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Kristina Bravo

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Austin, TX 78759
Welcome to the Center for Autism & Neurodivergence, where autistics, neurodivergents, women-identifying, & LBGTIQA+ with trauma histories are offered effective and experienced therapy. I’ve worked in mental health for 20 years and provide therapy, autism testing and consultation. See BLOG and YOUTUBE for more info. Questions about Autism testing? Common questions answered in my blog, found on my website. Find blog writings on Ecologies of Autism & DBT. Ecologies of Autism is a YouTube channel exploring MYTHS of autism and other topics related to autism and mental health (link on site). Please let me know if you have any questions!
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): mindfulness, regulation, interpersonal; Systems Theory: inter workings of relationships, create long term changes; Depth Psychology: the unconscious; Liberation Psychology: social-political influences on mental health; BLOG-see my website for writings on DBT, Autism Evaluations, & the pioneering Ecologies of Autism!
I show up grounded and confident to travel with you wherever you need to go. I see patterns, dynamics and new paths with ease and intuition, and will share highly individualized suggestions, creative dialogue and novel strategies aimed at your goals.
Call or Kristina Bravo now for a free 15 minute consultation - (737) 302-4538

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78759

(737) 302-4538

Las Cruces, NM 88001

My website
Online therapy is effective! See blog posts: DBT & Autism Evaluations, & Ecologies of Autism on my site. Contact me for a free consultation!
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Zoom & phone consultations available, free! How do you want to feel after sessions? What changes do you need? How can I help? Schedule now.
Kristina Bravo
Let's Connect (737) 302-4538
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78759

(737) 302-4538

Las Cruces, NM 88001

My website
Online therapy is effective! See blog posts: DBT & Autism Evaluations, & Ecologies of Autism on my site. Contact me for a free consultation!
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Zoom & phone consultations available, free! How do you want to feel after sessions? What changes do you need? How can I help? Schedule now.
Kristina Bravo

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Venmo

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • WellCare
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If you are private/self pay, we'll meet in my private practice. If you are using insurance, go to the "Schedule" button at the bottom right of my website, you'll be sent to the Headway platform. Contact me, I'll assist with getting set up!
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 302-4538
"
If you are private/self pay, we'll meet in my private practice. If you are using insurance, go to the "Schedule" button at the bottom right of my website, you'll be sent to the Headway platform. Contact me, I'll assist with getting set up!
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 302-4538

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 202168 Kristina Bravo
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended Alliant International University Mexico City, MA Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University Of Washington BA Psychology, BA Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies / 2003
  • Degree/Diploma from Pacifica Graduate Institute PhDc / 2022
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AUTISM evaluations, no waitlist! Adults and adolescents. See my website page "Autism Evaluations" for details, and see my "BLOG" posts on autism evaluations. Sliding scale options available.
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 302-4538
"
AUTISM evaluations, no waitlist! Adults and adolescents. See my website page "Autism Evaluations" for details, and see my "BLOG" posts on autism evaluations. Sliding scale options available.
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 302-4538

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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What trauma inhabits you? Recent events or deeply rooted? What neurodivergence impacts your lived experiences, including mental health? What women's issues across the lifespan, such as menopause-perimenopause influence your life? Queer or LBGTQIA? I'm a queer therapist. Struggled to find change with therapy and other modalities? I know this story. Let's get going, let's create real change!
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 302-4538
"
What trauma inhabits you? Recent events or deeply rooted? What neurodivergence impacts your lived experiences, including mental health? What women's issues across the lifespan, such as menopause-perimenopause influence your life? Queer or LBGTQIA? I'm a queer therapist. Struggled to find change with therapy and other modalities? I know this story. Let's get going, let's create real change!
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 302-4538

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Jungian
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Multicultural
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Healing is autonomy. Modalities and an excellent therapist are anchors. And your autonomy in practical-literal terms and as a felt sense are the keys to your healing. I hold this with me in our work, to not be a barrier to your change.
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 302-4538
"
Healing is autonomy. Modalities and an excellent therapist are anchors. And your autonomy in practical-literal terms and as a felt sense are the keys to your healing. I hold this with me in our work, to not be a barrier to your change.
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 302-4538

Location

Primary Location

Austin, TX 78759

(737) 302-4538

Additional Location

Las Cruces, NM 88001

(737) 302-4538
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Online therapy is effective! See blog posts: DBT & Autism Evaluations, & Ecologies of Autism on my site. Contact me for a free consultation!
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 302-4538
"
Online therapy is effective! See blog posts: DBT & Autism Evaluations, & Ecologies of Autism on my site. Contact me for a free consultation!
Photo of Kristina Bravo, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Kristina Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 302-4538