Therapists in 78739
South Austin Counseling Services, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78739
We use evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, couples therapy, and play therapy in order to effectively treat all clients, regardless of age, gender or need.
Are you feeling stuck or immobilized by fears or indecision in your life and relationships? Are you hurting from loss or disappointment? Do you feel like happiness, peace and satisfaction in life are beyond your reach? Do you find yourself repeating ineffective patterns of relating? Do you question your own value, strengths and capabilities? At South Austin Counseling Services, PC (SACS), we are passionate about working with children, teens, men and women who are trying to get through difficult issues such as life challenges, perfectionism, mood and/or anxiety challenges, complex relationships, and traumatic experiences.
We use evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, couples therapy, and play therapy in order to effectively treat all clients, regardless of age, gender or need.
Are you feeling stuck or immobilized by fears or indecision in your life and relationships? Are you hurting from loss or disappointment? Do you feel like happiness, peace and satisfaction in life are beyond your reach? Do you find yourself repeating ineffective patterns of relating? Do you question your own value, strengths and capabilities? At South Austin Counseling Services, PC (SACS), we are passionate about working with children, teens, men and women who are trying to get through difficult issues such as life challenges, perfectionism, mood and/or anxiety challenges, complex relationships, and traumatic experiences.
Dr. Elizabeth Berrocal
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78739
Hello! I am an EMDR certified psychotherapist specializing in Women’s Mental Health, EMDR and Trauma. I am a firm believer that complete mental wellness incorporates both an integrative and holistic approach, emphasizing different modalities, and mind/body connection. I emphasize this precise integrative approach of overall wellness, including exercise and diet, that helps treat both mind and body.
Hello! I am an EMDR certified psychotherapist specializing in Women’s Mental Health, EMDR and Trauma. I am a firm believer that complete mental wellness incorporates both an integrative and holistic approach, emphasizing different modalities, and mind/body connection. I emphasize this precise integrative approach of overall wellness, including exercise and diet, that helps treat both mind and body.
Cynthia S Penwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78739
My ideal client is one who is ready to begin the journey towards a better functioning family, and/or a happier life. That person wishes to move through their past experiences and begin the healing process. My ideal client understands that sometimes healing requires a level of discomfort and feels ready to experience this in a safe environment. My ideal client has likely been uncomfortable before. That person is ready to feel safe a find the strength to provide connection with this clinician needed for goals like improved intimacy, decreased sadness or motivation, work-life balance, couples, family of origin issues, and trauma.
My ideal client is one who is ready to begin the journey towards a better functioning family, and/or a happier life. That person wishes to move through their past experiences and begin the healing process. My ideal client understands that sometimes healing requires a level of discomfort and feels ready to experience this in a safe environment. My ideal client has likely been uncomfortable before. That person is ready to feel safe a find the strength to provide connection with this clinician needed for goals like improved intimacy, decreased sadness or motivation, work-life balance, couples, family of origin issues, and trauma.
Kathryn Bongiovanni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78739 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Spiraling? To work through pain, chemistry between the therapist and the client matters. What you can expect from me as your therapist: I will be my authentic self in the room & likely drop the F-bomb. I weave pragmatism, warmth and humor into our conversations. I will treat you like an equal person sitting across from me. I work best with clients who want to be their whole selves, too. While it feels like going in circles, you're actually climbing a mountain. Same view- new perspective.
Spiraling? To work through pain, chemistry between the therapist and the client matters. What you can expect from me as your therapist: I will be my authentic self in the room & likely drop the F-bomb. I weave pragmatism, warmth and humor into our conversations. I will treat you like an equal person sitting across from me. I work best with clients who want to be their whole selves, too. While it feels like going in circles, you're actually climbing a mountain. Same view- new perspective.
Susanne Maynard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78739
Hello, my name is Susanne Maynard. I work well with those experiencing anxiety, depression and grief. My biggest strengths are personal experience, a love of learning, and a willingness to try something new. I am always learning and growing. I believe my best work is done with those who have been wounded in the past, and are now ready to take charge of their personal healing journey. My approach is eclectic and tailored to each client, although the primary method I utilize is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We will explore together what you believe is keeping you 'stuck' and what you would like to change.
Hello, my name is Susanne Maynard. I work well with those experiencing anxiety, depression and grief. My biggest strengths are personal experience, a love of learning, and a willingness to try something new. I am always learning and growing. I believe my best work is done with those who have been wounded in the past, and are now ready to take charge of their personal healing journey. My approach is eclectic and tailored to each client, although the primary method I utilize is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We will explore together what you believe is keeping you 'stuck' and what you would like to change.
Kelly J Bodu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78739
Life might have thrown you a new curveball that has gotten you off balance. OR nothing big has happened, but feelings of being stuck have emerged from somewhere. Psychotherapy offers you a safe place to make changes to old patterns that hold you back. I can help you navigate the uncharted path & assist in developing the insights & skills you need to thrive in life. Therapy works best when we collaborate toward created goals in a respectful & affirming setting. Our work involves identifying & working through unhealthy relationship patterns, helping to change the way you think to improve the way you feel, in order to live your life.
Life might have thrown you a new curveball that has gotten you off balance. OR nothing big has happened, but feelings of being stuck have emerged from somewhere. Psychotherapy offers you a safe place to make changes to old patterns that hold you back. I can help you navigate the uncharted path & assist in developing the insights & skills you need to thrive in life. Therapy works best when we collaborate toward created goals in a respectful & affirming setting. Our work involves identifying & working through unhealthy relationship patterns, helping to change the way you think to improve the way you feel, in order to live your life.
Andrew Trujillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78739 (Online Only)
It is often said that, "time heals all wounds". Well,..NOT if that wound is infected! Find a place of True Healing. We live in stressful times. Many people are tired of pushing through life wearing the mask/facade that "everything is fine", when underneath it isn't. It would be an honor for me to be invited to walk alongside you in your journey to restoring joy in life and getting closer to being the person you want to be. I encourage you to take the step of caring for yourself by starting therapy. Instead of continuing the facade, put on your "oxygen mask" FIRST, so you can continue to help and care for the people in your life.
It is often said that, "time heals all wounds". Well,..NOT if that wound is infected! Find a place of True Healing. We live in stressful times. Many people are tired of pushing through life wearing the mask/facade that "everything is fine", when underneath it isn't. It would be an honor for me to be invited to walk alongside you in your journey to restoring joy in life and getting closer to being the person you want to be. I encourage you to take the step of caring for yourself by starting therapy. Instead of continuing the facade, put on your "oxygen mask" FIRST, so you can continue to help and care for the people in your life.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.