Trauma and Sex Therapy in San Antonio, TX

Online Therapy For Individuals and Couples is Also Available Throughout Texas and Florida

Meet Your Provider:

AARA ABU LABAN, LPC, LMHC

Aara Abu Laban sitting at table with mug

I’m Aara, and I help people just like you; people who desire support to reach their therapy goals!

I am trained in multiple cognitive and somatic therapies that support in treating trauma, improve mind body connection, and build emotional awareness. Some of those trainings include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Theory, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Gottman Therapy Method and Mindfulness. I perused additional training in Sex Therapy modalities to be integrated with those listed above or other additional therapy types, not listed, that are tailored to your therapy goals.

I help my clients find confidence, happiness, and fulfillment by equipping them with the tools they need to better understand themselves, where some emotional reactions comes from, and reconnect to others in a way that feels authentic again.

I believe therapy can develop in many ways outside of the hour we meet. Incorporating your interests with outside therapy homework can assit you in being your own teacher which excels your growth in therapy. I know that your circumstances are unique, so I want you to feel that! Where therapy is not awkward, stuffy, or cookie cutter. Instead it’s individualized, tailored to your unique needs so you feel heard, validated and that this process is wholly focused on your genuine healing.

What are your Qualifications and Training?

 
  • Applied Psychology - New York University

    Applied Behavioral Sciences- Capella University

  • Sex Therapy Certification- Modern Sex Therapy Institute

    Trauma Counseling - University of Wisconsin

    Gottman Therapy, Level 2 - Gottman Institute

    Basic EMDR Therapy Training- EMDR trainer Rick Levison, LCSW

    Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality- CAMS,care LLC

    BCBT-Suicide Prevention - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

    CASE Approach- Training Institute for Suicide Assessment & Clinical Interviewing

    Certified Geek Therapist- Geek Therapeutics

  • U.S.A

    Lebanon

    Jordan

    United Arab Emirates

    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Romania

    Greece

    Belgium

 

In my professional career, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals of different cultures, religions, and beliefs systems. I have gained knowledge in every position that I have held. Working with those in connecting to non-profits, Veteran Affairs, and within local school systems. I am passionate about supporting you in overcoming any barriers you may have for the change you need.

I am dedicated to helping people feel supported in their change

My training in cognitive behavioral methods means I have the expertise you need and deserve when you are healing yourself for a better tomorrow. Their are many things that create the uniqueness in who we are and I use somatic therapy or adventure based therapy techniques to supplement learning from yourself!

You can’t go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending ~ C.S Lewis

Therapy with me is

  • Tailored to you

  • Authentic

  • Highly Specialized

  • Focused on connection

  • Designed for long lasting change

  • Encouraged to be introspective

Therapy with me is not

  • Cookie Cutter

  • Boring

  • Tell you what to do

  • All doom and gloom

  • A patch job for a quick fix

  • Rushed