Therapists in Austin, TX
Lisa Terrazas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
What do I want to create most in my life? What do I need to be at peace with? How do I improve the connection in my relationships? All of these questions are an invitation to personally grow, and in this spirit, I enjoy helping individuals creatively face the hard questions life is asking of them.
What do I want to create most in my life? What do I need to be at peace with? How do I improve the connection in my relationships? All of these questions are an invitation to personally grow, and in this spirit, I enjoy helping individuals creatively face the hard questions life is asking of them.
Jef Page
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703
I believe that therapy should be a supportive, collaborative and challenging experience of self-discovery and self-acceptance where all emotions, ideas and issues can be explored and new patterns can unfold. Primarily working with adults, I specialize in working with individuals who may have had difficult childhoods and are wondering how those past experiences may be contributing to their current struggles, conflicts, stagnation or chaos.
I believe that therapy should be a supportive, collaborative and challenging experience of self-discovery and self-acceptance where all emotions, ideas and issues can be explored and new patterns can unfold. Primarily working with adults, I specialize in working with individuals who may have had difficult childhoods and are wondering how those past experiences may be contributing to their current struggles, conflicts, stagnation or chaos.
Jené K Gutiérrez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78751 (Online Only)
Are you navigating a relationship where anxiety speaks louder than love and belonging? I help individuals, couples, partners, and families within marginalized identities/communities/relational styles understand, accept, and ease their relational insecurities. I welcome the discussion of challenging issues and topics related to infidelity, jealousy, sex and kink, grief and loss, and spiritual trauma, especially if those issues intersect with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC identities and/or non-traditional relational dynamics including polyamory, non-monogamy, single parent, and blended families.
Are you navigating a relationship where anxiety speaks louder than love and belonging? I help individuals, couples, partners, and families within marginalized identities/communities/relational styles understand, accept, and ease their relational insecurities. I welcome the discussion of challenging issues and topics related to infidelity, jealousy, sex and kink, grief and loss, and spiritual trauma, especially if those issues intersect with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC identities and/or non-traditional relational dynamics including polyamory, non-monogamy, single parent, and blended families.
Catherine Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Hi there and welcome! Therapy is quite the journey and I would be honored to be part of yours. It takes courage, time, and personal investment to embark on this journey and my goal is to provide quality, research-based approaches to helping you live a more fulfilling life! I work with people of all ages and backgrounds. While in graduate school at St. Edward's University, I had the opportunity to intern at Austin State Hospital working with chronic mental illness. I have worked with clients from age 5-70 with a variety of needs.
Hi there and welcome! Therapy is quite the journey and I would be honored to be part of yours. It takes courage, time, and personal investment to embark on this journey and my goal is to provide quality, research-based approaches to helping you live a more fulfilling life! I work with people of all ages and backgrounds. While in graduate school at St. Edward's University, I had the opportunity to intern at Austin State Hospital working with chronic mental illness. I have worked with clients from age 5-70 with a variety of needs.
Leigh Germann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78738
Life can feel hard, but it will get better! I’m trained to understand why you feel as you do and I can show you the way out of depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I can also show you how to stop being self-critical so you can love your life again. Clients can hope to walk away from our work together feeling more connected to themselves- understanding their thoughts and feelings and knowing how to confidently deal with them. I have over 30 years of experience helping people feel better and achieve their goals. Helping moms is close to my heart. Check out my website Leighgermann.com to find tools made for moms!
Life can feel hard, but it will get better! I’m trained to understand why you feel as you do and I can show you the way out of depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I can also show you how to stop being self-critical so you can love your life again. Clients can hope to walk away from our work together feeling more connected to themselves- understanding their thoughts and feelings and knowing how to confidently deal with them. I have over 30 years of experience helping people feel better and achieve their goals. Helping moms is close to my heart. Check out my website Leighgermann.com to find tools made for moms!
Christi Kersten
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78712 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is all about empowering you to see your life from a fresh perspective so you can find the way forward. My goal is to partner with you to unearth new choices you might not have considered and embrace your strengths. For me, the most rewarding part of being a therapist is helping someone move in their journey from struggling to thriving. Sessions involve lots of feedback, encouragement, and focus on what you're doing right.
My approach is all about empowering you to see your life from a fresh perspective so you can find the way forward. My goal is to partner with you to unearth new choices you might not have considered and embrace your strengths. For me, the most rewarding part of being a therapist is helping someone move in their journey from struggling to thriving. Sessions involve lots of feedback, encouragement, and focus on what you're doing right.
Drake Scallon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
Everyone deserves a life they can enjoy. Together, we can address the past and present to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs. When circumstances become challenging, and as purpose and meaning lose their luster, having a reliable support system can make all the difference. With a background in assisting youth (ages 6-18), families, couples, and adults, I promise to provide quality care that is intentional and transformational.
Everyone deserves a life they can enjoy. Together, we can address the past and present to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs. When circumstances become challenging, and as purpose and meaning lose their luster, having a reliable support system can make all the difference. With a background in assisting youth (ages 6-18), families, couples, and adults, I promise to provide quality care that is intentional and transformational.
Jessica Buss
Psychologist, PhD, BCB
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78738
My goal is to help you discover your true self and lead a life worth celebrating. While difficult situations or experiences are an inevitable part of life, you and I can work together to resolve and overcome your challenges. I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming, supportive place where you are treated with kindness, acceptance, and respect. You are given permission to be just as you are, while working toward the growth and happiness. I believe every human being is deserving and capable of self-confidence, inner peace, self-love, and healthy living.
My goal is to help you discover your true self and lead a life worth celebrating. While difficult situations or experiences are an inevitable part of life, you and I can work together to resolve and overcome your challenges. I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming, supportive place where you are treated with kindness, acceptance, and respect. You are given permission to be just as you are, while working toward the growth and happiness. I believe every human being is deserving and capable of self-confidence, inner peace, self-love, and healthy living.
Axl Larrison
LPC Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
What’s standing in the way of what matters to you? Sometimes it’s trauma. Or a relationship you can’t seem to heal from. Maybe drugs are helping you cope but blocking your authentic self. Career stress sucks too. And our partners and friends can be sources of great joy or great discomfort. Will these challenges drown you? Absolutely not. You have the courage within you to find meaning in this suffering.
What’s standing in the way of what matters to you? Sometimes it’s trauma. Or a relationship you can’t seem to heal from. Maybe drugs are helping you cope but blocking your authentic self. Career stress sucks too. And our partners and friends can be sources of great joy or great discomfort. Will these challenges drown you? Absolutely not. You have the courage within you to find meaning in this suffering.
Lindsay Schneeberger
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Loud inner-critic? You would never speak to others the way you do yourself, but the thought of being kind to yourself feels like an excuse. Maybe your anxiety is loud and you find yourself living in your head (a lot) and feel cut off from experiences and important relationships in your life. On the outside it appears that you have it all together, but internally, you feel like you're falling short, failing, and constantly overwhelmed. Maybe body image issues have been a part of your experience since you were a kid. Without effective skills, these challenges can take a toll on well-being and can make life smaller and smaller.
Loud inner-critic? You would never speak to others the way you do yourself, but the thought of being kind to yourself feels like an excuse. Maybe your anxiety is loud and you find yourself living in your head (a lot) and feel cut off from experiences and important relationships in your life. On the outside it appears that you have it all together, but internally, you feel like you're falling short, failing, and constantly overwhelmed. Maybe body image issues have been a part of your experience since you were a kid. Without effective skills, these challenges can take a toll on well-being and can make life smaller and smaller.
Lisa Dreher
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
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.
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.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78737
As a person, do you find yourself struggling to maintain a balance between fulfilling spiritual, cultural, familial and societal obligations? Do you feel like you have lost your sense of identity while juggling such obligations? In a world full of unrealistic and forced expectations, people often are accused of being rebellious, guilty or selfish when they choose to focus on themselves and their needs. Secretly battling and wounded, many people find themselves to be depressed, anxious, angry, disappointed and unfulfilled.
As a person, do you find yourself struggling to maintain a balance between fulfilling spiritual, cultural, familial and societal obligations? Do you feel like you have lost your sense of identity while juggling such obligations? In a world full of unrealistic and forced expectations, people often are accused of being rebellious, guilty or selfish when they choose to focus on themselves and their needs. Secretly battling and wounded, many people find themselves to be depressed, anxious, angry, disappointed and unfulfilled.
Katie Cullather
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
Not accepting new clients
Many folx come to work with me to address, understand and better navigate their anxiety, difficult life transitions, their sense of self, relationship difficulties, family of origin issues, and/ or trauma. I work with people in these areas from a body-mind perspective, meaning that our mental health is not just comprised of our thoughts and feelings, but how we hold these things in our bodies, too.
Many folx come to work with me to address, understand and better navigate their anxiety, difficult life transitions, their sense of self, relationship difficulties, family of origin issues, and/ or trauma. I work with people in these areas from a body-mind perspective, meaning that our mental health is not just comprised of our thoughts and feelings, but how we hold these things in our bodies, too.
Brittany (Neece) Whallen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
We all go through complicated situations, some of which we don’t feel adequately prepared to handle. Most of us were never taught how to navigate these difficult struggles in healthy, constructive ways. That's why we are here. My clinical team works with a diverse variety of clientele to provide affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. We want to work with you to help you overcome obstacles that you are facing, improve on aspects in your current life situation, and provide a sense of strength and hope during times that you may feel lost. Please call us for a free phone consultation.
We all go through complicated situations, some of which we don’t feel adequately prepared to handle. Most of us were never taught how to navigate these difficult struggles in healthy, constructive ways. That's why we are here. My clinical team works with a diverse variety of clientele to provide affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. We want to work with you to help you overcome obstacles that you are facing, improve on aspects in your current life situation, and provide a sense of strength and hope during times that you may feel lost. Please call us for a free phone consultation.
Dawn Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
I welcome you to join me in a safe space for compassionate self-exploration. I work with individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions. I specialize in working with individuals who experienced difficult childhoods such as: dysfunctional families, emotionally immature parents, abuse and/or neglect, parental substance use and/or mental health issues, financial insecurity, immigration, or military brats.
I welcome you to join me in a safe space for compassionate self-exploration. I work with individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions. I specialize in working with individuals who experienced difficult childhoods such as: dysfunctional families, emotionally immature parents, abuse and/or neglect, parental substance use and/or mental health issues, financial insecurity, immigration, or military brats.
Denise Baxindine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757
Are you ready to do the hard work of sitting with uncomfortable feelings and identifying patterns that aren't serving you any longer? Are you ready to dig into the past and explore how it might be wreaking havoc in the present? I enjoy working with clients who are ready to make changes and need a space to get real about what's going on in their lives and express how they are truly feeling. I help clients work through childhood trauma, sex and other relational issues, big life transitions, grief, anxiety, and depression. I will set goals with you early in our work together to identify what you want to get out of therapy.
Are you ready to do the hard work of sitting with uncomfortable feelings and identifying patterns that aren't serving you any longer? Are you ready to dig into the past and explore how it might be wreaking havoc in the present? I enjoy working with clients who are ready to make changes and need a space to get real about what's going on in their lives and express how they are truly feeling. I help clients work through childhood trauma, sex and other relational issues, big life transitions, grief, anxiety, and depression. I will set goals with you early in our work together to identify what you want to get out of therapy.
Laura Bowen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S , MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Anyone that is struggling with stress, burn out, anxiety and overwhelm. I want to be able to help a client that is externally organized to become more internally organized. My belief about anxiety and how I help to treat it, is to find ways to release the trapped emotions that are held in the body.
Anyone that is struggling with stress, burn out, anxiety and overwhelm. I want to be able to help a client that is externally organized to become more internally organized. My belief about anxiety and how I help to treat it, is to find ways to release the trapped emotions that are held in the body.
Melissa McNelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731
I work well with adults who wish to deepen their relationships with primary partners, children, their family of origin, friends or colleagues. Many of my patients are seeking help with issues from early childhood, including trauma and child abuse. Others want to understand and function better in their marriages/partnerships. Some patients need to end their partnerships and I will work with them to do so in a collaborative manner. Adults in my practice may be coping with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, dissociative disorders and/or addictions. Together, we work to create insight into these issues.
I work well with adults who wish to deepen their relationships with primary partners, children, their family of origin, friends or colleagues. Many of my patients are seeking help with issues from early childhood, including trauma and child abuse. Others want to understand and function better in their marriages/partnerships. Some patients need to end their partnerships and I will work with them to do so in a collaborative manner. Adults in my practice may be coping with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, dissociative disorders and/or addictions. Together, we work to create insight into these issues.
Amy Bernath
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Amy and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I provide therapeutic services to: Youth, Teens, Young Adults, Women with Postpartum Depression, Geriatric Clients, and Adult Children. I take a client-centered approach using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Hi, my name is Amy and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I provide therapeutic services to: Youth, Teens, Young Adults, Women with Postpartum Depression, Geriatric Clients, and Adult Children. I take a client-centered approach using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Jessica Kilpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
Waitlist for new clients
Are you worried about your child's mental health or overall well-being? Has your child recently gone through something difficult and you feel they may need some extra support? I would love to help you navigate these challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who specializes in working with children, teens, and families. I believe that healthy connections and safe relationships can create healing opportunities. I would be honored to help your family understand anxiety, face relationship difficulties, or navigate uncertain and challenging situations.
Are you worried about your child's mental health or overall well-being? Has your child recently gone through something difficult and you feel they may need some extra support? I would love to help you navigate these challenges. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who specializes in working with children, teens, and families. I believe that healthy connections and safe relationships can create healing opportunities. I would be honored to help your family understand anxiety, face relationship difficulties, or navigate uncertain and challenging situations.
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Number of Therapists in Austin, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Austin, TX who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Aetna |
74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Austin, TX see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Austin?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.