Therapists in Austin, TX

Do you prioritize others above yourself? Are you going through a difficult time in your life? Have you noticed negative patterns in your relationships? As a clinical psychologist, I assist my clients in meeting their goals and improving their relationships. Therapy is used to improve communication, problem solving, and increase coping skills. One if my areas of expertise is helping clients who are working through a particularly challenging time in their lives, and are having difficulty moving forward from their experience. Improving self esteem through greater understanding and acceptance of oneself is part of that work.

My name is Chelsea DeKruyff, MA, LPC. I am a compassion-centered, neuroscience-informed psychotherapist in Austin, Texas. I specialize in working with PTSD and trauma-related disorders, ADHD, relationships and codependency, and identity issues. You may feel like your experience is too big, that it would overwhelm a listener. You may also think that your experiences are inconsequential and don't warrant the attention of a therapist. If you hold either view, I encourage you to open yourself to new possibilities.

Accepting new clients – Welcome, I've practiced psychotherapy for over 20 years and invite you to explore more about my approach here. If you find that you're interested in working together, please send an email. Perhaps you're reaching out because life's stressors have become overwhelming, relationships are challenging, or symptoms are too intense to handle alone. I specialize in depth-oriented therapy for adults facing personal, professional, or family challenges. I also support those who feel generally resilient and successful but are navigating significant stress.

Deep Eddy Psychotherapy is a leading mental health practice with providers all across the state of Texas. We serve kids, adults, and couples through evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment methods. Learn more at DeepEddyPsychotherapy.com

Accepting new clients – Welcome, I've practiced psychotherapy for over 20 years and invite you to explore more about my approach here. If you find that you're interested in working together, please send an email. Perhaps you're reaching out because life's stressors have become overwhelming, relationships are challenging, or symptoms are too intense to handle alone. I specialize in depth-oriented therapy for adults facing personal, professional, or family challenges. I also support those who feel generally resilient and successful but are navigating significant stress.

I help people struggling with anxiety, trauma, life transitions and stress to heal from the past and experience peace and fulfillment in the present. I enjoy working with folks who feel ready for a change and want to transform their problems at the root level. I have experience working with children, teens and adults from diverse backgrounds, and I enjoy working with LGBTQ+ folks, immigrants, parents, and creatives.

Psychotherapy can help us reclaim our courage and authenticity and create the conditions for durable change. I work with anxiety and depression, life transitions, loss, addictions, personal blocks and relationship issues. My practice is radically inclusive and honors all life paths. Psychotherapy allows one to better know and become better friends with oneself from the inside out, bringing new meaning and wholenes to life. The working bond we form allows for safety and groundedness when past traumatic experience or difficult loss arises.

I work with individuals that want to feel better but do not seem to know how. Whether it's surges of weekly anxiety, recovering from heart breaking loss, or an inability after achieving all we set out to do to feel good about ourselves, my clients have hit a wall and their coping skills just aren't working anymore. I believe that everyone holds the knowledge they need to heal and move forward inside and that with the help of a guide (therapist) and a few tools (therapeutic methods), they can uncover this knowledge and feel better, each and every day.

We live in an extraordinary stressful time. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or lonely? Maybe you face issues of love and relationship, career and money, health and happiness, or bereavement and loss. Perhaps you are simply sick of repeating the same self-defeating patterns. Whatever the case, we can figure it out together. I will guide you in the journey of self-inquiry that will lead to creating something beautiful and extraordinary in your life no matter the circumstance. Life will take on new meaning and purpose as you begin to explore and discover and love who you are.

Has a pattern of bad relationships left you feeling like you just can’t get it right?Experience fear of rejection or abandonment? Do you lay in bed at night with racing thoughts? Feel like you can’t control worry? If you have anxiety or complex trauma, you may feel like you’re not enough, yet somehow, too much for others. You fear something is wrong with you. But you're not broken, and you don’t have to live this way. Let's work to improve your relationship with yourself and with others. I help others find clarity of thought, peace of mind, and a sense of calm and liberation from internal and external conflict. Now it's your turn.

I love helping adults from all stages and walks of life to understand the things that are holding them back in order to find ways through them. After recognizing underlying barriers, we can work towards fully realizing your strengths and adjusting certain behaviors and thoughts to see things and be yourself in a healthier way. In our first session together, we'll complete an assessment focused on exploring your past and present, current challenges and strengths, and specific problems that you hope to overcome. We'll discuss your specific goals for counseling as well as my recommendations for treatment to move towards those goals.

With 20+ years of professional and clinical experience, I value compassion and respect for clients as fundamental tools in accomplishing meaningful changes. I enjoy working with adults, including those intentionally exploring more meaning in their lives. Work is based on assessment, goals, and plan of action developed through a shared process. Certified as an EMDR therapist, I use EMDR to help clients address past disturbances and traumas. With 14 years as a mindfulness practitioner and five years teaching meditation, I include mindfulness in psychotherapy. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well.

Are you struggling to feel happy, fulfilled, authentic and/or connected? Do you feel caught in repeating cycles and patterns you would like to move on from? I hear you and I get it. As a therapist, my passion is for supporting you as you engage your own strengths in the process of change and transformation. I work with a variety of issues, including life purpose, transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, midlife unravelings, trauma, stress management, grief and loss, high sensitivity and spirituality, among others. I work with individuals and couples, offering a mindfulness-based approach to therapy.

My approach is rooted in the belief that no matter what a person has going on, there is always an internal compass guiding them towards integration. In my sessions, I draw on Depth/Jungian frameworks, Buddhism, parts work, and polyvagal theory. I also incorporate creativity therapy and non-verbal therapies, such as dreams and somatics.

I offer somatic psychotherapy (touch and tablework) for people who are working on trauma, relationship and attachment issues. This work may also bring up family of origin issues that may also be unresolved. I combine somatic, IFS, and attachment modalities. My somatic training also provides expertise in helping those with chronic illness or pain and how this is related to mental health. Somatic work also is for those with after-effects of surgeries or accidents.

Have you experienced childhood trauma or a traumatic event? Or are you looking for a therapist who can help you develop stronger emotional regulation and mind-body connection? I understand the trying times we live in, and how painful life can be at times. My somatic, secular therapy style is laid-back, encouraging, and non-pathologizing. I like to create an atmosphere where you can feel challenged and yet comfortable. I aim to help you identify and feel emotions as they show up in the body, and I use parts work as a way to identify root causes and effectively make manage your inner critic.

Holding space for your unique humanity is paramount in my work. My approach is collaborative and focused on helping you unravel patterns that are keeping you stuck to create changes that are deep and longstanding. I work with emerging adults, creatives, families and couples interested in exploring their inner worlds in order to heal and thrive.

I am a trauma-sensitive, creative, and compassionate therapist who is passionate about working with teens, young adults, and couples. My personal practices of photography, Zazen meditation, and yoga have informed my clinical social work practice by enabling me to integrate art, mindfulness, and ancient wisdom traditions into my work. I have experience working with individuals as they navigate anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, bullying and social isolation, family of origin issues, communication skills, and boundary-setting. I welcome and accept all identities in my practice.

Have life's changes ever left you feeling lost or without direction? Whether you're grappling with the loss of a loved one, adapting to a new environment, or simply feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, know that you're not alone in your journey.