Modern Wellness Counseling by Priscilla L. Rodriguez, LMFT

Modern Wellness Counseling by Priscilla L. Rodriguez, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual and couple therapy. My specialties include working with couples and individuals.

My goal is to help you reach your true potential by targeting behaviors or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. While we cannot change events that occurred in the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life in order to continue to move forward. I understand that it may be easy to fall into negative cycles with your partner and those you love. I will work with you to break out of these cycles and learn how to reconnect.

Behind every great therapy practice is someone who truly cares about your experience from day one. Meet Jackie, our inta...
09/05/2025

Behind every great therapy practice is someone who truly cares about your experience from day one.

Meet Jackie, our intake coordinator, who makes sure your first step toward healing feels supported, not scary.

For seven months, Jackie has been the heart of our client experience. She understands that calling for therapy takes courage, so she creates space for your questions, concerns, and needs without judgment.

Jackie handles everything from matching you with the right therapist to managing your schedule, allowing you to focus entirely on your growth. Her attention to detail ensures you receive the personalized care that sets Modern Wellness Counseling apart.

Quality service means having someone in your corner from the very beginning. Jackie is excited to welcome you into your healing journey.

Call 210-706-0392 to experience Jackie's warm support yourself.

08/30/2025

Your world just shattered. Your spouse or partner cheated on you. The person you trusted most broke that trust, and now you're wondering if love can survive betrayal.

Yes, you can.

After nearly a decade as a couples therapist, I've walked countless couples through this devastating journey. The pain feels unbearable — you're drowning in shock and anger while they're consumed by guilt and shame. Communication feels impossible.

But healing is possible if you're both willing to fight for it.

Here’s a path forward:
➡️Have the raw, honest conversation about what happened
➡️Practice complete transparency — actions must match words
➡️Establish clear boundaries that help both partners feel safe
➡️Work toward forgiveness (not excusing, but releasing resentment)
➡️Seek professional guidance to navigate without destruction

This isn't about forgetting or pretending it didn't happen. It's about choosing to rebuild something stronger from the ground up.

Betrayal recovery is one of the hardest journeys you'll face, but couples do come back from this, often creating deeper intimacy than before. You don't have to navigate this alone.

If you are ready to take that next step, call 210-706-0392 or tap the link in our bio to schedule your consultation.

Did your spouse cheat or betray you in other ways? If you have already decided to go to couples therapy, know that the h...
08/28/2025

Did your spouse cheat or betray you in other ways? If you have already decided to go to couples therapy, know that the hardest work actually happens between sessions.

After years of guiding couples on how to overcome betrayal in their relationship, I've noticed something: the couples who heal fastest are those who practice daily.

Did your spouse cheat or betray you in other ways? If you have already decided to go to couples therapy, know that the hardest work actually happens between sessions.

Here's what to focus on at home:
✅Practice honest communication
✅Rebuild emotional intimacy
✅Agree on and stick to a new relationship norm
✅Build a shared future together

Healing isn't linear. Some days you'll feel connected, others you'll feel miles apart.

That's completely normal.

The key is consistency.

Show up for each other even when it's hard.
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Need professional help? Or curious how counseling works? Tap the link in our bio or call 210-706-0392 to schedule an online couples therapy session in Texas. Our inbox is also open for all your questions.📞

I know some therapy sessions feel harder than others, and you might wonder if all this work is worth it. But look at you...
08/26/2025

I know some therapy sessions feel harder than others, and you might wonder if all this work is worth it. But look at you—sitting side by side, willing to be vulnerable, choosing each other even when it's uncomfortable.

That's love doing its hardest, most beautiful work.

Showing up to therapy as a team, even when it's hard, is already evidence of your commitment and love.

This week, celebrate the courage you took to choose growth in your relationship.
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Need professional help? Or curious how counseling works? Tap the link in our bio or call 210-706-0392 to schedule an online couples therapy session in Texas. Our inbox is also open for all your questions.📞

08/23/2025

What should you do if your partner wants to have s*x but you don't?

"Not tonight" doesn't have to mean rejecting intimacy in your relationship.

When desire doesn't match, you have two loving choices: suggest another way to connect (cuddling, talking, quality time) or choose to accept your partner's invitation because you know it strengthens your bond.❤️‍🔥

What matters isn't perfect timing. It's staying connected. Show desire through small gestures daily. Text compliments. Touch their arm as you pass by. These moments make "maybe tomorrow" feel like anticipation, not dismissal.

The strongest couples aren't always on the same page s*xually, but they never stop choosing each other in different ways.

Connection in your relationship takes many forms.

Find yours and keep showing up with love.

Here's what no one tells you when intimacy stops in a relationship: it’s completely normal, but the shame around it isn'...
08/21/2025

Here's what no one tells you when intimacy stops in a relationship: it’s completely normal, but the shame around it isn't.

In my practice, I see couples panic when physical connection decreases, thinking something's fundamentally broken.

What I've learned is that our bodies and minds are deeply connected. When we're overwhelmed, trust is shaken, or we're navigating major transitions, intimacy naturally shifts.

The main thing most couples miss? S*xual desire often follows emotional connection, not the other way around.

Instead of forcing physical intimacy, focus first on feeling secure and emotionally safe together. This means processing stress together, rebuilding trust if needed, and giving yourselves permission to reconnect slowly.

Consistent conversations, date nights, couples therapy. There are many ways to rekindle intimacy that will last. You both just have to put in the work.

Have you experienced an intimacy dip? How did you and your partner recover from it? Share your story below.
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Need professional help? Or curious how counseling works? Tap the link in our bio or call 210-706-0392 to schedule an online couples therapy session in Texas. Our inbox is also open for all your questions.📞

This week, I'm giving you one assignment: hug your partner for 8 seconds, 8 times daily.🫂I want real, intentional, 8-sec...
08/19/2025

This week, I'm giving you one assignment: hug your partner for 8 seconds, 8 times daily.🫂

I want real, intentional, 8-second embraces that force you to slow down and actually connect.

As a couples therapist, I see too many couples rushing through physical connection. Those extra seconds make the difference. Eight seconds releases oxytocin, lowers stress hormones, and resets your nervous system together.

I've watched couples transform their entire dynamic simply by committing to this one practice.

Monday stress hits? Hug. Midweek overwhelm creeps in? Hug. Weekend exhaustion sets in? Hug.

Stop underestimating intentional touch. Your relationship needs this consistency, and so do you.

Start today. Make this the week you choose connection over convenience.
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Need professional help? Or curious how counseling works? Tap the link in our bio or call 210-706-0392 to schedule an online therapy session in Texas. Our inbox is also open for all your questions.📞

08/16/2025

You just brought life into the world, but instead of pure joy, you're drowning in fear. At 2 AM, you're not awake because your baby's crying. You're checking if they're breathing for the tenth time tonight.

Postpartum anxiety affects as many new moms as postpartum depression, yet it's rarely discussed. Unlike depression's sadness, anxiety shows up as constant worry, racing thoughts, and physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat. Those intrusive thoughts about something terrible happening? The inability to sleep even when the baby does? You're not alone.

I experienced this with my twins after their NICU stay. The hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and pressure to be perfect created overwhelming anxiety. Here's what I want you to know: your feelings are valid, and help is available.

Through counseling, you can challenge anxious thoughts, learn coping strategies, and build confidence in your parenting abilities. Online therapy makes this accessible — no childcare needed, help from your couch during naptime.

You deserve to enjoy this journey without anxiety's weight.

Call 210-706-0392 or tap the link in our bio to schedule your consultation.

"We should go to therapy" might be the hardest sentence to say especially when you know your partner will resist.I've wa...
08/14/2025

"We should go to therapy" might be the hardest sentence to say especially when you know your partner will resist.

I've walked countless clients through this exact conversation. And here's what I've learned: you can't force readiness.

Here's what I've learned works:
✅Acknowledge & validate their feelings
✅Express your own perspective
✅Choose a therapist together

If they continue to say no, respect their decision and take care of yourself. Also, never have this conversation during or right after an argument when emotions are too high for rational discussion.

Save this post if you want to encourage your spouse or partner to go to couples counseling. Our inbox is also open if you need more tips for your specific situation.📩

Here's what I tell my clients: temporary discomfort means you're doing the work. When we start examining old patterns an...
08/12/2025

Here's what I tell my clients: temporary discomfort means you're doing the work.

When we start examining old patterns and buried emotions, things can feel overwhelming at first. This is your brain reorganizing itself, not a sign that therapy isn't working.

This week, practice patience with your healing process and trust the journey.
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Need professional help? Or curious how counseling works? Tap the link in our bio or call 210-706-0392 to schedule an online therapy session in Texas. Our inbox is also open for all your questions.📞

Did you know that forgiving your partner might be destroying your relationship. 📢I know that sounds harsh, but hear me o...
08/07/2025

Did you know that forgiving your partner might be destroying your relationship. 📢

I know that sounds harsh, but hear me out.

As a couples therapist, I've watched too many clients rush to forgive without proper healing. They say "it's okay" when their partner dismisses their feelings or forces themselves to "get over" betrayals before they're ready.

Week after week, the same thing happens until it becomes like a routine. The result? Resentment builds, exhaustion sets in, and somehow they feel guilty for still being hurt.

Real forgiveness isn't about being "nice". It's about being authentic. It’s a whole process and not a one time thing.

Save this post for later when you need a reminder to genuinely heal together.
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Need professional help? Or curious how counseling works? Tap the link in our bio or call 210-706-0392 to schedule an online couples therapy session in Texas. Our inbox is also open for all your questions.📞

Ever feel like your thoughtful gifts don't seem to land the way you hoped?It's easy to confuse expensive with meaningful...
08/05/2025

Ever feel like your thoughtful gifts don't seem to land the way you hoped?

It's easy to confuse expensive with meaningful. If your partner’s love language is through gifts, they will never look at the price tag but how you truly see and know them.

Whether it's their favorite candy bar you grabbed at checkout or a playlist of songs that remind you of them, these thoughtful gestures say "I was thinking of you" in ways that matter most.

Try at least one of our suggestions this week and notice how their face lights up in the best way.

Got a favorite meaningful gift you've given or received? Share it in the comments.

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San Antonio, TX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 2pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+12107060392

Website

https://modernwellnesscounseling.com/

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Why Modern Wellness Counseling

Modern Wellness Counseling is aimed at working with individuals and couples who are looking to enhance their lives by learning how to reconnect with themselves and their partners. Whether this means that you are feeling lost with how your life is turning out and often experience doubt or feel that you and your partner do not feel the spark you once had. Modern Wellness Counseling is here to work with you in reaching your goal of living your best life yet by being feeling connected to yourself and loved ones.

Modern Wellness Counseling also offers premarital counseling by offering different packages and an opportunity to save $60 on a marriage license. Coming in August 2018, an online premarital course will be offered for couples to take in the comfort of their own home and still take advantage of saving money on their marriage license and learning all the skills needed to have a successful marriage.