Welcome to ABC Counseling Inc.'s new blog – where therapy meets real life!

Hey there, beautiful weirdos, free spirits, deep feelers, and everyone in between. We’re so thrilled you’ve stumbled upon our little corner of the internet at Real Talk @ ABC (yep, that’s our working title 😉). Consider this your safe space online—affirming, inclusive, a little cheeky, and always empathetic. Here’s what we’re all about:

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🌟 Who We Are

ABC Counseling, Inc. is a locally-owned, female-led private practice in San Antonio—built from the seeds of internships at the Rape Crisis Center and blossomed into a community-first space.

Our mission? To provide compassionate, competent, trauma-informed, and evidence-based counseling for people from ages 3 and up—children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. We welcome everyone with open arms: LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent folks, immigrants, BIPOC communities… you get the picture. We’re here for you.

💫 Meet Our Team

Curious who you’ll meet when you walk through our doors (or hop on a virtual session)? Here’s a little intro to our amazing therapists and interns:

💥 Kelly Clarke, LMFT-S Therapy-sidekick energy! Kelly mixes geeky charm (movies, Disney, games) with trauma-informed therapy magic. Come as you are—she’ll help you rewrite your story.	🌱 Belinda Arriaga, LMFT Belinda’s your go-to for little ones with big feelings. She helps kids feel safe, seen, and celebrated—whether it’s family struggles, identity, grief, or healing from tough stuff. Belinda’s in your corner for all the big life stuff.
🧭 Margaret Bean, LMFT-S Need calm in your chaos? Maggie’s your therapy compass—narrative, solution-focused, and zero judgment. She’s all about helping you find your steady again.	🌟 Christina Song, LMFT-S Christy helps deep feelers drop their emotional backpacks. Trauma? Neurospicy? Poly? She’s been there, done that, and knows how to guide you home to yourself.
✨ Gabriela Alvarado, LMFT-A Think: gentle soul meets empowering coach. Gaby’s your safe space to unpack identity, self-esteem, and life transitions—and find your inner strength.	🚀 Cameron Barndt, LMFT-A Neurodivergent, queer, or just wired differently? Cameron gets it. Therapy at your speed, your vibe, your way. Zero pressure, all validation.
🌈 Lauren Trevino, LMFT-A Lauren’s your hype-person for healing. Big on fresh starts and fierce self-worth, she helps teens and adults reclaim their confidence.	🌿 Celeste Hernandez, LMFT-A Soft, welcoming, and affirming, Celeste helps you explore your story without judgment. Therapy that feels like a cozy, safe adventure.
🎒 Jessica Rodriguez, Student Intern Jessica’s vibe = calm, empathetic, real. Teens, adults, or anyone needing a space to breathe and reset—she’s got you.	📘 Madyson Newberry, Student Intern Madyson’s here to walk with you through life’s big (and small) shifts. Think comfy couch vibes with practical, healing tools.
🌿 Brittany Rodriguez, Student Intern Brittany = calm energy and genuine curiosity. She’s your safe spot to unpack emotions, rebuild self-esteem, and start fresh.	✨ Kennedie Martinez, Student Intern Mindful moments, gentle reframes, and warm encouragement—that’s Kennedie’s style. She helps you lighten your mental load, one step at a time.

🛋️ How We Work

We’re a team of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who are flexible—with early-morning, daytime, evening, and (sometimes) weekend slots available.

Sessions are tailored to meet your needs: individual, family, couples, teen, child, and teletherapy are all part of our toolkit.

We’re trauma-informed, solution-focused, and use a blend of narrative therapy, mindfulness, and so much more depending on what fits you.

💡 Why We’re Here (And Why We Made This Blog)

We’re on a quest to create a safe, warm, inclusive space for healing—both in real life and online. We get it: the world is messy, your feelings are valid, and therapy can be fun and human.

In this space, you’ll find:

• Honest, affirming blog posts

• Behind-the-scenes peeks into therapy culture

• Practical mental health tools with a side of sass

• Updates, therapist spotlights, and real-life insights into how we can help you heal

📅 What Comes Next?

We’re planning to share stories, tools, TikTok myths debunked, guest writers from the queer/poly/kink community, and more.

Whether you’re therapy-curious or already a client, this is a journal for your heart, mind, and soul.

🎙️ So, Let’s Talk

Want to meet one of our amazing therapists? Check out the Meet-the-Team page. Ready to begin? Book your first session, use insurance or sliding-scale, and feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call—no shame, all the feels.

Because at ABC Counseling, healing happens when you’re seen, heard, and celebrated exactly as you are. 💛

P.S. Let us know what you want to read next! More therapist stories? Real-client Q&As? Mental health myth-busting? You name it, we’ve got you.

Welcome to Real Talk @ ABC. We’re honored to walk alongside you on this adventure.