COMPASIONATE ANCHOR

Nurturing Hope & Resilience.

Empowering individuals and families in Cameron County
through professional, compassionate mental health care
tailored to your unique journey.

Sanctuary for Healing

A safe space for you to grow, recover, and thrive

Explore our Treatment Center

Children's Play Therapy Room

Poenisch Counseling Center

Counseling Office

Children's Play Room

Reception

Welcome Hallway

Principles Wall

Comprehensive Therapy Services

We offer individual, family, couples, and group counseling to the uninsured and low-income adults in Cameron County. Counseling is provided at no cost, or low rates depending on income. Check back with us frequently as we have plans to accept more insurance and private pay.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy refers to one-on-one mental health treatment that is personalized to suit an individual’s unique needs. It involves setting therapeutic goals, processes one’s past, and learning how to manage one’s symptoms or triggers in order to live a healthier life.

PERSONALIZED

THERAPEUTIC GOALS

MANAGE SYMTOMS

Marriage & Couples

Marriage counseling, also known as couples counseling or couples therapy, is a type of psychotherapy that helps couples to improve their relationship. It involves the exploration of any conflicts and misunderstandings between the partners, and the use of communication and problem-solving skills to resolve them. Marriage counseling is usually conducted by licensed therapists and can be short-term or long-term depending on the needs of the couple.

Family Therapy

Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves all the members of a nuclear or extended family. It is a type of psychological counseling that can help family members improve communication, resolve conflicts and foster connections..

Group Therapy

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. Group therapy can cover a range of topics including life changes, skill building ,symptom management, and trauma.

Parenting

Helps parents and caregivers develop skills navigate behavioral issues, increase understanding between parents and children. Foster Connection and relationship.

Child and Adolescent Services

Help children & adolescents navigate life transitions, learn emotional regulation, improve social skills and relational skills and improve symptom management.

*Parental involvement is required

Juan Hernandez

Treatment Director of Sunny Glen Children

OUR TEAM

“Let’s explore ways to navigate through this world with strategies that will nurture your soul, provide hope and build resilience.”

Juan Hernandez is the Treatment Director of Sunny Glen Children’s Counseling Services. He graduated with a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from The University of Texas-Pan American in 1989 followed by LPC licensure in 1993, then Texas Board certified LPC Supervisor in 2020. Juan has over 30 years providing counseling to children, adolescents, couples, adults, family, and older adults in the areas of mental health, trauma, substance abuse, and end of life issues. Juan practices Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma care and recovery. Juan is passionate about teaching and supervising graduate students and LPC-Associates in becoming ethical, compassionate, and successful Licensed Professional Counselors. His favorite self-care activities include sailing, birding, and cycling with his wonderful wife, Cecilia.

Ready to start your journey?

Connect with our compassionate specialists today and take the first step towards resilience.