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Jenny Silver, LCSW-S

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Supervisor

Jenny is warm, compassionate and non-judgmental and is committed to developing safe and trusting relationships with her clients while working with them to achieve their self-identified goals. She uses a diversified approach specific to the needs of each client and is able to affect positive change and growth.

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She is comfortable working with diverse populations and is open to all people, regardless of gender identity, sexuality and disability. 

 

Jenny sees clients 14 years and older, couples and families and her areas of particular interest and experience include:

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  • Illness, death & dying and aging concerns

  • Sexual orientation, gender identity and LGBTQ+-related issues

  • Polyamorous, kink-friendly and alternative relationships 

  • Anxiety, depression and bi-polar disorder

  • ADHD

  • Divorce, blended family & adoption issues

 

Jenny earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at New York University.

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Tarai Zemba, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Tarai is passionate about helping clients overcome obstacles to reach personal milestones and find joy in life. Using warmth, humility and curiosity, Tarai uses a collaborative and holistic approach that emphasizes self-empowerment. Clinical evidence demonstrates that the most critical component of effective therapeutic growth begins with a strong therapeutic relationship.

 

Tarai is trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. Through her experience in private practice, long term outpatient programs (PHP and IOP), and psychiatric hospital systems, Tarai is skillful at serving adult clients with diverse psychological needs ranging from mental health stabilization and management to acute states of crisis in need of elevated support.

 

Tarai works with clients 18 years and older facing complex challenges such as:

 

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  • Trauma and PTSD (including abuse, violence, environmental disasters, and institutional trauma)

  • Mood disorders (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder)

  • Addiction

  • Relationship and family issues

  • OCD

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

 

Tarai earned her Master’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and is accepting new clients.

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Terry Cook, LPC, NCC, MAC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Terry is passionate about helping individuals and couples thrive in reaching their goals by building on their strengths and identifying new and creative ways to adjust to difficult situations and circumstances. "People come for therapy not to change their past but their future." a quote by Milton Erickson inspires us to view therapy as a way to manage change.

 

Terry mainly utilizes Reality Therapy (RT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy to help individuals become aware of the connections between their emotions, thoughts, and physical experiences. "I believe that every individual is unique and comes to therapy with their own set of issues, needs, resources, and goals, and I work with my clients to develop an individual treatment plan that meets their specific needs and goals.”

 

Having a military background and over thirty years of experience working with clients of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, Terry believes we can make positive changes in perspective and behavior at any point to create a healthier, more fulfilling life. He has a special interest in helping adults and adolescents with:

 

  • Anxiety and depression​

  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (military and non-military)

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  • Relationship problems​

  • Stress and anger management

  • Loss and grief

  • Domestic violence

  • Substance abuse issues

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Terry earned his Educational Specialist degree in Counseling from Mississippi State University and his Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University

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Julia Buzzo, LMSW

Licensed Master of Social Work

*Under the Supervision of Jenny Silver

Julia is a dynamic and open-minded therapist who believes that effective counseling begins with building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, empathy, and respect. Julia's goal is to create a safe space where you feel valued and understood so that you can be your most authentic self.

Her approach is strength-based and trauma-informed, acknowledging the resilience and resources you bring to this process. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and grief and loss counseling in her practice.

Julia brings eight years of experience in direct client care, having worked in healthcare, community, and residential mental health settings. This background allows her to serve a wide range of populations. She has a particular interest in working with adults and older adults, specializing in:

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  •  Women's issues & reproductive health

  •  Aging-related changes

  •  Navigating complex medical diagnosis

  •  Life Transitions: Altered states.

  •  Altered states, psychosis & schizophrenia

  •  ï»¿ï»¿Bipolar Disorder

  •  Trauma

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Julia earned her Master's Degree in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin, where she received specialized training in gerontology through the Gerontology Resources and the Aging Community in Education (GRACE) program

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Amy (Coco) Jordan, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Amy is a warm and approachable therapist who meets her role with empathy and an open-minded, collaborative environment. She is committed to tailoring care to your unique needs and uses her experience as a neurodivergent, biracial, adopted woman and mother to understand and identify with clients of a similar history. 

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Amy incorporates CBT, DBT, and play therapy as well as Person-Centered, Strengths-Based and trauma therapies into her approach.  She sees adult clients and caters to those facing a range of needs, including people experiencing:

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  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma recovery

  • Relationship and family issues

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ​

  • Life transitions

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Amy earned her Masters of Social Work from Texas State University 

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Sonia Negrete, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Sonia is an open and nurturing counselor who believes trust is essential to a successful therapeutic experience. Building a positive relationship with clients allows Sonia to help manage the stress and chaos that may be holding them back. Her goal is for clients to feel seen and heard so they are able to work through tough feelings and complex life situations. Her ultimate goal for clients is that they are able to learn to help themselves. 

 

She has a diverse background and enjoys helping people cope with stress, anxiety and depression. She is comfortable seeing clients from varied backgrounds and cultures and can provide services in Spanish as well as English. She sees ages 12 and up and specializes in the following:

 

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Developing coping skills 

  • Multicultural sensitivity   

  • Navigating relationships

  • ADHD

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) Therapy practices

  • Motivational interviewing

 

Sonia earned her masters degree in Social Work from Newman University.

MyEmerge Counseling and Supervision

12343 Hymeadow Dr.

Suite 3-E

Austin, Texas 78750

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2379 N.E. Loop 410

Suite 117 (second floor)

San Antonio, Texas 78217

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512/861-4154

Fax: 737/787-3714

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