Therapists in Austin, TX
Charlie Love
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78737 (Online Only)
I have helped couples for 30 years to transform their relationship using Imago Relationship Therapy. I teach couples a communication skill set that foster emotional maturity and respect. This changes relationships. Being in relationship can be challenging during the second stage of relationship when the newness recedes and irritations begins. The Imago model increases consciousness and healing around the origins of conflict. This awareness empowers couples in their ability to change so they are no longer victims to dysfunctional patterns. I incorporate a psycho-spiritual approach in my Imago work as well as individual counseling.
I have helped couples for 30 years to transform their relationship using Imago Relationship Therapy. I teach couples a communication skill set that foster emotional maturity and respect. This changes relationships. Being in relationship can be challenging during the second stage of relationship when the newness recedes and irritations begins. The Imago model increases consciousness and healing around the origins of conflict. This awareness empowers couples in their ability to change so they are no longer victims to dysfunctional patterns. I incorporate a psycho-spiritual approach in my Imago work as well as individual counseling.
Full Spectrum Healing PLLC
Occupational Therapist, OTR
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78737
28 year old Eliza, is the mother of 3. At 8 weeks postpartum, she is feeling overwhelmed. Her 4 year old was diagnosed with autism, and doesn’t dress or eat independently. This bright child is prone to meltdown or run-off in public places, and just when it’s time to go somewhere. His aversion to food, movement and clothing are sensitivities she experiences to a lessor degree. She’s exhausted, and needs to return to work soon. She’s concerned about the leaking of urine and pressure she feels in her pelvis. Jim, her husband wants their intimacy back, but she’s not ready. She wants to restore balance and ease to her life, and her body.
28 year old Eliza, is the mother of 3. At 8 weeks postpartum, she is feeling overwhelmed. Her 4 year old was diagnosed with autism, and doesn’t dress or eat independently. This bright child is prone to meltdown or run-off in public places, and just when it’s time to go somewhere. His aversion to food, movement and clothing are sensitivities she experiences to a lessor degree. She’s exhausted, and needs to return to work soon. She’s concerned about the leaking of urine and pressure she feels in her pelvis. Jim, her husband wants their intimacy back, but she’s not ready. She wants to restore balance and ease to her life, and her body.
Rebecca Furini
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
Hello. I’m Rebecca a licensed mental-health therapist with 18 years + experience. Overtime I developed skills working with clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, Bipolar Disorder and ADHD to name several. My 11 years spent working in a behavioral health clinic in the past included working clients age 4 to 65+ years with many different kinds of problems and situations and now I am very proud to be doing teletherapy on the Sondermind platform with adults and adolescent clients of various backgrounds and life situations. My educational background includes obtaining my MS from Texas Woman’s University.
Hello. I’m Rebecca a licensed mental-health therapist with 18 years + experience. Overtime I developed skills working with clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, Bipolar Disorder and ADHD to name several. My 11 years spent working in a behavioral health clinic in the past included working clients age 4 to 65+ years with many different kinds of problems and situations and now I am very proud to be doing teletherapy on the Sondermind platform with adults and adolescent clients of various backgrounds and life situations. My educational background includes obtaining my MS from Texas Woman’s University.
Everline Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78723
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or a general sense of unease? Maybe, you're facing challenges in your relationships, struggling with self-esteem, or seeking clarity about your life's direction. No matter the issue, we're here to listen without judgment, to understand your unique perspective, and to help you uncover the tools you need to move forward. The therapists of Everline Counseling work with individuals, couples and families who are interested in self-discovery and are seeking a safe space to embark on the path to positive change at half the cost of the average therapy session in Central Texas.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or a general sense of unease? Maybe, you're facing challenges in your relationships, struggling with self-esteem, or seeking clarity about your life's direction. No matter the issue, we're here to listen without judgment, to understand your unique perspective, and to help you uncover the tools you need to move forward. The therapists of Everline Counseling work with individuals, couples and families who are interested in self-discovery and are seeking a safe space to embark on the path to positive change at half the cost of the average therapy session in Central Texas.
Anne Steider
Psychologist, MBA, PhD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
Change can be difficult - but with support it becomes possible. You might be struggling with difficult thoughts like "what if my family never accepts my life choices - will they ever accept me?" Perhaps you're battling indecisiveness and fear about whether you're "good enough" to succeed, preventing you from reaching your aspirations and goals? Or maybe you feel confident and successful at times, but at other moments as if your shield for taking on the world is paper-thin? I utilize methods including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help resolve these concerns.
Change can be difficult - but with support it becomes possible. You might be struggling with difficult thoughts like "what if my family never accepts my life choices - will they ever accept me?" Perhaps you're battling indecisiveness and fear about whether you're "good enough" to succeed, preventing you from reaching your aspirations and goals? Or maybe you feel confident and successful at times, but at other moments as if your shield for taking on the world is paper-thin? I utilize methods including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help resolve these concerns.
Samantha Birnbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78739 (Online Only)
Hi I’m Sam Birnbaum! I have been a practicing mental health therapist since 2014 and most recently moved to Austin, seeing clients virtually all over the state of Texas. While much of my training focused on addictions, I found passion in helping those with “over-controlled” tendencies, perfectionism and high achieving, that were looking for peace and flexibility to increase their quality of life. Much of my later studies have focused on helping those with negative body image and a relationship with exercise and food that is holding them back from living their best life and being fully present.
Hi I’m Sam Birnbaum! I have been a practicing mental health therapist since 2014 and most recently moved to Austin, seeing clients virtually all over the state of Texas. While much of my training focused on addictions, I found passion in helping those with “over-controlled” tendencies, perfectionism and high achieving, that were looking for peace and flexibility to increase their quality of life. Much of my later studies have focused on helping those with negative body image and a relationship with exercise and food that is holding them back from living their best life and being fully present.
Maytal Eyal
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Life is hard and suffering is normal. It’s an inevitable part of being human. Most of us, often from a young age, develop different patterns or defenses to manage our suffering in order to keep our heads above water. This can look like many different things: numbing our emotions, self-criticism, addiction, anxiety, self-sabotage - the list goes on. We do these things not because anything is inherently wrong with us, but because for a long time, these patterns help us survive. Clients often come to me when they reconcile the fact that these patterns are no longer working - and instead, they’re making them miserable.
Life is hard and suffering is normal. It’s an inevitable part of being human. Most of us, often from a young age, develop different patterns or defenses to manage our suffering in order to keep our heads above water. This can look like many different things: numbing our emotions, self-criticism, addiction, anxiety, self-sabotage - the list goes on. We do these things not because anything is inherently wrong with us, but because for a long time, these patterns help us survive. Clients often come to me when they reconcile the fact that these patterns are no longer working - and instead, they’re making them miserable.
Carolyn C Martin
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731
Trauma & difficult life issues can spin your life out of control. Have you been cheated on? Does this betrayal feel as if you've experienced a death? Or have you actually experienced the death of a loved one? Are you trying to make sense of what's happened? Or has your worst nightmare come true? You were sexually assaulted and just can't pretend any longer how much pain you're in? Or as a couple have you reached a breaking point. The relationship just isn't working? Or are you feeling hopeless and want to give up on life? Are stress or edginess causing you sleeplessness and lack of focus. Your life has turned upside down.
Trauma & difficult life issues can spin your life out of control. Have you been cheated on? Does this betrayal feel as if you've experienced a death? Or have you actually experienced the death of a loved one? Are you trying to make sense of what's happened? Or has your worst nightmare come true? You were sexually assaulted and just can't pretend any longer how much pain you're in? Or as a couple have you reached a breaking point. The relationship just isn't working? Or are you feeling hopeless and want to give up on life? Are stress or edginess causing you sleeplessness and lack of focus. Your life has turned upside down.
Patricia Truhn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
I believe at some point in our lives we all need some extra support. Therapy gives people the opportunity to talk to a non-judgmental, caring individual who can help you in the difficult moments of your life, and help you feel not alone or lost.
I believe at some point in our lives we all need some extra support. Therapy gives people the opportunity to talk to a non-judgmental, caring individual who can help you in the difficult moments of your life, and help you feel not alone or lost.
Rosalie Piedra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Giving ourselves the time and space to be vulnerable, to reflect on our current selves and want to improve takes courage, perseverance, and self-reflection. If you're here, you have taken the first step in working towards giving yourself that time and space, and I invite you to take a moment to breathe, knowing you are exactly where you need to be. While working with me, I will provide you with a safe, collaborative, and judgment free space to help you reach your goals. Together, we will explore past or present experiences at your pace, while helping you gain insight into your world and feel empowered to make the changes you desire.
Giving ourselves the time and space to be vulnerable, to reflect on our current selves and want to improve takes courage, perseverance, and self-reflection. If you're here, you have taken the first step in working towards giving yourself that time and space, and I invite you to take a moment to breathe, knowing you are exactly where you need to be. While working with me, I will provide you with a safe, collaborative, and judgment free space to help you reach your goals. Together, we will explore past or present experiences at your pace, while helping you gain insight into your world and feel empowered to make the changes you desire.
Beth Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78729
Not accepting new clients
Are you a new mom, dad, or partner, struggling with anxiety/depression or scary thoughts? Perhaps you have just been given a new health diagnosis and are struggling to come to terms with it? Or maybe you are a caregiver of someone who is sick or dying. My clients are looking for a deeply compassionate person to help them learn new ways to cope with life's big curveballs.
Are you a new mom, dad, or partner, struggling with anxiety/depression or scary thoughts? Perhaps you have just been given a new health diagnosis and are struggling to come to terms with it? Or maybe you are a caregiver of someone who is sick or dying. My clients are looking for a deeply compassionate person to help them learn new ways to cope with life's big curveballs.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
Hi there, I am Clarissa! I know it takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek counseling services, so I am glad that you found my page! I have had the joy of working in various mental health settings, like traditional talk therapy, women’s health clinics and non-profit organizations. My clinical experience has given me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I also help clients navigate complicated grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family/relationship, and self-esteem issues.
Hi there, I am Clarissa! I know it takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek counseling services, so I am glad that you found my page! I have had the joy of working in various mental health settings, like traditional talk therapy, women’s health clinics and non-profit organizations. My clinical experience has given me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I also help clients navigate complicated grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, family/relationship, and self-esteem issues.
Karen M Curtin
Licensed Professional Counselor, BFA, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78754 (Online Only)
Achieve your highest potential! Create the life you want to live! Release tension, alleviate suffering, heal relationships, calm stress, enhance creativity, improve performance. As a clinical therapist in psychology, I am dedicated to guiding you through growth and change. As an artist I embrace creativity, which encourages you to approach your transformation with a fresh perspective, switching from negative thinking and limiting beliefs to positive thinking and highly effective beliefs. Through my yoga practice I continue to develop an understanding of mind-body-spirit connection.
Achieve your highest potential! Create the life you want to live! Release tension, alleviate suffering, heal relationships, calm stress, enhance creativity, improve performance. As a clinical therapist in psychology, I am dedicated to guiding you through growth and change. As an artist I embrace creativity, which encourages you to approach your transformation with a fresh perspective, switching from negative thinking and limiting beliefs to positive thinking and highly effective beliefs. Through my yoga practice I continue to develop an understanding of mind-body-spirit connection.
Amber Wrye
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703 (Online Only)
The ideal therapy client would present with a range of issues that you are willing to explore and work on. These could include challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, unresolved trauma, personal growth barriers, career issues, or coping with life transitions. You recognize that therapy is a valuable resource for gaining insight, acquiring new tools, and making lasting positive changes. You seek personal understanding, transformation, and improved overall well-being. Life's journey can often lead us through challenging terrains, but you don't have to navigate them alone.
The ideal therapy client would present with a range of issues that you are willing to explore and work on. These could include challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, unresolved trauma, personal growth barriers, career issues, or coping with life transitions. You recognize that therapy is a valuable resource for gaining insight, acquiring new tools, and making lasting positive changes. You seek personal understanding, transformation, and improved overall well-being. Life's journey can often lead us through challenging terrains, but you don't have to navigate them alone.
Shannon Lowry
MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
Most of us struggle with habitual reactions to life’s challenges — from doubt or guilt to shame or frustration. These responses are built-in, long-established parts of ourselves that we put in place to guard and protect ourselves but that are, ultimately, unhelpful and can be damaging. I want to help you get in touch with and untangle those reactions — those parts — so that you can live a freer life with a more fully-realized sense of self.
Most of us struggle with habitual reactions to life’s challenges — from doubt or guilt to shame or frustration. These responses are built-in, long-established parts of ourselves that we put in place to guard and protect ourselves but that are, ultimately, unhelpful and can be damaging. I want to help you get in touch with and untangle those reactions — those parts — so that you can live a freer life with a more fully-realized sense of self.
Sarah Tresca
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, , LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Accepting New Clients -I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I have 20+ years following my passion of working with school age children, adolescents and their families. I work best with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Accepting New Clients -I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I have 20+ years following my passion of working with school age children, adolescents and their families. I work best with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Cristi Henk Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
Making the decision to seek counseling is the first and most difficult step in this process. I offer a warm and relaxed environment to my clients- a place they can feel safe and protected. I believe having a natural connection with your therapist is the most important aspect of the counseling process- it is within the therapist and client relationship that healing and growth occurs. I am compassionate, respectful and nonjudgmental. I combine my positive energy with a grounded, realistic approach.
Making the decision to seek counseling is the first and most difficult step in this process. I offer a warm and relaxed environment to my clients- a place they can feel safe and protected. I believe having a natural connection with your therapist is the most important aspect of the counseling process- it is within the therapist and client relationship that healing and growth occurs. I am compassionate, respectful and nonjudgmental. I combine my positive energy with a grounded, realistic approach.
Brooke Brockman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
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Is your teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms? It is harder than ever to be a teen these days. On top of present day stressors, many teens experience trauma that can impact their mood, appetite, sleep, and enjoyment in life. Connecting your teen to professional therapy is one way you can help them take steps towards healing. Is your teen struggling with ADHD? Teens with ADHD can gain understanding of themselves, improve focus, and be empowered through psychoeducation and skills training acquired in sessions.
Is your teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms? It is harder than ever to be a teen these days. On top of present day stressors, many teens experience trauma that can impact their mood, appetite, sleep, and enjoyment in life. Connecting your teen to professional therapy is one way you can help them take steps towards healing. Is your teen struggling with ADHD? Teens with ADHD can gain understanding of themselves, improve focus, and be empowered through psychoeducation and skills training acquired in sessions.
Taofeeq Awesu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Therapist with proven ability to work independently with at-risk and diverse populations. I offer assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for children, adolescents and adults. As a compassionate therapist I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families from different cultures and backgrounds. I have special interest in working with men, women, boys, girls who often tend to be underserved in the mental health field.
I am a Licensed Professional Mental Health Therapist with proven ability to work independently with at-risk and diverse populations. I offer assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for children, adolescents and adults. As a compassionate therapist I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families from different cultures and backgrounds. I have special interest in working with men, women, boys, girls who often tend to be underserved in the mental health field.
Amanda Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78735
As a therapist, it is my job to provide you with an atmosphere where you feel safe to be completely honest, genuine, and vulnerable about who you are and what you want and need without fear of judgment or disapproval. This will be a place where you can be your true self (the good, the bad, and the ugly), and you can feel comfortable sharing things that you have maybe never told anyone else. Trust is vital. I sincerely believe that in any context, when a person is willing to risk sharing deeply personal information with another, that person deserves to know that information is sacred and confidential.
As a therapist, it is my job to provide you with an atmosphere where you feel safe to be completely honest, genuine, and vulnerable about who you are and what you want and need without fear of judgment or disapproval. This will be a place where you can be your true self (the good, the bad, and the ugly), and you can feel comfortable sharing things that you have maybe never told anyone else. Trust is vital. I sincerely believe that in any context, when a person is willing to risk sharing deeply personal information with another, that person deserves to know that information is sacred and confidential.
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Number of Therapists in Austin, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Austin, TX who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
70% | Stress |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
79% | Aetna |
74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
65% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Austin, TX see their clients
54% | In Person and Online | |
46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Austin?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.