Esmeralda Cardenas

Esmeralda Cardenas

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified by Christian Care Connect

Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, Women’s issues, Anxiety, Depression

Accepting new clients · Accepting referrals · Offers telehealth

About

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health specialist who entered this work through both professional training and personal refining. After experiencing postpartum anxiety and depression, I came to understand in a deeper way how intimately God meets us in seasons of vulnerability. That journey shaped not only my motherhood, but also my calling to walk alongside parents navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional transitions of family life.

One of the scriptures that anchors my work is Psalm 139. The reminder that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” and fully known by God speaks directly to the heart of therapy. Many clients come in feeling ashamed, misunderstood, disconnected from themselves, or their relationships—including God. Psalm 139 reflects the truth that they are already known, already seen, and already valued by their Creator, even in struggle. It also reminds us that God is present in every place we find ourselves, including anxiety, grief, doubt, and exhaustion.

In counseling, I integrate Biblical principles with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed care. For clients who desire faith integration, we may incorporate prayer, reflection on Scripture, and spiritual grounding practices alongside practical tools for emotional regulation, thought reframing, and relational growth. My aim is to create a space where clinical excellence and Christian faith work together—supporting mothers and fathers in healing, growth, and faithful stewardship of the lives entrusted to them.

Provider details

Website

https://www.willowpathcollective.com

Clinician's Sex/Gender

Female

Handicap Accessible

Yes

Cities

  • Helotes
  • San Antonio
  • Austin
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth

Counties

  • Bexar
  • Travis County
  • Hays

ZIPs

  • 78023
  • 78249

Teleheath

Yes

Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth

  • TX

Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)

  • 60 min

Individual Sessions

  • 50-60 min

Other Sessions

  • Couples Sessions
  • Telehealth

Legal/Court Forensic Evaluations

  • Other

Legal/Court Forensic Evaluations Other

Immigration Psychosocial Evaluations (U-Visa, VAWA, Hardship)

Psychological Testing

No

Ages

  • Adult (18-70)

Special Populations

  • Pregnant
  • Other

Talk Therapies

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Eclectic
  • Mindfulness

Strengths

  • Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum

Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement

Yes

Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position

Yes

Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session

Yes

Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?

Yes

What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?

  • Patient led approach
  • Clinician led approach

How direct is your approach with patients?

  • I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient

Cost Per Session

Individual Sessions

50-60 min 175

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Blue Cross
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum

Do you accept payment plans

No

Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment

No

Educational History

    • School:The University of Texas at San Antonio
    • Degree:Masters Degree

Years In Practice

13

License Numbers

    • Name:State License
    • Number:71039
    • State:
      • TX

Professional Associations

  • AACC
  • Other

Professional Associations Other

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?

Yes

Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?

Yes

Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?

Yes

Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?

Yes

Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?

Yes
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