"In therapy people integrate the many aspects of themselves so that they feel more whole and authentic. As a therapist, I try to help people bring their feelings into awareness, and to have compassion for these feelings, allowing them to be an avenue for deeper connection with themselves and others. I believe that symptoms of anxiety and depression are often the result of blocked impulses to be intimate/close, to be angry or flee, and many other feelings, such as vulnerability, tenderness, sadness, and loss. I therefore provide a safe atmosphere in which self-exploration and self-care are paramount."

"Heart Centered Therapy helps you connect to what is Essential and True within yourself. It supports you in restoring inner balance, aliveness, peace and meaning in your life and in your relationships. The accumulations of life challenge, stress and trauma create beliefs, emotions and thoughts that become conditioned patterns. that cover up and distract us from our ability to be present. These patterns interfere with our sense of self and relationships. Authentic presence returns as the patterns of stress and trauma are integrated restoring a natural vibrancy and aliveness."

"Psychotherapy is a process for self discovery. I see this process as sacred, creative and deeply personal; with no two processes exactly alike. The more engaged in this process, the fuller and more enjoyable life becomes. One of the single most consistent indicators for a successful outcome is the relationship between the client and the therapist. Empathic attunement, acceptance, curiosity and collaboration are all important ingredients to this relationship. These qualties I am committed to throughout the therapy process."

"Life happens, and times of transition can be disorienting, leaving us anxious, off-balance, and wondering where to go from here. Maybe you are having difficulty making an important academic, career, or relationship decision, or navigating a life transition - changing jobs or career, the end of a relationship or beginning of a new one, children leaving home. Or maybe you just feel stuck, not quite right, but not sure what's wrong or what needs to change. I work with adults of all ages, offering a safe space for self-exploration and healing that can bring clarity to difficult situations and help illuminate next steps. "

"Struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or existential issues? We can help. Here at Austin Professional Counseling, we utilize the very latest science to help you achieve real change quickly. Our approach is effective and efficient as well as warm and connected. Led by nationally-recognized therapist John Howard, we address your issues with the most current methods while grounding the work in a down-to-earth, friendly relationship. We are known for personal growth, and for walking our talk. We help you address immediate needs, yet offer an in-depth and long-term path of personal growth."

"I take an active and down-to-earth approach to helping people explore new ways of managing their emotions and relating to others. I enjoy helping clients slow down and connect to their emotions and inner resources through mindful tracking and self-compassion. I've had over a decade experience helping clients develop emotional resilience, the ability to remain grounded in the face of strong feelings rather than becoming anxious or depressed. I draw on my 15+ years experience with daily mindfulness practice, which has deepened my ability to connect compassionately to my clients and their experience."

"I work with people from a variety of different backgrounds and across a broad range of human experiences. I enjoy helping clients find meaning, strength, and growth after surviving difficult, painful, and traumatic experiences. Professional interests include: Self-compassion, mindfulness, meaning-making, identity development, interpersonal/relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and recovery, the psychology of gender, sexual orientation identity issues, multicultural psychology, and women's issues. I enjoy working with adults, emerging adults, and adolescents and feel grateful that I get to play a part in the lives of the clients I work with and share in their experiences."

"I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples and have extensive experience working with moms who are struggling with the demands of parenthood. I work especially well with those who are struggling with anxiety, panic, self-doubt, depression, life transitions, divorce, fertility issues, parenting challenges, stress management, health issues, relationship problems, and family conflict."

"My natural approach to people is very humanistic. A central value of mine is being compassionate, non-judgmental and accepting towards others. I value genuineness, warmth and kindness when connecting with my clients. I believe in the critical role of the relationship between myself and the client, because in my opinion this is the primary mechanism of change. Only in the presence of a caring, safe and trustworthy relationship can we work together towards self-exploration, insight and change."

""If you are in a relationship, it can always be better. If you are coming out of a relationship, do it with integrity." While my practice and approach is appropriate for general mental health support, I provide specially-designed sessions for individuals or couples seeking healing, emotional support, and skills for managing healthy, life-giving relationships. "

"As a therapist, my hope is to help you move toward a meaningful, vital, and fulfilling life. I will provide you with a safe and supportive environment in which, together, we can look at ways to enhance your wellbeing. As an insight-oriented counselor, I believe that the understanding you develop in therapy can be empowering and transformative. I would be honored to work with you as you discover and embrace your authentic self."

"Thank you for inquiring about my practice. I use a strength-based collaborative approach with clients and trainees and believe in treating the whole person. My hope is that couples, families, and individuals leave my office empowered to meet life outside the therapy room with resilience, creativity, flexibility, humor and a clear sense of who they are. The first few sessions give us an opportunity to identify and understand your hopes and goals for counseling. I also invite (with your permission) communication with other professionals and/or significant people in your life to better evaluate and address your needs."

"I practice from a practical, no-nonsense relational stance where we work collaboratively and you can count on empathic yet honest feedback about what might be troubling you. Where possible, I integrate the latest scientific research about what actually works in therapy to try to assist you along your personal journey."

"Coaching Professionals to thrive in all areas of their life. I work with professionals challenged by the demands of a work life balance, unsatisfied with their career path and/or looking for more fulfillment in all aspects of life. I have worked with hundreds of clients from those just starting their career to those seeking an encore career. I help individuals gain clarity and focus with a refreshed enthusiasm about their future. Design a life on purpose. Work smarter not harder in a competitive world. www.lifethatworkscoaching.com"

"Sometimes anxiety, stress, pain and uncomfortable feelings run our lives. My passion lies in helping you to find freedom and movement from these uncomfortable feelings rather than stagnation and suffering. Together, we will explore how you respond to uncomfortable feelings and find healthier, more productive and more genuine ways of responding that fit with your values and move you closer to your full potential in all areas of your life."

"My services are available to individuals, families, children, adolescence, marriages, and couples. My goal in therapy is to empower you through a collaborative approach. I offer helping you establish healthy perceptions, utilizing tools, and gaining an awareness that will help empower you and your relationships. I work with co-occurring disorders and addiction. My work involves trauma-focused therapy, seeking safety, grief and loss, and relapse prevention. I have a warm spot for kids and teens; it can be difficult figuring out what is a typical healthy "growing pain", when you are personally struggling with issues beyond your understanding."

"I believe that the best part of you, your "higher self", holds the keys to your truth and your growth. My job is to help you discover that part of you, and develop a better, more trusting and loving relationship with that part of you. Self-acceptance and self-love are fundamentally difficult, and universally important. Relationship problems are very often related to issues of self-acceptance and self-love, in one or both partners. Whether you are working on your self or your relationships, therapy can help."

"I am a licensed psychologist with over 18 years of experience working with clients. My work is based upon my belief that human beings are inherently good and yet all too often adopt limiting belief systems and habitual behavioral patterns which keep us from realizing our true nature. I work with clients who wish to regain their balance and integrity and assist them in learning how to live the lives they intuitively know they are meant to live. Clients often present with depression, anxiety and/or relationship difficulties and seek to feel better and sustain more on-going joy, love, and harmony in their lives."

"I am a career counselor and psychotherapist. My approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain greater self-knowledge and enable you to live a more satisfying life. Whether you are in the midst of a life struggle or not necessarily in crisis but looking to improve your general quality of life and well being, I believe our work together will empower you to cope with life difficulties in a productive way as you break negative patterns and have a deeper connection to yourself and others."

"My focus is on adult mental health, addiction, and adults experiencing life transitions. I utilize a person-centered approach, based on each individual’s needs and goals, to guide our sessions. Approaches may include modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and others. I also have extensive experience working with family members whose loved ones are experiencing mental illness or addiction. I believe one of the most important things we can do to support a loved one with these needs is to educate ourselves and obtain the necessary supports. "