Therapists in Austin, TX
Counseling, psychology, mental health, and hypnosis have ignited my passion to work with individuals and families long ago. I enjoy working with individuals who have temporary lost their way, lost joy in life, and might be struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, pain or upcoming surgeries, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, or mental blocks. One of my specialties includes working with musicians, artists, writers, and other professions in the entertainment industry. Additionally, I enjoy exploring multicultural issues with immigrants, trauma work with any individuals, and guiding individuals through life transitions.
Counseling, psychology, mental health, and hypnosis have ignited my passion to work with individuals and families long ago. I enjoy working with individuals who have temporary lost their way, lost joy in life, and might be struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, pain or upcoming surgeries, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, or mental blocks. One of my specialties includes working with musicians, artists, writers, and other professions in the entertainment industry. Additionally, I enjoy exploring multicultural issues with immigrants, trauma work with any individuals, and guiding individuals through life transitions.
Trauma wraps itself around us, binding our bodies, our relationships, the way we see the world. It teaches us to survive but often at the cost of feeling truly alive. I know what it means to carry that weight—I’ve felt it too. But I’ve also felt the unbinding, the breath of freedom and joy that healing brings. It’s not simple or clean—it’s raw, messy, beautiful work. Maybe you feel stuck, circling the same patterns, carrying burdens too heavy to name. Maybe your walls feel safe but keep you from connection. Together, we’ll peel back the layers, rediscover your spark, and rebuild a life that feels like home. Let’s begin.
Trauma wraps itself around us, binding our bodies, our relationships, the way we see the world. It teaches us to survive but often at the cost of feeling truly alive. I know what it means to carry that weight—I’ve felt it too. But I’ve also felt the unbinding, the breath of freedom and joy that healing brings. It’s not simple or clean—it’s raw, messy, beautiful work. Maybe you feel stuck, circling the same patterns, carrying burdens too heavy to name. Maybe your walls feel safe but keep you from connection. Together, we’ll peel back the layers, rediscover your spark, and rebuild a life that feels like home. Let’s begin.
Entering therapy can be both daunting and exciting. It usually means something in your life isn’t working quite right, and it also means you are ready to make a change. My goal is to help you discover your own strengths and resources in order to live a life of greater purpose, connection, and joy. We all have a natural tendency to move toward healing and growth, but sometimes painful emotions, negative thoughts, or stressful life events interfere with this natural process. Working together, we can process and release painful emotions and experiences that have kept you stuck.
Entering therapy can be both daunting and exciting. It usually means something in your life isn’t working quite right, and it also means you are ready to make a change. My goal is to help you discover your own strengths and resources in order to live a life of greater purpose, connection, and joy. We all have a natural tendency to move toward healing and growth, but sometimes painful emotions, negative thoughts, or stressful life events interfere with this natural process. Working together, we can process and release painful emotions and experiences that have kept you stuck.
F. Sean Redeker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78750
My role as a therapist is to facilitate growth and change by assisting my clients in realizing and exploring the primary concerns in their lives. My job is to help them get "unstuck," so that they can choose other ways to live. I offer tools that can help them communicate better, establish necessary and healthy boundaries, manage anger and fear healthily, and eliminate self-destructive and self-harming behavior. Most importantly, I offer assistance in improving the self, which can enrich and increase the joy in my client's lives.
My role as a therapist is to facilitate growth and change by assisting my clients in realizing and exploring the primary concerns in their lives. My job is to help them get "unstuck," so that they can choose other ways to live. I offer tools that can help them communicate better, establish necessary and healthy boundaries, manage anger and fear healthily, and eliminate self-destructive and self-harming behavior. Most importantly, I offer assistance in improving the self, which can enrich and increase the joy in my client's lives.
Dr. Crysty Mroczenski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78748
Not accepting new clients
I am collaborative counselor who appreciates and respects the therapeutic experience. Together, we will explore what patterns have been adding to stressors or difficulties in your life and create an effective plan so you can regain confidence and control over your life. I appreciate the challenge in trusting a therapist, and encourage you to lean into the experience. For each session, I will show up for you and be as honest as I ask you to be with yourself.
I am collaborative counselor who appreciates and respects the therapeutic experience. Together, we will explore what patterns have been adding to stressors or difficulties in your life and create an effective plan so you can regain confidence and control over your life. I appreciate the challenge in trusting a therapist, and encourage you to lean into the experience. For each session, I will show up for you and be as honest as I ask you to be with yourself.
I specialize in working with individuals affected by cancer, terminal illness, grief, end of life issues and the aging process. Additionally, I work with those caring for others suffering from illness and age related decline and the stressors that accompany providing that care. My goal is to help you share your story in a safe and supportive environment and in that process discover your strengths and ways that you can navigate these difficult times so that you find confidence and peace.
I specialize in working with individuals affected by cancer, terminal illness, grief, end of life issues and the aging process. Additionally, I work with those caring for others suffering from illness and age related decline and the stressors that accompany providing that care. My goal is to help you share your story in a safe and supportive environment and in that process discover your strengths and ways that you can navigate these difficult times so that you find confidence and peace.
Vielca McBride Sex Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
Are you and your partner struggling with mismatched levels of desire? Maybe intimacy feels like a chore—something easy to avoid when you’re unsure if it will work or leave you frustrated. You still love each other, but the spark has faded, and you’re left wondering, Is this it? I work with couples and individuals facing challenges like erectile issues, premature ejaculation, painful sex, low libido, sex after kids, and even recovering from an affair to help you reconnect and create a more fulfilling and intimate relationship. I proudly support the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those involved in kink and open/polyamorous lifestyles.
Are you and your partner struggling with mismatched levels of desire? Maybe intimacy feels like a chore—something easy to avoid when you’re unsure if it will work or leave you frustrated. You still love each other, but the spark has faded, and you’re left wondering, Is this it? I work with couples and individuals facing challenges like erectile issues, premature ejaculation, painful sex, low libido, sex after kids, and even recovering from an affair to help you reconnect and create a more fulfilling and intimate relationship. I proudly support the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those involved in kink and open/polyamorous lifestyles.
Emily Pearce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Hello fellow neurodivergent individuals and couples! If you're feeling isolated, misunderstood, or having a lack of connection in your relationships, I'm here to help you! I am an encourager and advocate for families & individuals who struggle with neurodivergence. In our sessions, I will encourage you towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. Therapy with me will always be a collaborative effort – you are the leader of your own healing.
Hello fellow neurodivergent individuals and couples! If you're feeling isolated, misunderstood, or having a lack of connection in your relationships, I'm here to help you! I am an encourager and advocate for families & individuals who struggle with neurodivergence. In our sessions, I will encourage you towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. Therapy with me will always be a collaborative effort – you are the leader of your own healing.
Hi and welcome! It's a brave and vulnerable step to consider therapy, so I acknowledge the strength it took you to take this first step to find help. You may be feeling low, burnt out, anxious, traumatized, and in need of a break. While there are no quick fixes in therapy, I have helped many clients build resilience, find peace, and gain strength. Prior to my role as therapist, I worked at an inpatient psychiatric facility and in a DBT IOP, but therapy is my favorite. I value it in my own life, and I put a lot into the work I do with clients.
Hi and welcome! It's a brave and vulnerable step to consider therapy, so I acknowledge the strength it took you to take this first step to find help. You may be feeling low, burnt out, anxious, traumatized, and in need of a break. While there are no quick fixes in therapy, I have helped many clients build resilience, find peace, and gain strength. Prior to my role as therapist, I worked at an inpatient psychiatric facility and in a DBT IOP, but therapy is my favorite. I value it in my own life, and I put a lot into the work I do with clients.
Taylor L McMonigle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
So glad you're here! I am highly experienced in treating eating disorders, exercise addiction, poor body image, body dysmorphia, and poor self-esteem. Clients appreciate my strengths-based and client-centered approach. I often work from interpersonal, family systems, and culturally-informed perspectives. Clients find me genuine, attentive, and compassionate, and I thoroughly enjoy building a relationship with my clients through engaged listening, authentic connection, and hospitable warmth. Clients often mention that I provide a sense of trust and security through my depth of conversation.
So glad you're here! I am highly experienced in treating eating disorders, exercise addiction, poor body image, body dysmorphia, and poor self-esteem. Clients appreciate my strengths-based and client-centered approach. I often work from interpersonal, family systems, and culturally-informed perspectives. Clients find me genuine, attentive, and compassionate, and I thoroughly enjoy building a relationship with my clients through engaged listening, authentic connection, and hospitable warmth. Clients often mention that I provide a sense of trust and security through my depth of conversation.
Dr. Steven Powell graduated from University of Texas and attended Rush Medical College to complete his family medicine residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He has worked at Barrio Comprehensive Health Center in San Antonio, as Medical Director, as well as Austin Regional Clinic where he also served as a board member. Board certified in Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Medical Association, Dr. Powell has had an interest and commitment to addiction treatment in primary care since 2008, treating hundreds of patients with medication assisted therapy.
Dr. Steven Powell graduated from University of Texas and attended Rush Medical College to complete his family medicine residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He has worked at Barrio Comprehensive Health Center in San Antonio, as Medical Director, as well as Austin Regional Clinic where he also served as a board member. Board certified in Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Medical Association, Dr. Powell has had an interest and commitment to addiction treatment in primary care since 2008, treating hundreds of patients with medication assisted therapy.
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Our emotions, behaviors and relationships can be overwhelming to make sense of. Having the support of an unbiased perspective can help as we grow beyond the things that cause us discomfort. As a systems therapist, I understand the issues brought into the therapy in relation to the school, work, relational, societal and intergenerational systems involved. Yes, that does mean talking about your parents and how the messages you received in your family have shaped you. It also means talking about the ways culture, race, sexuality, work environments and history affect the ways we feel and behave.
Our emotions, behaviors and relationships can be overwhelming to make sense of. Having the support of an unbiased perspective can help as we grow beyond the things that cause us discomfort. As a systems therapist, I understand the issues brought into the therapy in relation to the school, work, relational, societal and intergenerational systems involved. Yes, that does mean talking about your parents and how the messages you received in your family have shaped you. It also means talking about the ways culture, race, sexuality, work environments and history affect the ways we feel and behave.
We work with people, not labels. It’s about you, a person. And us, people. It becomes about us working together for your goals, whatever those are-we can help. Are you surprised when you feel something but it “doesn’t make sense”? Do you then “should” & judge yourself? We all waste a helluva lot of time doing this. How often have you tried to think yourself out of a feeling? Right? Doesn't work! Together we can figure out how & why you think, feel & behave the way you do. You can't think your way out of feeling unhappy & dissatisfied. We can help you work through your barriers to a better place.
We work with people, not labels. It’s about you, a person. And us, people. It becomes about us working together for your goals, whatever those are-we can help. Are you surprised when you feel something but it “doesn’t make sense”? Do you then “should” & judge yourself? We all waste a helluva lot of time doing this. How often have you tried to think yourself out of a feeling? Right? Doesn't work! Together we can figure out how & why you think, feel & behave the way you do. You can't think your way out of feeling unhappy & dissatisfied. We can help you work through your barriers to a better place.
Welcome! You have taken a courageous step by seeking out support and acknowledging the growth you can achieve through therapy. I provide counseling to help individuals meet their goals, improve connections with others, and grow into their best self. You are your own best expert. As your therapist, I am dedicated to assisting you. I specialize in addressing issues around anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, boundary setting, and managing environmental stressors. Together, we will create an experience where you are empowered to create the life you envision for yourself.
Welcome! You have taken a courageous step by seeking out support and acknowledging the growth you can achieve through therapy. I provide counseling to help individuals meet their goals, improve connections with others, and grow into their best self. You are your own best expert. As your therapist, I am dedicated to assisting you. I specialize in addressing issues around anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, boundary setting, and managing environmental stressors. Together, we will create an experience where you are empowered to create the life you envision for yourself.
Francesca Zucaro
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, MBA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78748
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply in need of a safe place to find clarity and understanding. Life can bring challenges that are difficult to manage alone, and it’s perfectly okay to seek support. My hope is to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood, and where you can begin to explore what healing and peace look like for you. In our work together, I’ll guide you toward practical tools and insights that empower you to handle life’s challenges with confidence. Using evidence-based techniques tailored to you, we’ll build strategies that help you gain balance.
If you’re here, you might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply in need of a safe place to find clarity and understanding. Life can bring challenges that are difficult to manage alone, and it’s perfectly okay to seek support. My hope is to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood, and where you can begin to explore what healing and peace look like for you. In our work together, I’ll guide you toward practical tools and insights that empower you to handle life’s challenges with confidence. Using evidence-based techniques tailored to you, we’ll build strategies that help you gain balance.
The possibilities for change, healing, and well-being often aren't trusted if you are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or difficult circumstances. My goal is to provide support and safety for you to explore and understand problems with emotions, relationships, and painful past and present experiences. It is possible to come to terms with difficult issues, accept (not like) these human experiences, and move through them to change.
The possibilities for change, healing, and well-being often aren't trusted if you are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or difficult circumstances. My goal is to provide support and safety for you to explore and understand problems with emotions, relationships, and painful past and present experiences. It is possible to come to terms with difficult issues, accept (not like) these human experiences, and move through them to change.
You were brought up to talk a certain way, live a certain way, look a certain way and love a certain way. But deep down, you don't believe much of that anymore. So, you hide. You don't want to be a disappointment to your friends & family. The constant pushing down of your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings is killing you and getting harder and harder to keep from spilling onto every part of your life. I help millennials dig out from under the mess. To accept & celebrate all aspects of their identities and to improve their relationships both in and out.
You were brought up to talk a certain way, live a certain way, look a certain way and love a certain way. But deep down, you don't believe much of that anymore. So, you hide. You don't want to be a disappointment to your friends & family. The constant pushing down of your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings is killing you and getting harder and harder to keep from spilling onto every part of your life. I help millennials dig out from under the mess. To accept & celebrate all aspects of their identities and to improve their relationships both in and out.
Vanessa Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABC, LPC-S, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
When I meet with someone going through a difficult time in their life, I can't help but see hope for their future, and I believe it is my job as the counselor to facilitate the client's ability to see that hope as well. My ideal client is proactive, goal-orientated, and engaged in the process. I am here to walk by their side as they navigate this phase of life, preparing them for the future they want.
When I meet with someone going through a difficult time in their life, I can't help but see hope for their future, and I believe it is my job as the counselor to facilitate the client's ability to see that hope as well. My ideal client is proactive, goal-orientated, and engaged in the process. I am here to walk by their side as they navigate this phase of life, preparing them for the future they want.
I love working with couples who want to grow in creating security, emotional intimacy, and communication skills in their relationship. I enjoy showing clients the wisdom that they already carry inside of themselves. I offer unique approaches to those who are very logical or may not understand how to connect to their emotions. I also work well with clients who may feel overrun by their emotions and can't seem to get them 'under control'. All of my successful clients have the goal of growing and learning more about themselves and how they contribute to the world.
I love working with couples who want to grow in creating security, emotional intimacy, and communication skills in their relationship. I enjoy showing clients the wisdom that they already carry inside of themselves. I offer unique approaches to those who are very logical or may not understand how to connect to their emotions. I also work well with clients who may feel overrun by their emotions and can't seem to get them 'under control'. All of my successful clients have the goal of growing and learning more about themselves and how they contribute to the world.
Aaron Mink
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
I help couples learn healthier communication strategies, move through difficult feelings, and foster connectivity and trust in their relationships. If that sounds good to you, you're in the right place. My name is Aaron, and I am passionate about helping people create better relationships with themselves and others. I am a direct and compassionate therapist. Through empathetic listening and acceptance, I will provide a space where you can safely and authentically explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. You can expect collaboration, creativity and humor from me as we work together to reach your goals.
I help couples learn healthier communication strategies, move through difficult feelings, and foster connectivity and trust in their relationships. If that sounds good to you, you're in the right place. My name is Aaron, and I am passionate about helping people create better relationships with themselves and others. I am a direct and compassionate therapist. Through empathetic listening and acceptance, I will provide a space where you can safely and authentically explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. You can expect collaboration, creativity and humor from me as we work together to reach your goals.
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Number of Therapists in Austin, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Austin, TX who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
86% | Aetna |
66% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
65% | Cigna and Evernorth |
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?
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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.