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Leila McKay
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Leila McKay

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Austin, TX 78759
(432) 216-4781
Let's Connect (432) 216-4781
My approach to working with people goes beyond traditional talk therapy to apply the discoveries of new brain science, using methods of EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapies, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Much of the work I do with people is short term. My intent is to help you recover from past traumas; make the changes you want in your life now; and learn tools you can apply to any challenges that may arise in your future. My experience of working with people for 20 years is that we all have within us what is needed to live life fully and create happiness for ourselves and others.
EMDR can free you from painful past memories and change old thought patterns that may be holding you back. Mindfulness based therapies offer tools to help you lift your current life challenges to higher ground and help you find your way to an inner peace you can apply to all issues and states of mind that may arise in your life.
Please review my website: www.heartquestcounseling.com and call for a free consult to help decide if working with me is the next step for you.
Call or Leila McKay now for a free 15 minute consultation - (432) 216-4781

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Serenity Counseling and Wellness

Austin, TX 78759

(432) 216-4781

Marfa, TX 79843

In-Office, telephone, and zoom appointment are now available.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Coping Skills 
$130 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (432) 216-4781

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Serenity Counseling and Wellness

Austin, TX 78759

(432) 216-4781

Marfa, TX 79843

In-Office, telephone, and zoom appointment are now available.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Coping Skills 
$130 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $130
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Check, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Please visit my website for payment options and sliding scale information. I offer discounts to veterans, musicians, artists, single parents
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Please visit my website for payment options and sliding scale information. I offer discounts to veterans, musicians, artists, single parents
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 19543 Leila McKay
  • In Practice for 22 Years
  • Certificate from EMDR Level II / 2003
  • Attended Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado, Graduated 2002
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In addition to levels 1 and 11 EMDR, I have advanced EMDR training in Anxiety and Addictions.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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In addition to levels 1 and 11 EMDR, I have advanced EMDR training in Anxiety and Addictions.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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Research shows we can only experience a negative emotion for 30 seconds unless we add a negative thought! Those negative thoughts have roots in our histories. We can start with EMDR (if needed) to reverse those thought patterns (3-8 sessions), address feelings of fear, anger, doubts of self worth, etc. (often based in loss of Trust in Life, Self, or Others) and practices tools to create Happiness!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
"
Research shows we can only experience a negative emotion for 30 seconds unless we add a negative thought! Those negative thoughts have roots in our histories. We can start with EMDR (if needed) to reverse those thought patterns (3-8 sessions), address feelings of fear, anger, doubts of self worth, etc. (often based in loss of Trust in Life, Self, or Others) and practices tools to create Happiness!
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Single Mother , 
Veterans

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Single Mother , 
Veterans

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Happiness and Trust
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Self Love
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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You want to be happy! My focus is on building Happiness and Trust in Life. Three things are needed: 1. Freedom from past trauma. 2. Awareness of and ability to change thought patterns that keep you from being happy. 3. Building a personal basis of Trust and Love of Self and of Life. We get there by reversing trauma as needed (EMDR) and getting in control of negative thoughts and fear (CBT).
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
"
You want to be happy! My focus is on building Happiness and Trust in Life. Three things are needed: 1. Freedom from past trauma. 2. Awareness of and ability to change thought patterns that keep you from being happy. 3. Building a personal basis of Trust and Love of Self and of Life. We get there by reversing trauma as needed (EMDR) and getting in control of negative thoughts and fear (CBT).
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Location

Primary Location

Serenity Counseling and Wellness

Austin, TX 78759

(432) 216-4781

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Marfa, TX 79843

(432) 216-4781

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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In-Office, telephone, and zoom appointment are now available.
Call for a free consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
"
In-Office, telephone, and zoom appointment are now available.
Call for a free consultation now - (432) 216-4781
Leila McKay
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Last Modified: 27 Jan 2024