Therapists in Austin, TX

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist, my approach is a client-centered in order to provide a welcoming, collaborative and empathic environment for clients to gain skills to enjoy their life. I specialize in Radically Open DBT (RODBT), an evidenced-based treatment targeting over-control coping that is linked to social isolation, poor interpersonal functioning, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, risk aversion, lack of emotional expression, and difficult to treat mental health problems such as obsessive compulsive disorder, restrictive eating disorders, and treatment resistant anxiety and/or depression.

My focus is on meeting the client from a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. There are many avenues to find motivation to achieve optimal health, as well as maintaining gains through recovery efforts. I find great passion in assisting the client to find their true sense of self (authentic self) through self-actualization, which includes self-image, self-esteem, and the ideal self. There's also a desire for positivity and purpose, healthy balanced thoughts, grounding and breathing through mindfulness, replacement of negative behaviors for positive, identifying strengths/solutions, and rewriting the story of their lives.

The ideal therapy client would present with a range of issues that you are willing to explore and work on. These could include challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, unresolved trauma, personal growth barriers, career issues, or coping with life transitions. You recognize that therapy is a valuable resource for gaining insight, acquiring new tools, and making lasting positive changes. You seek personal understanding, transformation, and improved overall well-being. Life's journey can often lead us through challenging terrains, but you don't have to navigate them alone.

I am a native Texan who has lived and worked in the Houston area most of my career. I have a background in mental health providing services to individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief any issues which cause distress.

My goal is to help you make the best of your unique life circumstances and work towards being the person you want to be. I work with mood and anxiety disorders of all kinds, and also enjoy working with people navigating major life transitions, people in substance use recovery, dieting recovery, and those setting boundaries with complex families of origin. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in public policy for over a decade, and have a deep understanding of the societal structures in place that feel immovable, and yet greatly impact our mental health.

To schedule an appointment please visit hannadeltoro.com. I work with primarily teens, adults, and older adults in the retirement years. I treat many conditions including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, youth dealing with school or peer challenges, families dealing with divorce, substance use issues and many other concerns.

Recovery can simultaneously be the most rewarding and demanding part of your life. It can leave you feeling exposed and raw at the end of the day even though your recovery has shown you are resilient. Recovery from alcohol and other substances involves daily hard work and at times can feel monotonous. Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other life struggles just seem to add to an already daunting process. The fear of relapsing into old habits and behaviors can be all-consuming and can cloud your reasons for exploring sobriety in the first place.

I believe the best counseling is done in a safe, confidential and collaborative environment. It can be difficult to reach out, so it is important to find a counselor with whom you feel comfortable.

Together, let's explore what is troubling you and discover the way to solutions, healing and making changes in your life. Our collaborative relationship will incorporate your strengths, proven therapeutic methods, and my 30 years of counseling experience. I use straightforward problem-solving strategies as well as mindfulness and creative techniques that reduce worry, frustration, confusion about your direction in life, and difficulties in your relationships.

My regard for my clients is always unconditional and it is always positive. I want to help those who have problems with depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or many other mental health crises, these things that disconnect a person from himself or herself. More than ever, we have a duty to take ownership and redefine ourselves. Sometimes this requires much work, reflection, pain, courage, and sometimes maybe even a rebirth. I believe I can provide help with these things.

We work with people, not labels. It’s about you, a person. And us, people. It becomes about us working together for your goals, whatever those are-we can help. Are you surprised when you feel something but it “doesn’t make sense”? Do you then “should” & judge yourself? We all waste a helluva lot of time doing this. How often have you tried to think yourself out of a feeling? Right? Doesn't work! Together we can figure out how & why you think, feel & behave the way you do. You can't think your way out of feeling unhappy & dissatisfied. We can help you work through your barriers to a better place.

Do people think you got your stuff together? But you feel things are unraveling? Yes, you are managing life, work and family but neglecting yourself. Are you tired, overwhelmed, depressed and not sleeping well? Have you started engaging in unhealthy behaviors or not being yourself? Contact me if you are ready to make a change today. Don't end this year without resolving past issues.

In this unprecedented time of chaos and confusion, we all need someone to talk to that understands our needs and concerns. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, I can provide a soundboard, encouragement, and ongoing support. I can provide you with creative ways to redirect yourself, re-focus yourself, and to cope with what's going on around us and inside your close-knit family or social circles. For those struggling with addiction issues, I can provide a non-judgemental ear, help teach you coping strategies for cravings and triggers to use, and help you find creative avenues to enjoy life during these difficult days.

You're searching for a therapist because you or someone you care about is suffering. The purpose of my work is to provide you with the skills and healing necessary to allow you to live in freedom. Freedom from the pain of trauma and abuse; freedom from the weight of addiction, depression, or anxiety; freedom to see your relationships grow. I work actively and compassionately to provide a warm, supportive, safe atmosphere that facilitates your emotional health and well-being. Together we discover how you may become free of the feelings that prevent us from living our lives fully.

I have 10 years' clinical experience providing individual and couples therapy to adults. Every step we take has its mirror in the brain; in therapy you have a chance to re-write important parts of your story and support to move in new directions. I have extensive experience as a generalist mental health provider, working with anxiety, depression, major life changes, and relationship struggles. My clinical work has specialized in the LGBTQ+ community and I am comfortable with diverse sexual, gender, and relationship presentations.

Life is tough but I am here to offer encouragement that you can get through even the toughest of battles. I am here to help you process daily life stressors and the big past hurts that have kept you stuck. By combining my personal life experience with formal education and training, I bring hope, empathy, kindness, and a solution focused mentality to the table as a counselor. I have many years of experience working with people who struggle with addiction, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I take a holistic approach to counseling which means that in our sessions we address mental health, as well as physical health, nutrition, and more.

**Now Accepting New Clients** I see adults and adolescents who typically present with anxiety and/or depression. If I had to name just one specialty, it would be anxiety. Most people suffer some form of it at some point in their lives. When left untreated, it can lead to more severe symptoms and a whole host of diagnoses. I practice primarily Cognitive Behavioral techniques. I will talk to you about your beliefs, expectations, and how you experience the world. I'll teach you to be more accepting of yourself, so you can stop judging and reacting from created stories. I will also help you improve foundational behaviors.

Hi there! My name is Amanda and I'm grateful for your courage to take this step. I’ve spent over a decade helping adults, youth (14 & older on case-by-case basis) and families overcome many different challenges: PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life transitions. I also offer therapeutic support to those who want to grow their family through adoption. I use CBT, mindfulness, substance use recovery methods, strengths-based approach and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR is scientifically proven as an effective form of treatment for PTSD, depression/anxiety and distressing events.