Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Austin, TX

I want each and every client I work with to feel safe and comfortable sharing their authentic self free from judgement. I am client-centered and my intervention strategies and treatment plans are catered to each individual. I have a very holistic approach to therapy and am committed to helping my clients create a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I want each person I work with to feel like they are moving towards contentment and experiencing each day as a blessing, not a curse. Together we will discuss your concerns and feelings. I will join you on this path of life, deciphering what matters most and what needs to be let go of.

Being my authentic self is important to me and I want you to be yourself with me. We often don’t get the chance to be completely open and honest in our society, so I hope we can create that safe place in our sessions. I believe that you are your own expert, and sometimes even experts need to explore their own ideas to come up with solutions to all sorts of problems or issues. I use aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy depending on my client’s needs. I often incorporate creativity, laughter, and games in session because I am a “big kid” and because it’s fun!

I enjoy working with people who want change, but don't know where to start. I specialize in helping people who grew up in difficult family situations and now struggle with relationships and/or depression and anxiety. We can call it trauma, complex trauma, borderline personality disorder or just being a person in this world. I work with people by thinking about relationships and attachment, and I also use evidence based practices including EMDR for trauma, DBT for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and CBT for help understanding the inner workings of our minds and making changes to how we go through life.

I'm a compassionate therapist who believes in the power of connection and authenticity on the path to well-being. With a diverse range of experiences, I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and couples, fostering a warm and thoughtful therapeutic environment. Through the exploration of cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques, I collaborate with my clients to navigate trauma and cultivate a more fulfilling and meaningful life. My approach is rooted in the values of self-compassion and authenticity. I guides my clients in embracing their true selves, fostering a sense of self-worth and resilience.

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Hi, my name is Allison and I am a mental health therapist. I am licensed in Texas, Illinois, South Dakota, and Florida. I most enjoy working with people who experience high emotion dysregulation. These might include people with personality disorders, self-harm, ADHD, PTSD, anger issues, anxiety, and/or depression. I help people learn skills to gain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to build successful lives.

I graduated from the University of North Texas (UNT) with a BAAS with a concentration on populations with special needs and I graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Midwestern State University (MSU). I work with adults, adolescents, and children and I understand the importance of creating a safe, supportive environment in the counseling relationship. I am open to working with clients from any walk of life on any journey. Life can be a Vibrant Journey!

My passion is improving client’s relationships, both with themselves and others. I focus on increasing self-esteem, decreasing critical judgment and negative self-talk, and building a life that balances accomplishment with enjoyment and relaxation. I also work on strengthening romantic relationships and building new connections. I completed training at the Gottman Institute in Seattle for the "7 Principles of Making Marriage Work" and have led workshops to help couples improve their relationships.

Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients virtually and offer evening availability. I am passionate about supporting young people (children, adolescents, and young adults) in a variety of areas as they move towards a healthy relationship with themselves. I aim to offer a warm, trustworthy, and calm environment for exploration to take place at the client's pace. My therapeutic style is positive and affirming. I will do my best to ensure you feel heard, and supported as I practice with an approach that is human-centered, compassionate, and gentle in session.

Hi, I'm Katelyn! I have been working in the mental health field for the last four years. I am passionate about creating a safe therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable processing, exploring, and understanding their problems without judgment or shame. I hold the belief that authenticity is a path to genuine happiness and healing, and I take joy in assisting clients in their journey to explore and embrace their truth. I take a holistic approach to healing and emphasize the importance of wellness in all aspects of clients' lives. I believe that every human is unique and so is their path to healing and happiness.

Hi and welcome! It's a brave and vulnerable step to consider therapy, so I acknowledge the strength it took you to take this first step to find help. You may be feeling low, burnt out, anxious, traumatized, and in need of a break. While there are no quick fixes in therapy, I have helped many clients build resilience, find peace, and gain strength. Prior to my role as therapist, I worked at an inpatient psychiatric facility and in a DBT IOP, but therapy is my favorite. I value it in my own life, and I put a lot into the work I do with clients.

I help people explore how their relationships with self, other people, culture, and larger societal systems have shaped who they are and how they move through life. I provide an empowering and affirming space for my clients to explore their emotions, relationships, and patterns of behavior. My ultimate goal is to help people heal, craft satisfying relationships, and create a life worth living. My clients can expect warmth, compassion, directness, and humor in our work together. I flexibly draw from relational cultural, feminist, dialectical behavioral, experiential, and emotion-focused approaches.

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches (DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differentiate me amongst the crowded field of options. I work with Individuals (13+), Couples and Families. I find it a great honor to be a therapist and walk alongside those seeking help and I look forward to connecting with you.

I am passionate about helping individuals and couples thrive in reaching their goals by building on their strengths and identifying new and creative ways to adjust to difficult situations and circumstances. "People come for therapy not to change their past but their future." a quote by Milton Erickson inspires us to view therapy as a way to manage change.

I am a Licensed Professorial Counselor. I am specialized with Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I worked in clinical settings, including behavioral health services with inpatients and out patients setting, and have worked with a wide variety of clients: individuals, couples, groups, families. I help you fine-tune your lives so that your pain is smaller and your joys are greater. Through compassion, respect, and working together, I strive to create a strong and trusting relationship with each and every client in order help you reach your goals.

I primarily work with anxious and/or depressed adults who are experiencing symptoms related to life transitions, past trauma relationship issues, existential concerns, family concerns, and work-related stress. The goals we work towards include learning how to accept, track, and process emotions. Clients are encouraged to connect on a deeply compassionate level with all the different parts of themselves in order to move towards a more integrated and authentic sense of self.

I hope you take a moment to recognize how much work you’ve done to get to this place. You’ve survived this long, and you should be proud. For most folks, surviving on its own doesn’t cut it anymore. We need to make some adjustments to sustain a more grounded and full life. I want you to experience collaborative healing that is safe, free of judgment, occasionally humorous, and rooted in kindness and gratitude. I currently practice under Therapy Austin and Central Austin Psychotherapy offering in-person and telehealth services.

If you strive to find a therapist who is attuned to your needs, feel stuck in patterns that seem unbreakable, or are simply seeking more joy and fulfillment in life, I am so glad you are here. I provide a safe, compassionate, and strengths-based therapeutic space for my clients to heal and grow. Together, we will navigate through life’s transitions, take on challenging obstacles and relationships, journey through grief and loss, depression or anxiety and experience the joy and fulfillment that comes with healing and growth. I am currently accepting new clients, providing 100% Online-Only Virtual therapy.

I primarily work with clients within queer community, especially trans folks, and lifestyles such as kink, polyamory, or sex work. My hope is to provide a safe space (and a sliding scale!) where you don't have to spend your time in therapy educating your therapist on the concepts that are everyday within your own life. I love work around emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution, with individuals and with multiple people within a relationship, to help develop healthier coping mechanisms, processing techniques, and self-acceptance/self-care methods to improve feelings of empowerment, security, and life satisfaction.