Therapists in 78738
Suzanne Warner Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78738
As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about how we relate to all those to who we are connected.
Each of us is complex with a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspect. My goal is to help you explore every part of your being and promote integration instead of compartmentalization, for true wholeness. I work with those who have struggled with anxiety, depression, fear, anger and shame to discover healing, giftedness and purpose.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am passionate about how we relate to all those to who we are connected.
Each of us is complex with a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspect. My goal is to help you explore every part of your being and promote integration instead of compartmentalization, for true wholeness. I work with those who have struggled with anxiety, depression, fear, anger and shame to discover healing, giftedness and purpose.
Anchor of Hope Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738
I am passionate about helping people - are you looking for new ways to communicate and connect with your partner? Are you tired of repeated patterns of behavior or thought that lead only to frustration? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression and want more peace and fulfillment in your life? Do you notice past hurts that cause distress for yourself or in your relationships? I am dedicated to providing my clients a safe space where you can work on improving yourself and relationships to find lasting change!
I am passionate about helping people - are you looking for new ways to communicate and connect with your partner? Are you tired of repeated patterns of behavior or thought that lead only to frustration? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression and want more peace and fulfillment in your life? Do you notice past hurts that cause distress for yourself or in your relationships? I am dedicated to providing my clients a safe space where you can work on improving yourself and relationships to find lasting change!
Emily Sousa
LPC, CEC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78738
Many of us are taught to disregard the messages our bodies and emotions carry, initiating a distrusting and confusing relationship with ourselves and others. My work often focuses on giving you the tools and felt experience to release trauma from your nervous system, create inner safety, connect to agency, establish healthy boundaries, and re-connect to your intuition. Together we’ll work to (re)discover your relationship with your true inner voice. Through this connection and awareness, you can learn to trust yourselves and navigate through life’s obstacles and challenges with flexibility and resilience.
Many of us are taught to disregard the messages our bodies and emotions carry, initiating a distrusting and confusing relationship with ourselves and others. My work often focuses on giving you the tools and felt experience to release trauma from your nervous system, create inner safety, connect to agency, establish healthy boundaries, and re-connect to your intuition. Together we’ll work to (re)discover your relationship with your true inner voice. Through this connection and awareness, you can learn to trust yourselves and navigate through life’s obstacles and challenges with flexibility and resilience.
Dr. Shannon Stavinoha
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78738
Currently Accepting New Clients. I work with people from a variety of different backgrounds and across a broad range of human experiences. I enjoy helping clients find meaning, strength, and growth after surviving difficult, painful, and traumatic experiences. I enjoy working with adults and emerging adults. I feel grateful that I get to play a part in the lives of the clients I work with and share in their experiences.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I work with people from a variety of different backgrounds and across a broad range of human experiences. I enjoy helping clients find meaning, strength, and growth after surviving difficult, painful, and traumatic experiences. I enjoy working with adults and emerging adults. I feel grateful that I get to play a part in the lives of the clients I work with and share in their experiences.
J J Friedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMHC, MFT
Verified Verified
Bee Cave, TX 78738 (Online Only)
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback. My objective is for clients to resolve current issues and long-standing, potentially negative behavioral patterns via video therapy. I also assist clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. By utilizing a number of conventional and individually tailored approaches, I look to focus on which methodologies are most helpful for you as an individual.
As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback. My objective is for clients to resolve current issues and long-standing, potentially negative behavioral patterns via video therapy. I also assist clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. By utilizing a number of conventional and individually tailored approaches, I look to focus on which methodologies are most helpful for you as an individual.
Tony Vitela, LCSW, SAP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
Verified Verified
Bee Cave, TX 78738
Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.
Licensed since 1993 and in private practice since 1999. Previous work-related experience includes working at a residential treatment center, youth shelter, juvenile detention center, chemical dependency unit, adolescent and adult in-patient hospital, Employee Assistance Program, crisis intervention, in-take assessments, and intensive out-patient programming. Over the past two decades, I have served individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I am a certified and approved DOT Substance Abuse Professional.
Three Oaks Counseling & Psychiatry
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78738
We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.
We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.
Raquel Sadler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CCST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bee Cave, TX 78738
It is an honor and a privilege to journey alongside you as we work towards understanding the barriers that are preventing you from meeting your goals. I use an integrative approach of empirically based clinical techniques that are client centered. I work to meet you where you are. Together, we will dig deeper and look at the root of the problem. As we journey towards your goals, I will offer support, encouragement, and tools to help facilitate lasting change.
It is an honor and a privilege to journey alongside you as we work towards understanding the barriers that are preventing you from meeting your goals. I use an integrative approach of empirically based clinical techniques that are client centered. I work to meet you where you are. Together, we will dig deeper and look at the root of the problem. As we journey towards your goals, I will offer support, encouragement, and tools to help facilitate lasting change.
Laura Bafford Leslie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you still believe, "it was my fault," let me unequivocally say, "No, it wasn't." If you hold the sense that you are not good enough, I am here to assure you that we are all born inherently good. You were never, ever responsible for what happened to you, no matter what the circumstances. Are you still believing that you will never get over the past, are destined to spend a life stuck and incapable of loving yourself or having healthy relationships? Please know that there is a path out of your trauma. Take courage. Take heart. Your path to healing is about to begin.
If you still believe, "it was my fault," let me unequivocally say, "No, it wasn't." If you hold the sense that you are not good enough, I am here to assure you that we are all born inherently good. You were never, ever responsible for what happened to you, no matter what the circumstances. Are you still believing that you will never get over the past, are destined to spend a life stuck and incapable of loving yourself or having healthy relationships? Please know that there is a path out of your trauma. Take courage. Take heart. Your path to healing is about to begin.
Alex Paro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738
You’re here, and that’s a huge first step. Finding a non-judgemental, compassionate therapist to share your struggles with isn’t easy, I definitely understand that. Together we’ll tackle those struggles, your desires, your pain points. We’ll fight together within the confines of society to discover your authentic self and learn to share your magic outwardly. Let’s work together to find the relationships you want, the love you want, the sex, the job, the life that brings you joy - the YOU that you want.
You’re here, and that’s a huge first step. Finding a non-judgemental, compassionate therapist to share your struggles with isn’t easy, I definitely understand that. Together we’ll tackle those struggles, your desires, your pain points. We’ll fight together within the confines of society to discover your authentic self and learn to share your magic outwardly. Let’s work together to find the relationships you want, the love you want, the sex, the job, the life that brings you joy - the YOU that you want.
Anisha Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Deciding to take that first step to better yourself and change your life is tough when you are afraid the person you have chosen to help you just may not be able to or even understands your needs. As your therapist, I recognize wholeheartedly how important that first step is. Together, one of our focuses initially is building confidence, comfort, and rapport with each other, so that as we walk together through your issues, you can feel good about doing so. We will develop a plan of care specifically for your individual needs rather using than one specific method based on “identifying markers".
Deciding to take that first step to better yourself and change your life is tough when you are afraid the person you have chosen to help you just may not be able to or even understands your needs. As your therapist, I recognize wholeheartedly how important that first step is. Together, one of our focuses initially is building confidence, comfort, and rapport with each other, so that as we walk together through your issues, you can feel good about doing so. We will develop a plan of care specifically for your individual needs rather using than one specific method based on “identifying markers".
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Anchor of Hope Therapy
Emily Sousa
J J Friedman
MJ Denis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738
Not accepting new clients
MJ's path has led her to specialize in areas involving sexual dysfunction, sexual betrayal, intimacy discrepancies and desire disorders. Her experience includes working as a mental health counselor at Hope Alliance, a domestic and sexual violence crisis center; counseling patients experiencing sexual dysfunction at the North Austin Urology Clinic, and helping individuals and couples work through the pain of betrayal, infidelity, and sex addiction for Affair Recovery. MJ specializes in using Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) to help her clients reduce and sometimes eliminate the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.
MJ's path has led her to specialize in areas involving sexual dysfunction, sexual betrayal, intimacy discrepancies and desire disorders. Her experience includes working as a mental health counselor at Hope Alliance, a domestic and sexual violence crisis center; counseling patients experiencing sexual dysfunction at the North Austin Urology Clinic, and helping individuals and couples work through the pain of betrayal, infidelity, and sex addiction for Affair Recovery. MJ specializes in using Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) to help her clients reduce and sometimes eliminate the effects of trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression.
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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.