Therapists in Austin, TX

Hardly anybody I know aspires to be that average, center-of-the-bell-curve person. In different ways, we all deviate from the norm, which explains our own uniqueness. My aim as a therapist is to work with individuals, couples, triads, and families in a way that celebrates their uniqueness and "incurable deviance." By meeting you where you are, with who you are, in a way that makes best use of your unique strengths, hopes, dreams, and quirks, we can work together as client(s) and therapist to help you address your current challenges, get lots more of what you want, develop skills, transform, and explore new choices available to you.

I see therapy as a collaborative process between client and therapist, each with different areas of expertise. I believe the goal of therapy is not only to solve "problems" but to help clients grow and find balance and wholeness. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) , a method of therapy that numerous research studies have shown to be effective in the treatment of trauma. It has been shown to be as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy and often provides relief in fewer sessions.

My counseling approach centers on my belief in the radical power of connection and the miracle of human potential. I've witnessed transformations that occur when embodying a heart-centered connection with my clients. In session, I will reflect your inner experience with skill, curiosity, and compassion and we'll shine a light on any shadows ready to be witnessed on the path to your authentic self. Your experience will be honored every step of the way as we lean into you and all of your parts. Through the embodiment of experience and self-awareness we will embark on your healing journey to a place of self-love and acceptance.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor in California, Texas, and Washington, I provide concierge therapy for couples seeking strong, connected, fulfilling relationships. With an empathetic, evidence-based approach, I guide couples on transformative journeys of growth and healing. Drawing from my extensive background in academia, clinical supervision, and leadership, I tailor services to each couple's needs. I create a supportive, confidential environment where partners explore dynamics, improve communication, and build deeper connections.

Hello, I am Dr. Vanina Kala Waizmann. Supported by academia, research, clinical experience and personal spiritual journey, I have spent the past eighteen years supporting individuals to find a new way of living, helping them break free from outdated patterns, and transition from a place of limitation and anxiety to one of freedom and joy. As a Specialist in Individual and Group Psychotherapy, I offer individual sessions and facilitate groups and seminars for adults and adolescents in-person and online worldwide.