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Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
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Brave Young Minds, PLLC

Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP

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Available both in-person and online
7600 Chevy Chase Drive Suite 300 (3rd Floor) Austin, TX 78752
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Every child, teen, and young adult has a story of bravery and resilience! We are here to help you uncover your strengths. We specialize in therapy and assessment for kids, teens, and young adults. Our practice stands out for combining effective care with accessibility, working with many insurance providers to reduce barriers. We are passionate about helping young people build confidence & strength. We are a multi-state practice telehealth available in 43 states! Our providers can meet with you for in-person psychological testing in Austin, Texas and St. Louis, Missouri. We are so glad you've found us and we're excited to help.
We're here to help you! We are experts in diagnosing and treating anxiety, OCD, and behavioral problems in young people (ages 2-29ish) through online therapy and parent coaching. We help toddlers, kids, teens, and young adults to understand their worries and capture the bravery that helps them live their best lives at home, at school, and with their friends.
Let's get your mental health journey started! We're so looking forward to helping you through the big emotions and tough behaviors you're working on. If we're a good fit, we will get you started with individual/family/group therapy, a psychological assessment as soon as we can. We are so excited to guide you in the process of learning, healing, and growing!
Call or Brave Young Minds, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (512) 641-9448

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online
Brave Young Minds, PLLC

Brave Young Minds Assessment Office

7600 Chevy Chase Drive

Suite 300 (3rd Floor)

Austin, TX 78752 map

 (512) 641-9448

STL Nurture Collective

5614 Hampton Avenue

Saint Louis, MO 63109 map
Website
We offer online individual and group therapy as well as comprehensive psychological assessments with in-person testing in central Austin.
I specialize in Anxiety, Child and Testing and Evaluation 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Watch this video to learn more about working with our newest clinician, Erika Franta, PhD! She's ready to help you and your family.
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Let's Connect (512) 641-9448
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online
Brave Young Minds, PLLC

Brave Young Minds Assessment Office

7600 Chevy Chase Drive

Suite 300 (3rd Floor)

Austin, TX 78752 map

 (512) 641-9448

STL Nurture Collective

5614 Hampton Avenue

Saint Louis, MO 63109 map
Website
We offer online individual and group therapy as well as comprehensive psychological assessments with in-person testing in central Austin.
I specialize in Anxiety, Child and Testing and Evaluation 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Watch this video to learn more about working with our newest clinician, Erika Franta, PhD! She's ready to help you and your family.
Brave Young Minds, PLLC

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Lyra
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Sana Benefits
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • WellCare
  • Out of Network
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Brave Young Minds helps to verify benefits and bill your insurance company for services, including individual therapy, group therapy, and comprehensive psychological assessment. If your services are not covered by insurance, we provide a Good Faith Estimate and Superbills for out-of-pocket costs.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 641-9448
"
Brave Young Minds helps to verify benefits and bill your insurance company for services, including individual therapy, group therapy, and comprehensive psychological assessment. If your services are not covered by insurance, we provide a Good Faith Estimate and Superbills for out-of-pocket costs.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 641-9448

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Erika J. Vivyan
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 026731 Erika J. Vivyan
    License state differs from primary location state.

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended University of Wisconsin - Madison, PhD in Educational Psychology, Graduated 2017

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Wisconsin - Madison Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Psychology / 2017
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Wisconsin - Madison Master of Science (MS) in Educational Psychology / 2014
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Each of our providers have earned master's and/or doctoral degrees that include years of supervised experience working with children from PreK to young adults in graduate school. We use exclusively evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you feel better sooner.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 641-9448
"
Each of our providers have earned master's and/or doctoral degrees that include years of supervised experience working with children from PreK to young adults in graduate school. We use exclusively evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you feel better sooner.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 641-9448

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Child
  • Testing and Evaluation

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Hoarding
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Selective Mutism
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Whether we are starting therapy or psychological assessment, your work with us will include evidence-based strategies and empathic understanding of your goals. Most of our clients meet weekly for group and/or individual therapy to learn and practice new ways of thinking and behaving to manage their biggest, most challenging emotions.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 641-9448
"
Whether we are starting therapy or psychological assessment, your work with us will include evidence-based strategies and empathic understanding of your goals. Most of our clients meet weekly for group and/or individual therapy to learn and practice new ways of thinking and behaving to manage their biggest, most challenging emotions.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 641-9448

3 Endorsements

Jameeka Moore
Jameeka Moore
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Vivyan is highly skilled in treating anxiety and OCD. Her training and expertise, makes her my go to when referring children and teens. She provides a straightforward and compassionate environment for clients to learn, grow and meet their goals.
Bayview Therapy
Bayview Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Erika Franta
Erika Franta
Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Vivyan and the Brave Young Minds team are highly regarded in the field of child and adolescent mental health. They use evidence-based therapies to support families while maintaining an authentic relationship with each client. Excited to work with them!

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family , 
Group

Communities

Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family , 
Group

Communities

Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma Focused
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy TF-CBT
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Our best tool for supporting clients is the gold standard of care for anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help you to gradually work through your biggest challenges. We also work closely with parents and teachers to support positive change in kids and teens using Parent Management Training.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 641-9448
"
Our best tool for supporting clients is the gold standard of care for anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help you to gradually work through your biggest challenges. We also work closely with parents and teachers to support positive change in kids and teens using Parent Management Training.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 641-9448

Location

Primary Location

Brave Young Minds Assessment Office

7600 Chevy Chase Drive

Suite 300 (3rd Floor)

Austin, TX 78752

(512) 641-9448

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

STL Nurture Collective

5614 Hampton Avenue

Saint Louis, MO 63109

(512) 641-9448

Group Practice

Brave Young Minds, PLLC

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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We offer online individual and group therapy as well as comprehensive psychological assessments with in-person testing in central Austin.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 641-9448
"
We offer online individual and group therapy as well as comprehensive psychological assessments with in-person testing in central Austin.
Photo of Erika Jane Vivyan - Brave Young Minds, PLLC, Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Brave Young Minds, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LSSP
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 641-9448