Family Therapy in 78745
I help people recover from traumatic events and hurtful relationships. I enjoy working with adolescents to adults figure out what they want out of life, and remove the things that are holding them back. If you come from a messed up family, you will find that I offer unwavering support in an environment where you are deeply valued and exceptionally safe. I enjoy working with couples and individuals in nontraditional homes and relationships, parents at the end of their wits, couples about to call it quits, people recovering from religious abuse or neglect, and artists, musicians, and creatives.
I help people recover from traumatic events and hurtful relationships. I enjoy working with adolescents to adults figure out what they want out of life, and remove the things that are holding them back. If you come from a messed up family, you will find that I offer unwavering support in an environment where you are deeply valued and exceptionally safe. I enjoy working with couples and individuals in nontraditional homes and relationships, parents at the end of their wits, couples about to call it quits, people recovering from religious abuse or neglect, and artists, musicians, and creatives.
Internal Family Systems helps us to get to know the parts of ourselves we feel disconnected from.
I have been a therapist for 20 years now and have had the privilege and honor to be a helper and guide to countless individuals and couples as they heal and pursue their true Self. "You are the one you have been waiting for,” you have what you need already inside of you, and it is finding the connection to the authentic self that allows us to be connected to others. If you want to find peace within yourself so that you can have peace in your relationships I can help you (and your partner). Through mindfulness and self-compassion we learn to be present with ourselves and others.
Internal Family Systems helps us to get to know the parts of ourselves we feel disconnected from.
I have been a therapist for 20 years now and have had the privilege and honor to be a helper and guide to countless individuals and couples as they heal and pursue their true Self. "You are the one you have been waiting for,” you have what you need already inside of you, and it is finding the connection to the authentic self that allows us to be connected to others. If you want to find peace within yourself so that you can have peace in your relationships I can help you (and your partner). Through mindfulness and self-compassion we learn to be present with ourselves and others.
My broad experience includes agency work, school mental health, military family advocacy/ counseling , private practice and teacher/parent training.
I am passionate about helping children and their parents experience "less stress and more success" in their daily lives. My client-centered approach includes play-based activities, CBT, stress-management and mindfulness training. I offer therapeutic parenting support to help families reach their goals. With over 25 years of experience, I still delight in helping my clients recognize and affirm their unique strengths and find positive, creative solutions to overcome the challenges they face.
My broad experience includes agency work, school mental health, military family advocacy/ counseling , private practice and teacher/parent training.
I am passionate about helping children and their parents experience "less stress and more success" in their daily lives. My client-centered approach includes play-based activities, CBT, stress-management and mindfulness training. I offer therapeutic parenting support to help families reach their goals. With over 25 years of experience, I still delight in helping my clients recognize and affirm their unique strengths and find positive, creative solutions to overcome the challenges they face.
Edwardo S. Rodriguez Jr.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
I’ve been trained in Neuropsychological trauma through the lens of the Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) as well as TF-CBT, CBT, EMDR, experiential therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experience, and humanistic psychotherapy.
Do you often find yourself minimizing or ignoring feelings like anxiety or sadness because they’re too difficult to deal with? Or telling yourself you shouldn’t complain because you have good things in your life? Do you find yourself checked out? Avoiding people, events, and conversations? Feeling our emotions can be overwhelming and, without help, can lead us to get stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. To better understand your past and what brought you here, we’ll reflect on the role stress has played in your life. You’ll be equipped with the necessary coping skills to be present and enjoy your life. Let’s begin–I’m here with you.
I’ve been trained in Neuropsychological trauma through the lens of the Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) as well as TF-CBT, CBT, EMDR, experiential therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experience, and humanistic psychotherapy.
Do you often find yourself minimizing or ignoring feelings like anxiety or sadness because they’re too difficult to deal with? Or telling yourself you shouldn’t complain because you have good things in your life? Do you find yourself checked out? Avoiding people, events, and conversations? Feeling our emotions can be overwhelming and, without help, can lead us to get stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. To better understand your past and what brought you here, we’ll reflect on the role stress has played in your life. You’ll be equipped with the necessary coping skills to be present and enjoy your life. Let’s begin–I’m here with you.
Christopher Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CSAT-S, CPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
Expert assessment & testing, individual & group psychotherapy, TheraFit, Sexual Health & Wellness, SHAW101, sex addiction recovery, partner recovery, drug/alcohol addiction recovery, chem/sex recovery, LGBTQI+ Affirmative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and functional health & wellness for the recovering individual, partner/spouse, & family.
After battling addiction for many years, I discovered a new way to live through psychotherapy, the 12-steps, physical fitness, & spiritual practice. Ramtha said, "Your greatest accomplishment in life will be living through it." Today, living is my way of life. Today, I can look at myself in the mirror without shame, guilt, sadness, & self-hatred. I can appreciate my past & not run from it. I can form meaningful loving relationships with others because I have first learned how to love myself. I have learned how to overcome obstacles and cope with worry, anxiety, & depression. I have learned to enjoy every moment, good or bad...
Expert assessment & testing, individual & group psychotherapy, TheraFit, Sexual Health & Wellness, SHAW101, sex addiction recovery, partner recovery, drug/alcohol addiction recovery, chem/sex recovery, LGBTQI+ Affirmative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and functional health & wellness for the recovering individual, partner/spouse, & family.
After battling addiction for many years, I discovered a new way to live through psychotherapy, the 12-steps, physical fitness, & spiritual practice. Ramtha said, "Your greatest accomplishment in life will be living through it." Today, living is my way of life. Today, I can look at myself in the mirror without shame, guilt, sadness, & self-hatred. I can appreciate my past & not run from it. I can form meaningful loving relationships with others because I have first learned how to love myself. I have learned how to overcome obstacles and cope with worry, anxiety, & depression. I have learned to enjoy every moment, good or bad...
Juliana O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
I am trained in somatic and attachment-based therapies, CBT, DBT, gestalt, family systems, sex and mindfulness, and am a certified spiritual director.
Texas and Vermont teletherapy clients only. If you are feeling afraid, confused and isolated, you are not alone. How do we stay mentally resilient, manage fear and have hope? If you are an individual or in a relationship struggling with connection, satisfaction or cyclical unhealthy patterns, reach out. I see individuals and couples who are willing to look at themselves and practice new ways of being in their mind and body. Together we will find your way to a healthy and meaningful life. It has been a tough year with an overload of stressors.
I am trained in somatic and attachment-based therapies, CBT, DBT, gestalt, family systems, sex and mindfulness, and am a certified spiritual director.
Texas and Vermont teletherapy clients only. If you are feeling afraid, confused and isolated, you are not alone. How do we stay mentally resilient, manage fear and have hope? If you are an individual or in a relationship struggling with connection, satisfaction or cyclical unhealthy patterns, reach out. I see individuals and couples who are willing to look at themselves and practice new ways of being in their mind and body. Together we will find your way to a healthy and meaningful life. It has been a tough year with an overload of stressors.
Sometimes life robs us of our light. It can happen gradually or suddenly. We might not even know why the light is gone, only that it’s not there anymore. My goal is to enable you to search for and take hold of that light. I work primarily with depression and anxiety as well as spirituality, processing trauma, and family dynamics. I specialize in adolescents and young adults transitioning into new life stages, and adults of all ages who feel stuck in life.
Sometimes life robs us of our light. It can happen gradually or suddenly. We might not even know why the light is gone, only that it’s not there anymore. My goal is to enable you to search for and take hold of that light. I work primarily with depression and anxiety as well as spirituality, processing trauma, and family dynamics. I specialize in adolescents and young adults transitioning into new life stages, and adults of all ages who feel stuck in life.
Ashley (Ro) Jones
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Hey y'all! I'm Ro, a holistic therapist and former school social worker with over ten years of experience specializing in therapy with children and families. After becoming a parent and feeling isolated, I pivoted to working as a Doula and Postpartum Facilitator, focusing on maternal mental health. I now specialize in perinatal wellness and healthy family communication. As a homeschooling parent and survivor of postpartum challenges, my approach is holistic, affirming, and culturally curious. Licensed as an LMSW and EMDR-trained, I integrate various healing modalities tailored to you. Reach out and let's start your healing
Hey y'all! I'm Ro, a holistic therapist and former school social worker with over ten years of experience specializing in therapy with children and families. After becoming a parent and feeling isolated, I pivoted to working as a Doula and Postpartum Facilitator, focusing on maternal mental health. I now specialize in perinatal wellness and healthy family communication. As a homeschooling parent and survivor of postpartum challenges, my approach is holistic, affirming, and culturally curious. Licensed as an LMSW and EMDR-trained, I integrate various healing modalities tailored to you. Reach out and let's start your healing
Hi there! I am Ashley, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist based in Austin, TX. I specialize in working with clients seeking to heal from trauma, navigate difficult family relationships, or work through anxiety or depression. I believe the healing process starts with safety and authentic connection, and I work to create a welcoming therapy environment where clients can show up exactly as they are.
Hi there! I am Ashley, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist based in Austin, TX. I specialize in working with clients seeking to heal from trauma, navigate difficult family relationships, or work through anxiety or depression. I believe the healing process starts with safety and authentic connection, and I work to create a welcoming therapy environment where clients can show up exactly as they are.
I work alongside individuals who are looking to move beyond feelings of being "stuck" and alone in their pain. I work collaboratively with clients to navigate healing recurring relational patterns, inner conflict, social isolation, anxiety, dissociation, complex trauma, depression, self-esteem issues, racial and cultural issues, family stress, loss, and grief. I also find joy in helping those who are going through life transitions and seeking a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in their life path. Together, we can explore and understand the root causes of your challenges to reach deeper healing.
I work alongside individuals who are looking to move beyond feelings of being "stuck" and alone in their pain. I work collaboratively with clients to navigate healing recurring relational patterns, inner conflict, social isolation, anxiety, dissociation, complex trauma, depression, self-esteem issues, racial and cultural issues, family stress, loss, and grief. I also find joy in helping those who are going through life transitions and seeking a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in their life path. Together, we can explore and understand the root causes of your challenges to reach deeper healing.
Cynthia S Penwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
I integrate therapeutic approaches that will work best for your experiences, including psychodynamic, family systems, EMDR, and Gottman.
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. Healing may require a level of discomfort, but my ideal client has likely been uncomfortable before. That person is ready to feel safe and find the strength and comfort 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.
I integrate therapeutic approaches that will work best for your experiences, including psychodynamic, family systems, EMDR, and Gottman.
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. Healing may require a level of discomfort, but my ideal client has likely been uncomfortable before. That person is ready to feel safe and find the strength and comfort 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.
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Welcome! I’m so glad you’re looking into therapy as a next step in your life. Finding a new therapist can be a daunting process, but it’s ultimately a rewarding one. I hope this page can give you a bit more encouragement and information for your search. I’ve provided therapy for ten years across a range of settings, including family/couples guidance centers, VA clinics, and university counseling centers — and I’ve learned that therapy looks different for each client. At the end of the day, though, I believe good therapy boils down to three basic ingredients: Building a relationship, telling your story, and taking action together.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re looking into therapy as a next step in your life. Finding a new therapist can be a daunting process, but it’s ultimately a rewarding one. I hope this page can give you a bit more encouragement and information for your search. I’ve provided therapy for ten years across a range of settings, including family/couples guidance centers, VA clinics, and university counseling centers — and I’ve learned that therapy looks different for each client. At the end of the day, though, I believe good therapy boils down to three basic ingredients: Building a relationship, telling your story, and taking action together.
Lara Marie Mcfeely
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Welcome! Now is a great time to make some positive changes. My specialties include working with couples and individual adults. We focus on building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, managing anxiety, OCD, exploring family dynamics and boosting coping skills. I work with adult trauma, relational trauma, grief and challenging life seasons. With couples, we practice effective communication, build understanding, set realistic expectations, and pursue emotional safety. We address family of origin and other individual struggles, and (re) create a meaningful connection with each other. My worldview is Christian.
Welcome! Now is a great time to make some positive changes. My specialties include working with couples and individual adults. We focus on building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, managing anxiety, OCD, exploring family dynamics and boosting coping skills. I work with adult trauma, relational trauma, grief and challenging life seasons. With couples, we practice effective communication, build understanding, set realistic expectations, and pursue emotional safety. We address family of origin and other individual struggles, and (re) create a meaningful connection with each other. My worldview is Christian.
Copper Bridge Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
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Dr. Tina Adkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
I specialize in relationship issues, parenting and family trauma.
Perhaps you’ve been struggling with a history of family trauma, or you are currently dealing with difficult and stressful relationship issues with a partner, family members or your children. Maybe you are going through a tough life transition and are trying to discover not only who you are, but why you feel so different or are filled with sadness or anxiety. Maybe you have a secret or are haunted by something from your past and you need a safe place/relationship where you can be your authentic self.
I specialize in relationship issues, parenting and family trauma.
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Plumeria Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
We provide couples and family counseling, and coaching for parents.
Are you having trouble letting go of painful and unhelpful patterns? Feeling a vague sense of 'now what?' or even more debilitating anxious feelings? Perhaps you are a loving and supportive parent who has reached your limit and don't know where to turn to support your struggling, adult child. Our passion is helping adults of every age navigate through life's inevitable transitions. We have over 25 experienced therapists, and we will help you find the right one for YOU! We pride ourselves on our quick response times - you won't have to wait for the help you need.
We provide couples and family counseling, and coaching for parents.
Are you having trouble letting go of painful and unhelpful patterns? Feeling a vague sense of 'now what?' or even more debilitating anxious feelings? Perhaps you are a loving and supportive parent who has reached your limit and don't know where to turn to support your struggling, adult child. Our passion is helping adults of every age navigate through life's inevitable transitions. We have over 25 experienced therapists, and we will help you find the right one for YOU! We pride ourselves on our quick response times - you won't have to wait for the help you need.
Brandi Hotop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
kink/fetish), communication challenges, family and relationship dynamics, issues related to sex and sexuality, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
It feels like you're no longer connecting or not connecting in a way that feels fulfilling with yourself or your partner(s). You feel you have said everything you can to help the other person understand your needs and wants with hope that something will change. You don't know how it's gotten so painful. It's starting to feel a little helpless that you'll be able to have the connection you once hoped. You feel you need a safe place to explore current and past struggles to reunite the spark in yourself and/or together. Lets replace the ineffective strategies with new ways of seeing yourself and other important people in your life.
kink/fetish), communication challenges, family and relationship dynamics, issues related to sex and sexuality, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
It feels like you're no longer connecting or not connecting in a way that feels fulfilling with yourself or your partner(s). You feel you have said everything you can to help the other person understand your needs and wants with hope that something will change. You don't know how it's gotten so painful. It's starting to feel a little helpless that you'll be able to have the connection you once hoped. You feel you need a safe place to explore current and past struggles to reunite the spark in yourself and/or together. Lets replace the ineffective strategies with new ways of seeing yourself and other important people in your life.
Katherine Krenn Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
I am especially committed to working with adolescents and young adults who have experienced childhood trauma, complicated family dynamics, anxiety, and neurodiversity.
Past traumatic experiences can significantly impact how we function in the present, affecting our relationships and overall sense of self. This can lead to feeling disconnected, stuck, or emotionally flooded. I aim to provide a safe space that encourages self-exploration for processing past wounds, ultimately leading to self-acceptance. Having worked in diverse settings such as schools, private practice, and the justice system, I understand that the human experience can be painful, and no one should have to endure this pain alone.
I am especially committed to working with adolescents and young adults who have experienced childhood trauma, complicated family dynamics, anxiety, and neurodiversity.
Past traumatic experiences can significantly impact how we function in the present, affecting our relationships and overall sense of self. This can lead to feeling disconnected, stuck, or emotionally flooded. I aim to provide a safe space that encourages self-exploration for processing past wounds, ultimately leading to self-acceptance. Having worked in diverse settings such as schools, private practice, and the justice system, I understand that the human experience can be painful, and no one should have to endure this pain alone.
Cyndi Collen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S, CMHIMP, CKYT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
I bring a holistic and authentic intention to work with you as a unique, whole person; one that is not defined by a label or diagnosis. I enjoy partnering with clients who are curious and open to working on improving stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues (romantic, family or work) and/or are searching for fulfillment, hope and answers to all the 'why's. Our environment will be warm, empathetic and judgement-free to explore your experiences and, if you are up to it, discuss previous trauma(s). We will collaborate on goals and the path to get you where you want to go.
I bring a holistic and authentic intention to work with you as a unique, whole person; one that is not defined by a label or diagnosis. I enjoy partnering with clients who are curious and open to working on improving stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues (romantic, family or work) and/or are searching for fulfillment, hope and answers to all the 'why's. Our environment will be warm, empathetic and judgement-free to explore your experiences and, if you are up to it, discuss previous trauma(s). We will collaborate on goals and the path to get you where you want to go.
I’ve trained in several frameworks, and my favorite is Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Therapy is a partnership in which we take the time to slow down together and look compassionately at what’s happening inside of you and in your relationships. It’s a courageous act in service of becoming a fuller version of you.
I’ve trained in several frameworks, and my favorite is Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Therapy is a partnership in which we take the time to slow down together and look compassionately at what’s happening inside of you and in your relationships. It’s a courageous act in service of becoming a fuller version of you.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.