Therapists in 78702

Clients normally describe me as someone that they feel is compassionate and actively interested in their well-being, non-judgmental, and with whom they feel accepted and comfortable around. I am on the path to help people heal holistically with mindfulness and presence, with tools that can be used for deeper self-understanding, finding answers within, and releasing psychological blockages. I am always on the lookout for where we can facilitate neurological body/brain healing of the psyche using the latest neuroscience-based, whole body protocols for anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, depression, and PTSD.

I was one of the first counselors in CT to be licensed (20+ years ago). Additionally, I am licensed in Texas. As your therapist, my first step is to make sure you feel heard, accepted, and respected. This builds the foundation of trust needed. together we build strategies around your roadblocks and help you navigate your struggles so that you can build a future you look forward to. New hope emerges with the right set of supports in your life.

Athletic culture often praises the ability to do it all, however, we all experience issues that cannot be masked or pushed aside. I provide athletes a place of understanding support to work through issues such as eating concerns, body image, anxiety, depression, injury, post-sports career, relationships, substance use, or traumatic events. Athletes devote tremendous time and energy to physical training, and I believe intentionality with mental health is just as important for improving quality of life, and for improved sports performance.

To learn and grow, children require a tapestry of love, safety, and challenge. When the challenges youth face exceed the amount of resources available, therapy can be helpful. Private, goal oriented, engaging and fun activities can motivate youth to participate in a process they might otherwise avoid. In my practice, I help children address anger, depression, trauma, school related difficulties, divorce, and adjustment issues. With over 20 years of clinical expertise, I understand that children's therapy is most effective when the process is safe and interesting. In my practice I help youth and families embrace needed change by using their strengths to solve problems.

I have 15 years of experience counseling youth and adults in various settings. My concentration has been young adults and the LGBTQ+ population. I take the approach of starting where you are. Through connecting and talking about your intentions, we can begin to find a pathway to addressing and exploring the issues that are impeding your happiness. Within each human is an inner wisdom, and my role is to help you connect with that part of yourself, increasing self-confidence and life satisfaction. It helps to have an outside perspective, and I support your path to choosing a life with more understanding.

Things aren't working inside of you. You may have put together a fairly decent life but on the inside, you aren't enjoying it. You may be more and more uncomfortable in your body. You know the "right" things to do but they don't seem to get to the heart of the problem. You may even have tried therapy before without it truly helping. It may not have gone deep enough. You are probably experiencing early developmental trauma that was never properly addressed. Early developmental trauma patterns have a way of resurfacing in times of crisis and change.

Sometimes we all need extra support or a safe place to turn when life seems overwhelming or confusing. Therapy can offer that support and provide a place to talk about things that may be difficult to share with anyone else. Whether you are struggling with life changes, feelings of sadness and anxiety, a sense of "stuckness", or ready to heal past traumas, therapy can and does provide relief and a new way of living.

Living with purpose, authenticity, and aligned values is the way out of anxiety, shame, and depression. I want to help you find your way to a more joyful life. I believe in a holistic, human-centered approach that acknowledges the real challenges of the world today, the complexities of each person's experience, and the limited usefulness of one size fits all labels and diagnosis. I believe the therapeutic space should be a safe one, but also one that challenges and encourages growth. Some of my specialties include working with trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, poor boundaries/codependency, and life transitions.

¿Tienes un caso de inmigración? ¿Necesita una "evaluación psicológica?” Yo le puedo evaluar en Inglés o en Español. Hago evaluaciones para el perdón, VAWA, y Visa U. Las evaluaciones son sencillas y precisas cubriendo todos los factores que son de importancia para el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional. Citas por las tardes. Llama me hoy. We conduct immigration evaluations in English or Spanish for spousal hardship, VAWA, and U-Visas cases. Numero de telefono para Espanol: 512-662-5934. Puedes mandar un texto o mensaje.

I believe you are exactly where you need to be.... Right now. Rumi said it best: "The wound is the place where the light enters you." The suffering, the vulnerability, the anger and the fear are perfect opportunities to shine a light of awareness and begin healing. I offer a safe space for each awareness to unfold without judgement. My approach tends to be ecclectic and holistic, incorporating spiritual practices to raise your consciousness in order to create alignment with your heart, body, and soul so that healing may begin.

I am glad you took the first step in reaching out and finding a therapist. I know life can be difficult, and going to therapy to talk about personal things that are affecting your life is very difficult. It is even worse when you feel alone, are a part of a small community, or have faced adversity in life. I am also aware that mental health struggles are not easy to manage alone. Sometimes, all you need is a safe, comfortable and nonjudgemental space to process life experience and express your struggles.

I believe we all have unique strengths that can help us navigate life’s challenges. Seeking out support through counseling is one way to re-discover and to cultivate those strengths. I work with adolescents and adults to assist them through life’s ups and downs. I am LGBTQ+ allied and affirming and I utilize a multicultural approach when working with clients. I welcome you to come as you are— I will meet you wherever you are at.

Headlight is proud to offer Austin, Texas a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!