Therapists in Austin, TX

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.

Life pulls us in a thousand directions and it can feel impossible to keep up. Everyone needs “a piece” of you, and it feels like you’re struggling to keep things together. You’re overwhelmed and you can’t seem to find the support you need. At work, you try your best to meet everyone’s expectations, but you fear you may be failing. Sleep is a constant struggle- anxiety keeps you awake most of the night. Relationships cause you to feel tremendous stress as you never seem to get what you need. There seems to never be enough money and the daily grind is wearing you down. You feel so tired of being "sick, tired and broke"!

I give you a space to explore, feel, question, cry, scream, cuss, fall apart, and fall together. I like wrestling with whatever it is that is coming up in your heart or mind. I am open minded and care about the burdens you carry around everyday. It's hard work to grow yourself and we can work together to create and achieve your goals. I believe your story matters and holds a lot of power in shaping your life.

If you are having trouble achieving your goals, affecting change in your life and overcoming roadblocks, I can provide a supportive environment in which to work through what is holding you back. My direct,genuine and caring style coupled with an extensive knowledge of therapeutic methods and years as a therapist will help you achieve the results you want quickly. I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in your journey to become your best self.

An unresolved painful past can often sneak up into your day-to-day life. You may find yourself reacting in ways you don’t intend to in everyday situations in situations, followed by guilt and frustration, and then in other scenarios, it’s as though you feel nothing at all. Sometimes you are too exhausted to connect with those closest to you or feel as though you are unsure of who you are outside of your relationships. You may find yourself frequently turning to substances, food, TV shows, or sleep in order to feel relaxed. I am able to help you find some relief from these difficult experiences.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck or immobilized by indecision in relationships, career choices, etc? Do peace and happiness feel just beyond your grasp? Does it feel like you keep re-living the same patterns in relationships and arguments, that just aren't working for you or your partner anymore? I am passionate about empowering women, men, and teens as they navigate tough issues such as perfectionism, indecision, relationship difficulties, and the aftermath of trauma. I also enjoy assisting couples as we explore the complexities of communication, intimacy, connection, and what it means to foster a satisfying relationship.

We all walk this earth together, and I consider it a great gift each time I have the privilege of walking beside a fellow human being as they reach out to someone to assist along the way. Many people are unaware that they already possess formidable personal strengths, which may, when thoughtfully paired with self-awareness, event processing, and healing, yield lives of skilled resilience. I offer you my presence, empathy, skills, and unconditional positive regard as we, together, gain clarity about your situation and build a path forward for you.

When you need help but don't know where to start, you don't have to figure it out alone. At Betterleave, we work with a diverse variety of clientele to provide affordable counseling services. We want to work with you to help you overcome obstacles that you are facing, improve your current life situation, and provide a sense of strength and hope during times that you may feel lost. Our team of therapists and coaches are ready to help you.

Do you feel like depression and anxiety are only getting harder to cope with as you get older? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, fatigued, and irritable on a regular basis? Do you keep yourself busy and distracted during the day only to feel the most anxiety, racing thoughts, and panic at night when you lie down? If so, I am here to help! I offer a variety of tools including self regulation, meditation, mindfulness, CBT, belief systems analysis, strengths-based and solution focused approaches. Over 18 years of experience. I am licensed to practice in 5 states. Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. WEEKEND availability!

Life is a series of ups and downs. I work with couples and individuals who are going through major transitions in their lives and relationships. Symptoms that manifest as result of the life transition are lack of trust, anxiety, depression, grief and poor communication. I counsel my clients from a strength based, direct and honest approach. My practice consists of clients from various ethnic, spiritual and cultural backgrounds.

I am passionate about helping people by teaching them to help themselves. This looks like teaching coping skills and thought-change perspectives to expand their ability to cope with the stressors of life. I have experience working a variety of athletes from elite to recreational levels for both personal and performance-based concerns. I am also passionate about serving clients experiencing grief and loss, as grief requires being witnessed to heal, and I am willing to witness your grief. I welcome clients looking to work through anxiety, breakups, loss of identity, and life change.

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences that anyone can go through. Grieving is a natural and necessary process that helps individuals process their emotions and come to terms with their loss. However, despite its universality, grief is often misunderstood and stigmatized in society. Similar things can be said for those that have experienced trauma or who are living with chronic pain. As I have experienced all three, I have a deep appreciation for the isolation that they bring and how difficult it can be to seek (and find) compassionate and understanding help.

Rachel primarily works with children, adolescents, and teenagers (4-17). Children, adolescents, and teens seeking counseling from her will instantaneously feel a sense of feeling understood as a result of her kindness, genuineness, and warm smile. She provides a supportive, compassionate, safe environment that focuses on healing, growth, and helping the individual identify areas in which they're struggling that are hindering their development. Rachel emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows children, adolescents, and teens to understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all directly connected.

I believe the therapeutic relationship should be authentic and emotionally safe for you. I am practical and honest with feedback and have a laid back and warm approach. I will go at the pace you set and provide insight and encouragement. I will be respectful of your cultural, spiritual and lifestyle choices.

Currrent Reviews at www.jsptherapy.com. Parenting and relationships don't come with instructions. Couples often say: "We constantly argue and never resolve anything. Give us some communication tools." Individuals tell me: "I'm stuck. Anxious. Depressed. I want to enjoy life." These are fixable problems. For over 25 years, I have helped people identify what stands in the way of them giving and receiving the love they want and the life success they desire. If you are exhausted from trying, or the one most hurt, I can help you focus on what's within your control to change situations.

Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can create a great deal of anxiety about the future. Will I be able to keep working? Will my family and friends truly understand? Will I be able to afford treatment? Will I be able to plan for my future? You may be experiencing feelings of sadness, anger, and anxiety. You may even feel a sense of loss in terms of the person you feel you once were. There may be new limitations and challenges regarding your physical or cognitive abilities. I am here to help!

No two people are alike, so I don’t use a cookie-cutter approach to address what is being brought into counseling. While I pull from multiple modes of therapy, it is common for me to use tools from bio-feedback, mindfulness, CBT, Systems Theory, and more. My style is equitable and relational, with previous clients saying that my humorous, laid-back approach to the therapeutic relationship put them at ease quickly. There is no power hierarchy: I am the expert in mental health; you are the expert in your life. We need both to have a successful and productive counseling relationship!

I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Art Therapy from Whitecliffe College in Auckland, New Zealand in 2015 following my Bachelor’s education at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. My clinical experience began in 2012 as a student therapist working with youth on the Autism Spectrum. This work soon developed into working with individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages facing a wide variety of challenges across public and private healthcare settings.

People are driven by a need for connection with others: a friend, a lover, a family, a tribe. When that need is not met our hunger goes underground and turns into anxiety, depression, or addiction. These internal struggles feed fear which can lead us to isolate. Therapy provides a path back toward connection. You talk. I listen. Obstacles to our connection emerge and we begin to understand who you are, what you long for, what gets in your way. As you teach me who you are, you begin to know yourself better, to find your own voice and trust it.