Alena Krawczynski, MS, LPC, CCST, NCC
Phone: 210.201.5712
Email: alena@wildflowercpt.com

Hi, my name is Alena!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and I am the owner of Wildflower Counseling & Play Therapy, PLLC.

I specialize in outpatient mental health services for those struggling with issues like:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • OCD

  • Trauma

  • Neurodivergence issues such as ADHD & Autism

  • Life transitions

I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)

  • Play therapy techniques

  • Sandtray therapy, in which I am certified as a CCST (Clinical Certification in Sandtray Therapy)

My philosophy on therapy is that the client is the expert on themselves - I am simply here to act as a guide on your unique healing journey. When working with children, my role is to help family & child goals align as much as possible, and work all together to come up with tools and strategies to achieve a better outcome. I strive to hold a safe space for clients to process, cope, grieve, rage, and feel all the feelings in between.

About Us

Wildflowers are bold, beautiful, and grow in many different and often difficult environments. I thought of the name “Wildflower” because this is how I see my clients - resilient, colorful, and ever-growing and changing. Each person brings a unique background of experience, and I feel lucky to walk along beside them on their growth path.

About Our Services

We provide outpatient mental health services, with a specialty in children & adolescent psychotherapy. Although my focus is working with children & adolescents, I also work with adults who feel I might be a good fit for them, as for those with a history of trauma, OCD, neurodivergence, or general anxiety/depression. I am most fit for those who feel they could benefit from talk or expressive/creative therapy, once a week or twice a month.

FAQs

  • You can schedule an appointment using any of the following methods:

    Contact me today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we might be a good fit.

  • My specialty is children & adolescents of all ages, from 3 - 17! However, I do also see adults within my scope of practice, so please contact me to see if we might be a good fit.

  • Client sessions are scheduled between the following hours:

    • Mondays 11 am - 6 pm

    • Tuesdays 10 am - 5 pm

    • Wednesdays 11 am - 6 pm

    • Thursdays 10 am - 5 pm

    I am available for consultation calls and other inquiries between 9 am - 6 pm Monday-Thursday (provided I am not in session), and some Friday hours upon request.

    Please keep in mind, we are not a crisis line. If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911 for medical services or 988 for crisis mental health services.

  • If you are using insurance, we will work together to verify your plan and determine your copay/deductible. If not using insurance, private pay fees are $175 for the first intake session and $150 for each session after.

  • At this time, I am able to accept the following insurances:

    • BCBS

    • Aetna

    • Carelon Behavioral Health

    • Cigna

    Feel free to contact me if you do not see your insurance listed to go through your financial options!

  • Both!

    I offer in-person sessions at our San Antonio office, 8622 Crownhill Blvd Ste 201 San Antonio, TX 78209.

    I also offer telehealth services which can be utilized anywhere in Texas. Once set up, you will be emailed and texted a secure link to a video call platform for sessions.

  • I graduated from Texas A&M University College Station with a BS in Psychology, and graduated with an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UTSA.

    With 5 years of experience in the field, I have worked with various non-profit groups as well as private practices, and have worked with children ever since I started practicum!

    I am formally certified in:

    • Sandtray Therapy as a CCST

    • Inferential-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for treating OCD

    I have training in:

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

    • Play therapy techniques

  • Play therapy is a type of therapy that utilizes children’s natural language, play, to help them express feelings, verbalize thoughts, navigate and process life changes and trauma, and learn vital skills and coping mechanisms.

    Sandtray therapy utilizes a sandbox and miniatures to facilitate processing and expression on both nonverbal and verbal levels. The therapist acts as a silent witness on the client’s journey into the world that they build with the figurines in this powerful and creative intervention.

Let’s work together.

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