Therapists in Rosedale, Austin, TX

I have 7 years of experience working with adults, teens, tweens, and families, and I specialize in counseling members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with a history of trauma. If you're experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, family struggles or a general feeling of being stuck; I can help you work towards meeting goals, relief from negative symptoms or unhelpful behaviors. I aim to create an environment of understanding and humor, in order to offer helpful tools and knowledge about how our brains and bodies work, so you can work them to your advantage. I hope we can work together to give you some relief!

I aim to create a safe, warm, empathetic space to help clients work through life's struggles. I believe that it is important to not only identify areas of growth in therapy but to also identify areas of strength; this is especially important with children and adolescents. I take a collaborative and systemic approach when working with youth; my belief is that including all parts of the child's life are important for healing. I believe in the power of expressive tools, activities, and play therapy because not all children and adolescents enjoy or are able to engage in talk therapy.

Committing to therapy is not easy and sometimes it takes a few tries before finding a therapist that "clicks". This can be true if you're looking for a therapist for yourself, and definitely true if you're trying to find someone to work with your "little one". Whether the hurdle is finding someone to help you overcome moments of anxiety or depression or helping your child/teen learn appropriate coping skills for some challenging behaviors, I hope we can work together so you/your child can live their best life.

If you are considering the courageous step of starting therapy, stick with that plan -- there's a good chance it will be healing and incredibly rewarding! Find a therapist you click with (don't agonize over it, just get some suggestions from trusted sources, talk with a few candidates, then go with your gut), and invest yourself in the process. If you and I end up working together, I will approach our relationship with curiosity and warmth, seeking to create an atmosphere of safety and acceptance in which you can better know yourself and pursue your goals.

At the heart of my counseling approach is the belief that inside all of us there is a peaceful soul waiting to be uncovered. My goal is to help you cultivate this peace and allow it to grow and deepen, so that you can live your most empowered and authentic life. I love aiding those who are ready to go deep within themselves to find the strength and tranquility they crave. With a little humor and commitment to the present moment, I will walk beside you on an exploration of self-discovery and self-acceptance. We will work to reclaim you and all you are one step at a time.

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.

Relationships are inherently complex, and even our most intimate ones can be confusing and painful. It's my job to help you make sense of the complexity. Rather than focusing on fixing something, I put greater emphasis on understanding and processing your conflicting feelings and desires. When we are able to identify and explore conflicting states of mind, we feel less stuck and more free to make choices that reflect what is most authentic to who we are.

As a counselor and former teacher, Alexandra enjoys helping clients envision their personal goals and facilitating progress and lasting growth. Alexandra primarily utilizes elements of CBT, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address the specific needs of her clients. She believes in the importance of developing a collaborative counseling relationship that inspires, equips, and motivates clients to live their best life.

I specialize in working with men and women in a variety of areas that include relationships, conflict management, infidelity, life transitions, executive coaching, depression and anxiety. My work focuses on identifying areas of conflict that allow you to gain insight and move to resolve challenges effectively and efficiently. You can strengthen your relationships with others by understanding ways to communicate and resolve conflict both personally and professionally. Please visit my website for details. I provide counseling that is authentic, conversational and compassionately direct as I truly care about your success.

Good psychotherapy is both about maximizing your life's potential and alleviating your distress. We spend a vast amount of time and resources searching for a fulfilling life. Yet that goal can remain elusive. For some, the way forward might mean addressing difficult experiences from the past. For others, it means overcoming feelings of anxiety or depression that don't seem to go away. In working together, my primary goal is to provide a non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to open up and work through your current difficulties in a collaborative way.

I work to create a welcoming atmosphere for clients to explore their lives in a new way. I have experience helping adults & couples with anxiety, depression, life transitions, communication, self-compassion, and boundary setting. By bringing more attention to our internal thoughts & feelings, we can often better understand what fears, defenses, & wounds may be getting in our way. This psychodynamic approach, IFS, as well as mindfulness & interpersonal neurobiology all inform how I connect with clients. Through our therapeutic relationship we explore your early life & bring unconscious thoughts & patterns into conscious awareness.

Enough! Every day is a struggle and you've had enough! Perhaps you're sick of pretending life is good and you're happy. Perhaps you're tired of not feeling safe, always being on guard. Perhaps you've had enough of relationships that don't last, friendships falling apart. Maybe you're tired of putting others needs first, never considering your own. Maybe you're sick of believing your worthless, even hating yourself. Or you're done blowing up over small things, being full of rage. Perhaps it's something else, whatever it is, you've had enough! It's time for a change and you're ready to do the work to create that change!

You're feeling stuck. You're finding yourself feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from life, others, and maybe yourself. You feel uncertain of your thoughts, wants, needs or what to do. Trauma can leave us feeling hopeless, exhausted, and alone. It can make us shut the world out, or put other's needs before our own in hope for solace. At times it can feel like change isn't possible, or if we just ignore it long enough it will resolve itself.

I am a clinical psychologist, in private practice over 20 years. My educational background includes a doctoral degree from the highly esteemed program in humanistic psychology at Georgia State University, study at the City College of New York and the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin. I like to work with all kinds of people with many types of issues. Among my areas of interest are depression, fear and anxiety, learning to lower stress, couples' problems, parenting, improving family relationships, and gay and lesbian concerns.

I provide expert assessment, therapy, and consultation services for ages 12 months to adult in a supportive, compassionate manner. My clinical approach is guided by evidence-based practice and collaborative partnership with the client's family, school, and multidisciplinary professionals involved in their care, recognizing the uniqueness and strengths in each individual. I have over 12 years of experience working in several settings, including a children's hospital, residential treatment center, school district, private practice, and community clinic. My goal is to facilitate clients having a better understanding of their presenting concerns and developing an optimal treatment plan.

I see the human hunger for self-acceptance in my work with adults; the frustration of trying to make changes while barely keeping up. I offer an environment where you may start from where you are. Pause. Breath. Return to the curiosity present before self-doubt emerged. One achievable step at a time. I use a Systems-oriented approach, which is an active, alive means of strengthening the connections between our "logical" left or cognitive brain; and our more sensate, creative right aspects. I see my anxious, depressed, stuck, or confused clients access personal common sense.

Want to respond better to life's curveballs? Therapy can clarify the uncertainty that accompanies life transitions—which are often fraught with anxiety, depression, self doubt and unexpected changes in relationships. I help adults find meaning and direction during these times. Others seek therapy with me to address relationship difficulties, school and career stress, low self esteem and general life dissatisfaction. I offer a supportive place for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and what's best for you. We can meet in my office, or we can walk and talk outside.