Milene Loyola
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LCDC-I
In-Person in San Antonio, TX 78228
Online in Texas
Bilingual (English/Spanish) LPC-Associate with experience as a school counselor, teacher, and special education teacher. I provide child therapy (ages 3 through 15) for school, behavioral, and emotional concerns.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Children, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Christian, Hispanic / Latino clients.
Languages: English, Spanish
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Sandplay Therapy Uses sand trays and miniature figures to allow symbolic expression. It is especially helpful for children and trauma survivors.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: Using CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and sand tray therapy, sessions are supportive and tailored to your child—focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, and confidence building.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $75
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sliding scale available if needed.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield , Cigna
Education & Credentials
Milene Loyola Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LCDC-I
- Female, Gender Fluid
- License # 98868
- Licensed in Texas
- Practicing Since 2026
Education: Attended New York State University, Master of Arts in Bilingual School Counseling, Graduated 2005
Milene Loyola Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in San Antonio, TX 78228
- Available Online for residents of Texas
Milene offers a nurturing, client-centered space for children and adolescents (ages 3–15) to feel safe, supported, and free to express themselves. She believes that therapy should meet children where they are, using approaches that feel natural, engaging, and developmentally appropriate while helping them build confidence and emotional resilience.
Milene incorporates creative and evidence-based approaches including play therapy, art therapy, sand tray therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. These methods allow children to process emotions, develop coping skills, and navigate challenges in a way that feels comfortable and accessible to them.
She is passionate about helping children work through behavioral challenges, emotional struggles, and life transitions while also supporting families in building stronger connections and understanding. Milene creates a warm, encouraging environment where each child feels seen, heard, and empowered to grow.