of issues, far too many to list in any comprehensive way. While counseling might be helpful in numerous situations, there are some conditions in which we would strongly encourage you to seek counseling services:

• Feeling unhappy or hopeless
• Worrying excessively
• Racing thoughts or Inability to concentrate
• Inability to sleep/excessive sleeping
• Experiencing loss/increase of appetite
• Grieving a loss (death or a breakup)
• Increasing use of alcohol/drugs
• Feeling overwhelmed.
• Thinking about hurting yourself or someone else
• Addiction Issues – Gambling