Therapists in Austin, TX

Are you navigating a relationship where anxiety speaks louder than love and belonging? I help individuals, couples, partners, and families within marginalized identities/communities/relational styles understand, accept, and ease their relational insecurities. I welcome the discussion of challenging issues and topics related to infidelity, jealousy, sex and kink, grief and loss, and spiritual trauma, especially if those issues intersect with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC identities and/or non-traditional relational dynamics including polyamory, non-monogamy, single parent, and blended families.

At Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families in crisis or other major life transitions. We also offer play therapy, EMDR for teens and adults, as well as court and CPS-mandated services for all age groups. Additionally, we work very closely with doctors, pediatricians, schools and other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.

What if you could live your life with confidence, trust, understanding, and intimacy? If you're having a hard time, feeling disconnected, or having communication problems, I want to help. While my practice specializes in challenges around sex, communication, intimacy, and infidelity, over the years I've also had the privilege of working successfully with people bringing a broad range of other concerns to my office, including trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, grief, gender identity and transitions, and more. Things can change. Just by reaching out, you've already started down a path of insight and healing.

I am experienced and skilled in working with clients who have chemical dependency, codependency, depression, bipolar, anxiety disorders, trauma, and/or relationship issues. I see individuals and couples. I also work with parents of adolescents and offer family therapy sessions. I am excited about the good results that can be achieved with EMDR and EFT. Reducing the level of emotional disturbance, can clear the way for problem solving and healing.

I specialize in aiding individuals and couples seeking to prioritize pleasure in their lives. If you're eager to forge deeper, more pleasure-rich connections with yourself or your partner, you're in the right place. I thrive on assisting those who embrace challenges during therapy, as these hurdles often lead to profound personal growth and an enriched life. My sole client requirement is a genuine willingness, as even a spark of openness can ignite transformative change. Join me on a journey to heightened pleasure, self-discovery, and meaningful connections – your commitment is the catalyst for remarkable change.

Do you feel anxious, stymied in your creativity or self-expression, or baffled by a tendency to do things to feel better that end up actually making you feel worse? It can be so confusing when on the outside things look just fine, yet on the inside you feel empty, sad, or lonely. Do you have a persistent sense that you don't really belong, or that you don't enjoy life the way others seem to do? Are you a 'self-sufficient' person, used to taking care of yourself, but have trouble asking for help? Is it hard to know how you feel or what you might need to do to feel better? If so, please reach out -- I can help!

I would describe my practice as helping people work through life issues in ways that promote relational, emotional and spiritual growth. My clinical areas of interest include spirituality, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with men's issues. I apply a Christian/faith-based approach to counseling and am trained in both theology and professional counseling. I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I don't impose my beliefs on clients, and respect all faith/spiritual traditions as valuable resources for healing. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders, faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.

I work primarily with adults and couples, both on and off the autism spectrum. My practice emphasizes humanistic and client-centered counseling, but I also draw techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. As my background includes experience both in the arts and in the computer tech field, I am drawn to both "left-brained" (analytical) and "right-brained" (intuitive/emotional) thinking patterns, and I enjoy working with both. My particular areas of interest include adult autism, anxiety, depression, anger and stress management, and relationship issues.

Whether one seeks relief from anxiety, trauma, relational impasses, or life disillusionment, therapy can help. It is unfortunate that insufficiently engaged approaches to therapy, prohibitive rates, and the unconscionable reluctance of most clinicians to accept insurance fail so many clients, who in good faith seek to discover a healing of heart and mind. As a psychodynamic therapist, I view my role as an empathic change agent employed to help bring about a fuller knowledge of self and a more liberated experience of life and relationship. I also supervise highly promising interns from NWU available for as low as $15-30 per session.

I specialize in empowering individual people to take charge of their lives and create the life they want to have both internally and in their relationships with the significant people in their lives.

My style is described as caring, compassionate and collaborative. I provide a safe, supportive environment to talk about difficult issues, better understand feelings and thoughts, and increase overall sense of well being and hopefulness. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, relationship/intimacy problems, low self esteem and major life transitions.

Have you found yourself caught in a cycle of thinking that you aren't capable or that things won't improve? Do you experience intense anxiety, feel on edge or worry what others think about you? Do relationship challenges leave you feeling isolated or misunderstood? Together, we'll analyze your situation and take easy practical steps towards improving your life. I am a solution-oriented therapist who primarily uses a new form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TEAM-CBT. I also offer EMDR . In addition to private practice, I am a Texas board approved clinical supervisor, and am currently accepting LMSWs seeking supervision.

I find that compassion, non-judgment and a strong relationship between therapist and client are essential to the growth and healing process. My professional style as a therapist is informed by research-based theory and training from my colleagues in the field of psychotherapy.

My practice is dedicated to growth-oriented couples and individuals seeking to improve relational intimacy, communication, and emotional resilience in compassionate, non-pathologizing approach to better mental health and well-being. With nearly 20 years experience as a therapist and mentor, I work with 1) Adults to find balance, realize goals, and increase S/self awareness and 2) Couples wanting to stop negative patterns, increase emotional intimacy, and build a secure-functioning relationship based on shared purpose, agreements, repairs, and personal development.

I am experienced at helping to transform depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addictions, and other struggles through a variety of active techniques: Psychodynamic therapy with a Jungian orientation, expressive arts therapy, imago therapy for couples, action methods for groups, and mindfulness processes. With leaders and organizations, I use a dynamic set of processes that help to transform conflict and develop emotional intelligence and authenticity. I also am a licensed LPC supervisor and train facilitators to use these techniques with their clients.

Most of us need help with personal challenges or relationship issues at some point in our lives. Maybe an important relationship begins to fail, or we can't seem to navigate through a major transition or loss. Sometimes anxiety or depression descends and just won't go away. I have helped hundreds of clients through difficult times like these with skill and compassion. In my practice, you will find a safe, non-judgmental place to share your thoughts and feelings, reach a deeper understanding of your problem, and find new ways of coping. We will work together to get your life back on track.

Most of my clients come in struggling with challenges related to anxiety, depression, complex trauma, substance abuse, grief and communication. I work with families, mother-daughter relationships and individual adults. I place strong value on fostering deep connections with my clients by facilitating an authentic and healing connection. Ultimately, our working relationship paves the way for the most profound and meaningful experiences therapy offers.

My ideal client seeks support for various challenges, including relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. They desire a safe, non-judgmental space to explore & address these concerns. Empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques are essential in your counseling approach. Clients aim for self-discovery, empowerment, and practical strategies for positive change. They seek guidance, support, and encouragement on their journey toward personal growth and fulfillment. Your dedication to their well-being and commitment to collaborative work resonates deeply with them as they navigate life's complexities.

I work with people who want help improving their relationships, or who want relief from the pain of their self-criticism, loneliness, or overwhelming feelings—usually some combination of these. Some of the people I work with want to feel more fully alive. Many of them want to learn how to deepen their connections with others and feel more at ease just being themselves in the world.