Adults Therapists in Downtown, Austin, TX

I have experience working in community-based, outpatient and inpatient Mental Health Settings. I have a passion for working with young and older adults in order to assist them on their journey to wellness. I have experience working with adolescents and adults utilizing interventions from cognitive-behavioral therapy, strengths-based, solution-focused approaches, and mindfulness practices.

Are you seeking inner peace and looking to make the first step towards feeling better? I work with teens and adults of all backgrounds and seek to create a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space for each client. Together, we will work to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that hinder you from creating a fulfilling and satisfying life. I meet you where you are and help you build the necessary skills to enhance your emotional health and improve your interpersonal relationships.

Congratulations! You have taken a courageous step by seeking out support and acknowledging the growth you can achieve through therapy. I provide counseling to help individuals meet their goals, improve connections with others, and grow into their best self. You are your own best expert. As your therapist, I am dedicated to assisting you. I specialize in addressing issues around anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, boundary setting, and managing environmental stressors. Together, we will create an experience where you are empowered to create the life you envision for yourself.

What is your life trying to tell you? Whether you're struggling with a life transition, failed relationship, grief and loss, anxiety or depression, it's an opportunity for growth. Although growth can be difficult, it can also be extremely rewarding. I primarily work with individual adults dealing with relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, aging parents, personal & professional development, anxiety and depression. Working collaboratively with clients is important to me and for those looking to go deeper outside of session, I provide homework and reading resources.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I am here to help you discover your path and help guide you where you want to go in life. I believe in the power of awareness and choice. We all have the ability to choose our path but we may need some guidance, understanding, and support along the way.

Ultimately, it’s about what is important to you. Please visit our website at www.LouisLaves-Webb.com to best learn how we can meet your needs. We have over 20 years of clinical experience, two locations, and Telehealth, same day, evening and weekend appointments available. Perhaps you're feeling stuck, scared, at a loss, or genuinely overwhelmed. Counseling sessions can provide a soothing ear, clearer direction, deeper connections, and functional tools when needed. Now Offering services Statewide.

I see therapy as a tool to help people navigate this complex world in a way that’s connected to their authentic self. Therapy can help people process pain, manage depression and anxiety, find inner strength and create stronger relationships. My hope is that our therapeutic relationship can guide you in establishing new, healthier patterns of living.

Every emotion, thought, or feeling we experience is valid and has the potential to impact our lives. Feeling intense emotions can be difficult to process and at times we need to seek clarity for what we are experiencing. I view therapy as a team effort with you as the expert of your own life. Together we will define the problem(s) and work to create real and meaningful change. I will provide you with knowledge, skills, and support along your journey in addition to a warm, nurturing, and judgement free environment. Every person is unique and I will provide you with a tailored approach to each therapy session.

I draw on a wide range of psychological theories and techniques to assist my clients in cutting through the confusion and beliefs that may be holding them back from achieving their personal and professional goals. I encourage pragmatic solutions to the complexities of modern life. My practice focuses on adults , both individuals and couples. Common topics include: depression and anxiety, relationships, stress management, mid-life, chronic pain/health concerns, confidence/self esteem, parenting, addiction and recovery, sexual identity, aging. I also give individual consultations on career choice, career advancement, improving work performance, managing employees, project completion.

I like to work with young people, college students, adults , and families who want to make changes in the way they think about themselves and / or interact with the world around them. Adjusting to our ever-changing world is frustrating and challenging. People use our meetings to share their anxieties and find the motivation they need to experiment with change strategies that can lead them towards the outcomes they desire. Our work is self and relationship-directed and outcome-oriented. We focus on your resources and find small steps you can take in the present. I regularly evaluate our progress.

I offer individual therapy sessions in a video conferencing setting. I specialize in mental health management, crisis management, addiction, depression, mood disorders, and relationship/communication issues. Sessions for teens and adults are offered Monday through Thursday using a solution focused, nonjudgmental approach. Please keep in mind that the success of therapy largely depends on a client's willingness to participate openly. Each session is tailored to the clients needs and present goals.

My practice is guided by the belief that emotional healing is a journey leading to the discovery of one's innate strength and resilency. I offer to assist you in tapping into your inner resources by challenging the thinking patterns and behaviors that at times interfere with emotional well-being. My approach is strength-based and collaborative while adhering to the most evidenced-based treatment models. In our work together, I will provide you with scientifically studied tools. I practice mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT has been scientifically studied for over 50 years and demonstrated as very effective.

I have 15 years of experience counseling youth and adults in various settings. My concentration has been young adults and the LGBTQ+ population. I take the approach of starting where you are. Through connecting and talking about your intentions, we can begin to find a pathway to addressing and exploring the issues that are impeding your happiness. Within each human is an inner wisdom, and my role is to help you connect with that part of yourself, increasing self-confidence and life satisfaction. It helps to have an outside perspective, and I support your path to choosing a life with more understanding.

My name is Michael Atwood and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have been fully licensed since 2018 but have been working in the mental health field since 2012. I have worked in a large variety of treatment setting including residential rehab, prison, hospitals, partial hospitalization, and traditional outpatient. I have worked with groups, individuals and couples with clients of varying age, ethnicity and background. I enjoy the Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy view of mental health but have studied a variety of other views to be flexible with clients needs.

I hope you keep working to get the results you deserve. Life is worth living and it requires action steps. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. I specialize in working with adults and teens who need behavior change and/or trauma processing. These treatments are designed to help clients develop the skills to independently manage problematic behavior and thinking patterns (i.e. my job is to work myself out of a job).

I have worked in a variety of settings , such as , correctional settings, outpatient and inpatient facilities, substance use treatment facilities, community mental health clinics and private practice. I have also worked with a variety of clients ranging from children to adults from a variety of cultures and a variety of clinical issues. I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA++ community and have worked with that community treating individuals and leading treatment and support groups.

At the core of my therapeutic practice is a relational, cultural, and strengths-based perspective. In practice, I employ a collaborative, client-centered approach and aim to bring curiosity, openness, and authenticity to each session. This means that each session is tailored to you by incorporating your salient identity factors, specific needs, and unique strengths. I am here to encourage you to dig deeper beneath the surface while also empowering you to increase your resiliency, emotional capacity, and overall efficacy.

Sometimes life robs us of our light. It can happen gradually or suddenly. We might not even know why the light is gone, only that it’s not there anymore. My goal is to enable you to search for and take hold of that light. I work primarily with depression and anxiety as well as spirituality, processing trauma, and family dynamics. I specialize in adolescents and young adults transitioning into new life stages, and adults who feel stuck in life.

Has distress, trauma, or a major transition disrupted your nervous system, or caused anxiety or depression. Is emotional dysregulation negatively impacting the relationships you care about the most? If you're experiencing PTSD, relationship challenges, grief, depression, caregiver fatigue, or anxiety of what lies ahead for you and your loved ones, I can help you settle emotional distress, restore equilibrium, and learn beneficial coping skills to support personal well-being and healthier relationships. I really believe that help begins by reaching out, and I'm glad you're here. Call or text me for a free consultation.