Therapists in Central East Austin, Austin, TX

As we move through life we experience all sorts of changes, and we start developing our own values, narratives, and beliefs. Sometimes life can get overwhelming and the feeling of stuckness creeps up. Seeking out therapy for the first time can be intimidating, and it can have cultural stigma surrounding it. I’m here to listen, support, and advocate for you! No matter what your current situation, I hope to help you process and regain your confidence. I strive to meet clients exactly where they are as one size does not fit all, and to be a warm, caring safe space.

I'm passionate about helping people create and live their best life. I believe everyone can experience their dream life when they have support and a clear direction. I love helping people reconnect, or uncover, their life’s passions through exploring past experiences and identifying what brings them joy and purpose. I started Atomic Souls because I know so many people who believe therapy is boring, too clinical, and quite frankly unhelpful. I hope to challenge that narrative about counselors by bringing creativity, fun, and passion into counseling.

Since starting in the field of mental health and recovery, I have worked in a variety of settings. My journey consists of working in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, addiction treatment facilities, family agencies, and even worked a number of years as a nanny. Working in addiction treatment has always been a passion of mine, as my family has struggled with addiction for most of my young adult life. I love having the opportunity to provide families and loved ones with education on addiction and recovery, as well as a sense of hope that their family can truly thrive.

We are passionate about helping people create and live their best life and we believe everyone can experience their dream life when they have support and a clear direction. We love helping people reconnect, or uncover, their life’s passions through exploring past experiences and identifying what brings them joy and purpose. There is never the right or wrong time to start working on yourself and creating a life that you personally feel is worth living. We are here to help you along that journey.

With 26 years of experience in Art Psychotherapy, I offer many tools to clients that are useful long after therapy has ended. My approach is eclectic and relational, meeting you where you are, and helping you develop a path to achieve your goals. Learn how to tap into your intuition, combining cutting edge CRM (Comprehensive Resource Model) and art making as your guide, and witness the changes you seek. Change your world and the world changes with you! Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I specialize in women's issues, trauma processing, particularly with motivated adults.

Clients normally describe me as someone that they feel is compassionate and actively interested in their well-being, non-judgmental, and with whom they feel accepted and comfortable around. I am on the path to help people heal holistically with mindfulness and presence, with tools that can be used for deeper self-understanding, finding answers within, and releasing psychological blockages. I am always on the lookout for where we can facilitate neurological body/brain healing of the psyche using the latest neuroscience-based, whole body protocols for anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, depression, and PTSD.

My name is Laurie Pettis and I am a Licensed Master’s Social Worker supervised by Jill Gracely, LCSW-S. I am EMDR Trained. I began working with victims and survivors of sex trafficking in 2011 when I moved to China for a year. Then, I continued that work in Houston in 2017, which led me to graduate school for social work in 2019. After graduating in 2021, I have worked with both male, female, and LGBTQIA+ individuals recovering from substance use and other mental health disorders. I have worked with clients who have personality disorders, mood disorders, PTSD or emotional/sexual/religious trauma.

Everyday life can be overwhelming full of obstacles and challenges. Sometimes we can feel trapped, helpless, or alone. These feelings and thoughts are natural, however if not properly managed they can lead to emotional disturbance and unhealthy behaviors. But we have the power to take control of our lives. With the help of guidance, insight and self-awareness, it can be done. I believe that we are all humans with the ability to love ourselves and make positive change. Let me help you adjust to life changes, improve your relationships, manage stress, cope with loss, and most importantly become more resilient.

You may feel stuck and ready for a change. You may have used your intelligence, motivation or creativity to succeed in the past, but something isn't working as well right now. You may feel disconnected in your relationships and overwhelmed by your emotions. Maybe you're very hard on yourself or have difficulty making decisions. I can help you learn to trust yourself, increase self-compassion, and improve your relationships. Therapy is a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths. Together, we can help you get clear on what you really want and develop steps to meet your goals.

To move confidently into our future, we must resolve the past while remaining grounded in the present. Everyone is capable recreating their lives and expanding upon their healing, but this process often requires deeper insight into who we are, what we’ve been through, and what beliefs we’ve accumulated because of these experiences. I’m here to help you manage the challenges that come with tackling a new life in recovery, guide awareness into what initiated the destructive cycle to begin with, and support you to reach new goals beyond just getting sober.

I am a Masters Level Intern working towards licensure. I will graduate in the Fall with a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Six years ago, I began working in substance use disorder treatment centers in various roles. I fell in love with the process of watching people change. I have spent several years working with young adults (male and female) who have suffered from substance use disorders and have helped them reignite their passion for life. I have also helped them find a career path or enroll in higher education. I have also worked as a life development coach, helping individuals develop the skills needed to thrive.

Although everything appears fine on the surface, you're feeling stuck. Stuck repeating patterns you are struggling to break. If you're ready to overcome the cycle of anxiety, ADHD, or depression, I'm here to help.

We all do the best we can to cope, but sometimes our efforts throw us out of balance. I work with individuals who are feeling the impacts of these imbalances viscerally, either people who are analytically minded who feel emotions are a hinderance or people who are highly sensitive whose feelings can act like an overwhelming tidal wave. Our imbalances can manifest in depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, or a dissatisfaction with relationships. In our work together you can expect for us to create treatment goals guided by your core values that move you towards clarity and growth.

We all encounter major stress and loss and often we recover well on our own. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, confusing and too big to process alone. You can reach out for support, and you don’t have to do it alone. Through therapy, you have the power to focus on what helps you learn and grow. I am passionate about helping clients connect to their core values in therapy. We'll use mindfulness-based therapies to help you become aware of thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from experiencing a joyful and authentic life. I enjoy using humor, creativity and self-compassion in my practice.

I bring 29 years of experience as a psychotherapist and 20 years as a meditation practitioner/teacher to my work with clients. My approach is both intuitive and practical. I help clients to untangle complicated feelings, decrease stress and anxiety, and work through self-limiting beliefs and patterns. I am committed to helping my clients live more fully, embracing all the parts of themselves. My approach is integrative and incorporates yoga, meditation, and other trauma-informed methods to support clients in developing a deep experience of feeling safe, connected and open to life unfolding in a positive direction.