Trauma Focused Therapists in East Austin, Austin, TX
Janet Sharkis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702 (Online Only)
My approaches include cognitive behavior therapy, behavior activation therapy, attachment, trauma focused therapy, & motivational interviewing.
I was one of the first counselors in CT to be licensed (20+ years ago). Additionally, I am licensed in Texas. As your therapist, my first step is to make sure you feel heard, accepted, and respected. This builds the foundation of trust needed. together we build strategies around your roadblocks and help you navigate your struggles so that you can build a future you look forward to. New hope emerges with the right set of supports in your life.
My approaches include cognitive behavior therapy, behavior activation therapy, attachment, trauma focused therapy, & motivational interviewing.
I was one of the first counselors in CT to be licensed (20+ years ago). Additionally, I am licensed in Texas. As your therapist, my first step is to make sure you feel heard, accepted, and respected. This builds the foundation of trust needed. together we build strategies around your roadblocks and help you navigate your struggles so that you can build a future you look forward to. New hope emerges with the right set of supports in your life.
Morgan Rupe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
I believe we all have unique strengths that can help us navigate life’s challenges. Seeking out support through counseling is one way to re-discover and to cultivate those strengths. I work with adolescents and adults to assist them through life’s ups and downs. I am LGBTQ+ allied and affirming and I utilize a multicultural approach when working with clients. I welcome you to come as you are— I will meet you wherever you are at.
I believe we all have unique strengths that can help us navigate life’s challenges. Seeking out support through counseling is one way to re-discover and to cultivate those strengths. I work with adolescents and adults to assist them through life’s ups and downs. I am LGBTQ+ allied and affirming and I utilize a multicultural approach when working with clients. I welcome you to come as you are— I will meet you wherever you are at.
David Scheinfeld
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for clear insights and applied skills to better manage your life’s challenges? I specialize in working with clients facing challenges related to anxiety, stress, anger, sleep, work/life transition issues, and relationship issues. I have extensive training/experience working with topics specific to men/masculinity, veteran/military populations, and individuals working in technology industries. I primarily use first, second, and third wave cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to help clients develop a clear set of practical skills to improve behavioral and thought patterns that are keeping them stuck in unhealthy cycles.
Looking for clear insights and applied skills to better manage your life’s challenges? I specialize in working with clients facing challenges related to anxiety, stress, anger, sleep, work/life transition issues, and relationship issues. I have extensive training/experience working with topics specific to men/masculinity, veteran/military populations, and individuals working in technology industries. I primarily use first, second, and third wave cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to help clients develop a clear set of practical skills to improve behavioral and thought patterns that are keeping them stuck in unhealthy cycles.
Gena St. David
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Waitlist for new clients
You are welcome to reach out to inquire about availability or a warm referral to one of my colleagues.
You are welcome to reach out to inquire about availability or a warm referral to one of my colleagues.
Laura Caslin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
You may feel stuck and ready for a change. You may have used your intelligence, motivation or creativity to succeed in the past, but something isn't working as well right now. You may feel disconnected in your relationships and overwhelmed by your emotions. Maybe you're very hard on yourself or have difficulty making decisions. I can help you learn to trust yourself, increase self-compassion, and improve your relationships. Therapy is a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths. Together, we can help you get clear on what you really want and develop steps to meet your goals.
You may feel stuck and ready for a change. You may have used your intelligence, motivation or creativity to succeed in the past, but something isn't working as well right now. You may feel disconnected in your relationships and overwhelmed by your emotions. Maybe you're very hard on yourself or have difficulty making decisions. I can help you learn to trust yourself, increase self-compassion, and improve your relationships. Therapy is a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths. Together, we can help you get clear on what you really want and develop steps to meet your goals.
Monica Thiagarajan
Psychologist
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
One of the deepest forms of suffering we create for ourselves is believing, “Something is wrong with me.” Chronic self-judgment, depression, anxiety, and shame can make it challenging to live with balance and purpose. Suffering is often worsened by isolation and disconnection from our emotional pain. Feelings of inadequacy make it difficult to be at home in our own body, heart, and mind, and keep us from living and loving life fully. Often, the first step toward healing is a trusting, respectful, non-judgmental, and caring therapy relationship.
One of the deepest forms of suffering we create for ourselves is believing, “Something is wrong with me.” Chronic self-judgment, depression, anxiety, and shame can make it challenging to live with balance and purpose. Suffering is often worsened by isolation and disconnection from our emotional pain. Feelings of inadequacy make it difficult to be at home in our own body, heart, and mind, and keep us from living and loving life fully. Often, the first step toward healing is a trusting, respectful, non-judgmental, and caring therapy relationship.
Samantha Montemayor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you engaging in life the way you had hoped? Do you desire more from your relationships? Are attempts at communicating what you need ineffective? Do you find yourself in constant overwhelm, fighting with your partner, or feeling alone and confused? Whether it's every day stress, a traumatic experience, or feeling disconnected; I'm here to tell you there's hope. In therapy I aim to address the underlying issues related to current life difficulties, rather than just treating the symptoms.
Are you engaging in life the way you had hoped? Do you desire more from your relationships? Are attempts at communicating what you need ineffective? Do you find yourself in constant overwhelm, fighting with your partner, or feeling alone and confused? Whether it's every day stress, a traumatic experience, or feeling disconnected; I'm here to tell you there's hope. In therapy I aim to address the underlying issues related to current life difficulties, rather than just treating the symptoms.
Kelly Pastori
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78704
At the heart of my work, I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic therapy model, which means I believe the relationship between the client and therapist can be a transformative component in the growth process. I am a LPC combining modern neurobiology with holistic somatic healing, the psychodynamic therapeutic relationship, and body-based practices to create an experiential awakening on a bodily, psychological and emotional level. I work from a somatic-centered therapeutic approach, meaning that I believe that the body tells the stories and narratives. For more information, my website is: www.kellypastori.com
At the heart of my work, I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic therapy model, which means I believe the relationship between the client and therapist can be a transformative component in the growth process. I am a LPC combining modern neurobiology with holistic somatic healing, the psychodynamic therapeutic relationship, and body-based practices to create an experiential awakening on a bodily, psychological and emotional level. I work from a somatic-centered therapeutic approach, meaning that I believe that the body tells the stories and narratives. For more information, my website is: www.kellypastori.com
Deanna Miesch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
With 27 years of experience in Art Psychotherapy, I offer many tools to clients that are useful long after therapy has ended. My approach is eclectic and relational, meeting you where you are, and helping you develop a path to achieve your goals. Learn how to tap into your intuition, combining cutting edge CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) and art making as your guide, and witness the changes you seek. Change your world and the world changes with you! Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I specialize in women's issues, trauma processing, particularly with motivated adults.
With 27 years of experience in Art Psychotherapy, I offer many tools to clients that are useful long after therapy has ended. My approach is eclectic and relational, meeting you where you are, and helping you develop a path to achieve your goals. Learn how to tap into your intuition, combining cutting edge CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) and art making as your guide, and witness the changes you seek. Change your world and the world changes with you! Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I specialize in women's issues, trauma processing, particularly with motivated adults.
Anne Dailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Life can be hard and full of challenges. I believe every person deserves the revelatory experience of therapy to make the journey a little easier. My passion is helping clients strengthen and nurture their most important relationship - the one with themselves. I want you to know and like yourself so that you may foster deeper and more meaningful relationships with those who are important to you and, ultimately, lead a more fulfilling life. During our time together you will feel understood, cared for and respectfully challenged. My native Austin roots come through in my style: chill, real, and occasionally funny.
Life can be hard and full of challenges. I believe every person deserves the revelatory experience of therapy to make the journey a little easier. My passion is helping clients strengthen and nurture their most important relationship - the one with themselves. I want you to know and like yourself so that you may foster deeper and more meaningful relationships with those who are important to you and, ultimately, lead a more fulfilling life. During our time together you will feel understood, cared for and respectfully challenged. My native Austin roots come through in my style: chill, real, and occasionally funny.
Laurel Crawford
MS, BC-DMT
Not Verified Not Verified
4 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
I am passionate about helping people deepen their mind/body connection and using creativity for healing. Since graduating from Pratt Institute with a Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy in 2011, I have had the opportunity to work with all kinds of people in a variety of settings. As a board certified dance/movement therapist I offer individual therapy, group therapy, and supervise other clinicians.
I am passionate about helping people deepen their mind/body connection and using creativity for healing. Since graduating from Pratt Institute with a Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy in 2011, I have had the opportunity to work with all kinds of people in a variety of settings. As a board certified dance/movement therapist I offer individual therapy, group therapy, and supervise other clinicians.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702 (Online Only)
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I am passionate about offering services for these communities. I support folks who are seeking a safe space to discuss their gender or sexual identity as well as folks simply wanting to work with a queer therapist. I also enjoy working with individuals who are wanting support as they explore their own neurodivergent identities. I am sex positive and welcome clients of sexual, relational, and gender diversity. I am poly/ethical non-monogamy affirming and kink aware. As a white individual, I am committed to doing my own anti-racism work to unlearn oppressive values.
As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, I am passionate about offering services for these communities. I support folks who are seeking a safe space to discuss their gender or sexual identity as well as folks simply wanting to work with a queer therapist. I also enjoy working with individuals who are wanting support as they explore their own neurodivergent identities. I am sex positive and welcome clients of sexual, relational, and gender diversity. I am poly/ethical non-monogamy affirming and kink aware. As a white individual, I am committed to doing my own anti-racism work to unlearn oppressive values.
Emily Phelps
LPC Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702 (Online Only)
How do you want your life to look? Who do you want your future self to be? We will explore this together and create the life you want to live. Whether you have been through abuse, neglect, experience depression and anxious thoughts, I can help you navigate through the difficulty and find hope. If you have experienced hopelessness, feelings of unworthiness, past trauma creeping up, and unable to find the right partner or friends - I can help you find healing. Navigating relationships - especially the one with yourself is how we will build the life you want.
How do you want your life to look? Who do you want your future self to be? We will explore this together and create the life you want to live. Whether you have been through abuse, neglect, experience depression and anxious thoughts, I can help you navigate through the difficulty and find hope. If you have experienced hopelessness, feelings of unworthiness, past trauma creeping up, and unable to find the right partner or friends - I can help you find healing. Navigating relationships - especially the one with yourself is how we will build the life you want.
Trina Rachael Bolfing
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A, LPC-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Feeling stuck sucks. It’s exhausting, discouraging, and leaves you questioning everything. You want to have goals, and you want to be proud of the person you see in the mirror. But perfectionism and low self-esteem are getting in the way. And you’re exhausted from trying to outrun your past. Feel familiar? Please know you're not alone, and this feeling doesn't have to be your forever. Whatever comes next, I'm here to help. I can be your sidekick and your cheerleader. I will believe in you when you're having trouble believing in yourself.
Feeling stuck sucks. It’s exhausting, discouraging, and leaves you questioning everything. You want to have goals, and you want to be proud of the person you see in the mirror. But perfectionism and low self-esteem are getting in the way. And you’re exhausted from trying to outrun your past. Feel familiar? Please know you're not alone, and this feeling doesn't have to be your forever. Whatever comes next, I'm here to help. I can be your sidekick and your cheerleader. I will believe in you when you're having trouble believing in yourself.
Dr. Rodney Luster
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CHT, Online
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702 (Online Only)
Joseph Campbell said, "The effect of a successful journey of the hero is the unlocking and release of the flow of life into the body of the world." Your problems are uniquely yours, and my approach engages that uniqueness with the proposition of pragmatic change based on evidence-based approaches. Counseling is a hero's journey which begins with a desire for a better life, and a subtle voice inside calling for change! I am here to help with that journey, and working to overcome the challenges that are the roadblocks to a better life. Visit my website inspirethought.org and checkout the SERO Boost podcast with me.
Joseph Campbell said, "The effect of a successful journey of the hero is the unlocking and release of the flow of life into the body of the world." Your problems are uniquely yours, and my approach engages that uniqueness with the proposition of pragmatic change based on evidence-based approaches. Counseling is a hero's journey which begins with a desire for a better life, and a subtle voice inside calling for change! I am here to help with that journey, and working to overcome the challenges that are the roadblocks to a better life. Visit my website inspirethought.org and checkout the SERO Boost podcast with me.
Natalie Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78722 (Online Only)
Have you found yourself overwhelmed lately? Given our social climate, you are in good company! Perhaps you're navigating relationship difficulties, a big life change, past trauma, or a significant loss. Feelings of anxiety and depression can drain our energies and become isolating. Trusted support is critical! I'd love to offer a safe space to process the heavy issues and uncover new ways forward. I'm happy to meet my clients where they are in life, without judgment. I work from a trauma-informed and strengths-based background, using training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EFT.
Have you found yourself overwhelmed lately? Given our social climate, you are in good company! Perhaps you're navigating relationship difficulties, a big life change, past trauma, or a significant loss. Feelings of anxiety and depression can drain our energies and become isolating. Trusted support is critical! I'd love to offer a safe space to process the heavy issues and uncover new ways forward. I'm happy to meet my clients where they are in life, without judgment. I work from a trauma-informed and strengths-based background, using training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EFT.
Elby Buikema
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702 (Online Only)
You’re not broken, we live in an ableist world that can be disabling, isolating, and unkind. Let’s work together to identify your unique needs, engage your creativity to build individualized tools of support, and empower you to embrace yourself as you are! Only you can identify what is in alignment with who you are and want to become. I am here to help you explore what is possible and share in the joy of your healing journey. Together we can untangle the roots of shame and trauma that show up while you expand into your most authentic self, process complex emotions, and move towards greater connection/community support.
You’re not broken, we live in an ableist world that can be disabling, isolating, and unkind. Let’s work together to identify your unique needs, engage your creativity to build individualized tools of support, and empower you to embrace yourself as you are! Only you can identify what is in alignment with who you are and want to become. I am here to help you explore what is possible and share in the joy of your healing journey. Together we can untangle the roots of shame and trauma that show up while you expand into your most authentic self, process complex emotions, and move towards greater connection/community support.
David W. Head
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702
Change is inevitable. Pain is probable. Suffering is optional. Many of us already have the strength to manage change but need a little help finding the courage and confidence. That is why I take a collaborative, flexible, transformational, dynamic, and strength-based approach to empower clients to face life’s circumstances. I could help equip you with just tools to tackle your personal and professional obstacles or I can work alongside you and through dialogue help you to develop your own tools for long term sustainable strategies and an independent and purposeful life.
Change is inevitable. Pain is probable. Suffering is optional. Many of us already have the strength to manage change but need a little help finding the courage and confidence. That is why I take a collaborative, flexible, transformational, dynamic, and strength-based approach to empower clients to face life’s circumstances. I could help equip you with just tools to tackle your personal and professional obstacles or I can work alongside you and through dialogue help you to develop your own tools for long term sustainable strategies and an independent and purposeful life.
Kara A Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78722 (Online Only)
Being a teenager can be challenging, especially during a pandemic. Being isolated from friends, spending more time at home and going back to school are just a few stressors. I have learned through my own personal experiences, what it looks like to listen to a persons issues, needs and goals. I have experience both in my professional career as well as through my own mental health journey what it means to be a person who actively listens. I understand there are times when insight is needed but there is also value in having someone simply listen.
Being a teenager can be challenging, especially during a pandemic. Being isolated from friends, spending more time at home and going back to school are just a few stressors. I have learned through my own personal experiences, what it looks like to listen to a persons issues, needs and goals. I have experience both in my professional career as well as through my own mental health journey what it means to be a person who actively listens. I understand there are times when insight is needed but there is also value in having someone simply listen.
Shuka Alaee
LPC Associate, MA
Verified Verified
East Austin, Austin, TX 78702 (Online Only)
We all do the best we can to cope, but sometimes our efforts throw us out of balance. I work with individuals who are feeling the impacts of these imbalances viscerally, either people who are analytically minded who feel emotions are a hinderance or people who are highly sensitive whose feelings can act like an overwhelming tidal wave. Our imbalances can manifest in depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, or a dissatisfaction with relationships. In our work together you can expect for us to create treatment goals guided by your core values that move you towards clarity and growth.
We all do the best we can to cope, but sometimes our efforts throw us out of balance. I work with individuals who are feeling the impacts of these imbalances viscerally, either people who are analytically minded who feel emotions are a hinderance or people who are highly sensitive whose feelings can act like an overwhelming tidal wave. Our imbalances can manifest in depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, or a dissatisfaction with relationships. In our work together you can expect for us to create treatment goals guided by your core values that move you towards clarity and growth.
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