Dr. Jacqueline Contreras, Ph.D., LPC ("Dr. C.")

CEO & Psychotherapist

Specializing in Trauma, Chronic Pain, and Injury-Related Psychological Care

 

Dr. Contreras is a Licensed Psychotherapist (PhD) and CEO of C3, specializing in chronic pain, trauma, and anxiety. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complex emotional and functional challenges that often follow injury, and major life stressors. With a strong clinical foundation and a practical, compassionate approach, she creates a space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move forward.

Raised on the West Side of San Antonio, Dr. Contreras developed a deep understanding of the barriers many individuals face in accessing mental health care. This perspective continues to shape her commitment to reducing stigma and providing meaningful, accessible support to those in need.

Since 2019, Dr. Contreras has worked extensively with individuals experiencing chronic pain and the life disruptions that accompany it, including anxiety, trauma, and loss of identity. In addition to psychotherapy, she provides psychological evaluations for workers’ compensation and injury-related cases, delivering clear, timely reports that support treatment planning and recovery.

Known for her warm, down-to-earth style, Dr. Contreras combines professionalism with genuine connection, helping individuals build resilience, restore function, and improve their overall quality of life.

 

 

 

 

La Dra. Contreras es Psicoterapeuta Licenciada (PhD) y CEO de C3, especializada en dolor crónico, trauma y ansiedad. Está dedicada a ayudar a las personas a enfrentar los complejos desafíos emocionales y funcionales que a menudo surgen tras una lesión, enfermedad o situaciones de alto estrés. Con una sólida formación clínica y un enfoque práctico y compasivo, crea un espacio donde los pacientes se sienten escuchados, apoyados y empoderados para avanzar.

Criada en el West Side de San Antonio, la Dra. Contreras desarrolló una comprensión profunda de las barreras que muchas personas enfrentan para acceder a servicios de salud mental. Esta perspectiva continúa guiando su compromiso de reducir el estigma y brindar apoyo significativo y accesible a quienes lo necesitan.

Desde 2019, la Dra. Contreras ha trabajado extensamente con personas que experimentan dolor crónico y las alteraciones en la vida que este conlleva, incluyendo ansiedad, trauma y pérdida de identidad. Además de la psicoterapia, realiza evaluaciones psicológicas para casos de compensación laboral y lesiones, proporcionando informes claros y oportunos que apoyan la planificación del tratamiento y el proceso de recuperación.

Reconocida por su estilo cálido y accesible, la Dra. Contreras combina profesionalismo con una conexión genuina, ayudando a las personas a desarrollar resiliencia, recuperar su funcionalidad y mejorar su calidad de vida.

 

 

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy- (Counselor Education & Supervision)- The University of Texas at San Antonio 
    • CACREP Accredited 
  • Master of Science- (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)- The University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Bachelor of Arts- (Psychology/Minor: Sociology)- The University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Associate of Arts- (Liberal Arts)-  San Antonio College (Alamo Colleges District)

 

License

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Texas (#79487)
    • Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

 

Experience

  • 9+ years of experience as a psychotherapist treating patients ages 13–88

  • 7 years of experience working with patients involved in motor-vehicle accidents, personal injury cases, and injured workers

  • Specializations in: Anxiety, Chronic & Acute Pain, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Emotional Distress, Adjustment Disorders, First-Generation College Student Concerns, and First-Generation American Issues

  • Professional background includes roles as CEO and Psychotherapist at Contreras Counseling & Consulting (C3), Mental Health Therapist at Worker’s Clinic Inc., and clinical/academic positions at UTSA, Roy Maas Counseling Center, and San Antonio Youth Center

  • Recognized for providing compassionate, evidence-based care and helping patients build resilience, recovery, and readiness for work and life