Therapists in Austin, TX

Do you struggle in your personal relationships? Have you been in multiple relationships that went a little too quickly? Are you looking for external gratification instead of working from within? Have you experienced a car accident, being domestically abused, and or anything that was traumatic for YOU? If any of these questions resonated with you give me a call. I specialize in anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and trauma. We live in a world full of invalidation and sometimes all it takes to feel better is to be validated. Giving yourself one hour per week or per month will give you the ability to look within.

I want you to know that I see you and understand that you're facing challenges. You may be dealing with anxiety, struggling with low mood, finding it difficult to concentrate with ADHD, or experiencing difficulties in your relationships. Your goals are unique to you, but they might include finding effective ways to manage your anxiety or depression, improving your self-esteem, and fostering personal growth. You want to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, identify patterns that hold you back, and develop healthier coping strategies to navigate life's ups and downs.

Our struggles are hard. Have you been trying to hold all the pieces together, while also feeling constant worry and overwhelm? Have you experienced a traumatic event or childhood, and find yourself stuck in self-defeating behaviors or relationships? Are you going through a life transition and feel unsettled about the next step forward? Our struggles also shape us. Let’s journey inward to explore how these experiences are shaping your relationship with yourself and others, and reconnect with your self-trust and inner wisdom to live life with more ease and joy.

I would be delighted to explore with you whatever brings you to therapy at this time in your life. If you are struggling with a life transition, stress, or symptoms of depression or anxiety, we can work together with curiosity and compassion to help you develop the skills necessary to tolerate difficult emotions and situations in the present moment while helping you reconnect to your own vitality. If you are feeling stuck and unsure how the future will unfold, I would be honored to help you learn to embrace uncertainty while creating a meaningful, authentic life.

Being a mother is the greatest joy of life, right? Maybe that is what you were told or maybe that is even how you feel from time to time. But right now, you constantly feel like you cannot catch a break. If any of this sounds familiar to you, please know that you are not alone. I work with women overcoming the challenges of anxiety, depression, pregnancy & postpartum and work/life balance. Through our work together, we can build healthy boundaries, communication tools and coping skills to make life a little easier. As someone who can understand, I look forward to helping you break old patterns and build a life you truly enjoy.

Military Veteran? Active duty military member, transitioning to a civilian? Spouse of Veteran or active duty military member? I am an Army Veteran with over 15 years experience in managing PTSD, MST, Anxiety, Depression and reentry issues related to criminal convictions. I specialize in providing mental health services to active duty military members and/or their spouse and/or family members, veterans and/or veteran spouse and/or family members.

Are you seeking holistic healing for symptoms of anxiety, trauma, or other emotional or physical challenges? Do you desire a personalized treatment plan integrating mind, body, and spirit? I understand your desire for inner harmony and well-being. Let's embark on a journey together to reconnect with your authentic self, unlock your innate healing potential, and cultivate resilience and joy. Your path to wholeness begins here.

Austin Trauma Therapy Center understands the ranges of psychotherapeutic approaches in use today and will integrate them as necessary. Often people struggle with utilizing unhealthy, adaptive coping skills to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders. We can assist you with identifying strategies that will work for you to identify and modify maladaptive patterns that no longer serve you. Austin Trauma Therapy Center remains flexible, open and non-judgmental in an effort to cater to your unique needs while ensuring a high standard of quality care. Our approach is to meet you where you are in an authentic way.

It can be hard to find a therapist who understands how living with marginalized identities impact the way we show up in the world—and for ourselves. I take a culturally-responsive and somatic (mind-body centered) approach and value authenticity and inclusivity in my work. I support individuals in understanding how their experiences, relationships, identities, and culture impact who they are and their behaviors and interactions in the world. I specialize in working with young adults, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, and 1st and 2nd generation immigrants experiencing life transitions.

Psychotherapy is an opportunity to engage in a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic partnership. Therapy is a creative process of self-exploration, self-discovery and self-understanding. With my clients' goals and needs always leading the work, I draw from my expertise in psychodynamic models of "talk therapy," dance/movement therapy, EMDR Therapy, and experiential mindfulness practices, to help my clients become unstuck and embody health, growth, and change.

People tend to seek therapy for two reasons: to resolve interpersonal conflicts and/or internal conflicts. These conflicts may cause you to feel guilt stricken, frozen in time, panicked, anxious, depressed, nervous, obsessive or withdrawn. Most of the time, these feelings stem from cognitions (thoughts) that lead us down an emotional spiral where we feel out of control and lost. If you want to gain a better understanding of yourself, your trauma history, and how early imprinting may connect to interpersonal or internal conflict, you may find therapy to be a life-giving, healing and liberating experience.

Life's hurdles and mountains can make us feel stuck and isolated. Together, we will navigate through anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I firmly believe that every individual deserves to experience freedom, clarity, healing, and "holistic wealth" in all areas of life. So, please take off the superhero cape, and let's embark on your transformative journey ahead. As a culturally competent and trauma-informed therapist, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.

I heartfully acknowledge our mind, body, & brain as an integrated whole within a social & cultural context. My approach is trauma-informed with an embodied & relational lens that aims to offer holistic & long-term healing. Whether we are navigating the depths of your inner world or the complexity of relationships, we will co-create a restorative space that offers a sense of warmth, openness, & curiosity towards all that emerges. Together we will discover your internal resources supporting healing, growth, & transformation.

As a mental health counselor, I love working with kids, teens, and young adults to develop practical and effective skills to help them navigate an ever-complicated world. Whether you have been in treatment before or are seeking therapy for the first time, I would be honored to provide a safe and comforting space that promotes understanding and growth. I firmly believe that every individual is going to need something different, and utilize my education and experience to support your growth!

Feelings and sensations are housed in our bodies. This is why the body in motion is our best tool to process life experiences, relieve stress, gain clarity and connect to your authentic self. If you are looking to develop a relationship with yourself and understand your own patterns as they show up in your life, I can help. Our bodies are wise and through movement, one can access parts of themselves that simply cannot be accessed verbally alone.

Accepting New Clients! Creating a friendly, down-to-earth, and no-nonsense space for healing, I believe that authenticity is an essential component to the therapeutic relationship. Every small action has the potential to create big change.

Please visit front page of website for appointments. Then fill out calendar or text me at the 413 number. The first session is a full hour intake. I'd be honored to work with you. I believe in joyful and authentic counseling relationships that are self-rewarding, and allowing of transformations on the client's schedule of healing. At the same time, I invite the universally supportive 12 step wisdom, meaning "I get back what I put into my inner work." I believe people grow fastest when they look to increase their faith and purpose in life, with the love of God and family as a major priority for healing and release of past wounds.

I am Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with active licenses in Ohio, Hawai'i, & Texas. I am a trauma informed practitioner with 9 years of experience in Zen and Integral Psychotherapy, and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I am Safe Zone trained and affirming of all gender identities & expressions. I am experienced in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and other communities of diverse relational norms. I am skilled in healing religious trauma and renewing spiritual connection.

I believe all people, adults and children alike reach their maximized potential when provided with a safe, therapeutic environment. My approach to counseling is guided by person-centered counseling. I focus on providing a therapeutic environment for client to share concerns and facilitate growth. Most importantly I seek to develop a strong therapeutic relationship by providing genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. Overall, my goal is helping clients become aware of their ability to grow and heal.