Therapists in Barton Hills, Austin, TX

I believe in our ability to change, heal, and make decisions that lead to balance and wellbeing. During difficult times, we have the opportunity to discover our inner strength, courage, and resiliency. I am experienced in working with grief and loss, marriage conflict, divorce/break ups, trauma, anxiety and depression. I am committed to compassionately helping clients in their journey towards healing, transformation, and self-discovery.

Hello! My name is Melissa & I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, Supervised by Diana Garza-Louis, LPC-S, LMFT-S. In my practice I see children & adolescents, and I believe the most important thing is to establish a trusting relationship with clients. I believe that change can’t happen unless safety & security are established first. My goal for each session is to bring authenticity to the playroom & create a safe space for each child to learn how to trust their own inner wisdom, strength, & gain confidence. Through compassion, humor, and encouragement, I create a supportive environment for a therapeutic healing process.

Over the course of my career, I have worked with various populations of clients ages 11 to adult in the mental health field. I can honestly say that I love what I do and have always found a unique way to connect with each client. I believe it is important to view each person who I meet with an intersectional and unbiased lens and to construct a treatment plan and therapy style for each client that is in line with not just their specific mental health needs, but their personality, sense of humor, and values.

I want each and every client I work with to feel safe and comfortable sharing their authentic self free from judgement. I am client-centered and my intervention strategies and treatment plans are catered to each individual. I have a very holistic approach to therapy and am committed to helping my clients create a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I want each person I work with to feel like they are moving towards contentment and experiencing each day as a blessing, not a curse. Together we will discuss your concerns and feelings. I will join you on this path of life, deciphering what matters most and what needs to be let go of.

When I do my work, I am always asking myself the question, "What is it that this particular person needs in order to grow?" If I can provide you with an environment that helps you experience growth you will feel better. Personal development is what makes us happy and gives us hope. Most people come to therapy because they are hurting, stuck, and don't know what to do next. I will do my very best to help you find your unique self that you have either lost or not yet found.

Welcome. If you are looking for a therapist who will hear you, see you, and accept you, then I'm glad you found me. Yes, even the prickly, sensitive, angry, closed-off, "I don't know where to start," tearful sides of you. I provide safe space for adult individuals who need to process some overwhelming, confusing, or traumatic stuff. You deserve to express yourself and receive patient, engaged support. I have a deep understanding for complex relationships that involve emotional abuses such as gaslighting, shaming, victimization, and blaming. I will believe you.

Insurance Not Accepted— I specialize in helping people navigate life’s twists and turns. You may be struggling with issues related to relationships, confidence, anxiety or major life changes. Or perhaps, there's an experience you are having difficulty moving past. Imagine feeling less burdened by life's circumstances, more resilient to challenges & having more gratifying relationships with your self and/or loved ones. Imagine feeling comfortable being authentically you, believing in your abilities & being witness to your own personal growth. Together, through a collaborative process, we can make this a reality.

Breathe... Now breathe again. Let go of negative emotions and thoughts, and allow more of what you really, really want. No matter what obstacles are presenting in your life experience right now, we can begin an integrative journey together, with a simple breath. Feelings and emotions are true indicators to help guide you to what you want more of in life. We can focus and become more aware of choices and positive options, and ultimately remove self-limiting beliefs. We can learn to make decisions with more clarity and awareness, leading you to a more joyful and fuller life.

I specialize in open, nonmonogamous relationships such as polyamory and swinging, alternative lifestyles such as kink / BDSM, LGBT+, and secular or alternative faiths such as paganism. Trying to live more freely and authentically can be hard. Some struggle feeling something is wrong with them. Some people have just been polybombed, the love of their life seeming to say they’re not enough. Others, having taken the leap can’t seem to stop fighting. Feeling isolated, scared, tired, and like they're going to lose everything.

My clients have survived traumas small and large and now find themselves drained of the strengths they once drew from. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with impostor syndrome, or are stuck in a life situation that you can't shake; you're ready to sit, heal, and move on as best you can. While many around you know you to be the strong one, this time, you don't think you can. You want a therapist who gets you, your struggle, your resilience because you don't want to have to explain everything. You want healing on your terms.

I am a psychotherapist, licensed professional counselor and drama therapist with 16 years' experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups. In this time frame I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of populations, such as people diagnosed with major depressive disorder, dual diagnosis, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder and eating disorders. I also have experience working with immigrants and minority groups,individuals who experienced trauma, as well as people seeking for growth, personal development and more meaning in their lives. I am fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

KT Counseling provides holistic, faith-based, mental health and sport counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and teams. Integrating decades of experience in counseling, coaching, wellness, nutrition, fitness, and ministry, I seek to create a dynamic relationship with clients as they embark on their own individual journey of transformation. I work from a Christ-centered wellness model that includes an exploration of the emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, and occupational aspect of an individual's life.

It's a good time to let go of patterns that don't work anymore. Maybe you have conflict or pain inside. Whatever the symptoms, you know you're not feeling well emotionally. Maybe you and your partner are not getting along or you may feel embarrassed about what you're going through – these issues are always hard to talk about. I'm here to help you get free of the past, and move into a healthy and happy life with fulfilling and rewarding relationships. I specialize in healing options that are designed to help you deal with emotional pain, relationship issues, family conflicts, lifestyle changes and more.

I offer somatic psychotherapy (touch and tablework) for people who are working on trauma, relationship and attachment issues. This work may also bring up family of origin issues that may also be unresolved. I combine somatic, IFS, and attachment modalities. My somatic training also provides expertise in helping those with chronic illness or pain and how this is related to mental health. Somatic work also is for those with after-effects of surgeries or accidents.

Start-up founders often suffer from a great deal of anxiety, depression, stress and isolation. Anger may be a problem for you as well. While we work on these issues, we also work on individual leadership style and visions for the future. Previous or current addictions, broken relationships, and childhood trauma are often present in our work together. A deep understanding of how your past affects your present helps build and create healthy professional and personal relationships. We also examine existential themes in your life: use of power, creating meaning and purpose, responsibility, regrets.

I’m Rosa Alvarez Velez (she/her/ella)! I’m a queer cis woman of color, first generation immigrant and avid runner. I’m also a complex trauma survivor turned trauma therapist and social worker in Austin, Texas. I am particularly passionate about working with immigrants, BIPOC, queer and trans folks, people who experience relational ruptures and challenges with their families of origin, and those seeking to restore their spiritual connections to the land and their ancestors.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four to Six Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Austin Therapy for Girls (ATFG) offers a variety of services specifically for girls and young women ages 5-25. Shayna Feldman Barksdale LCSW, owner of ATFG, has been in practice for over 20 years and has been supervising other therapists for over 15 years. Shayna has a non-judgement approach and helps all ages achieve results towards their goals and objectives set up in the initial session.