Spirituality Therapists in Rosedale, Austin, TX

Discovering the Wisdom Within: Cultivating consciousness and tuning into presence-- I integrate spirituality into psychotherapy. These two pathways to healing are intimately connected, both offering important and necessary tools for deep healing and awakening. Psychotherapy employs tested processes to understand personality traits, events that create disturbance in our lives, and patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Spirituality offers us the ability to encourage loving kindness with all that we are. It teaches us to nurture and develop the inner observer, present moment awareness, non-judgment, and heart-centered thinking. Cultivating intimacy with all that we are--light and dark, high and low, superficial and deep.

My counseling approach centers on my unwavering, optimistic faith that you have the potential for an authentic and happy life. I believe all people have the capacity for positive growth and this faith and belief will be present throughout our work. In session, I will give you a safe space, stay present with you, be curious about all that makes you unique, and remain flexible to your needs in the moment. We will use present moment experiences to increase your awareness while incorporating mindfulness, experiential, and somatic exercises.

Available to see clients on 02/20! I specialize in working with adults around the issues of Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem issues, Identity issues, Relationships, Mindfulness, Spirituality, Emotional Regulation, Attachment issues, Stress Management, Life transitions, and Trauma. If you are feeling stuck or unsatisfied with your life, I can be here to help. Through my work, I help patients identify the obstacles that keep them stuck or unsatisfied by life, which supports them in moving forward onto a better path.

I'm a Queer Therapist serving clients in person in Central Austin and virtually to all Texas residents. I work with relationships (couples, polycules, and adult family members) and individuals. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA2S+ people. Many of my clients are sensitive people with extrasensory awarenesses and spiritual and/or religious practices. I am passionate about working with folks whose life experiences challenge mainstream norms and may be deemed unconventional. I love collaborating with people as they create authentic relationships with themselves, their people, and the collective.

It is my heartfelt desire to assist you in connecting with your authentic self and rediscovering a deep sense of well being. I am empathetic, spiritual, thoughtful, interactive, and dedicated to your deepest healing. I work with individuals and couples, empowering them to create loving, healthy relationships. I practice a blend of techniques, including EMDR, gestalt, person centered and spiritual psychology. I also provide supervision for LMFT graduate interns and post-graduate associates.

My counseling approach centers on my belief in the radical power of connection and the miracle of human potential. I've witnessed transformations that occur when embodying a heart-centered connection with my clients. In session, I will reflect your inner experience with skill, curiosity, and compassion and we'll shine a light on any shadows ready to be witnessed on the path to your authentic self. Your experience will be honored every step of the way as we lean into you and all of your parts. Through the embodiment of experience and self-awareness we will embark on your healing journey to a place of self-love and acceptance.

I've worked as a therapist in eleven clinical settings and have seen clients from a wide variety of backgrounds and age groups. Clients can expect a comfortable therapy experience focused on deepening interpersonal connections and coping with old problems in creative ways.

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches (DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differentiate me amongst the crowded field of options. I work with Individuals (13+), Couples and Families. I find it a great honor to be a therapist and walk alongside those seeking help and I look forward to connecting with you.

Do you feel trapped in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you feel disconnected from yourself, others, or in your relationship? Are there old wounds showing up in the present? Are you struggling with relationships and not quite sure why? When we encounter trauma or adverse experiences, we often find ourselves stuck in unhealthy cycles as a way of shielding ourselves from reliving that pain. Together, we will approach the difficulties you're facing with compassion, fostering lasting transformation. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, creating a space where we can explore how you can cultivate a more fulfilling life.

Accepting NEW clients! My counseling approach focuses on providing holistic, wellness-based care where we balance an exploration and deep understanding of your inner world with an energetic and emotional release of past pain and old patterns. I aim for every client to leave sessions feeling energized and in greater alignment with themselves and the world around them, as well as, a sense of fulfillment, balance, and peace. I utilize body-based and experiential techniques from a trauma-informed lens to address stuck energy and wounds from the past.

As a therapist, I am strength-based. I am comitted to creating hope and change by helping my clients focus on the positive, the effective, and the reasonable solutions that are available. Thus, I believe that it is my job to ensure that the therapy session balances problems with solutions and percieved faults with percieved strengths.

Has your life taken an unexpected turn? Do the circumstances you face feel frightening or overwhelming? Are you managing symptoms of depression and/or anxiety? Life demands change from all of us. Therapy can be helpful as we move through life's transitions. I work with issues that arise from our significant relationships, our career, and the general issues of grief and loss that inevitably arise over the course of life. If you are considering therapy for yourself or your family members, I hope you will feel free to call.

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.

Emotional, psychological, and interpersonal/social growth is a continual process of self transformation and change. At points when one feels stuck or confused in that process, or when life just isn't working, it often helps to connect with a therapist. I provide a safe space where you can be, or recover/rediscover, your authentic self; deepen the emotional connection with yourself and others; clarify thoughts, beliefs, and values; consider new ways of being in the world and w/others; develop healthier adaptive strategies for relating to yourself and others; and work through past and/or present griefs and traumas.

Through individual therapy and Somatic Experiencing, I will help you move from stress and disconnection towards a life with greater vitality, confidence, and capacity for intimacy. In sessions with me, you can engage in talk therapy, body (somatic) therapy, art therapy, or a combination of these modalities. This integrative framework for healing helps you notice your emotions and experiences with deeper curiosity, understanding, and compassion as you develop not just an intellectual awareness, but also a bodily awareness of how habit, reactivity, and trauma responses play out in your life.

At the heart of my counseling approach is the belief that with the right guidance true healing is possible. As a therapist, I consider it my mission to embody that “right guidance” and lead you on your journey of transformation. I am committed to challenging you to face the obstacles standing in the way of your peace and empowerment. I love aiding those who are ready to go deep within themselves to find the strength and tranquility they crave. With attunement to you and the present moment, I will walk beside you on an exploration of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Are you in the grips of chronic dieting, disordered eating, or suffering from body image distress? Have you been struggling PCOS or infertility? Perhaps you have been navigating grief or relationship difficulties in isolation. Maybe you are discovering who you are and asking questions about sexuality and gender. You are not alone! You envision one day feeling acceptance, even liberation, from the experiences that currently feel burdensome. You're ready to come home to yourself. What would it be like to no longer navigate these concerns alone, but with someone affirming and nurturing?

Life often presents us with challenges that impact our emotional well-being. Sometimes, these challenges arise from our early experiences, shaping how we interact with ourselves and others. We may have learned to disconnect from our needs, emotions, or even from those around us. While these coping mechanisms may have helped us in the past, they can become limiting patterns that no longer align with our present desires and goals. Through therapy, we have the opportunity to update our inner templates and work through struggles, freeing us up to connect with our lives in the ways we want to.

*All appointments are telehealth* Now is a good time to seek help. The truth is seeking help is not always easy. We can think of any number of reasons to put it off. Capitalize on the courage you already displayed by reaching out and let's get to work! I am on your team and here to offer you the balance of support, compassion, and challenge you need to get over this hurdle and take on the next one.