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Sydney Paver
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sunset Valley, TX 78735
Not accepting new clients
I am a licensed psychologist in Austin, Texas, providing psychotherapy for individuals and couples who present with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, chronic illness, and grief. Most people seek psychotherapy when they are in emotional distress. Therapy is a helpful and supportive path to self-understanding and self-acceptance. Through the therapeutic process, hurtful and confusing feelings are identified and resolved through safe, guided discussions.
I am a licensed psychologist in Austin, Texas, providing psychotherapy for individuals and couples who present with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, chronic illness, and grief. Most people seek psychotherapy when they are in emotional distress. Therapy is a helpful and supportive path to self-understanding and self-acceptance. Through the therapeutic process, hurtful and confusing feelings are identified and resolved through safe, guided discussions.
(361) 444-2469 View (361) 444-2469

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Robyn Trimborn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
I am EMDR Certified and use modalities like IFS, AEDP, Coherence Therapy, PACT, The Gottman Method, and RLT to help you create lasting change, achieve your goals and heal your relationships.
Now is the time to embark on a journey of deeper self-discovery, addressing past traumas, relationship patterns, or limiting beliefs. As your therapist, my aim will be to help you improve your relationships, foster deeper connections, and heal lingering wounds from the past. Together, we will create a supportive space for you to open up about your challenges, find new perspectives, and incorporate valuable insights. Through this process, we will work towards improving your overall well-being and helping you attain the inner peace you desire.
I am EMDR Certified and use modalities like IFS, AEDP, Coherence Therapy, PACT, The Gottman Method, and RLT to help you create lasting change, achieve your goals and heal your relationships.
Now is the time to embark on a journey of deeper self-discovery, addressing past traumas, relationship patterns, or limiting beliefs. As your therapist, my aim will be to help you improve your relationships, foster deeper connections, and heal lingering wounds from the past. Together, we will create a supportive space for you to open up about your challenges, find new perspectives, and incorporate valuable insights. Through this process, we will work towards improving your overall well-being and helping you attain the inner peace you desire.
(512) 881-7673 View (512) 881-7673
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Christine Molina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, AEDP, IFS, SE
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703  (Online Only)
I specialize in EMDR therapy and am EMDR Certified, an EMDR Consultant and trained in AEDP, ego state therapy, IFS and somatic techniques.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD and painful experiences heal and make needed changes. Life is messy, complicated, and hectic. It's normal to have times when you feel stuck, overwhelmed or like you don't measure up. You may have tried to make changes on your own and keep hitting the same stumbling blocks in relationships, work or school. With sensitivity and compassion, I can help you tap into your inner resources and healing ability so you can work through stuck points and feel more at peace and in control.
I specialize in EMDR therapy and am EMDR Certified, an EMDR Consultant and trained in AEDP, ego state therapy, IFS and somatic techniques.
I help adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD and painful experiences heal and make needed changes. Life is messy, complicated, and hectic. It's normal to have times when you feel stuck, overwhelmed or like you don't measure up. You may have tried to make changes on your own and keep hitting the same stumbling blocks in relationships, work or school. With sensitivity and compassion, I can help you tap into your inner resources and healing ability so you can work through stuck points and feel more at peace and in control.
(512) 991-3556 View (512) 991-3556
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Cathy Delgado Standerfer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Working experientially, I integrate IFS, IPNB, Coherence, and AEDP approaches to meaningfully and deeply investigate your inner world,.
We all long to feel connected, known, and loved. And when we don’t, it can create tremendous suffering. In response to our pain, we adapt and learn ways to cope- ultimately seeking to make intolerable feelings tolerable. But our coping strategies disconnect us from who we truly are and come at a high cost. I offer a therapeutic lifeline that empowers you to claim your inherent worth and inner knowing. I deeply respect and want to nurture the wisdom you hold inside yourself. You may worry that you are too flawed, but together we can rediscover your worthiness and the inherent beauty within you.
Working experientially, I integrate IFS, IPNB, Coherence, and AEDP approaches to meaningfully and deeply investigate your inner world,.
We all long to feel connected, known, and loved. And when we don’t, it can create tremendous suffering. In response to our pain, we adapt and learn ways to cope- ultimately seeking to make intolerable feelings tolerable. But our coping strategies disconnect us from who we truly are and come at a high cost. I offer a therapeutic lifeline that empowers you to claim your inherent worth and inner knowing. I deeply respect and want to nurture the wisdom you hold inside yourself. You may worry that you are too flawed, but together we can rediscover your worthiness and the inherent beauty within you.
(512) 714-3403 View (512) 714-3403
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Lisa Dreher
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
I incorporate experiential approaches such as AEDP and Internal Family Systems with both couples and individuals.
Are you looking to feel more joy, connection and authenticity in your life? Have you struggled to connect with your sense of agency, power and efficacy? Serving individuals and couples who seek to establish healthier relationship dynamics with themselves and others is a true gift. My passion for this work is rooted in my genuine appreciation and respect for anyone who embarks on the journey of self discovery. In addition to my work with individuals and couples, I offer consultations with parents & caregivers looking to increase harmony and decrease difficult behaviors in their homes with their children.
I incorporate experiential approaches such as AEDP and Internal Family Systems with both couples and individuals.
Are you looking to feel more joy, connection and authenticity in your life? Have you struggled to connect with your sense of agency, power and efficacy? Serving individuals and couples who seek to establish healthier relationship dynamics with themselves and others is a true gift. My passion for this work is rooted in my genuine appreciation and respect for anyone who embarks on the journey of self discovery. In addition to my work with individuals and couples, I offer consultations with parents & caregivers looking to increase harmony and decrease difficult behaviors in their homes with their children.
(512) 881-8574 View (512) 881-8574
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Taylor Cnudde
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I draw from my training in AEDP, Gottman Marital Therapy, PACT, and other modalities.
Taylor welcomes individuals and couples who are seeking to create change in their lives. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, ketamine assisted therapy, self-compassion/acceptance, and relationship issues. Taylor may be a good fit for you if anxiety or depression are causing daily distress, self-criticism and burnout are impacting work performance, or if relationships feel unmanageable and disconnected. She supports clients to overcome painful past experiences and unhelpful patterns, in order to reconnect with themselves, loved ones, and career in more meaningful and successful ways.
I draw from my training in AEDP, Gottman Marital Therapy, PACT, and other modalities.
Taylor welcomes individuals and couples who are seeking to create change in their lives. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, ketamine assisted therapy, self-compassion/acceptance, and relationship issues. Taylor may be a good fit for you if anxiety or depression are causing daily distress, self-criticism and burnout are impacting work performance, or if relationships feel unmanageable and disconnected. She supports clients to overcome painful past experiences and unhelpful patterns, in order to reconnect with themselves, loved ones, and career in more meaningful and successful ways.
(512) 877-1952 View (512) 877-1952
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Trent Schmiedehaus, LCSW-S, SEP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is grounded in an experiential, emotionally focused approach to healing, drawing from transformative modalities such as AEDP, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) mindfulness, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology and Somatic Experiencing.
My approach is based first and foremost on offering you a safe, supportive space in which you can feel free to explore, change and heal. By examining your direct experience, we can observe the habitual reactions, limitations, and outdated stories that prevent you from feeling the full richness of life. Engaging your moment to moment experience will allow you to develop a full appreciation of who you are, and move you toward the life you want to live.
My practice is grounded in an experiential, emotionally focused approach to healing, drawing from transformative modalities such as AEDP, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) mindfulness, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology and Somatic Experiencing.
My approach is based first and foremost on offering you a safe, supportive space in which you can feel free to explore, change and heal. By examining your direct experience, we can observe the habitual reactions, limitations, and outdated stories that prevent you from feeling the full richness of life. Engaging your moment to moment experience will allow you to develop a full appreciation of who you are, and move you toward the life you want to live.
(512) 271-4876 View (512) 271-4876
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Carly Ostler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
I use various modalities including AEDP, EMDR and IFS to connect my clients to their most authentic and best selves.
Our emotions, behaviors and relationships can be overwhelming to make sense of. Having the support of an unbiased perspective can help as we grow beyond the things that cause us discomfort. As a systems therapist, I understand the issues brought into the therapy in relation to the school, work, relational, societal and intergenerational systems involved. Yes, that does mean talking about your parents and how the messages you received in your family have shaped you. It also means talking about the ways culture, race, sexuality, work environments and history affect the ways we feel and behave.
I use various modalities including AEDP, EMDR and IFS to connect my clients to their most authentic and best selves.
Our emotions, behaviors and relationships can be overwhelming to make sense of. Having the support of an unbiased perspective can help as we grow beyond the things that cause us discomfort. As a systems therapist, I understand the issues brought into the therapy in relation to the school, work, relational, societal and intergenerational systems involved. Yes, that does mean talking about your parents and how the messages you received in your family have shaped you. It also means talking about the ways culture, race, sexuality, work environments and history affect the ways we feel and behave.
(512) 377-6237 View (512) 377-6237
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Caileigh Chadwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
I incorporate a variety of lens including EMDR, IFS, AEDP, attachment theory, somatic practices, ACT, Imago, and DBT for a personalized fit for you.
Do you feel trapped in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you feel disconnected from yourself, others, or in your relationship? Are there old wounds showing up in the present? Are you struggling with relationships and not quite sure why? When we encounter trauma or adverse experiences, we often find ourselves stuck in unhealthy cycles as a way of shielding ourselves from reliving that pain. Together, we will approach the difficulties you're facing with compassion, fostering lasting transformation. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, creating a space where we can explore how you can cultivate a more fulfilling life.
I incorporate a variety of lens including EMDR, IFS, AEDP, attachment theory, somatic practices, ACT, Imago, and DBT for a personalized fit for you.
Do you feel trapped in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you feel disconnected from yourself, others, or in your relationship? Are there old wounds showing up in the present? Are you struggling with relationships and not quite sure why? When we encounter trauma or adverse experiences, we often find ourselves stuck in unhealthy cycles as a way of shielding ourselves from reliving that pain. Together, we will approach the difficulties you're facing with compassion, fostering lasting transformation. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, creating a space where we can explore how you can cultivate a more fulfilling life.
(512) 772-5651 View (512) 772-5651
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Melissa Haney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, SEP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Currently accepting new clients. I offer individual therapy for adults ages 18 and beyond, with an expertise in developmental trauma recovery. I use a variety of methods including Somatic Experiencing, ART(Accelerated Resolution Therapy), AEDP, Pia Mellody's Post Induction Therapy(Codependency), Interpersonal Neurobiology, Attachment Theory, and NARM(NeuroAffective Relational Model). My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
Currently accepting new clients. I offer individual therapy for adults ages 18 and beyond, with an expertise in developmental trauma recovery. I use a variety of methods including Somatic Experiencing, ART(Accelerated Resolution Therapy), AEDP, Pia Mellody's Post Induction Therapy(Codependency), Interpersonal Neurobiology, Attachment Theory, and NARM(NeuroAffective Relational Model). My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
(512) 746-1068 View (512) 746-1068
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Firoozeh Tuller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
I have training in Psychodynamic treatment modalities, CBT, EMDR, DBT, AEDP, IFS, mindfulness-based treatment approaches and body-based treatment approaches , Buddhist psychology, meditation and eastern philosophies.
I view treatment as a safe space where healing can occur through the process of unpeeling multiple layers of mental and emotional patterns (conscious and unconscious), leading individuals to discover their strengths, true potential and authentic self. In this process, one can feel empowered and inspired to integrate all parts of self, even those hidden from the conscious mind. This delicate work is only possible when trust and alliance are established between therapist and client. The principles guiding this work are unconditional acceptance, compassion and non-judgment.
I have training in Psychodynamic treatment modalities, CBT, EMDR, DBT, AEDP, IFS, mindfulness-based treatment approaches and body-based treatment approaches , Buddhist psychology, meditation and eastern philosophies.
I view treatment as a safe space where healing can occur through the process of unpeeling multiple layers of mental and emotional patterns (conscious and unconscious), leading individuals to discover their strengths, true potential and authentic self. In this process, one can feel empowered and inspired to integrate all parts of self, even those hidden from the conscious mind. This delicate work is only possible when trust and alliance are established between therapist and client. The principles guiding this work are unconditional acceptance, compassion and non-judgment.
(512) 675-1395 View (512) 675-1395
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Rachel Hanss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Are you ready to make a change or need help figuring out how to move forward? Are you ready for more in your career, your relationships, or need relief from stress? Maybe you're not feeling yourself. I am here and want to help you. I have a broad base of experience and specialize in helping with relationships and premarital counseling, career development and changes, stabilizing mood and functioning in daily life, recovery from substance abuse, family building and infertility, developing new ways of relating to others as well as consultation for clinical leaders & non-profit managers.
Are you ready to make a change or need help figuring out how to move forward? Are you ready for more in your career, your relationships, or need relief from stress? Maybe you're not feeling yourself. I am here and want to help you. I have a broad base of experience and specialize in helping with relationships and premarital counseling, career development and changes, stabilizing mood and functioning in daily life, recovery from substance abuse, family building and infertility, developing new ways of relating to others as well as consultation for clinical leaders & non-profit managers.
(512) 523-5262 View (512) 523-5262
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Alex Morphew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748  (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Alex, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with adults, emerging adults, and adolescents in individual, group, and family settings. I am a queer-identified, HAES aligned, neurodiversity affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. In our space, it is my goal to provide a warm, compassionate, and welcoming place where you can feel safe to share about whatever is coming up for you. I’m passionate about working with women, LGBTQIA+ adults and adolescents, neurodivergent individuals, and emerging adults.
Hello! I’m Alex, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with adults, emerging adults, and adolescents in individual, group, and family settings. I am a queer-identified, HAES aligned, neurodiversity affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. In our space, it is my goal to provide a warm, compassionate, and welcoming place where you can feel safe to share about whatever is coming up for you. I’m passionate about working with women, LGBTQIA+ adults and adolescents, neurodivergent individuals, and emerging adults.
(512) 690-4904 View (512) 690-4904
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Janna Miller Greeson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
It is a privilege to get to work with individuals seeking to create change in their lives. Deciding to start therapy is a courageous step; I’m glad you're here. A number of things bring people to therapy. You may be feeling stuck in some way. Perhaps you’ve recently experienced a major life transition, loss, or unexpected stressor. Maybe you are simply feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings and unsure how to move forward. I am passionate about meeting you where you are and working together to help you be your best, most whole self.
It is a privilege to get to work with individuals seeking to create change in their lives. Deciding to start therapy is a courageous step; I’m glad you're here. A number of things bring people to therapy. You may be feeling stuck in some way. Perhaps you’ve recently experienced a major life transition, loss, or unexpected stressor. Maybe you are simply feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings and unsure how to move forward. I am passionate about meeting you where you are and working together to help you be your best, most whole self.
(512) 980-3510 View (512) 980-3510
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Courtney Bourlon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I have the belief that people have the ability within themselves to recognize maladaptive patterns in their lives and with a little help, become able to set attainable goals to change those patterns into something more functional for their lives. I believe that motivation to change is a key component in what makes counseling successful for most people. My goal is to provide a safe, welcoming environment for you to help you meet your goals. My hope is that you will be better able to cope with the underlying issues giving you trouble and to help you learn more about yourself and your behavior.
I have the belief that people have the ability within themselves to recognize maladaptive patterns in their lives and with a little help, become able to set attainable goals to change those patterns into something more functional for their lives. I believe that motivation to change is a key component in what makes counseling successful for most people. My goal is to provide a safe, welcoming environment for you to help you meet your goals. My hope is that you will be better able to cope with the underlying issues giving you trouble and to help you learn more about yourself and your behavior.
(512) 400-3892 View (512) 400-3892
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Keegan Browne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78702  (Online Only)
I believe in therapy as a way to make meaning out of our experiences; the beautiful and the terrible. Our time together will be an opportunity to reflect on moments of aloneness and to take them on together. My clinical interests include grief and loss, identity development, life transitions, burnout, and perfectionism. You can expect therapy with me to be heart-centered and affirming with an approach that is rooted in relational and attachment-based frameworks.
I believe in therapy as a way to make meaning out of our experiences; the beautiful and the terrible. Our time together will be an opportunity to reflect on moments of aloneness and to take them on together. My clinical interests include grief and loss, identity development, life transitions, burnout, and perfectionism. You can expect therapy with me to be heart-centered and affirming with an approach that is rooted in relational and attachment-based frameworks.
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Chris Byrne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I believe that the deepest healing happens when therapy is rooted in connection, empathy, and compassion, so my first goal is to create an environment in which you feel understood and supported. Likewise, I believe we are truly whole when our most important relationships are thriving – including our relationship with ourselves. Strengthening these relationships is a primary focus of my therapeutic approach, along with the attainment of embodiment and mindfulness. I work from a psychodynamic and experiential perspective to guide you towards an experience of authenticity and alignment with yourself, others, and the world.
I believe that the deepest healing happens when therapy is rooted in connection, empathy, and compassion, so my first goal is to create an environment in which you feel understood and supported. Likewise, I believe we are truly whole when our most important relationships are thriving – including our relationship with ourselves. Strengthening these relationships is a primary focus of my therapeutic approach, along with the attainment of embodiment and mindfulness. I work from a psychodynamic and experiential perspective to guide you towards an experience of authenticity and alignment with yourself, others, and the world.
(512) 548-8916 View (512) 548-8916
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Christy Reeder
Psychologist
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I am a doctoral-level psychologist specializing in trauma resolution, attachment-related issues, relationship problems, and postpartum mood disorders. I facilitate healing by helping people connect deeply to themselves and others. People tend to seek me out when they feel stuck with their suffering and difficult feelings, and I imagine this is the case with you too. You've tried lots of things to move forward from the residuals of disappointing relationships, traumas, or depression and anxiety, but it isn't happening. Relief has been only temporary at best.
I am a doctoral-level psychologist specializing in trauma resolution, attachment-related issues, relationship problems, and postpartum mood disorders. I facilitate healing by helping people connect deeply to themselves and others. People tend to seek me out when they feel stuck with their suffering and difficult feelings, and I imagine this is the case with you too. You've tried lots of things to move forward from the residuals of disappointing relationships, traumas, or depression and anxiety, but it isn't happening. Relief has been only temporary at best.
(512) 605-1689 View (512) 605-1689
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Molly Crenshaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704  (Online Only)
Moms who feel like they can't catch a break, who feel hopeless or overwhelmed with a giant knot in their stomach, sleeplessness, postpartum and beyond. Whether you're going through life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, or feelings of disconnection and loneliness, I will help you reconnect to your inherent strengths. I create a container to hold space for intentional change. Together, we can help you feel supported, and whole.
Moms who feel like they can't catch a break, who feel hopeless or overwhelmed with a giant knot in their stomach, sleeplessness, postpartum and beyond. Whether you're going through life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, or feelings of disconnection and loneliness, I will help you reconnect to your inherent strengths. I create a container to hold space for intentional change. Together, we can help you feel supported, and whole.
(512) 601-4515 View (512) 601-4515
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Susan Keeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704  (Online Only)
Do you feel anxious, stymied in your creativity or self-expression, or baffled by a tendency to do things to feel better that end up actually making you feel worse? It can be so confusing when on the outside things look just fine, yet on the inside you feel empty, sad, or lonely. Do you have a persistent sense that you don't really belong, or that you don't enjoy life the way others seem to do? Are you a 'self-sufficient' person, used to taking care of yourself, but have trouble asking for help? Is it hard to know how you feel or what you might need to do to feel better? If so, please reach out -- I can help!
Do you feel anxious, stymied in your creativity or self-expression, or baffled by a tendency to do things to feel better that end up actually making you feel worse? It can be so confusing when on the outside things look just fine, yet on the inside you feel empty, sad, or lonely. Do you have a persistent sense that you don't really belong, or that you don't enjoy life the way others seem to do? Are you a 'self-sufficient' person, used to taking care of yourself, but have trouble asking for help? Is it hard to know how you feel or what you might need to do to feel better? If so, please reach out -- I can help!
(737) 210-3949 View (737) 210-3949

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Who is AEDP therapy for?

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.

Why do people need AEDP?

People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.

What happens in AEDP therapy?

Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.

What problems does AEDP treat?

AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.