Therapists in Austin, TX
Cartrenna Colbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78735 (Online Only)
At times life can feel stressful and overwhelming, however I am here to help you navigate your way through it, to not only survive, but thrive at life. I offer therapy for those who may be experiencing life changes or transitions, having difficulties in their personal relationships, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other challenges that may be affecting your mood or quality of life. My experiences have given me the valuable opportunity to work with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and sexual backgrounds. In doing so, I provide culturally sensitive therapy in a supportive and safe environment.
At times life can feel stressful and overwhelming, however I am here to help you navigate your way through it, to not only survive, but thrive at life. I offer therapy for those who may be experiencing life changes or transitions, having difficulties in their personal relationships, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other challenges that may be affecting your mood or quality of life. My experiences have given me the valuable opportunity to work with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and sexual backgrounds. In doing so, I provide culturally sensitive therapy in a supportive and safe environment.
My focus is on meeting the client from a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. There are many avenues to find motivation to achieve optimal health, as well as maintaining gains through recovery efforts. I find great passion in assisting the client to find their true sense of self (authentic self) through self-actualization, which includes self-image, self-esteem, and the ideal self. There's also a desire for positivity and purpose, healthy balanced thoughts, grounding and breathing through mindfulness, replacement of negative behaviors for positive, identifying strengths/solutions, and rewriting the story of their lives.
My focus is on meeting the client from a holistic and integrative approach to therapy. There are many avenues to find motivation to achieve optimal health, as well as maintaining gains through recovery efforts. I find great passion in assisting the client to find their true sense of self (authentic self) through self-actualization, which includes self-image, self-esteem, and the ideal self. There's also a desire for positivity and purpose, healthy balanced thoughts, grounding and breathing through mindfulness, replacement of negative behaviors for positive, identifying strengths/solutions, and rewriting the story of their lives.
My goal is to help you make the best of your unique life circumstances and work towards being the person you want to be. I work with mood and anxiety disorders of all kinds, and also enjoy working with people navigating major life transitions, people in substance use recovery, dieting recovery, and those setting boundaries with complex families of origin. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in public policy for over a decade, and have a deep understanding of the societal structures in place that feel immovable, and yet greatly impact our mental health.
My goal is to help you make the best of your unique life circumstances and work towards being the person you want to be. I work with mood and anxiety disorders of all kinds, and also enjoy working with people navigating major life transitions, people in substance use recovery, dieting recovery, and those setting boundaries with complex families of origin. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in public policy for over a decade, and have a deep understanding of the societal structures in place that feel immovable, and yet greatly impact our mental health.
Mike Rothschild
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
You deserve a therapist who can not only make you feel safe and heard but who you get along with. I see clients for issues such as anxiety, family conflict, relationships, and trauma, and I specialize in working with religious trauma and cult recovery. Lets work together to help you get what you want out of this short life.
You deserve a therapist who can not only make you feel safe and heard but who you get along with. I see clients for issues such as anxiety, family conflict, relationships, and trauma, and I specialize in working with religious trauma and cult recovery. Lets work together to help you get what you want out of this short life.
Emma Denning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78748 (Online Only)
My work is centered around neurodiversity and trauma-affirming care, frequently assisting people change their codependent relationship habits and chronic people-pleasing. Common goals amongst the people I see are navigating complicated relationships with adult family members, while also working through past experiences that have gone unprocessed that may be hindering someone from living their most fulfilling life. Clients can expect to obtain practical skills for working through triggers and obstacles that show up in their daily life.
My work is centered around neurodiversity and trauma-affirming care, frequently assisting people change their codependent relationship habits and chronic people-pleasing. Common goals amongst the people I see are navigating complicated relationships with adult family members, while also working through past experiences that have gone unprocessed that may be hindering someone from living their most fulfilling life. Clients can expect to obtain practical skills for working through triggers and obstacles that show up in their daily life.
I am therapist who works in partnership with the psychiatric providers at Pondworks Psychiatry & Psychotherapy. We schedule new patient appointments through a secure form on our website. Please provide the requested information, and a member of our staff will respond promptly! www.pondworkspsychiatry.com
I am therapist who works in partnership with the psychiatric providers at Pondworks Psychiatry & Psychotherapy. We schedule new patient appointments through a secure form on our website. Please provide the requested information, and a member of our staff will respond promptly! www.pondworkspsychiatry.com
Monrovia C Van Hoose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CGP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78723
I believe that people come into counseling with their own solutions. My job is to create a unique therapy for each individual to help them uncover and build upon strengths they already possess. I seek to make the therapy room a safe & non-judgmental place for all emotional experiences, and a place to make peace with parts of ourselves that we fear & dislike. As clients build compassion for themselves, they find their compassion for others growing, and the strength to examine & change their lives for greater happiness & fulfillment.
I believe that people come into counseling with their own solutions. My job is to create a unique therapy for each individual to help them uncover and build upon strengths they already possess. I seek to make the therapy room a safe & non-judgmental place for all emotional experiences, and a place to make peace with parts of ourselves that we fear & dislike. As clients build compassion for themselves, they find their compassion for others growing, and the strength to examine & change their lives for greater happiness & fulfillment.
Christine Barry Rains
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy can bring positive changes in helping you live a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. My belief is to start where you are comfortable and build a relationship by providing a safe, warm and understanding environment. I take a holistic approach to therapy and my goal is to help you set and achieve goals, identify and learn to tolerate emotions, and gain new perspectives and insight.
I believe that therapy can bring positive changes in helping you live a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. My belief is to start where you are comfortable and build a relationship by providing a safe, warm and understanding environment. I take a holistic approach to therapy and my goal is to help you set and achieve goals, identify and learn to tolerate emotions, and gain new perspectives and insight.
Henaris Curiel-Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
Waitlist for new clients
Congratulations on your journey towards healing and a full life. I invite you to learn a bit more about my practice and the path I have taken to join you. I strive to provide a safe environment for clients to become in touch with their agency, while experiencing difficult life situations. Most of my work is done in the context of the parent/child relationship, when working with young children and families. With individuals and couples, I allow clients to identify their inner strength and insight to foster personal growth, or develop deep meaningful relationships.
Congratulations on your journey towards healing and a full life. I invite you to learn a bit more about my practice and the path I have taken to join you. I strive to provide a safe environment for clients to become in touch with their agency, while experiencing difficult life situations. Most of my work is done in the context of the parent/child relationship, when working with young children and families. With individuals and couples, I allow clients to identify their inner strength and insight to foster personal growth, or develop deep meaningful relationships.
Wanda I Medina
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
I am Wanda! As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with more than 30 years of experience in Texas and Puerto Rico, I am experienced in working with individuals across the lifespan. My goal is to support you on your healing journey, helping you discover your abilities and strengths. Life can be challenging. Sometimes you might even feel frozen, unable to move forward. These struggles can impact your happiness, life satisfaction, relationships, and overall potential.
I am Wanda! As a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with more than 30 years of experience in Texas and Puerto Rico, I am experienced in working with individuals across the lifespan. My goal is to support you on your healing journey, helping you discover your abilities and strengths. Life can be challenging. Sometimes you might even feel frozen, unable to move forward. These struggles can impact your happiness, life satisfaction, relationships, and overall potential.
CalmAhead LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself/others and find that you often put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? You may find that you also have a hard time creating or maintaining relationships, balancing the needs of others while tending to your own and just feel flat out overwhelmed and exhausted. Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships careers and their lives. Over time these issues can lead to long term consequences for your mind and body. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals to explore these areas.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself/others and find that you often put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? You may find that you also have a hard time creating or maintaining relationships, balancing the needs of others while tending to your own and just feel flat out overwhelmed and exhausted. Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships careers and their lives. Over time these issues can lead to long term consequences for your mind and body. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals to explore these areas.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy helping those struggling with symptoms of OCD, anxiety, and related disorders live a more meaningful life. I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) an evidence-based treatment for OCD to give you freedom from distressing intrusive thoughts and compulsions. If you find yourself engaging in repetitive rituals, ruminating on unwanted thoughts, or getting stuck fixating on sensations, I think I can help. I also enjoy providing neurodivergent-affirming care to neurodivergent people who have co-occurring OCD or anxiety.
I enjoy helping those struggling with symptoms of OCD, anxiety, and related disorders live a more meaningful life. I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) an evidence-based treatment for OCD to give you freedom from distressing intrusive thoughts and compulsions. If you find yourself engaging in repetitive rituals, ruminating on unwanted thoughts, or getting stuck fixating on sensations, I think I can help. I also enjoy providing neurodivergent-affirming care to neurodivergent people who have co-occurring OCD or anxiety.
Mary M. Clarkson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78744 (Online Only)
I work with adults who want to improve their coping skills to manage mental health symptoms better. I enjoy working with clients interested in gaining information on their mental health diagnoses and symptoms. Please book an appointment with me for individuals looking for a counselor who will set realistic goals, expectations, and helpful information. I can be found on Headway (TX clients), and Grow Therapy (GA & TX clients). I offer virtual sessions on Saturdays & Sundays ONLY. Due to my current schedule, I do not offer consultations.
I work with adults who want to improve their coping skills to manage mental health symptoms better. I enjoy working with clients interested in gaining information on their mental health diagnoses and symptoms. Please book an appointment with me for individuals looking for a counselor who will set realistic goals, expectations, and helpful information. I can be found on Headway (TX clients), and Grow Therapy (GA & TX clients). I offer virtual sessions on Saturdays & Sundays ONLY. Due to my current schedule, I do not offer consultations.
Do you ever feel like you're living for other people? Are your relationships wearing you down? Do you find yourself in sabotage cycles that keep you stuck, in shame, and feeling as if you can't access a life that feels authentic to you? Do you feel like something is off in your life, but can't figure out what? If so, I am eager to meet you! I pride myself in working with people who, through experiencing deep pain and dissatisfaction in their life, feel ready to dig deep, gain clear insight on what's blocking them from their true desires in life, and start re-creating a life of authenticity, freedom, self-compassion, and confidence.
Do you ever feel like you're living for other people? Are your relationships wearing you down? Do you find yourself in sabotage cycles that keep you stuck, in shame, and feeling as if you can't access a life that feels authentic to you? Do you feel like something is off in your life, but can't figure out what? If so, I am eager to meet you! I pride myself in working with people who, through experiencing deep pain and dissatisfaction in their life, feel ready to dig deep, gain clear insight on what's blocking them from their true desires in life, and start re-creating a life of authenticity, freedom, self-compassion, and confidence.
Jack Subtle Kemp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78753 (Online Only)
I primarily work with clients within queer community, especially trans folks, and lifestyles such as kink, polyamory, or sex work. My hope is to provide a safe space (and a sliding scale!) where you don't have to spend your time in therapy educating your therapist on the concepts that are everyday within your own life. I love work around emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution, with individuals and with multiple people within a relationship, to help develop healthier coping mechanisms, processing techniques, and self-acceptance/self-care methods to improve feelings of empowerment, security, and life satisfaction.
I primarily work with clients within queer community, especially trans folks, and lifestyles such as kink, polyamory, or sex work. My hope is to provide a safe space (and a sliding scale!) where you don't have to spend your time in therapy educating your therapist on the concepts that are everyday within your own life. I love work around emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution, with individuals and with multiple people within a relationship, to help develop healthier coping mechanisms, processing techniques, and self-acceptance/self-care methods to improve feelings of empowerment, security, and life satisfaction.
Eva Shaw LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, MSSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78715 (Online Only)
Eva provides holistic therapy services for PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Women's/LGBT (see list). EMDR, meditation, & Telehealth are a few modalities she may use to assist clients. English/Spanish. Humana/Self-Pay Options (Telehealth-Packages). Eva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Public Health & she has over 14 years of experience providing individuals, families, couples & group counseling services to diverse populations. During this difficult time with a lot of change, it's more important than ever to reach out and get support. Please call or email me if you need support and we can see if we are a match!
Eva provides holistic therapy services for PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Women's/LGBT (see list). EMDR, meditation, & Telehealth are a few modalities she may use to assist clients. English/Spanish. Humana/Self-Pay Options (Telehealth-Packages). Eva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Public Health & she has over 14 years of experience providing individuals, families, couples & group counseling services to diverse populations. During this difficult time with a lot of change, it's more important than ever to reach out and get support. Please call or email me if you need support and we can see if we are a match!
Is your child or adolescent struggling with big emotions? Are their behaviors or big reactions affecting your family’s day-to-day life and relationships? Does it seem like the steps you take to try to help often just make things worse? Do you wonder if there’s a better way to support your child’s emotional growth and manage family stress? Now more than ever, kids and teens are feeling stressed and anxious, with parents worried, frustrated and uncertain as to how to help them navigate.
Is your child or adolescent struggling with big emotions? Are their behaviors or big reactions affecting your family’s day-to-day life and relationships? Does it seem like the steps you take to try to help often just make things worse? Do you wonder if there’s a better way to support your child’s emotional growth and manage family stress? Now more than ever, kids and teens are feeling stressed and anxious, with parents worried, frustrated and uncertain as to how to help them navigate.
Jennifer Paap
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Are you feeling sad, stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or numb? Do you often feel not enough or too much? Are you struggling with grief? Navigating a life change or ready to work through unprocessed hurt from the past? This being human thing is so challenging at times. Please know –things CAN change and get better. I’m passionate about helping individuals untangle old, outdated patterns of relating to themselves and others. My approach to therapy is integrative, trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. We’ll focus on symptom reduction and the deeper roots of what’s causing distress to promote lasting embodied change.
Are you feeling sad, stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or numb? Do you often feel not enough or too much? Are you struggling with grief? Navigating a life change or ready to work through unprocessed hurt from the past? This being human thing is so challenging at times. Please know –things CAN change and get better. I’m passionate about helping individuals untangle old, outdated patterns of relating to themselves and others. My approach to therapy is integrative, trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. We’ll focus on symptom reduction and the deeper roots of what’s causing distress to promote lasting embodied change.
Kayle Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, ADS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Immediate openings: Are you struggling with feeling connected and present in your life? Are you struggling with building the life you want for yourself? ? Change starts with noticing you are doing things that take from your happiness and here is where therapy can help. I see therapy as a process of exploring what is getting in the way of having more of what we want and less of what we don't want.
Immediate openings: Are you struggling with feeling connected and present in your life? Are you struggling with building the life you want for yourself? ? Change starts with noticing you are doing things that take from your happiness and here is where therapy can help. I see therapy as a process of exploring what is getting in the way of having more of what we want and less of what we don't want.
Mary Jane Holland
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ADC, LCDC, ASAT, NCAC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78757 (Online Only)
My passion for over 30 years has been to help people explore, identify and deal with problematic or out of control behaviors and the effects in their lives and in the lives of loved ones. I have always believed that these excessive behaviors have served as one way for people to regulate their moods, their neurochemistry, and to cope with anxiety and fears. In other words, to change the way they feel. I enjoy helping people learn to manage stress and anxiety in new ways. I also love helping people improve their relationship with themselves and others and to develop a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.
My passion for over 30 years has been to help people explore, identify and deal with problematic or out of control behaviors and the effects in their lives and in the lives of loved ones. I have always believed that these excessive behaviors have served as one way for people to regulate their moods, their neurochemistry, and to cope with anxiety and fears. In other words, to change the way they feel. I enjoy helping people learn to manage stress and anxiety in new ways. I also love helping people improve their relationship with themselves and others and to develop a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.
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How does your Therapist compare?
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 |
69% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
67% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
65% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Austin, TX see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | 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.