Therapists in Austin, TX

For 30 years I have helped couples and individuals to create a satisfying, loving, conflict-free life by overcoming past or present obstacles. Everyone deserves to be happy and free of emotional pain. I believe empowering people to take charge of their life is liberating. I use a wide variety of counseling approaches customized to fit the individual. These include expressing emotion, identifying helpful and dysfunctional thinking/beliefs and changing behavior or developing strategies to create success. I am an open-minded therapist accepting the diversity of client lifestyle and gender.

I provide psychotherapy services to both individuals and couples for a variety of reasons. I have assisted clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress or need help with anger management, assertiveness, marital discord or maybe need coaching for personal growth and development. I use an integrated practice style that is both strength-based and goal-oriented. Depending on what you want to work on, I may utilize various evidence-based approaches based upon the presenting problem. As long as goals are safe and ethical, my goal is to help you achieve yours in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment.

I draw on a wide range of psychological theories and techniques to assist my clients in cutting through the confusion and beliefs that may be holding them back from achieving their personal and professional goals. I encourage pragmatic solutions to the complexities of modern life. My practice focuses on adults, both individuals and couples. Common topics include: depression and anxiety, relationships, stress management, mid-life, chronic pain/health concerns, confidence/self esteem, parenting, addiction and recovery, sexual identity, aging. I also give individual consultations on career choice, career advancement, improving work performance, managing employees, project completion.

The possibilities for change, healing, and well-being often aren't trusted if you are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or difficult circumstances. My goal is to provide support and safety for you to explore and understand problems with emotions, relationships, and painful past and present experiences. It is possible to come to terms with difficult issues, accept (not like) these human experiences, and move through them to change.

PEACE. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart." This has been a goal in my life, and one I have enjoyed sharing with my clients. These days, most of my clients seek counseling because they are having trouble sleeping, are overindulging in food or alcohol, are feeling angry and irritable, or sad and low on energy, much of the time.

My name is James Hunter MS, LPC, LCDC: I am 52 years old and I have over 22 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas and I am also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I have worked in various levels of care from intensive inpatient, supported residential, and outpatient treating a wide range of mental health symptoms and behaviors. I Specialize in Cognitive & Behavioral Psychotherapy, Mental Health/Wellness Counseling, and Substance Use Disorders/Addictive related behaviors & disorders counseling, and other modalities modified to your needs.

Hello- Welcome to your first step on a personal journey. My website goes into more detail about my background. Feel free to contact me with any questions about setting up your initial session. Please let me know the preferred times of day for your appointment, or whether you're flexible with appointment times. I look forward to hearing from you & will get back with you in between sessions or at the end of the day. Thank-you.

It's a good time to let go of patterns that don't work anymore. Maybe you have conflict or pain inside. Whatever the symptoms, you know you're not feeling well emotionally. Maybe you and your partner are not getting along or you may feel embarrassed about what you're going through – these issues are always hard to talk about. I'm here to help you get free of the past, and move into a healthy and happy life with fulfilling and rewarding relationships. I specialize in healing options that are designed to help you deal with emotional pain, relationship issues, family conflicts, lifestyle changes and more.

Emotional, psychological, and interpersonal/social growth is a continual process of self transformation and change. At points when one feels stuck or confused in that process, or when life just isn't working, it often helps to connect with a therapist. I provide a safe space where you can be, or recover/rediscover, your authentic self; deepen the emotional connection with yourself and others; clarify thoughts, beliefs, and values; consider new ways of being in the world and w/others; develop healthier adaptive strategies for relating to yourself and others; and work through past and/or present griefs and traumas.

I am warm, direct and non-pathologizing, helping clients seek practical solutions in the present to deal with challenging problems. My focus is to seek the deeper meaning inherent in problems using humor and honesty. I have strong belief in the strength of human beings and their ability to change and heal. The majority of my clients complete their work in ten sessions. For persons with more complex histories, e.g., trauma, we will work until we are done.

I provide an environment in which a therapeutic relationship can develop that will allow clients to explore, express and examine various aspects of themselves. In so doing, the clients gain a heightened awareness and a deeper understanding of themselves that brings a new perspective to their daily lives.

Welcome is how I want you to feel in therapy. I have nearly 30 years of experience to teach you skills to serve yourself and others. Motivated people address their mood disorders, trauma, work stress, past and present relationship/family problems to move forward. I use EMDR for trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness techniques together with psychodynamic psychotherapy. I learned to respect that most people know themselves deep down and may need a few new tools. We will create an atmosphere of kindness, introspection, humor, and good will in which to reach your goals. rebeccaburgmanlcsw.com

I am a Bowen family systems therapist working with clients from the standpoint of your internal and external connections (partner, family, coworkers, and community). Because no one functions entirely alone, relationship problems can produce distressing symptoms that can often be alleviated by addressing the roles, rules, and goals we may be defining quite differently. Communication brings understanding. Faith in ourselves, in safe others, and in a benevolent Source that gives meaning to our experience are vital resources for the growing seasons of life that come to all. Phone me to discuss your situation; I'd like to be of help.

The relationships we've had throughout our life, combined with life events, impact us in many ways. Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors take root, even from the womb. Our nervous systems can feel taxed. Depression, anxiety and other unhelpful symptoms may arise. Our relationship with self and others may suffer. Many of my clients describe their upbringing as lacking or stressful. Many have experienced sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Others have experienced trauma and loss. I would like to offer hope & healing. Your symptoms make sense and you are stronger than you think. Let me show you how.