Therapists in 78731

I understand well that all of us are being affected by COVID-19 at this time. Please know that uncertainty and fear is normal and you don't have to wonder "what is wrong with me?" Grief is also normal and healthy, just terribly painful. Also, are you feeling "stuck" in your life, in your work, or in your relationship? Have you ever said to yourself, or your partner, "I am done!"? I hear these comments frequently in my office as our work begins. Then, through your efforts, new skills get developed and relief, growth and health returns.

I work well with adults who wish to deepen their relationships with primary partners, children, their family of origin, friends or colleagues. Many of my patients are seeking help with issues from early childhood, including trauma and child abuse. Others want to understand and function better in their marriages/partnerships. Some patients need to end their partnerships and I will work with them to do so in a collaborative manner. Adults in my practice may be coping with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, dissociative disorders and/or addictions. Together, we work to create insight into these issues.

Maybe you're wondering "Is this all there is?" Or perhaps you're feeling like you're living a version of groundhog day over and over and over and over again. No problem. My coaching practice is focused on helping my clients get unstuck and find meaning and purpose in their lives. After a few sessions, you become more mindful of the thoughts you're thinking and the choices you're making that you are keeping you from getting what you really want.

I LOVE my work because I get to help people help themselves. With over 20 years experience, I have worked with adolescent and adult individuals, couples and families, providing a safe place to express and explore their concerns and challenges as well as hopes and dreams. Whether you are new to the idea of counseling or are looking for someone with a fresh perspective, I'd be happy to hear from you and discuss the possibility of our working together. Ultimately, the journey is yours to determine and follow. I will simply provide guidance through open and honest reflection.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in child and family therapy. I earned my masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology, where I studied international disaster psychology and child and family therapy. Early in my career I gained important experience in the treatment of trauma while working in Sarajevo, Bosnia, and with refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of human trafficking in Denver, CO. While working in private practice over the past five years I have focused primarily on children and childhood issues.

Emotional, psychological, and interpersonal/social growth is a continual process of self transformation and change. At points when one feels stuck or confused in that process, or when life just isn't working, it often helps to connect with a therapist. I provide a safe space where you can be, or recover/rediscover, your authentic self; deepen the emotional connection with yourself and others; clarify thoughts, beliefs, and values; consider new ways of being in the world and w/others; develop healthier adaptive strategies for relating to yourself and others; and work through past and/or present griefs and traumas.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck with a destructive behavior pattern or life situation? Are you frustrated or fearful about the consequences of your behavior for yourself or loved ones? Are you afraid things will never change? I help individuals and couples to break free of these destructive patterns. My professional commitment to you is to provide insight, compassionate support, and new tools to help you navigate through difficult times and improve the quality of your life. You CAN create change in your life and I look forward to exploring how to do that with you.

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches (DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differentiate me amongst the crowded field of options. I work with Individuals (13+), Couples and Families. I find it a great honor to be a therapist and walk alongside those seeking help and I look forward to connecting with you.

I work with adults, couples, families and groups on a wide variety of mental health and wellness topics including depression, anxiety, grief, stress management, substance abuse, codependency, women's issues, parenting and life transitions. There is HOPE for a bright tomorrow! As we journey towards developing our highest potential, life's experiences can hinder our growth. It is my intention to help individuals, couples and families to achieve their goals, by identifying obstacles, clarifying goals and developing effective tools that will assist them in leading themselves to an inspiring future!

Are you seeking help to work through relationship issues? Do you feel unable to communicate with your partner or other people in your life? Do you feel something is missing from your life or relationship?

I love my work. I will dedicate myself to your journey to find answers to your important questions, honoring your unique story, I hail from Dublin, Ireland, with stints in London and NYC before landing in Austin. My working style is warm, direct, gently probing. I have a sense of humor, an important asset in life as in therapy, and I can be feisty. Conflict makes me as uncomfortable as the next person, but I have learned that often, out of respectful conflict, can come invaluable growth. Just as the grain of sand irritates the oyster in the shell, conflict can produce a marvelous pearl.

I am a professional creativity, leadership, and career coach, consultant, educator, and facilitator based in Austin, Texas. My areas of focus in coaching include mindfulness, creativity, organizational psychology, existential issues, spirituality, and life transitions, drawing inspiration from humanistic, existential, positive, transpersonal, and Jungian depth psychology. I help individuals and organizations tap into their innate creativity for greater insight, innovation, collaboration, and resilience. While my Ph.D. is in psychology / creativity studies, I am not a therapist or clinical psychologist, so I cannot accept insurance.

Something isn't working in your relationship. Maybe the conflict is leaving you hurt or hopeless. Or there's been an affair, and you can't get back to normal. Perhaps you're an entrepreneur, and the stress of the business is poisoning the relationship. You might even be on the brink of calling it quits-unsure if you really want to stay or go. It can be easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged. I offer Gottman Method Couples Therapy, a research-based and goal-oriented approach to reducing conflict, improving communication, rebuilding trust and intimacy, and healing your relationship.

I believe that many of the problems individuals face can be worked through by gaining increased insight and knowledge about oneself. I also believe individuals heal themselves and often just need an objective, caring presence to help them take the first step. I specializes in both therapy and psychological assessment and frequently works with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, OB/GYNs, and other physicians in the collaborative treatment of patients.

I aim to create a safe, warm, empathetic space to help clients work through life's struggles. I believe that it is important to not only identify areas of growth in therapy but to also identify areas of strength; this is especially important with children and adolescents. I take a collaborative and systemic approach when working with youth; my belief is that including all parts of the child's life are important for healing. I believe in the power of expressive tools, activities, and play therapy because not all children and adolescents enjoy or are able to engage in talk therapy.

If you are looking for someone to work together with you, one-on-one to help reduce your symptoms of anxiety, I want to help. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages who struggle with feelings of anxiety; whether it's OCD, panic attacks, social anxiety, or more generalized anxiety I would like the opportunity to help you work toward healing and balance in your life. I understand how paralyzing feelings of anxiety can be and how it can quickly take over your life. It can be difficult to know what will help and what will make the anxiety worse. If you reach out we can work together to find what works for you.

Psychotherapy is most commonly sought in response to pain caused by symptoms such as depression, anxiety, compulsions, relationship troubles, low self-esteem, and dissociation. Many people are surprised to learn that symptoms point the way to emotional skills that are yet to be sufficiently developed. Developing these skills occurs as we shift our orientation to exploring experience rather than living in the stories that we have constructed to explain our lives. Mustering the courage to explore beyond what we already know is the heart of meaningful change.

I am passionate about meeting people in the mess of life and working together towards productive and positive outcome. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship based on trust and empathy. Therapy is a place where unconditional positive regard and increased awareness of the present understanding and past learning can help us move through our difficulties into a space that allows for compassion and acceptance of the self, which leads to the confidence to walk with purpose toward a better future.