"As a psychotherapist I strive to assist my clients in the process of becoming more whole in all aspects of their lives. My primary training is as an art therapist and I use an integrative approach to promote healing. I find that enhancing talk therapy with experiential methods gives my clients the freedom to express their deepest selves. Within the therapeutic relationship we can find the existing internal nuances and textures that make us all unique and valuable. My work includes seeing individuals, adolescents and adults, who have depression/anxiety, past trauma, addiction related issues and middle-aged challenges."

"Motivating, encouraging and inspiring others to really "seize the day" and live their dreams is truly a passion of mine. It would be my pleasure to help you resolve, remove and renounce anything that has been stopping you from accomplishing this in your life. Areas of special concentration include: Mood Disorders, Life Coaching, Personal Development, Social Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Mindset Training, Elder issues and work with Adoptees."

"I believe the counseling process needs to be tailored to the needs of each individual and the client-counselor relationship is very important in effectively addressing life situations and emotional pain. My formal education and work experience has prepared me to counsel individuals, groups, couples, and families. I have extensive training in conflict resolution. I have spent several years gaining expertise providing mindfulness based counseling (Hakomi) to clients interested in this person-centered approach. PACT trained. Certified mediator and parenting facilitator. I offer a free initial phone consultation to help us determine if we are a good fit."

"Calling all overwrought women; you do not have to feel this way anymore. You can feel happy and carefree again. Whether you're a caregiver, mother, partner, entrepreneur, the perfect child or BFF to all, if you feel like YOU have gotten lost in everyone else's story, I can help you find your story again. I help people reclaim their lives. Together we will identify beliefs and behaviors that may be leading you away from your true self and begin to rebuild new ways to manage your life that will help you regain self-compassion, confidence, and strength."

"Your 20s and 30s are an important time of self-determination. If you're feeling stuck or lost, I can help you develop the tools and insights you need to enjoy this time of your life. With individuals, I specialize in helping young professionals and grad students with academic and workplace adjustment, anxiety, burnout and stress management, multicultural stressors, and relationship and sexual issues (low desire, pain & orgasm challenges). With couples, I have expertise in helping partners improve communication and conflict skills and manage sexual issues (differences in desire, enhancing intimacy)."

"Are you feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed with life, relationships, and stuck in negative chatter? Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict? Do you feel disconnected from yourself? your partner? your loved ones? I understand the hopelessness of living in this cycle. I work with individuals and couples going through transitions in life, or struggling in their relationship."

"I believe we can become ashamed of events in our lives, or carry past regrets. Without addressing these issues, we might come to believe these problems are a part of us, and become negative toward ourselves and others. We may begin to experience and internalize pain and suffering which can affect our daily living and relationships. Through counseling, you can experience freedom, confidence and kindness toward yourself and others. Working collaboratively, I will support you in developing the tools, skills and insight to create positive change."

"Are you having difficulty managing barriers that are keeping you from living life as completely as you would like? Working on agreed upon goals, I help clients with skills that offer movement towards change. Are you experiencing high anxiety, panic, thoughts of suicide, or relationship problems that seem impossible to change?"

"Hello! I am Alexandra Waugh, a licensed professional counselor intern serving adolescents and adults in Austin, Texas. I believe that we all possess the strengths we need to tackle our issues, but sometimes we need help bringing these strengths to the surface. My goal is to empower my clients and help them discover their amazing potential. I provide a warm, safe space for clients to feel comfortable identifying, exploring, and replacing the problematic thoughts and behaviors that have kept them from living their most valued life."

"*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I work with children, teens, and adults seeking help for anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma. I have extensive training in trauma assessment, diagnosis & treatment, including sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, as well as single incident events that have impacted you or your family. Many of my clients struggle with family of origin issues and relationship difficulties, and are looking for support, clarity and healing. Additionally, I have worked with the foster care system for over 18 years, including all members of the adoption triad, providing parenting support and guidance for individuals and families."

"I celebrate diversity, which means I welcome you and relationships and families of every kind. I offer a safe place for you to talk (at your own pace) about challenges that may feel impossible to discuss anywhere else. Focus areas include relationship difficulties, loss, interpersonal challenges, LGBTQ+/queer concerns, divorce support, stress, pre-teen and adolescent challenges, anxiety, depression, a general sense of feeling unhappy, parenting and more. If you're having a hard time you do not need to be alone. I offer weekend hours and work with individuals, relationships, families and groups."

"Discovering the Wisdom Within: Cultivating consciousness and tuning into presence-- I integrate spirituality into psychotherapy. These two pathways to healing are intimately connected, both offering important and necessary tools for deep healing and awakening. Psychotherapy employs tested processes to understand personality traits, events that create disturbance in our lives, and patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Spirituality offers us the ability to encourage loving kindness with all that we are. It teaches us to nurture and develop the inner observer, present moment awareness, non-judgment, and heart-centered thinking. Cultivating intimacy with all that we are--light and dark, high and low, superficial and deep."

"Have the challenges of life left you feeling frustrated, angry, depressed, anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed? Have your usual strategies to resolve problems not been working as well lately? Have you been questioning the meaning or direction of your life? Have you had difficulty with depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, poor boundaries, work, trauma, disabilities, or life transitions? Have you dreamed of enriching the quality of your life? Psychotherapy can help you with your challenges, relationships, and choices. Through psychotherapy, you can learn who you are and the power you have, develop new skills, free yourself from burdens, and follow your bliss."

"I am a professional creativity, leadership, and career coach, consultant, educator, and facilitator based in Austin, Texas. My areas of focus include mindfulness, creativity, organizational psychology, existential issues, spirituality, and life transitions, drawing inspiration from humanistic, existential, positive, transpersonal, and Jungian depth psychology. I help individuals and organizations tap into their innate creativity for greater insight, innovation, collaboration, and resilience. "

"Would you like to talk about life's challenges that can make you feel overwhelmed, confused or anxious? I offer a safe, nonjudgmental and caring environment where you can explore solutions to your issues or concerns. Being authentic, having mutual respect, and being a good listener are the traits I aim to convey when working with you."

"We all experience times when we feel overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings in our head. Whether it is a change in jobs, the breakdown of a relationship, the birth of a child, or the loss of a loved one - life circumstances have an impact on our emotional health. When life presents these difficult times, we can sometimes feel stuck not knowing how to move forward or feel better. In addition, we may notice adaptive behaviors/thoughts from the past no longer feel helpful in our present circumstances. This can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, others, and the world around us."

"Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you struggling in some way? Whether the problem feels big or small, I want to be there to help you navigate it. Just as no person is alike, I do not believe in a "one size fits all" approach to the counseling process. I strive for my clients to reach their therapy goals, and I utilize a collaborative approach with my clients throughout our sessions. My goal as a counselor is to help my clients reach their greatest potential. I want to be there to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be."

"As your counselor, I will engage you in a deep discussion of your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs and help bring into focus the obstacles keeping you from living a life of balanced wellness. Let's work together to help you break the cycle of a painful relationship pattern, bring together resources to help you navigate life's transitions, and find mindful and positive ways for you to relate with yourself and others."

"Unhappiness is a natural part of life but should not outweigh the joy and satisfaction that life can offer. Whether you're feeling depressed, anxious, or having relationship problems, I speak with you as a person like myself, not as a diagnostic category or a list of symptoms. My goal is to hear and understood you well. As we work together you will come to know yourself better, enabling previously obscured solutions to emerge, making it more possible to have the life and relationships that you hope for."

"I have more than twenty five years of experience and training. Transitional experiences can be challenging, whether forced upon us or welcomed. While it is often easier for us to recognize the stress of a job loss, death of a loved one, or end of a relationship, even positive changes can challenge our coping skills. The goal of my practice is to strengthen and empower individuals and families as they face life challenges and enhance quality of life. I am committed to providing evidenced based counseling in a supportive environment to children, teens, and adults."