My Guiding Light Counseling PLLC
Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare virtually from the comfort of your home.
Improving your communication, relationships, and self-acceptance is possible. You can heal from past trauma. Call for your free 15 initial consultation.
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Accepting New clients in Texas
1777 NE Loop 410, Suite 600, San Antonio, TX 78217
A Little About Me
I'm from San Antonio and graduated from Wayland Baptist University with an MA in Counseling. I am a licensed professional counselor with training in cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. During my own journey of self discovery and self acceptance, I have learned to value the need for mental health support. It's important that I remember to fill my own cup by nurturing my mental health as well. My mantra is “Put the oxygen mask on yourself, before you can help those you love”. Taking time to care for my mental health and well being is vital to serving you and helping you connect with your peace and enjoyment in life. If you’re struggling to get your life back after a traumatic event, please know you are doing the best you can at this time and there is help. You don't have to do this alone. Positive change is possible with help. Together we can learn how to fill your cup with hope, gratitude, and compassion.
My Approach
As your therapist, I support your healing journey and self discovery after a trauma. I specialize in a trauma-focused approach using CBT, DBT and ACT therapeutic approaches. You can expect us to work together to implement and practice coping skills to help improve emotional regulation, improving your interpersonal skills, and increasing distress tolerance when stressful situations arise. In therapy, you can practice addressing past traumas that have affected your behaviors, choices, and have negatively impacted your daily life. It is vital to practice focusing on decreasing negative behaviors that have hindered your well-being by implementing a personalized treatment plan. Whether online or in-person, I am here to help you practice living your best life. You don't have to do this alone. We are here to help empower you and reclaim your life.
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.”
— Fred Rogers
Virtual and In Person Sessions Available
We can provide virtual services anywhere in Texas.
We’ve got you covered with teletherapy from the comfort of your home or during your lunch break.
Home office: 1777 NE Loop 410 Suite 600, San Antonio, TX 78217
Flexible hours available including Saturdays and Sundays
Services Provided
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Individual Therapy
Focusing on personal growth and healing, we will work together to discover your needs and strengths. Once we uncover your personal goals, a treatment plan and regular assessments measures your progress towards and healing and self-discovery. Trauma doesn’t have to be your story. We can use your past as a strength instead of a weakness.
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Family Therapy
Because your family matters: Empowering parents and growing strong minds. Family therapy can give your family the opportunity to decrease generational trauma while working together to appreciate each other.
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Couples Therapy
Teamwork makes the dream work! As your therapist, we work together to discover your beginnings and improve communication and intimacy.
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Meet Your Therapist
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Vicky Maldonado LPC
Hello, I'm Vicky Maldonado. I received my Master's Degree in Counseling from Wayland Baptist University in 2021. Over the past three years, my focus has been on working with adolescents grappling with various challenges such as anxiety, defiance disorders, and depression.
Now, I often work with adults struggling with emotional dysregulation, social isolation, and childhood trauma. My work extends beyond teenagers, where I assist in fostering open communication, establishing boundaries, and facilitating emotional expression — skills that benefit individuals of all ages. Central to my approach is empowering individuals to recognize their strengths and address their needs.
You can expect us to work together to implement and practice coping skills to help improve emotional regulation, enhance your interpersonal skills, and increase distress tolerance when stressful situations arise. In therapy, you can practice addressing past traumas that have affected your behaviors, choices, and negatively impacted your daily life.
