Esmeralda Cardenas

Esmeralda Cardenas

Licensed Professional CounselorVerified by Christian Care Connect

States currently licensed in

TX

Locations

TX

Accepting New Clients

Yes

Accepting Referrals

Yes

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.

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I also speak

Spanish, English

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Clinician's Sex/Gender

Female

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Handicap Accessible?

Yes

LET'S CONNECT

MY PRACTICE AT A GLANCE

11844 Bandera Road #448, Texas 78023
1-726-224-7428

Willow Path Collective
(726) 224-7428
info@willowpathcollective.com

Offers Telehealth

Monday9:00 am to4:00 pm

Tuesday9:00 am to4:00 pm

Wednesday9:00 am to4:00 pm

Thursday9:00 am to4:00 pm

Friday9:00 am to12:00 pm

Treatment Services

Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)

60 min

Individual Sessions

50-60 min

Other Sessions

Couples Sessions

Telehealth

Legal/Court Forensic Evaluations

Other

Psychological Testing

No

Ages

Adult (18-70)

Special populations

Pregnant

Other

Types of Therapy

Talk Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Eclectic

Mindfulness

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Trauma Focused

Strength-Based

Person-Centered

Treatment Issue

Top Specialties

Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum

Women’s issues

Anxiety

Depression

Strengths

Pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum

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

Finances

Cost Per Session

Individual Sessions

50-60 min 175

Payment Methods Accepted

Cash

Credit Card

Accepted Insurance Plans

Blue Cross

Aetna

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Optum

UMR

Do you accept payment plans

No

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

No

Qualifications

License Number

State License

71039

School

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Masters Degree

Professional Associations

AACC

Other

Location

Primary Location

11844 Bandera Road #448, Texas 78023
(726) 224-7428

Nearby Areas

Cities

Helotes

San Antonio

Austin

Dallas

Fort Worth

Houston

El Paso

Counties

Bexar

Travis County

Hays

Zips

78023

78249

Zip: 78023

Zip: 78249

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