Therapists

Clifford Cantu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Originally from San Antonio, Cliff graduated with his M.A from UT Arlington and in 2010 began working in the mental health field. Clifford returned back home to San Antonio with his family in 2016.He works with those experiencing mood disorders (such as depression and anxiety), substance use, and trauma as well as challenges surrounding adulthood (such as fatherhood, parenting, blended families, and family dynamics).  Cliff strives to empower others to reach their goals using evidence-based practices and fostering an environment of genuine human interaction. In his spare time, Cliff enjoys spending time with his wife, 3 children and 2 Beagles, watching sports (live and on TV), listening to music (live and in the car), and experiencing new cuisine. Cliff is accepting new clients in San Antonio and New Braunfels! He works well with teens and adults; especially couples. He accepts BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna and Medicare. 

Caitlin (Cait) is originally from Lubbock, TX and moved to Denton in 2016 to study Psychology and Journalism at the University of North Texas. Cait obtained her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Our Lady of The Lake University with a concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy. Cait utilizes a post-modern, strengths-based approach to therapy and frequently uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Therapy techniques with clients. She has worked with a variety of teens and young adults, couples and families. She is Gottman Certified Level 1 and working on Level 2! In her free time, Cait enjoys hiking, photography, reading and spending time with her two cats, Jasper and Akio. Cait is available for affordable private pay rates and is available for morning, day and some evening appts.

Founder and Owner

Andrea Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).  Originally from San Antonio, Andrea moved away in 1997 to study psychology at Texas Tech University. After that, she moved on to study social work at the University of Chicago. Having the opportunity to study at the University of Chicago, one of the top-ranked schools in the world for social work, and internationally credited as one of the birth places of social work philosophy, was highly formative for her as a therapist. 

It is her goal to help children, adolescents, adults, and families cope during those difficult times of life and flourish during the good times. Andrea has worked in various medical healthcare settings throughout her career. She focuses her practice on treating adults and adolescents who experience mood disorders, trauma and issues with weight and body image, parenting teens and dealing with life stressors. Andrea is certified in Brainspotting and is paneled with Medicare, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, Humana, Superior, and Lyra EAP.

In her spare time, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband and children, attending local sports events, and hiking, road trips and traveling and exploring new cities.

Licensing:

Board-Approved LCSW Supervisor, Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners

Education:

Master of Arts in Social Work (Specialization in Family Support), University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Texas Tech University

Graduate, Antonian College Preparatory High School

Certifications:

Certified Brainspotting Practitioner

Chenoa received her Masters in Social Work from Tulane University in 2015. She has been a therapist for over 8 years. Chenoa is experienced in case management, working with trauma victims and has specialized in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ teens and adults. She provides individual and family counseling for mood disorders with teens, adults and older adult populations. Chenoa is available for in person and telehealth appointments. She is paneled with Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UHC and Humana. Chenoa is back and taking new clients, call to get on her schedule today!

In her free time, she has fun with her children, cuddling with them and reading. 

Victoria was born in Louisiana, but has spent most of her life in San Antonio and Chicago.  She has a B.A. from Trinity Univ., a J.D. from St Mary’s Univ., and dual Masters degrees in Theology and Social Work from the University of Chicago.  At NECC, she works as a therapist-in-training under the supervision of Emily Perez, LCSW-S, with a special interest in couples counseling.  She is also very motivated to provide individual counseling with people dealing with problem drinking, trauma survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with strong cultural ties to countries other than the US—she speaks Spanish and French fluently, and is happy to do therapy in those languages.  She is also comfortable exploring issues of aging, loss and grief. 

For fun, she travels the world, talks her friends into playing board games with her, rides her bicycle on the city Greenways and fosters orphaned neonate kittens (ages newborn to 8 weeks of age) for animal rescue organizations around the city. 

Victoria works days and evening hours with some Saturday availability. Private pay rates only at NECC.