Therapists in Austin, TX
Austin Sports Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78758
Are you an athlete constantly worried about your sport performance? Have you recently been injured and find your mood has taken a nose dive as you wait for your body to heal, afraid you will not return to the same level of fitness as before? Are body image issues or your relationship to food having a negative impact on your sport? Or maybe you are at the end of your sport career, struggling to let it go and confused about your identity outside of your sport. Have you turned to substances to cope? Is your team less cohesive and more conflicted, losing focus and competing more with each other than against your actual opponents?
Are you an athlete constantly worried about your sport performance? Have you recently been injured and find your mood has taken a nose dive as you wait for your body to heal, afraid you will not return to the same level of fitness as before? Are body image issues or your relationship to food having a negative impact on your sport? Or maybe you are at the end of your sport career, struggling to let it go and confused about your identity outside of your sport. Have you turned to substances to cope? Is your team less cohesive and more conflicted, losing focus and competing more with each other than against your actual opponents?
Joshua Shifrin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78749 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a compassionate guide on your journey to emotional well-being and personal growth? Imagine a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely express concerns about anxiety, depression, relationships, or self-esteem. You desire to overcome life's challenges and unleash your full potential. Together, we'll navigate these hurdles and cultivate resilience, empowering you to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.
Are you seeking a compassionate guide on your journey to emotional well-being and personal growth? Imagine a safe, non-judgmental space where you can freely express concerns about anxiety, depression, relationships, or self-esteem. You desire to overcome life's challenges and unleash your full potential. Together, we'll navigate these hurdles and cultivate resilience, empowering you to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.
Authentic & Intentional Minds, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78750 (Online Only)
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be a difficult one. Many times stressful life events lead us to seeking help. My goal is to help you acquire the skills you need to create the life you want, even in the midst of crisis. Authentic & Intentional Minds, PLLC welcomes adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, identity, mood disorders, relationship stressors, & adjustment to life changes.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be a difficult one. Many times stressful life events lead us to seeking help. My goal is to help you acquire the skills you need to create the life you want, even in the midst of crisis. Authentic & Intentional Minds, PLLC welcomes adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, identity, mood disorders, relationship stressors, & adjustment to life changes.
Trina Rachael Bolfing
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A, LPC-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78702
Feeling stuck sucks. It’s exhausting, discouraging, and leaves you questioning everything. You want to have goals, and you want to be proud of the person you see in the mirror. But perfectionism and low self-esteem are getting in the way. And you’re exhausted from trying to outrun your past. Feel familiar? Please know you're not alone, and this feeling doesn't have to be your forever. Whatever comes next, I'm here to help. I can be your sidekick and your cheerleader. I will believe in you when you're having trouble believing in yourself.
Feeling stuck sucks. It’s exhausting, discouraging, and leaves you questioning everything. You want to have goals, and you want to be proud of the person you see in the mirror. But perfectionism and low self-esteem are getting in the way. And you’re exhausted from trying to outrun your past. Feel familiar? Please know you're not alone, and this feeling doesn't have to be your forever. Whatever comes next, I'm here to help. I can be your sidekick and your cheerleader. I will believe in you when you're having trouble believing in yourself.
Jack Betancourt
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78745
I have experience working with diverse clients with a variety of needs. The bulk of my career has been working with LGBTQ+ teens, adults with chronic illnesses, and people who use drugs in harm reduction outreach settings. A through-line in these experiences is recognizing the impact biology as well as its interactions with our social environment has on mental & physical health. As such, I apply a systems approach to understand the factors impacting a client and then leverage client strengths to achieve their goals. I welcome conversations about how structural factors impact health and how therapy can be one tool toward healing.
I have experience working with diverse clients with a variety of needs. The bulk of my career has been working with LGBTQ+ teens, adults with chronic illnesses, and people who use drugs in harm reduction outreach settings. A through-line in these experiences is recognizing the impact biology as well as its interactions with our social environment has on mental & physical health. As such, I apply a systems approach to understand the factors impacting a client and then leverage client strengths to achieve their goals. I welcome conversations about how structural factors impact health and how therapy can be one tool toward healing.
Austin Couples Therapy and Marriage Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78738
Welcome! I am Covid-19 vaccinated. I offer a free phone consult to answer your questions and make sure we're a match. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist (TX), Licensed Psychologist (CA) with 35+ years experience. I have served my country with NASA and USMC. My passion is to transform your pain/confusion into peace and well-being. My work is commended by Mental Health Peers at Yale, Princeton, Notre Dame and Stanford. Sessions are weekly or bi-monthly. View my VIDEO TOUR at: "AustinPremierTherapy.com." You can talk to me from your own home by Video, or see me in person quickly. Brief Solution Focused Therapy brings rapid results.
Welcome! I am Covid-19 vaccinated. I offer a free phone consult to answer your questions and make sure we're a match. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist (TX), Licensed Psychologist (CA) with 35+ years experience. I have served my country with NASA and USMC. My passion is to transform your pain/confusion into peace and well-being. My work is commended by Mental Health Peers at Yale, Princeton, Notre Dame and Stanford. Sessions are weekly or bi-monthly. View my VIDEO TOUR at: "AustinPremierTherapy.com." You can talk to me from your own home by Video, or see me in person quickly. Brief Solution Focused Therapy brings rapid results.
Kristen Wicke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
How are your relationships with the important people in your life? Are they as strong as you’d like them to be? Are you anxious, irritable, or uncomfortable around others? Is it hard for you to know how to relate to others? Do your relationships offer strength or stress? Everyone experiences relationship issues. It’s okay to get help when you need it.
How are your relationships with the important people in your life? Are they as strong as you’d like them to be? Are you anxious, irritable, or uncomfortable around others? Is it hard for you to know how to relate to others? Do your relationships offer strength or stress? Everyone experiences relationship issues. It’s okay to get help when you need it.
Amanda Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78748
If you are looking for someone with experience to listen to your situation, help you identify things that need to change, and to help you make those changes, I would love to talk with you. I have been counseling children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families for 22 years. We will work together to develop treatment goals and strategies to get things back on course. It is so hard when relationships are stressed or broken, when children are having problems educationally or socially, and when anxiety or depression prevents you from being who you want to be. I can help.
If you are looking for someone with experience to listen to your situation, help you identify things that need to change, and to help you make those changes, I would love to talk with you. I have been counseling children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families for 22 years. We will work together to develop treatment goals and strategies to get things back on course. It is so hard when relationships are stressed or broken, when children are having problems educationally or socially, and when anxiety or depression prevents you from being who you want to be. I can help.
Mary Martha Vance
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
People generally decide to come to therapy when they experience a difference between how their lives are going, and how they would like their lives to be. I welcome the chance to help people make important changes in their lives. While my therapy approach varies from person to person, and is guided by what an individual wants to address, I feel our relationship and mutual trust are essential for effective work in therapy. Depending on someone's concerns, I call upon therapy approaches including mindfulness-based, internal family systems, cognitive-behavioral, hypnosis, EMDR, and Hakomi therapy. I welcome your
inquiry about my practice!
People generally decide to come to therapy when they experience a difference between how their lives are going, and how they would like their lives to be. I welcome the chance to help people make important changes in their lives. While my therapy approach varies from person to person, and is guided by what an individual wants to address, I feel our relationship and mutual trust are essential for effective work in therapy. Depending on someone's concerns, I call upon therapy approaches including mindfulness-based, internal family systems, cognitive-behavioral, hypnosis, EMDR, and Hakomi therapy. I welcome your
inquiry about my practice!
Robert K. Carrubba
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
Throughout my three-decade career as a licensed psychologist, my primary focus has always been my patients health and personal development. Specializing in conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and depression, I help adolescents, adults, and families navigate these often challenge diagnoses. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to facilitate your improved mental health.
Throughout my three-decade career as a licensed psychologist, my primary focus has always been my patients health and personal development. Specializing in conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and depression, I help adolescents, adults, and families navigate these often challenge diagnoses. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to facilitate your improved mental health.
Cassandra Cantu
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78747 (Online Only)
Cassandra Cantu is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPCA), being supervised by Asha Johnson LPC-S, who has worked with adolescents and adults in different settings (e.g., community, collegiate, and prison) addressing various issues including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, social anxiety, life transitions, self-compassion and mindfulness, identity, human sexuality, grief and loss, relationship and family communication issues, substance abuse and addiction, disordered eating, technology use-related issues, and others.
Cassandra Cantu is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPCA), being supervised by Asha Johnson LPC-S, who has worked with adolescents and adults in different settings (e.g., community, collegiate, and prison) addressing various issues including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, social anxiety, life transitions, self-compassion and mindfulness, identity, human sexuality, grief and loss, relationship and family communication issues, substance abuse and addiction, disordered eating, technology use-related issues, and others.
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , LPC-A, MA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704
I practice from a holistic standpoint, believing many factors go into the human experience and should be given their appropriate attention. I believe therapy is a little different for all individuals. I strive to meet individuals where they are and tailor my approach accordingly. I always work to create a safe environment for all people suitable for personal growth, healing, and exploration. I believe clients are the experts of their lives, and my role is to offer support, guidance, education, tools/skills, and the occasional interpretation.
I practice from a holistic standpoint, believing many factors go into the human experience and should be given their appropriate attention. I believe therapy is a little different for all individuals. I strive to meet individuals where they are and tailor my approach accordingly. I always work to create a safe environment for all people suitable for personal growth, healing, and exploration. I believe clients are the experts of their lives, and my role is to offer support, guidance, education, tools/skills, and the occasional interpretation.
Jamie Abenroth
Licensed Professional Counselor, CST, NCC, MACP
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
I help individuals and couples take deeper responsibility for what they're building on their side of things, which can lead to more agency to change unsatisfying, disappointing, and difficult dynamics. Your relationship and sexual life are windows into your personal development - where you get dysregulated (withdraw or push others to conform) is where you can learn to step more inside yourself, soothe yourself, and look at the deeper, real choices you have in front of you. When you take more responsibility for yourself, your communication improves, and what you are building becomes intentional, rather than reactive.
I help individuals and couples take deeper responsibility for what they're building on their side of things, which can lead to more agency to change unsatisfying, disappointing, and difficult dynamics. Your relationship and sexual life are windows into your personal development - where you get dysregulated (withdraw or push others to conform) is where you can learn to step more inside yourself, soothe yourself, and look at the deeper, real choices you have in front of you. When you take more responsibility for yourself, your communication improves, and what you are building becomes intentional, rather than reactive.
John A Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which draws primarily on a combination of contemporary psychoanalytic, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives, I am fully committed to walking with you on your journey toward greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which draws primarily on a combination of contemporary psychoanalytic, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives, I am fully committed to walking with you on your journey toward greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
Martha Brandt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, SEP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Are you overwhelmed? Anxious? Lonely? In emotional or even physical pain? Working hard to care for everyone else and coming up empty within yourself? Feeling isolated in the close relationship you care about most? Therapy offers a safe and confidential place to get some help to develop or perhaps rekindle a lively connection to yourself and your own dreams. If your relationship is suffering, it can help you regain the closeness and intimacy you once had and if you are parents help you nurture your own marriage while raising secure children.
Are you overwhelmed? Anxious? Lonely? In emotional or even physical pain? Working hard to care for everyone else and coming up empty within yourself? Feeling isolated in the close relationship you care about most? Therapy offers a safe and confidential place to get some help to develop or perhaps rekindle a lively connection to yourself and your own dreams. If your relationship is suffering, it can help you regain the closeness and intimacy you once had and if you are parents help you nurture your own marriage while raising secure children.
Katherine McVay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
I have worked in a school setting for the past two years, working primarily with children and adolescents. Additionally, I have worked with couples and families, to help with productive communication, repair relational patterns, and provide strategies and coping skills to members of a group. I have also been seeing clients online regularly over the past year, working with a variety of topics including trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes.
I have worked in a school setting for the past two years, working primarily with children and adolescents. Additionally, I have worked with couples and families, to help with productive communication, repair relational patterns, and provide strategies and coping skills to members of a group. I have also been seeing clients online regularly over the past year, working with a variety of topics including trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes.
Julia Zenteno-Montez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
I know this can be a scary and overwhelming process. I offer therapy for those who are navigating life transitions, difficulties in personal relationships, identity issues,depression, grief and loss, and women’s issues (self-image, infertility, postpartum, new mothers). I work with people who want to grow, change, and feel happier but feel lost or stuck in how to do so. I value working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic and sexual backgrounds. I provide culturally sensitive therapy and provide a supportive and safe environment for all to share their story.
I know this can be a scary and overwhelming process. I offer therapy for those who are navigating life transitions, difficulties in personal relationships, identity issues,depression, grief and loss, and women’s issues (self-image, infertility, postpartum, new mothers). I work with people who want to grow, change, and feel happier but feel lost or stuck in how to do so. I value working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic and sexual backgrounds. I provide culturally sensitive therapy and provide a supportive and safe environment for all to share their story.
Topaz ABA
MA, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Topaz ABA provides behavior therapy and autism services to children and adolescents throughout the Austin and surrounding areas. We provide services in the home, in the community, or via telehealth.
Topaz ABA provides behavior therapy and autism services to children and adolescents throughout the Austin and surrounding areas. We provide services in the home, in the community, or via telehealth.
Patty Olwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I enjoy working with individuals and couples navigating difficult periods in their lives. I take a collaborative approach that is grounded in a curious and compassionate inquiry into the areas that get us all stuck. I work with individuals to move through these places in the context of a safe and trusting relationship. Within that relationship an individual can harness their own innate drive towards health and well-being. My work is grounded in my own mindfulness practice and I encourage clients to experiment with mindfulness as a path to transformation and wellness.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples navigating difficult periods in their lives. I take a collaborative approach that is grounded in a curious and compassionate inquiry into the areas that get us all stuck. I work with individuals to move through these places in the context of a safe and trusting relationship. Within that relationship an individual can harness their own innate drive towards health and well-being. My work is grounded in my own mindfulness practice and I encourage clients to experiment with mindfulness as a path to transformation and wellness.
Greg Freed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
My best feedback has often come from clients who are overwhelmed, at complicated points in their lives, who are anxious about their relationships or work or big decisions, and who come in ready to talk about it. Some days therapy looks like problem-solving; some days you just need someone to get what you’re talking about and why it’s important. You've likely read a lot of names of different approaches on here but one essential part of therapy is talking about difficult things with someone interested but objective until they make more sense.
My best feedback has often come from clients who are overwhelmed, at complicated points in their lives, who are anxious about their relationships or work or big decisions, and who come in ready to talk about it. Some days therapy looks like problem-solving; some days you just need someone to get what you’re talking about and why it’s important. You've likely read a lot of names of different approaches on here but one essential part of therapy is talking about difficult things with someone interested but objective until they make more sense.
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Number of Therapists in Austin, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Austin, TX who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Aetna |
74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Austin, TX see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Austin?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.