Therapists in 78735

distress can take many forms, depression, excessive use of drugs and alcohol, anxiety or troubled relationships. Usually, we can make the necessary adjustments and carry on with well adjusted lives and careers. Sometimes, try as we might, things will not fall in to place; and that might be time to get some help. I offer EMDR, Hypnosis, Mindfulness and family of origin based therapies, as well as Addiction and relapse management therapies.

I myself struggled with Anxiety and Depression as a young person. I often like to joke that I took my first psychology class as a DIY project. As I discovered what worked for me, I realized that I wanted to share that knowledge with other people. I view therapy as a place to feel safe, express feelings, explore relationships, describe experiences, and (if necessary) revisit old wounds to heal from them. In my practice I am passionate about utilizing Positive Psychology, strength-based approaches and CBT to achieve better mental health.

You deserve the life you want for yourself, family and career and I'd like to support you in navigating solutions using strength based counseling. Reducing stress from Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD or Health concerns sometimes is difficult to initiate alone. Collaborating to set measurable goals in each session increases a sense of wellbeing. Getting out of your head and make significant small or big shifts. The experience I bring to private practice is influenced by a career in executive corporate settings, school counseling and mental health research in integrative therapy. Keep it simple, take the next indicated step.

Hello & welcome! What brings you here? We all have our reasons for seeking help at various seasons in life. Maybe you are looking for some guidance or a new perspective. Or perhaps you are in a challenging situation and not sure of your next step. Whatever it is that brings you to this time of seeking help, please know it takes faith and courage to reach out and ask for help. Discovering new ways of addressing one's situation can be both enlightening and empowering. If you think you may just need a sounding board, there can be much value in that as well. I would be blessed and honored to assist you on your journey.

Welcome! I enjoy working with people of all cultures and backgrounds. I have experience working with adults through childhood trauma, sexual trauma, grief and loss, those who have been victims of crime, depression, anxiety, cultural identity, perfectionism, and shame. I love working with folks to reduce shame, symptoms of anxiety and depression, process trauma, and anything else that keeps you from experiencing life the way you want. Additionally, I have a special place in my heart for working with folks during their perinatal journey through infertility, pregnancy, perinatal loss, post-partum struggles, and 3rd party reproduction.

Healthy relationships are essential to a fulfilling life! Worry, isolation, anger, and many other difficulties can get in the way of expressing your emotions in positive ways in your relationships. I patiently and gently guide and challenge you to grow into the practice of tolerating and expressing your full range of emotions. When you learn the skills to express your feelings constructively, you gain access to your inner aliveness and vitality, and as you bring these newfound qualities to your relationships you begin to live an authentic and expansive life.

My clients are seeking strategies that can be easily incorporated to address the imbalances in their lives. By considering the approach that works best for each stage in life, my clients learn to navigate their own path to wellness and to make adjustments as needed. OT involves taking action and formulation of adaptive responses to challenges rather than just talking about solutions. Learning to recognize the physical, emotional and behavioral manifestation of stress, and establishing healthy lifestyle choices is my goal no matter what diagnoses are presented.

At times life can feel stressful and overwhelming, however I am here to help you navigate your way through it, to not only survive, but thrive at life. I offer therapy for those who may be experiencing life changes or transitions, having difficulties in their personal relationships, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other challenges that may be affecting your mood or quality of life. My experiences have given me the valuable opportunity to work with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and sexual backgrounds. In doing so, I provide culturally sensitive therapy in a supportive and safe environment.

I will put you, the client, your life goals first and help you reach them. We will work together as a team, identifying your goals and using the modalities that I have trained in. I will help you learn tools relevant to your grow. These tools have helped me on my own growth journey as well as the clients that I have worked with. I believe in the value of connecting to the body as a way of healing developmental trauma. This trauma could be manifesting in different ways, physically, mentally, emotionally or a combination of all. My work is grounded in psychological theory, evidence-based practices and incorporates mindfulness.

YES, I am accepting new clients! Have you ever noticed that your ability to feel joy is conditional? If you had the right relationship, you’d be happy. If you could change careers, you’d be happy. If you could spend a week in Hawaii, you’d be happy. Any of those sound familiar? Have you also noticed that this approach DOESN’T WORK? Really think about that for a minute. You’ve spent your entire life trying to get things on the outside to be a certain way so that you can finally, once and for all, feel better inside. So, if it works so well, why are you still not happy? Why are you still stuck playing that game?

Accepting New Clients! Open Heart Counseling of Austin PLLC (OHCA) is a group practice founded by Lacey Castilleja Fisher. Lacey wanted to create a practice that is all inclusive so the community can have a safe space to come and share their stories as they find healing after they have experienced trauma. Survivors of trauma often feel worried that they cannot share their experiences with others because it is too difficult to hear. Our therapists are able to sit with you to hear your story as many times as you need to tell it. When you are ready, we are here to hold hope for you as you begin your healing journey.

Have you been told to look at your substance use by someone you are close to? Are you worried you might have a problem or know that you do? Substance use is on a continuum, with abstinence on one end and severe abuse, or addiction, on the other. Historically, approaches to substance use treatment have been binary—you either use or you do not. While this approach is effective for some people, for most it feels restrictive and at times punitive. The goal of therapy is for you to determine—you may want to examine your use, minimize it, work toward ceasing use all together or even maintain positive changes you have already made.

Life challenges us in unexpected ways but one thing is certain, you won’t have to go through it alone. Lets work together to address adversities you may be facing. I have extensive experience counseling adults, adolescents, and children within a variety of settings including public and private institutions. My goal for clients is to create a safe space for healing. I use a holistic approach to therapy to promote the management of stress, develop strategies to improve health, and integrate strengths to lead a more fulfilling life.

Have you been told you are too intense, too sensitive or overly dramatic? Maybe you set extremely high standards for yourself and downplay your achievements and abilities. You are doing your best to fit in but are having challenges at work, in your relationships or with transitions. You may be coping with perfectionism, anxiety or depression. My clients are curious about themselves, interested in self-improvement and motivated to create greater balance in their lives. Many of my clients identify as gifted, twice-exceptional or neurodivergent.

Life challenges, changes and growth are always complicated and often difficult! It is not uncommon in today's world to think of counseling and mental health services as an indicator that something is wrong but I am confident that it is just the opposite. On the contrary this is a huge step towards your goals and a better daily life. We all need support and reaching out to a professional is an excellent choice for that! I am so glad you are here and hope that together we can find the best path forward in the areas that are most important to you.

Are you feeling anxious, hopeless, isolated or just tired of the same things in life? Sometimes our lives are a little messy, I understand the feeling of being stuck and alone. My desired is to walk alongside with you to target those opportunities for greater life satisfaction.

Can you define success? Nothing is wasted in striving for your success. I use a strength-based therapeutic style to enhance the positive aspects each one of us possesses. There is no one definition of success. I would like listen to what you feel is your definition of success in life. There is no other individual on the planet just like you, and I look forward to creating an unconventional and unique experience. I offer a warm, safe environment to all my clients through my ability to be approachable, kind and authentic throughout the entire therapy process.

Do you feel stuck or misunderstood? Are you striving to make things right in relationships, but are continuing to feel unfulfilled? Do you struggle with self-judgment? Life can feel overwhelming even if you ultimately feel underwhelmed by life. Things can get better. Sometimes it's difficult to see the full picture when you're in the middle of a situation. Therapy can provide a new perspective. By exploring your experiences and thoughts, we'll work together to identify what's holding you back and healthy ways of coping with the circumstances you are sorting through.