"Finding the right therapist can be like choosing among healthcare plans or tax preparation options...a tedious necessity in trying to meet your particular needs. 17 years of professional and clinical experience has helped me refine service to men, women and couples addressing life's most complicating issues (infidelity, sexual compulsivity, PTSD, communication problems...). Based on your assessed needs, our work together will be sensible, practical and results-oriented. I believe you and your relationships can find relief, recover and even thrive in the midst of debilitating challenges."

"In times of stress, we tend to forget that healing comes from the inside out! Major changes such as marital conflict, divorce, dementia in a loved one, anxiety, or depression may give more questions than answers. Depth psychology provides deeper understanding of your life. Often solutions are crying out from your own heart if only someone would listen. I will listen and together we will find strategies, resources, and solutions so that you have the life and relationships you want. I offer years of experience working with children and adolescents, families, and crisis intervention. Call for free consultation."

"Are you looking for a holistic approach to wellness? I weave together a tapestry of tools inspired by the expressive arts, somatic counseling psychology, neuroscience, ecotherapy, transpersonal psychology, guided imagery, energy healing practices, kundalini yoga, shamanic practice, Jungian psychology, mindfulness, and contemplative practices that leads to lasting healing and transformation. Because I have devoted many years to my own healing journey, as well as posses very specialized integrative skills, I know how to get through and move beyond difficulties that may seem insurmountable. It is my wholehearted calling to support you."

"Hi, my name is Ada Castillo and I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed chemical dependency counselor. I have spent over 13 years working with individuals overcome different challenges. My goal is to help people heal from their past, manage current challenges, and manifest a better life."

"I believe we all have the capacity to achieve loving, fulfilling relationships, but sometimes we get in our own way. Whether you are stuck in old patterns, afraid to try something new, uncomfortable in your own skin, or simply frustrated with the cards you've been dealt, please allow me to assist you on your journey to your full potential, and most rewarding relationships. I specialize in Relationship Issues, am a Certified Imago Relationship Specialist and EMDR Certified Therapist, and can help gently guide clients through their traumatic pasts."

"Let's face it: We have ALL experienced some type of negative situation in our lives. Whether it is divorce, death, or other traumatic experiences, you do not have to deal with these challenges alone. Maybe you are having issues in your job or relationships? Perhaps you are having a hard time functioning from day to day or experiencing behavioral issues in school? Regardless of the circumstances, my goal is to walk with you through these difficult times and assist you with discovering healthy coping skills and maintaining a positive lifestyle."

"I believe that all individuals, couples and families are capable of working towards positive change. I respect and appreciate the unique nature of my clients' circumstances in life. As a therapist, I bring a very creative approach into the sessions. In the first session with clients, a unique plan of development begins to emerge."

"I focus on working with individuals who have experienced or are living with trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, becoming an empty nester, depression, anxiety, and autism to name a few. Life is hard and complex filled with ups and downs that can make it hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. We all feel stuck sometimes or feel that things will never change.. My role as your therapist is to help you regain control of your life, rekindle the love and connection with yourself, and discover what you are wanting out of your future. I am here to support you in every way, no matter what you are going through. You are not alone."

"Being a mom is hard and you don’t have to do it alone! The journey of pregnancy through motherhood can be joyous, overwhelming, fun and draining; it is emotionally and physically exhausting and everyone needs help or support at times. Are you experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, a stressful pregnancy, a NICU stay, postpartum depression, or another complication related to pregnancy or parenting? Focusing on your own needs and healing for a short time each week can help improve your ability to care for yourself, your children and family. "

"Dealing with life can be overwhelming when things don’t work out the way you want. Struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse or relationship issues can make you feel isolated. But you don’t have to be alone trying to figure out how make things better. "

"Thank you for visiting my page! Often seeking help can be a very tough and vulnerable process and I want to commend you on taking that initiative. I provide in home therapy in the Austin area as well as in office sessions. I utilize a collaborative and supportive approach during therapy sessions to ensure goals and needs are tailored to each client. I offer a free phone consultation so we can get to know one another and ensure we are a good match for therapy."

"Christy (he/him) is an LPC Intern, supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, MA, LPC-S, LMFT at Luminary Counseling offering sex positive therapy. He’s a counselor and educator with a focus on romantic and sexual relationships of all types and sizes, helping to explore questions of gender and orientation, kink and polyamory, out of control sexual behavior and healing from religious trauma and shame. Available in East Austin or online to any Texas resident. "

"Are you engaging in life the way you had hoped? Do you desire more from your relationships? Are attempts at communicating what you need ineffective? Do you find yourself in constant overwhelm, fighting with your partner, or feeling alone and confused? Whether it's every day stress, a traumatic experience, or feeling disconnected; I'm here to tell you there's hope. In therapy I aim to address the underlying issues related to current life difficulties, rather than just treating the symptoms."

"Looking for the right therapist can be difficult. Connecting with a therapist you trust and feel safe with is important.I believe we all are inherently valuable and born with an innate potential for growth, and like a seed when it gets all of the nourishment it needs it can bloom and flourish. When people have a chance to be heard and valued without judgement in a safe environment they have an opportunity toward health and healing. Are you feeling stuck in life? I work with a variety of people with varying issues. There is hope at the end of the tunnel. I offer a 30 minute free consultation so we can determine if we are a good fit. "

"Sometimes life does not go the way that you plan it and that can cause a series of emotions. Therapy can help you process those emotions and be a guide as you work to obtain your life goals. From day-to-day transitional issues that cause depression, self-esteem, and anxiety issues to larger transitional issues like grieving the death of a loved one or deciding on a major life change, I will be a guide as you make the changes you want in your life. My ideal clients have acknowledged that they have an issue and have the desire to be the change they want to see and heal. "

"Do you want more ease, clarity, connection, or happiness in your life and relationships? If so, I can help. We live in a culture that tells us to pull ourselves up by the ‘ol bootstraps when we’re having a hard time – but it’s not possible to self-care our way to feeling better. I work with individuals and couples who want to experience more fulfillment, satisfaction, meaning, and pleasure in the relationships they have with themselves, and with each other. It is a gift for me to participate in a process that allows people to meet their true selves for the first time, or to mend painful old wounds through healthier relationships."

"All of us seek out therapy for different reasons. Some of us have survived painful life experiences that we can't seem to get past. Others feel stuck in the cycle of anxiety or depression and have not found resolution. Some of us want to stop coping skills that we may have needed as a child but are still stuck. My job is to help resolve what is beneath the issues we struggle with. I want to help my clients find resolution, not relief. Clients describe me as down to earth, honest and non-judgmental."

"Relationship Science informed wellness services are our speciality. If you are distressed about communicating with a loved one, managing conflict, building intimacy, or struggling to connect in a healthy way with romantic partners, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, seek proven strategies from a relationship expert. We are passionate about building healthy relationships at all levels of society. Our counselors trained in a variety of science-based relationship models including the Gottman method of couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the Internal Family Systems model, Intimacy support models, and the relational cultural model of counseling."