EMDR Therapists in Barton Hills, Austin, TX

I believe the client-therapist relationship should be collaborative, trusting, and authentic. I hope to connect with clients by truly meeting them where they are, free of judgement and assumptions. I am passionate about working with kids, adolescents, young adults, parents, and couples struggling with anxiety, interpersonal relationships, identity issues, past trauma, disordered eating, and life transitions. I support clients of all gender identities, sexual orientation, cultural & ethnic diversity. I work with ages 8 and up. My golden retriever often joins me for sessions :)

You may be wanting to understand how life choices contribute to your feelings day to day. Imago Relationship Therapy and Gottman Relationship Therapy can often offer new possibilities for your relationship. Ego State understanding of varied responses you may have to the same issue may be improved. Brene Brown's life view information is useful, too.Trauma and other difficult experiences can be improved with EMDR and Trauma Resource Model. Learning various relaxation techniques such as EFT and Heartmath can be helpful. And, new info on the neurobiology of the brain can expand your self understanding.

Are you looking for a therapist who really gets it? Do you value deep, empathetic connection and a holistic approach to your mental health? You’re someone who may have tried therapy in the past but are looking for a more integrated approach to healing. You’re feeling disconnected from your body and want to find a deeper approach to feel more full connected and come home to yourself. You’re ready to heal - your whole body, mind, and spirit. You’re ready to radically change your relationship with yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to transform your life. We’re here to help.

I see therapy as a collaborative process between client and therapist, each with different areas of expertise. I believe the goal of therapy is not only to solve "problems" but to help clients grow and find balance and wholeness. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) , a method of therapy that numerous research studies have shown to be effective in the treatment of trauma. It has been shown to be as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy and often provides relief in fewer sessions.

You're searching for a therapist because you or someone you care about is suffering. The purpose of my work is to provide you with the skills and healing necessary to allow you to live in freedom. Freedom from the pain of trauma and abuse; freedom from the weight of addiction, depression, or anxiety; freedom to see your relationships grow. I work actively and compassionately to provide a warm, supportive, safe atmosphere that facilitates your emotional health and well-being. Together we discover how you may become free of the feelings that prevent us from living our lives fully.

Hi! Are you in a chapter of your life where you are looking for some support? Maybe you are experiencing a job or career change, relationship struggles, or just feeling stuck and overwhelmed and not quite sure why. Transitions can cause us to feel lost, unsettled, or simply unhappy. Previous traumas, big or small, likely play a part which cause stress and unwanted feelings in the present moment. Together, we can work through these difficult situations with resolution in mind. I have a background in helping others with relationship struggles, processing trauma, and being a trusted resource for healing.

Hi there. First, I'd like to wish you well -- especially as you work with a psychotherapist. In the 10+ years that I've been practicing, I've learned that each person and each relationship is unique, so I've developed a variety of ways to approach psychotherapy and relationship therapy that help individuals to heal and help couples to relate. By working with thoughts and feelings, with mind and with heart, people can move through what is in the way, blocking them from feeling better and being better. I'm absolutely honored to help with that movement.

Your past is invading your present. Your emotions overwhelm you at times. Many of your relationships are unfulfilling - or outright painful. Your self-esteem is low to non-existent, and you often feel you aren’t good enough. Celebrating your successes is hard for you because you feel like you don’t deserve them. Your inner critic is your constant companion. And the worst part is: overcoming these obstacles seems like a huge mountain to climb. You don’t know where or who to go to for help. We all need connection more than ever right now. I’d love to help!

Now accepting new clients! - If you still see your negative past experiences affecting your present life, I can help you learn to process your thoughts, navigate life transitions, and accept change. Maybe you’ve felt ongoing anxiety or depression, and you know there’s a better version of you that you want to unlock. Maybe your relationships aren’t as fulfilling as you’d like. I understand what this is like, and my mission is to act as your companion, guiding you through new ideas and methods that can help you feel better.

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.

I specialize in helping clients overcome recent traumatic events and ongoing challenges like anxiety (including performance anxiety), depression, or loss. Trauma or attachment wounds can lead to overreactions in situations, feeling trapped in negative belief systems, and significantly impact workplace performance and the ability to form healthy relationships. As a trauma-informed therapist, I take pride in supporting high-achieving individuals who feel limited in reaching their full potential and clients who have experienced secondary trauma, such as medical professionals, teachers, judges, and police officers.

You’re in a transition. Life has always laid out the next steps for you before, but now you’re feeling lost. You feel disconnected from other people and have realized you don't know much about who you are outside of the roles you fill. It seems like other people are happier and more sure of themselves. You’ve been living your day to day on autopilot, and want to feel more fulfilled and present in your life. You know you have pains from growing up, but you aren’t totally sure what healing looks like. I understand where you are, and I would love to provide a dedicated space for you to reconnect with yourself.

Have you done talk therapy but are still not achieving your goals and the life you want? Do you work hard to make progress but notice yourself falling back into old patterns? I specialize in helping people that have a lot of insight into their problems, and have found this is not enough to truly heal. I offer a holistic approach integrating multiple therapies to help you move from logical insights into real healing of the mind and body.

If you often feel misunderstood, like your emotions are too big or too much, and have a hard time holding boundaries with others, I can help. Many of my clients have experienced relational trauma in the form of dysfunctional families, chaotic childhoods, abusive relationships, or have loved ones who struggle with substance abuse. Folx who do their best to function but still struggle with anxiety, depression, stressful jobs, and maybe use alcohol themselves to cope. Whether you’re dealing with grief/loss, suicidal thoughts, past or present traumas – we'll figure it out together.

Happy to see you! I provide in-person individual therapy and groups in Austin, and video therapy across Texas. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and women's issues and have worked with clients across religious and cultural landscapes, and with clients in rural locations, the service industry, Austin's thriving community of musicians, and those in corporate jobs. I can help you get your life back, whether challenges stem from childhood or occurred later due to a single traumatic event, relationship hardships, or life changes. I offer a 15-minute consultation at no charge to confirm we are a good fit.

I work collaboratively with my clients to help them construct a meaningful life. This means supporting clients to make meaning of even the more painful aspects of their experience. Perhaps you are dealing with a difficult life transition, struggling with memories from a painful childhood, grieving the death of a loved one, engaging in self-destructive behaviors, or are attempting to navigate the complex world of relationships. I will work with you to address issues from the perspective that although life is often painful, people have the ability to make healthy choices and to live lives of integrity, depth, and beauty.

I have worked in diverse career fields and different parts of the country. For many years I was employed in the corporate for-profit world before moving to social work. In my present career in social work, I have been able to work in a variety of areas with greatly different people and concerns they are facing.

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.

Are you feeling stuck in the same old patterns in your life and ready for a change? Maybe you're feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma and could use a hand in healing the past to experience freedom from it in the future. Have you noticed you keep getting into the same types of relationship challenges? It is normal for people to feel conflicted and get in our own way - it's part of being human! And we often need someone outside ourselves, friends, and family to help sort through the nitty-gritty thoughts, feelings, and fears. You don't have to face these issues alone.