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Healing Lives One Connection at a Time

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING AND CLINICAL EVALUATIONS FOR ADULTS

At Sana Vida Holistic Counseling, we wholeheartedly believe that every single person on this earth is inherently worthy and deserving of love, acceptance, and belonging.

Therefore, our mission is to help foster growth and connection amongst people and their communities so that they may experience a joyous and fulfilled life.

ABOUT
SANA VIDA HOLISTIC COUNSELING

OUR SERVICES

Dr. Rachelle Morales | Sana Vida Holistic Counseling

ABOUT DR. RACHELLE MORALES

Dr. Rachelle Morales is an expert in trauma-informed care and immigration evaluations. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in San Antonio, Texas who is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Informed Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She is also an EMDR Consultant-in-Training for those seeking certification in EMDR. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Morales currently serves as the division director of the Texas Association for Humanistic Counseling. She regularly presents across various conferences and is dedicated to ongoing trainings to enhance her skillset and expertise. 

Immigration
Evaluations

Clinical evaluations for immigration are used to help immigration courts decide whether a person should remain in the United States. These clinical evaluations are conducted by a licensed mental health professional who conducts a thorough assessment of an individual’s mental health conditions and the impact deportation would have on them and their family. 

Dr. Rachelle Morales is honored to be a part of your immigration journey. She understands how daunting the immigration process is and the stress it can cause for both individuals and families. She also understands that the difference between a good immigration evaluation and an excellent one can be life changing. Allow her to make the process easier for you by creating a detailed report based on her professional assessment of your mental health and special circumstances. The benefits of investing into such an evaluation can be monumental for your case.

EXPERT EVALUATIONS • PROFESSIONAL REPORTS • AFFORDABLE SERVICES

Immigration Evaluations

EXPERT EVALUATIONS • PROFESSIONAL REPORTS • AFFORDABLE SERVICES

Clinical evaluations for immigration are used to help immigration courts decide whether a person should remain in the United States. They are completed by a licensed mental health professional who conducts a thorough assessment of an individual’s mental health conditions and the impact deportation would have on them and their family. 

Dr. Rachelle Morales is honored to be a part of your immigration journey. She understands how daunting the immigration process is and the stress it can cause for both individuals and families. She also understands that the difference between a good immigration evaluation and an excellent one can be life changing. Allow her to make the process easier for you by creating a detailed report based on her professional assessment of your mental health and special circumstances. The benefits of investing into such an evaluation can be monumental for your case.

WHAT TYPES OF IMMIGRATION EVALUATIONS ARE OFFERED?

·      Hardship Evaluations

·      U-Visa

·      VAWA Evaluations

·      Political Asylum

·      T-Visa

Contact us for more information or schedule here to book a free 15-minute consultation.

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EMDR THERAPY

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If you have experienced a single or repeated traumatic event(s), you may often find yourself “stuck” in the past or reliving it repeatedly in the present time. This makes it difficult to feel  safe and can lead to feeling constantly on edge or reactive to specific triggers. You may also see it impacting your relationships, career, day-to-day functioning, and physical health.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy that is used to help people resolve traumatic or upsetting memories. It is best known for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, it has been expanded to include treatment for many other conditions,
such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and complex trauma from childhood abuse or neglect. 


With EMDR, you can safely process the disturbing thoughts, feelings, and memories around the trauma(s) to free your brain from the repetitive cycle that keeps it from moving forward. If you are struggling with dissociation, intrusive memories, recurring nightmares, flashbacks, feeling constantly on edge, or
intense feelings such as anger or fear, then EMDR may be beneficial for you.


Dr. Morales is proud to be certified in EMDR therapy and offers a variety of specialized EMDR approaches that can be tailor-made to meet your needs.

  • This type of therapy is standard EMDR therapy offered virtually only 

  • Weekly sessions are recommended with traditional EMDR therapy

  • Best for individuals with complex trauma and who need more consistent therapy and support

  • May be a great addition to your weekly therapy sessions with your primary therapist - In other words, Dr. Morales is able to work in collaboration with your ongoing weekly therapy

EMDR Therapy 

Investment: $150/hour

  • This type of therapy consists of incorporating EMDR out in nature through hiking or walking

  • The goal of doing EMDR outdoors is for the added benefit of reducing stress and healing through nature. This form of therapy offers more than what a traditional EMDR session “in office” offers

  • Three 2-hour sessions over the span of 3 weeks can have significant benefits to your immune system and overall mood that last at least a month long

  • Difficulties of hikes may range on individual preference

EMDR Nature-Based Therapy

Investment: $175/hour (2 hours recommended)

EMDR Intensive Therapy

  • This type of therapy consists of prolonged EMDR sessions over the span of 1 to 3 days, depending on your needs, type of trauma, and the intensity of your symptoms. 

  • The goal of the intensive is to significantly reduce your symptoms in order to help you regain balance in your life at a faster pace.

  • We focus on one-time traumatic events, such as car accidents, single sexual assault, sudden death or loss, or near death experiences. 

  • Complex trauma is not recommended for this type of therapy, unless you have already begun processing the event or are seeing another therapist. Prior vetting required. 

  • Full day intensives run about 8 hours. Several breaks are given with a 75 minute lunch break. 

  • One day of an EMDR intensive is similar to almost 7 hours of therapy! That’s almost 2 months worth of therapy in one day!

Investment: $1500/day

Ask about our Special Financing options through CareCredit

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Email: info@sanavidacounseling.com

Tel: (210) 898-9447

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