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home about us meet the therapist what to expect services insurances & rates contact us resources home about us meet the therapist what to expect services insurances & rates contact us resources colonies north professional bldg 3740 colony dr. suite 122 san antono, tx 78230 office: 210.725.8702 fax: 210.519.2752 existing client portal request appointment request appointment request appointment request appointment request appointment warning signs of someone considering suicide any one of these signs does not necessarily mean the person is considering suicide, but several of these symptoms may signal a need for help: verbal suicide threats such as, “you’d be better off without me” or “maybe i won’t be around” expressions of hopelessness and helplessness previous suicide attempts daring or risk-taking behavior personality changes depression giving away prized possessions lack of interest in future plans if you think someone is considering suicide trust your instincts that the person may be in trouble talk with the person about your concerns. communication needs to include listening ask direct questions without being judgmental. determine if the person has a specific plan to carry out the suicide. the more detailed the plan, the greater the risk get professional help, even if the person resists do not leave the person alone do not swear to secrecy do not act shocked or judgmental do not counsel the person yourself if you are ready to get help or need more information about mental health services for yourself or a loved one, please give us a call for a free mental health consultation. we can perform a suicide assessment and help you determine the next steps. hotlines crisis and suicide girls & boys town national hotline (800) 448-3000 national hopeline network (800) suicide national suicide prevention lifeline (800) 273-talk (8255) national youth crisis hotline (800) 442-hope (4673) military crisis line (active duty) (800) 273-8255, then press 1 veterans crisis line (800) 273-8255, then press 1 send a text message to 838255 if you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please call 911 for crisis support or go to your nearest emergency room. if you are feeling suicidal, please call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or bexar county 24 hour crisis and substance use helpline 1-210-223-7233 (safe) . individuals couples groups family children & adolescents we can all benefit from the help and understanding of an empathic, thoughtful, understanding and listening ear from time to time. with our non-judgmental and thoughtful approach, along with a safe environment for honest self-reflection, you can begin to accept the parts of your life that have brought you to this particular point in time. together we will work to further your understanding and acceptance, increase your emotional well-being and personal growth, and help you make the best choices for the futures of you and your loved ones. 210.519.2752 inspire 2be you counseling services is a private practice in san antonio, texas that specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy. our desire is to fill you with inspiration, a sense of strength, hope, and a renewed perspective on life. inspire 2be you provides an environment for rejuvenation where the client emerges reinvigorated for the challenges of life. we strive to provide a service that focuses on creating a new perspective on life, love, and relationships, catering to the specific needs of each individual, couple, and family. we provide a wide range of emotional and behavioral services to the community of san antonio to include: anxiety anger management depression trauma and ptsd domestic violence life transitions/deployment relationship challenges behavioral issues parenting support emotional support spirituality self-esteem stress management sexual/physical abuse women issues we strive to provide quality care to our clients daily and make a lasting positive impact in their lives. about us 210.725.8702 info@inspire2bu.life dacia benton | m.s., lpc,/ behavioral health provider our services contact us colonies north professional building 3740 colony dr., suite 122 san antonio, tx 78230 monday to friday: 8am-8pm saturday: 9am-2pm sunday: emergency appointments have a question? send us a note! apps breathe2relax breathe2relax is an app developed for stress management. it walks users through breathing exercises that help reduce stress, stabilize mood, control anger, and manage anxiety. the app’s developers note that it can be used on its own to reduce stress or in combination with their other therapies. breathe2relax is free and available on both ios and android. ptsd coach ptsd coach is an app developed by the department of veterans affairs’ national center for ptsd, intended for use by veterans, military personnel, and civilians experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. it provides a self-assessment tool that allows users to track symptoms over time as well as tools for managing symptoms. users can also store contacts for personal support, locate nearby treatment programs, and contact he national suicide prevention hotline quickly in emergencies. ptsd coach is a free app for both ios and android. optimism optimism is a family of applications that focus on self-tracking as a tool for coping with mental illnesses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and ptsd. the app helps users detect patterns in their mood, creating a way to identify triggers and other things that affect their mental health. users can create a customizable wellness plan to chart their coping mechanisms, and this can be updated as they come to a deeper understanding of what they need to tackle their mental illness. optimism is available for download on mac osx, ios devices, and various web browsers. sam: self help for anxiety management sam is an app designed to help people manage their anxiety. users can record their anxiety levels and identify different triggers. the app includes 25 self-help options to help users cope with physical and mental symptoms of anxiety. users can create a personalized anxiety toolkit, adding in the features of the app that they find most useful for easy access. the app also has a social cloud feature that allows users to anonymously share their experiences with other sam users. sam is available for free on both ios and android devices. intellicare intellicare is a suite of apps developed by the researchers at northwestern university to target symptoms of anxiety and depression. the suite includes the intellicare hub app and 12 mini-apps. the hub helps users manage their preferences and recommends apps based on their concerns. the mini-apps include things like worry knot (worry management techniques), thought challenger (to help reduce negative thought patterns) and icope (for inspirational messages and reassurance). the intellicare apps are available free on android devices. running away national runaway switchboard (800) 231-6946 national hotline for missing and exploited children (800) 843-5678 substance abuse poison control (800) 222-1222 cocaine anonymous (800) 347-8998 national institute on drug abuse hotline (800) 662-4357 others shoplifters anonymous (800) 848-9595 eating disorders awareness and prevention (800) 931-2237 teen help adolescent resources (800) 840-5704 domestic violence national domestic violence hotline (800) 799-7233 national u.s. child abuse hotline (800) 422-4453 rape and sexual assault rape, abuse, and incest national network (rainn) (800) 656-hope abuse victims hotline (866) 662-4535 inspire to be you. resources - helping you to put the pieces of your life back together again "i believe every person has value and a divine purpose in life. challenges will come, but you can overcome them". thank you for taking the first step in the healing process. i am dedicated to enhancing the emotional, physical, and spiritual strength of my client