Therapists in Austin, TX

The process of therapy can be a place to explore patterns that can keep us stuck or create suffering in our lives. My aim is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space that allows for this exploration to occur. This process tends to foster deeper insight and awareness, which leads to greater self-acceptance and more satisfying relationships. Part of our work together will be to identify patterns or obstacles that get in the way of your healing and progress. We will also collaborate to prioritize your goals and work at a pace that feels right for you.

Life is made up of moments that stir our emotions. Sometimes those emotions are filled with pain and suffering. I work with individuals to resolve painful emotions and make sense of their suffering. Together, we will uncover the problems that are keeping you stuck in harmful behavior and emotional distress. In our work together you will develop skills, insight, self-awareness, confidence, and gain additional tools to equip you in dealing with future emotional distress. If you are ready to change your life and live on your terms, then let’s work together to resolve the emotional pain so you can move on with your life.

Struggles and hurts in life such as early life lessons/experiences, fears, social expectations, etc. can lead to avoidance in an understandable effort to protect ourselves. I believe that you made these adaptations for a reason, but that they may no longer be serving you and have resulted in living an unauthentic life that can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, unhappiness, among other problems that may surface. I want to help you restore your natural zest for life, help you reintegrate parts of yourself, and help you achieve more fulfilling interaction with your environment to create a sense of wholeness.

I know that it can be incredibly difficult to reach out and ask for help. I think it is one of the bravest things a person can do. I also believe that change and hope are very real. I would be honored and privileged to get to be the person that walks beside you in your journey of healing.

I recently graduated with my Ph.D in sexology, becoming the most advanced in the sex therapy field to offer my clients the most up-to-date practices and information in regards to sex, sex/porn addiction, low libido, sexual abuse, sexual traumas, sexual dysfunctions, desire differences in partnerships, identity issues, kink and polyamory. I am sex positive and welcome all sexual orientations. I am a Certified Sex Therapist who uses a direct, compassionate approach to help you and your sex life. I work on goals, meaning, and clarity to help you best help yourself.

I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Traumatic experiences can include: sexual and/or physical abuse, neglect, combat, accidents, natural disasters, grief, medical procedures, and work by first responders. In my experience, many individuals suffer from depression, anxiety, and substance abuse due to unresolved trauma. Yet, symptoms can either be eliminated or substantially resolved when it is properly processed. I have witnessed individuals, who have been unable to leave their homes or have healthy relationships, heal and transform their lives. It is fulfilling to be part of their journey.

Dr. Mitch & Lisa Specialize in Private Couples/Marriage Workshops. We have been Co-Leading our Workshops for over 25 Yrs, Providing a Male/Female Perspective of Your Challenges. Our Focus is Restoring your Communication & Dealing with, Anger & Control, Co-Dependency, Infidelity & Intimacy, Narcissism & Bi-Polar Disorders, Parenting Skills, Alcohol/Addictions, Every Relationship must have Honesty & Transparency, in order to have a Trusting Relationship that can stand the Test of Time. Having a Deep Love is Based on Having Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion for your Partners Emotional Pain, which Creates Real Opportunities for Changes.

I offer psychological evaluations and psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I clarify diagnostic issues related to disturbances in attention, hyperactivity, learning, mood, anxiety, trauma, personality, disruptive behavior, anger, memory, autism, and many other areas. I identify specific issues contributing to students' lack of progress in school and college and help them get the accommodations they need to succeed. I also help students obtain appropriate accommodations for college admission tests (SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT). I help to determine treatment effectiveness and provide insight into what motivates clients' behaviors. I provide specific and practical recommendations to improve functioning and happiness.

For many the decision to come into counseling or bring a child into counseling is a big step. My goal is to help ease this time for you through building a therapeutic relationship and helping to equip you with tools to ease these seasons in your life. I have been in private practice for the past 4 years. My background includes working with women in recovery for a variety of issues, including: codependency, depression, anxiety and abuse, as well as ten years experience with school age children in the public schools.

I'm a therapist as well as the Executive Director of Innovation360 Austin. I specialize in helping young people and adults who have become stuck, adrift or immobilized. I also greatly enjoy supporting family members in need of consultation or counseling related to their concerns for a loved one. Some clients or family members join me for therapy because they know something is wrong and something needs to change but aren't sure of what true help may look like. Anxiety, insecurity, depression, and challenges in relating to others are frequent obstacles that my clients face and develop the capacity to overcome.

Are you struggling with fatigue or feeling tired all of the time? Do you feel as if you are having to make an effort just to talk to people or leave your house in today's new world? Are these feelings keeping you from being the person you want to be, as if you are stuck or cannot get out of a rut? Saying these things out loud can be just as difficult and scary. In today's world we have changed how we do everything from grocery shop to interaction with friends and family. I am here to help make sense of these emotions. I offer a safe and confidential space to help you process these feelings and become the person you want to be.

COUPLES and TRAUMA expert. Are you willing to engage in a collaborative and dynamic approach that moves you closer to the life you want? I am not a cookie-cutter therapist with a script for me and a worksheet for you. However, I have the tools to guide you towards claiming the life you want. I explore SEX and eroticism, complex trauma and life transitions. I work with couples and individuals. I still prefer working with clients face-to-face. I encourage clients to fire a therapist who's not a good fit (me included). If you are ready to dive in deep and do some healing work, I may be the right fit for you!

**I am currently on hold with accepting new clients.**Life is beautiful but at the same time can be overwhelming. Part of my work as a therapist is to help you mindfully embrace all the beauty (whether within yourself or within your relationships) while being able to identify ways to shift perspective and adapt to new ways of approaching situations. Change can happen each and every conversation if we open ourselves to it.

Sometimes all it takes to make a change is the courage to take the first step. We offer Individual and Couples Therapy in and around the Austin area. Each session is provided in a safe and secure environment to share on a long or short-term basis depending on the client. We value and demonstrate open-mindedness for all walks of life and possess vast experience with many different issues and diagnoses. We believe that together we can design a step-by-step, cost-effective plan for you to achieve optimum ongoing happiness, satisfaction, and productivity in life.

I received my MSW from Fordham University in New York. I began work in mental health after finding that many close friends were suffering with mental health issues. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, women’s issues and issues related to adjusting to a new culture. In my personal time I enjoy swimming, reading, cooking and movies.

Psychodynamic therapy can help foster deep change and understanding about unconscious dynamics that lead to suffering. I work to create a collaborative alliance where curiosity, safety and spaciousness can emerge so that together we can explore your emotional landscape and unique humanity. I have extensive experience in working with PTSD, attachment trauma, relationship issues and dual diagnosis. I work with couples, families and individuals who are feeling stuck or are having trouble engaging meaningfully with their bodies, their creative process, and/or their relationships.

Athletic culture often praises the ability to do it all, however, we all experience issues that cannot be masked or pushed aside. I provide athletes a place of understanding support to work through issues such as eating concerns, body image, anxiety, depression, injury, post-sports career, relationships, substance use, or traumatic events. Athletes devote tremendous time and energy to physical training, and I believe intentionality with mental health is just as important for improving quality of life, and for improved sports performance.