Anxiety Therapists in East Congress, Austin, TX
I have experience supporting adults struggling with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder.
My approach is trauma-informed pulling from various therapeutic modalities that encourage deeper healing and self-awareness. My training utilizes EMDR, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Narrative Therapy, and CBT. Throughout the pandemic, I have found integrative and creative resources to offer my clients virtually.
I have experience supporting adults struggling with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder.
My approach is trauma-informed pulling from various therapeutic modalities that encourage deeper healing and self-awareness. My training utilizes EMDR, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Narrative Therapy, and CBT. Throughout the pandemic, I have found integrative and creative resources to offer my clients virtually.
Flourish Holistic Mental Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
Our holistic, mindful and somatic approach to mental health is especially helpful for people feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, unfulfilled, anxious, hopeless, or who have experienced recent or past trauma(s).
Counseling at Flourish uses mindfulness, somatic, attachment, and polyvagal therapy models in our work together. Integrative medicine services for mental health include individualized nutraceutical and nutrition plans and psychiatric prescription medication management including prescription psychedelics.
Our holistic, mindful and somatic approach to mental health is especially helpful for people feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, unfulfilled, anxious, hopeless, or who have experienced recent or past trauma(s).
Counseling at Flourish uses mindfulness, somatic, attachment, and polyvagal therapy models in our work together. Integrative medicine services for mental health include individualized nutraceutical and nutrition plans and psychiatric prescription medication management including prescription psychedelics.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma.
I utilize a combination of treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, and EMDR Therapy, with a focus on systemic and trauma-informed perspectives. If you are not familiar with any of these approaches that is OK! The undercurrent here is that I am just a human soul connecting with another human soul.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma.
I utilize a combination of treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, and EMDR Therapy, with a focus on systemic and trauma-informed perspectives. If you are not familiar with any of these approaches that is OK! The undercurrent here is that I am just a human soul connecting with another human soul.
Peyton English
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is navigating challenges like anxiety or life transitions and seeking a judgment-free space to enhance emotional resilience, build confidence, and cultivate meaningful connections—a transformative journey towards a fuller, more authentic life aligned with their true self.
Guided by authenticity and compassion, I blend diverse techniques and tools to explore the relationship between thoughts, behaviors, sensations, and emotions. I am particularly passionate about integrating mindfulness, IFS, and somatic practices into trauma-informed care to facilitate growth and awareness.
My ideal client is navigating challenges like anxiety or life transitions and seeking a judgment-free space to enhance emotional resilience, build confidence, and cultivate meaningful connections—a transformative journey towards a fuller, more authentic life aligned with their true self.
Guided by authenticity and compassion, I blend diverse techniques and tools to explore the relationship between thoughts, behaviors, sensations, and emotions. I am particularly passionate about integrating mindfulness, IFS, and somatic practices into trauma-informed care to facilitate growth and awareness.
Sara Walls
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relational distress and everyday stressors.
I believe in a holistic approach to healing within therapy. I use a few different modalities, mainly IFS (parts work), mindfulness and somatic therapy. In combination with the tools from these therapies I approach my clients from a polyvagal theory lens - AKA getting to know your nervous system and how it reacts to differing aspects of life.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relational distress and everyday stressors.
I believe in a holistic approach to healing within therapy. I use a few different modalities, mainly IFS (parts work), mindfulness and somatic therapy. In combination with the tools from these therapies I approach my clients from a polyvagal theory lens - AKA getting to know your nervous system and how it reacts to differing aspects of life.
Jennifer Ann Escobedo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
I’ve had the privilege to work with diverse populations, including those struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, life transitions, and other mental health concerns.
In treatment, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy. I am skilled in conducting assessments, developing customized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
I’ve had the privilege to work with diverse populations, including those struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, life transitions, and other mental health concerns.
In treatment, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy. I am skilled in conducting assessments, developing customized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Siobahn Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
I specialize in helping clients heal from past traumas, enhance relationships, and develop coping skills for anxiety and depression.
As an LMFT Associate under the supervision of Dori Mackel, LMFT-S, I am committed to supporting individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families on their path to healing and wellness. Believing that clients are experts of their own lives, I work collaboratively to help them achieve their goals. My practice emphasizes creating strong, trust-based therapeutic relationships. I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to express themselves, fostering meaningful dialogue and effective strategies for overcoming challenges.
I specialize in helping clients heal from past traumas, enhance relationships, and develop coping skills for anxiety and depression.
As an LMFT Associate under the supervision of Dori Mackel, LMFT-S, I am committed to supporting individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families on their path to healing and wellness. Believing that clients are experts of their own lives, I work collaboratively to help them achieve their goals. My practice emphasizes creating strong, trust-based therapeutic relationships. I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to express themselves, fostering meaningful dialogue and effective strategies for overcoming challenges.
Rudy Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
Taking the first step toward therapy is a big deal, so I commend you for being here! Here’s the deal: Life has a way of throwing a lot at us, and it's often overwhelming! Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling through a difficult time, or just need a change, you don't have to face it alone. That's where I come in. My goal is to help you discover new paths to a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling. I focus on building a real, genuine connection with you because I believe trust, authenticity, and connection are key to meaningful progress.
Taking the first step toward therapy is a big deal, so I commend you for being here! Here’s the deal: Life has a way of throwing a lot at us, and it's often overwhelming! Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling through a difficult time, or just need a change, you don't have to face it alone. That's where I come in. My goal is to help you discover new paths to a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling. I focus on building a real, genuine connection with you because I believe trust, authenticity, and connection are key to meaningful progress.
Melinda Barsales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
We exist in relationship with others, our society and culture, and as the embodied totality of our experiences. The collaborative process of re-imagining one’s life through the unique relationship with a therapist can create avenues for healing, hope, and possibility. My therapeutic approach is informed by an enthusiasm for creative expression, mindfulness practices, and conversational mutuality. I invite compassionate curiosity to shift unhelpful patterns and create new meaning in your life and relationships. I believe that you are the expert of your life and I welcome the opportunity to explore with you the process of becoming.
We exist in relationship with others, our society and culture, and as the embodied totality of our experiences. The collaborative process of re-imagining one’s life through the unique relationship with a therapist can create avenues for healing, hope, and possibility. My therapeutic approach is informed by an enthusiasm for creative expression, mindfulness practices, and conversational mutuality. I invite compassionate curiosity to shift unhelpful patterns and create new meaning in your life and relationships. I believe that you are the expert of your life and I welcome the opportunity to explore with you the process of becoming.
Shoshana Dresdner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
I love working with folx who are ready to do the work, but find that traditional talk therapy methods have not gotten them as deep as they'd like to go. I especially love helping individuals get clear on the root cause of their stuckness. I have found there is something very healing about exploring your past together, while ensuring you feel seen and heard. Together we can shift existing paradigms and old belief systems to form new narratives that feel authentic, holistic, and uniquely you by tending to your needs with lots of compassion and zero judgment.
I love working with folx who are ready to do the work, but find that traditional talk therapy methods have not gotten them as deep as they'd like to go. I especially love helping individuals get clear on the root cause of their stuckness. I have found there is something very healing about exploring your past together, while ensuring you feel seen and heard. Together we can shift existing paradigms and old belief systems to form new narratives that feel authentic, holistic, and uniquely you by tending to your needs with lots of compassion and zero judgment.
Online Therapists
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, abuse, and trauma.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, abuse, and trauma.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
Do you struggle to shake the nagging feeling of worry, even when things seem to be going okay?
My goal is that you may become more empowered to face life’s challenges through your counseling experience. I work with people from all backgrounds, and am passionate about working with others as they find abundant life and believe that this is the work that can be done through the counseling relationship.
Do you struggle to shake the nagging feeling of worry, even when things seem to be going okay?
My goal is that you may become more empowered to face life’s challenges through your counseling experience. I work with people from all backgrounds, and am passionate about working with others as they find abundant life and believe that this is the work that can be done through the counseling relationship.
Individuals feeling stressed and anxious trying to juggle all life’s challenges and commitments, looking to improve their coping skills.
My training includes - Cognitive behavioral therapy. Trauma informed approaches. Solution focused therapy. Relativity of personal history and experiences. Client centered care. Relaxation techniques and self care. Reverse engineering anxiety. Narrative therapy techniques. Modern behavior modification techniques. Skill development training.
Individuals feeling stressed and anxious trying to juggle all life’s challenges and commitments, looking to improve their coping skills.
My training includes - Cognitive behavioral therapy. Trauma informed approaches. Solution focused therapy. Relativity of personal history and experiences. Client centered care. Relaxation techniques and self care. Reverse engineering anxiety. Narrative therapy techniques. Modern behavior modification techniques. Skill development training.
I have clinical experience with those who've encountered complex trauma, co-occurring mental health disorders, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, psychosis, and others.
Currently Accepting New Patients. I Also Provide Message-Based Therapy (service not covered by insurance). An ideal client voluntarily comes to therapy seeking assistance resolving the struggles they experience which are interfering with their daily functioning. The client is willing to engage in the therapeutic work with their time and energy in the effort to move toward healing.
I have clinical experience with those who've encountered complex trauma, co-occurring mental health disorders, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, psychosis, and others.
Currently Accepting New Patients. I Also Provide Message-Based Therapy (service not covered by insurance). An ideal client voluntarily comes to therapy seeking assistance resolving the struggles they experience which are interfering with their daily functioning. The client is willing to engage in the therapeutic work with their time and energy in the effort to move toward healing.
Cathy Fariss
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Congress, Austin, TX 78701
Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns are the areas in which I specialize.
Practicing for over twenty years, I have seen that real, substantial change is possible, that life can become enjoyable again. People change by understanding first what is causing their current difficulties and then within a collaborative, insight oriented and warm relationship that I can provide, work to alter those difficulties. Whether this is the first time seeking help or returning to work on other concerns, my approach is to meet you where you are and with your specific needs.
Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns are the areas in which I specialize.
Practicing for over twenty years, I have seen that real, substantial change is possible, that life can become enjoyable again. People change by understanding first what is causing their current difficulties and then within a collaborative, insight oriented and warm relationship that I can provide, work to alter those difficulties. Whether this is the first time seeking help or returning to work on other concerns, my approach is to meet you where you are and with your specific needs.
Sara Krueger
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78704
The ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, depression, or self-discovery, seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to heal and grow.
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and self-discovery with a holistic approach. By combining mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and neuroscience, I offer tools to understand your emotions and body. I also explore how systemic forces impact your mental wellness, empowering healing and growth.
The ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, depression, or self-discovery, seeking a safe, non-judgmental space to heal and grow.
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and self-discovery with a holistic approach. By combining mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and neuroscience, I offer tools to understand your emotions and body. I also explore how systemic forces impact your mental wellness, empowering healing and growth.
Rachel Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78759
After graduating, I gained a lot of valuable experience working at The Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center in the Woodlands, serving individuals struggling with eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, self-harm and trauma, and other related struggles.
I love to incorporate different modalities in my counseling, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic therapy to find the right fit for my clients. I move at the pace of my clients, working to create a safe place where the healing work can be accomplished.
After graduating, I gained a lot of valuable experience working at The Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center in the Woodlands, serving individuals struggling with eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, self-harm and trauma, and other related struggles.
I love to incorporate different modalities in my counseling, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic therapy to find the right fit for my clients. I move at the pace of my clients, working to create a safe place where the healing work can be accomplished.
Kaitlin Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, MBA
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78731
Trauma symptoms can look like anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum concerns, substance use, disconnection, trust/intimacy issues, low-self esteem, isolation, & so much more.
With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in holistically treating trauma, sexual abuse, & complex PTSD while empowering individuals who are motivated to change their relationship with the past . Are you ready to build a life centered on self-compassion, resiliency and growth, rather than on fear, shame and survival? If so, I can help
Trauma symptoms can look like anxiety, depression, stress, postpartum concerns, substance use, disconnection, trust/intimacy issues, low-self esteem, isolation, & so much more.
With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in holistically treating trauma, sexual abuse, & complex PTSD while empowering individuals who are motivated to change their relationship with the past . Are you ready to build a life centered on self-compassion, resiliency and growth, rather than on fear, shame and survival? If so, I can help
In addition to grief and loss, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, disordered eating, body shame, and exploring gender and sexuality.
You know the visceral pain of loss. You get how grief makes itself known through abrupt tears, sleepless nights, literal pain, and a plethora of emotions because you’ve lived it. You know what it’s like for life as you’ve known it to change in irreversible ways. Maybe you're in the thick of struggling to cope, trying to make sense of what’s happened and where you go from here, or you’re ready to heal a grief unobserved that’s been with you for some time. Perhaps you’ve lost someone to suicide, an often uniquely isolating loss. You might be grieving a breakup, familial estrangement or change in identity. These bring grief, too.
In addition to grief and loss, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, disordered eating, body shame, and exploring gender and sexuality.
You know the visceral pain of loss. You get how grief makes itself known through abrupt tears, sleepless nights, literal pain, and a plethora of emotions because you’ve lived it. You know what it’s like for life as you’ve known it to change in irreversible ways. Maybe you're in the thick of struggling to cope, trying to make sense of what’s happened and where you go from here, or you’re ready to heal a grief unobserved that’s been with you for some time. Perhaps you’ve lost someone to suicide, an often uniquely isolating loss. You might be grieving a breakup, familial estrangement or change in identity. These bring grief, too.
I specialize in anxiety, relationships, trauma, and life-transitions (parenting, college-bound, military-to-civilian, etc).
Therapy isn’t one size fits all, and neither are therapists. The evidenced-based modalities I utilize are tailored to what's bringing you to therapy and what you're hoping to get out of it. Some of the common therapy models I use are trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy
I specialize in anxiety, relationships, trauma, and life-transitions (parenting, college-bound, military-to-civilian, etc).
Therapy isn’t one size fits all, and neither are therapists. The evidenced-based modalities I utilize are tailored to what's bringing you to therapy and what you're hoping to get out of it. Some of the common therapy models I use are trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.