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Ivonne Ocasio
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Sometimes we face challenges that are difficult to overcome. You might feel overwhelmed and alone. Friends and family can offer their support and encouragement, but even with their best intentions, their help might not be enough. In Austin Bilingual Therapy we work with people who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, sad, depressed or experiencing difficult transitions in their lives.
Sometimes we face challenges that are difficult to overcome. You might feel overwhelmed and alone. Friends and family can offer their support and encouragement, but even with their best intentions, their help might not be enough. In Austin Bilingual Therapy we work with people who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, sad, depressed or experiencing difficult transitions in their lives.
(512) 872-4542 View (512) 872-4542
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Ben Meyers
LPC Associate
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
We all strive to live a good life, but sometimes we feel directionless, hopeless or feel like we're holding ourselves back. Specializing in low self esteem, identity issues, relationship issues, and trauma, I utilize a combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and EMDR to empower you to be your authentic self. Working towards alignment looks like exploring our thoughts, feelings, and body experiences, and paying attention to where we disconnect.
We all strive to live a good life, but sometimes we feel directionless, hopeless or feel like we're holding ourselves back. Specializing in low self esteem, identity issues, relationship issues, and trauma, I utilize a combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and EMDR to empower you to be your authentic self. Working towards alignment looks like exploring our thoughts, feelings, and body experiences, and paying attention to where we disconnect.
(512) 714-2275 View (512) 714-2275
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Bruno Gabriel Lepore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
My name is Bruno Lepore, MA, LPCS. I am a psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Mediator, and a Certified Critical Incident Debriefing facilitator. I am trained to use a variety of compassionate and empirically validated interventions, including EMDR, Internal Family System, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance commitment therapy. These modalities are proven to help patients cope with a variety of problems and crises. My approach to treatment is collaborative, solution-oriented, and interactive.
My name is Bruno Lepore, MA, LPCS. I am a psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Mediator, and a Certified Critical Incident Debriefing facilitator. I am trained to use a variety of compassionate and empirically validated interventions, including EMDR, Internal Family System, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance commitment therapy. These modalities are proven to help patients cope with a variety of problems and crises. My approach to treatment is collaborative, solution-oriented, and interactive.
(512) 400-2038 View (512) 400-2038
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Madeleine Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
As a therapist, I specialize in working with young adults and couples who are navigating sexual health, life transitions, anxiety, family dynamics, and relationships. I take a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Existential approach that also weaves in a focus on client strengths and narratives. I tend to have a more direct approach with my clients, while also adding in humor and a space that allows for support and strength. I am an avid ally of the LGTBQIA+ community and am able to create an environment that empowers and upholds clients as who they are.
As a therapist, I specialize in working with young adults and couples who are navigating sexual health, life transitions, anxiety, family dynamics, and relationships. I take a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Existential approach that also weaves in a focus on client strengths and narratives. I tend to have a more direct approach with my clients, while also adding in humor and a space that allows for support and strength. I am an avid ally of the LGTBQIA+ community and am able to create an environment that empowers and upholds clients as who they are.
(512) 647-2661 View (512) 647-2661
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Jessica Chavarria
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Life can be difficult sometimes for teens, adults, and parents. Childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, or sudden life events can make us feel alone and unable to face our fears. This emotional pain can bring symptoms of depression and anxiety, cause a change in behavior and sleep or cause family conflict. You may ask yourself why did this happen to me? Or will I ever feel like myself? It all can feel overwhelming! As your therapist, I will walk with you as you process these changes to heal, grow, and empower yourself.
Life can be difficult sometimes for teens, adults, and parents. Childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, or sudden life events can make us feel alone and unable to face our fears. This emotional pain can bring symptoms of depression and anxiety, cause a change in behavior and sleep or cause family conflict. You may ask yourself why did this happen to me? Or will I ever feel like myself? It all can feel overwhelming! As your therapist, I will walk with you as you process these changes to heal, grow, and empower yourself.
(512) 489-9681 View (512) 489-9681
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Claudia Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S, CST, CSAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
We may explore your thoughts, feelings, and behavior; your family history; your sexual history; and others areas causing distress.
Enhancing Intimacy Counseling offers "pay what you can" counseling from our Graduate Student Interns ($0 to $45). Providing therapy for couples, individuals, and families seeking to strengthen their relationships and improve their sexual health. Our specialties are sex therapy and relationships, including desire discrepancy, male and female sexual dysfunction, sexual compulsion/addiction, sexual communication breakdowns, exploring sexual and gender orientation, erotic template, and more. Our clients have experienced many types of psychological pain. Associates and Interns are available at convenient hours, for affordable fees.
We may explore your thoughts, feelings, and behavior; your family history; your sexual history; and others areas causing distress.
Enhancing Intimacy Counseling offers "pay what you can" counseling from our Graduate Student Interns ($0 to $45). Providing therapy for couples, individuals, and families seeking to strengthen their relationships and improve their sexual health. Our specialties are sex therapy and relationships, including desire discrepancy, male and female sexual dysfunction, sexual compulsion/addiction, sexual communication breakdowns, exploring sexual and gender orientation, erotic template, and more. Our clients have experienced many types of psychological pain. Associates and Interns are available at convenient hours, for affordable fees.
(512) 994-2588 View (512) 994-2588
Photo of Ellen Pace, Licensed Professional Counselor in West Lake Hills, TX
Ellen Pace
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC, LCDC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I have worked with hundreds of clients and have seen each individual, couple or family grow and heal in the security of our therapeutic relationship.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or difficulty in relationships? Have you tried therapy, but not gotten the results you desire? The cause could be unresolved trauma that is blocking your ability to move forward. Our past can contaminate the present, which causes our future to replicate our past, leaving one stuck. Do you and your partner struggle discussing issues, feel disconnected, or are drifting apart? The failure to communicate is the greatest cause of marital problems. Using Gottman Couples Therapy, I will help you learn effective skills to manage conflict and find new meaning in your relationships.
I have worked with hundreds of clients and have seen each individual, couple or family grow and heal in the security of our therapeutic relationship.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or difficulty in relationships? Have you tried therapy, but not gotten the results you desire? The cause could be unresolved trauma that is blocking your ability to move forward. Our past can contaminate the present, which causes our future to replicate our past, leaving one stuck. Do you and your partner struggle discussing issues, feel disconnected, or are drifting apart? The failure to communicate is the greatest cause of marital problems. Using Gottman Couples Therapy, I will help you learn effective skills to manage conflict and find new meaning in your relationships.
(737) 210-4084 View (737) 210-4084
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Michelle Luna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Additionally, I'm highly experienced & skilled with helping family members of addicted loved ones find healing.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I work with you to identify and heal the unhealthy attachment styles and trauma responses that are painful barriers in your life today. These barriers are often responsible for all the negative beliefs we have about ourselves now, that only hold us back from our best potential. Our work together teaches you how to break these cycles while gaining a new, healthy perception of yourself today, as well as for the painful issue(s) that brought you to therapy. You will evolve with new insight, awareness, and love for yourself! It's a beautiful transformation and an honor to witness.
Additionally, I'm highly experienced & skilled with helping family members of addicted loved ones find healing.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I work with you to identify and heal the unhealthy attachment styles and trauma responses that are painful barriers in your life today. These barriers are often responsible for all the negative beliefs we have about ourselves now, that only hold us back from our best potential. Our work together teaches you how to break these cycles while gaining a new, healthy perception of yourself today, as well as for the painful issue(s) that brought you to therapy. You will evolve with new insight, awareness, and love for yourself! It's a beautiful transformation and an honor to witness.
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Photo of Amanda (Amy) G. Richardson, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in West Lake Hills, TX
Amanda (Amy) G. Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MS, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking to live your life more authentically? Are there things getting in the way of your happiness that you aren't quite able to make sense of or get past? Do you have trauma that impacts your relationships and day-to-day life? I'm here to help you gain clarity and find the path forward with tools to reduce stress and improve insight and coping. I can help you unlearn the unhealthy behaviors learned in earlier in life and replace them with healthy behaviors.
Are you looking to live your life more authentically? Are there things getting in the way of your happiness that you aren't quite able to make sense of or get past? Do you have trauma that impacts your relationships and day-to-day life? I'm here to help you gain clarity and find the path forward with tools to reduce stress and improve insight and coping. I can help you unlearn the unhealthy behaviors learned in earlier in life and replace them with healthy behaviors.
(512) 764-3441 View (512) 764-3441
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Dr. Jason B. Fischer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, BCN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
18 years of counseling experience. Former Buddhist monk and author of The Two Truths About Love: The Art & Wisdom of Extraordinary Relationships (New Harbinger Press, 2013), specializing in couples counseling, conflict resolution, and personal/interpersonal wellness. I help individuals learn how to understand, manage, and transform emotional distress, increase clarity about self and others, and become empowered to achieve their highest ambitions for life by deepening true wisdom. To learn more about me, my atypical philosophies, and my unique approach to counseling, you may visit my website at www.jasonbfischer.com.
18 years of counseling experience. Former Buddhist monk and author of The Two Truths About Love: The Art & Wisdom of Extraordinary Relationships (New Harbinger Press, 2013), specializing in couples counseling, conflict resolution, and personal/interpersonal wellness. I help individuals learn how to understand, manage, and transform emotional distress, increase clarity about self and others, and become empowered to achieve their highest ambitions for life by deepening true wisdom. To learn more about me, my atypical philosophies, and my unique approach to counseling, you may visit my website at www.jasonbfischer.com.
(737) 345-3771 View (737) 345-3771
Photo of Amy Thome, Psychologist in West Lake Hills, TX
Amy Thome
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, & adults. I provide therapy for individuals who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, school, & relationships. I have had the unique opportunity to work with people of all ages in private practice, inpatient hospitals, and a juvenile detention center over the past 13 years. I have experience with assessments, IEP, 504's, & school advocacy. I use an integrative approach & strive to understand the person as a whole. I provide an environment that is collaborative, inclusive, supportive, & empowering.
I am passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, & adults. I provide therapy for individuals who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, school, & relationships. I have had the unique opportunity to work with people of all ages in private practice, inpatient hospitals, and a juvenile detention center over the past 13 years. I have experience with assessments, IEP, 504's, & school advocacy. I use an integrative approach & strive to understand the person as a whole. I provide an environment that is collaborative, inclusive, supportive, & empowering.
(512) 525-8718 View (512) 525-8718
Photo of Joan Clayton, Psychologist in West Lake Hills, TX
Joan Clayton
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking professional help is a significant and empowering personal decision. It’s an opportunity to sort through troubling thoughts and feelings, overcome obstacles, and search for new solutions and pathways for positive change and growth. It’s an acknowledgement of the desire and need to look at one’s life from a different perspective. I believe one of the most important components for guiding clients through this process is the establishment of a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. Within this framework, I strive to offer understanding, reassurance, acceptance, and hope.
Seeking professional help is a significant and empowering personal decision. It’s an opportunity to sort through troubling thoughts and feelings, overcome obstacles, and search for new solutions and pathways for positive change and growth. It’s an acknowledgement of the desire and need to look at one’s life from a different perspective. I believe one of the most important components for guiding clients through this process is the establishment of a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. Within this framework, I strive to offer understanding, reassurance, acceptance, and hope.
(512) 812-7980 View (512) 812-7980
Photo of Brooke (Nowak) Pendleton, Licensed Professional Counselor in West Lake Hills, TX
Brooke (Nowak) Pendleton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
NOT accepting new clients - Hi, I’m Brooke! I am passionate about educating clients to understand their thoughts and behavioral patterns better and learn healthy boundary setting with self and others to build resiliency. As a person-centered therapist, I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey with my clients. On that journey I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness as tools to support understanding, learning, and internal shifts that result in sustainable relational and behavioral changes. I offer an honest and authentic approach, and my goal is to provide a warm and inviting environment.
NOT accepting new clients - Hi, I’m Brooke! I am passionate about educating clients to understand their thoughts and behavioral patterns better and learn healthy boundary setting with self and others to build resiliency. As a person-centered therapist, I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey with my clients. On that journey I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness as tools to support understanding, learning, and internal shifts that result in sustainable relational and behavioral changes. I offer an honest and authentic approach, and my goal is to provide a warm and inviting environment.
(737) 300-9540 View (737) 300-9540
Photo of Three Oaks Counseling & Psychiatry, Licensed Professional Counselor in West Lake Hills, TX
Three Oaks Counseling & Psychiatry
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
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.
(512) 772-5453 View (512) 772-5453
Photo of Robert Nenadal, Licensed Professional Counselor in West Lake Hills, TX
Robert Nenadal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Hello and welcome, thank you for allowing me to help you on your journey to wherever you’d like to go next. Throughout life, we find ourselves struggling over a variety of issues, from anxiety and depression, to a lack of understanding of self. As a therapist, it is my job to help you find and support the direction you want to go. Through a client-centered approach, we as a team can work through and process past traumas, or emotional blocks that get in our way as we grow. The most important thing to remember is that everyone is worthy of help.
Hello and welcome, thank you for allowing me to help you on your journey to wherever you’d like to go next. Throughout life, we find ourselves struggling over a variety of issues, from anxiety and depression, to a lack of understanding of self. As a therapist, it is my job to help you find and support the direction you want to go. Through a client-centered approach, we as a team can work through and process past traumas, or emotional blocks that get in our way as we grow. The most important thing to remember is that everyone is worthy of help.
(512) 710-0119 View (512) 710-0119
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Marie-Michele Atkinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746  (Online Only)
You might have tried talk therapy or EMDR and found those to be helpful yet are still struggling with the same symptoms you had come to therapy for. I can help you with that. Through integrating all of your "parts," you can come to experience more ease and a sense of internal coherence that in turn supports you in making some of the changes that you're longing for in your life. I work with adult individuals and couples using "parts work" and other trauma focused modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, people pleasing, shame, dissociation, difficulties with communication and creative blocks.
You might have tried talk therapy or EMDR and found those to be helpful yet are still struggling with the same symptoms you had come to therapy for. I can help you with that. Through integrating all of your "parts," you can come to experience more ease and a sense of internal coherence that in turn supports you in making some of the changes that you're longing for in your life. I work with adult individuals and couples using "parts work" and other trauma focused modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, people pleasing, shame, dissociation, difficulties with communication and creative blocks.
(424) 348-6612 View (424) 348-6612
Photo of Brian L Vasquez, Psychologist in West Lake Hills, TX
Brian L Vasquez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Thank you for stopping by. For more info about my services, please visit www.MyAustinTherapist.com. As a psychologist, my goal is to help bring positive change to all aspects of your life and your future. It may be through helping you feel good again, improving your self-esteem, developing better relationships, leading a more rewarding life, or achieving your goals; to be empowered, cope with stress or help with identity development.
Thank you for stopping by. For more info about my services, please visit www.MyAustinTherapist.com. As a psychologist, my goal is to help bring positive change to all aspects of your life and your future. It may be through helping you feel good again, improving your self-esteem, developing better relationships, leading a more rewarding life, or achieving your goals; to be empowered, cope with stress or help with identity development.
(512) 309-0805 View (512) 309-0805
Photo of Victoria Shackelford, Licensed Professional Counselor in West Lake Hills, TX
Victoria Shackelford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC, NCC, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life. I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
If you or you adolescent child are struggling with the effects of life changing stressful and traumatic events, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, the death of a loved one, the breakup of a long term marriage or a once loving relationship and are seeking help to make your way through the chaos---consider archetypal psychotherapy to make meaning from the way we engage these traumatic difficulties and learn skills for transforming your approach to life. I provide Jungian Psychotherapy services for couples, adults and adolescents suffering, Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, anger and loss of meaning in life.
(210) 468-7214 View (210) 468-7214
Photo of Karen Thompson, Ph.D., Psychologist in West Lake Hills, TX
Karen Thompson, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with clients. My work is based upon my belief that human beings are inherently good and yet all too often adopt limiting belief systems and habitual behavioral patterns which keep us from realizing our true nature. I work with clients who wish to regain their balance and integrity and assist them in learning how to live the lives they intuitively know they are meant to live. Clients often present with depression, anxiety and/or relationship difficulties and seek to feel better and sustain more on-going joy, love, and harmony in their lives.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with clients. My work is based upon my belief that human beings are inherently good and yet all too often adopt limiting belief systems and habitual behavioral patterns which keep us from realizing our true nature. I work with clients who wish to regain their balance and integrity and assist them in learning how to live the lives they intuitively know they are meant to live. Clients often present with depression, anxiety and/or relationship difficulties and seek to feel better and sustain more on-going joy, love, and harmony in their lives.
(512) 391-0426 View (512) 391-0426
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Pamela B Schott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Lake Hills, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Clients describe my therapeutic style as interactive, warm, and reassuring. It isn't easy to disclose personal challenges, but my clients have responded pretty quickly to my efforts to build rapport, explore issues, and experiment with solutions. Sometimes this work has been about learning new coping skills, and sometimes the work has been about digging deeply into the past to uproot old patterns that dampen the spirit. In my work with clients--whether individual or couples--I include a focus on integrating body awareness into the work of the heart and mind, so that more profound healing may take place.
Clients describe my therapeutic style as interactive, warm, and reassuring. It isn't easy to disclose personal challenges, but my clients have responded pretty quickly to my efforts to build rapport, explore issues, and experiment with solutions. Sometimes this work has been about learning new coping skills, and sometimes the work has been about digging deeply into the past to uproot old patterns that dampen the spirit. In my work with clients--whether individual or couples--I include a focus on integrating body awareness into the work of the heart and mind, so that more profound healing may take place.
(361) 444-0867 View (361) 444-0867

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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.