Bisexual Therapists in Austin, TX

Julia Ruth Bowman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Hello and Welcome! It has been a dream of mine to become a therapist since I was about 11 years old. Sexual health discussions have never made me uncomfortable in any way, and I like to provide a safe space for clients to discuss these issues. Many people experience shame about their relationship preferences, kinks, and sexual orientation. I like to help individuals and couples who may be struggling in this area. I also enjoy working with clients who are gender diverse, are thinking about or currently transitioning, and so forth.
Hello and Welcome! It has been a dream of mine to become a therapist since I was about 11 years old. Sexual health discussions have never made me uncomfortable in any way, and I like to provide a safe space for clients to discuss these issues. Many people experience shame about their relationship preferences, kinks, and sexual orientation. I like to help individuals and couples who may be struggling in this area. I also enjoy working with clients who are gender diverse, are thinking about or currently transitioning, and so forth.
(512) 991-5407 View (512) 991-5407
Jourdan Whitfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling to make changes in your life and maintain care and compassion for yourself? Are you having trouble with the relationships that matter to you? Helping others build their self-compassion and relational strengths is a true passion of mine. It’s a priority for me to meet my clients where they’re at, but I always work from a trauma-informed, relational, feminist-multicultural perspective. I believe that our habits, patterns, and behaviors make so much sense in the context of what we’ve experienced throughout our lives, and part of supporting our mental wellness is meeting ourselves with kindness and understanding.
Are you struggling to make changes in your life and maintain care and compassion for yourself? Are you having trouble with the relationships that matter to you? Helping others build their self-compassion and relational strengths is a true passion of mine. It’s a priority for me to meet my clients where they’re at, but I always work from a trauma-informed, relational, feminist-multicultural perspective. I believe that our habits, patterns, and behaviors make so much sense in the context of what we’ve experienced throughout our lives, and part of supporting our mental wellness is meeting ourselves with kindness and understanding.
(512) 855-2434 View (512) 855-2434
Sofie Loring Cardinal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78751
I offer somatic therapy to all folks and freaks seeking to deepen connection with their authentic selves, create more spaciousness for play, for possibility, and the unknown. Often, we find ourselves in lives defined by the ways we have fractured from our core selves in order to survive. As your therapist, I serve as your witness and mirror, assisting you to tap into your body’s innate wisdom to help guide you back home. Through building reverence for the ways you have learned to protect yourself, we will explore what it means to build an embodied sense of safety in order to seek new possibilities.
I offer somatic therapy to all folks and freaks seeking to deepen connection with their authentic selves, create more spaciousness for play, for possibility, and the unknown. Often, we find ourselves in lives defined by the ways we have fractured from our core selves in order to survive. As your therapist, I serve as your witness and mirror, assisting you to tap into your body’s innate wisdom to help guide you back home. Through building reverence for the ways you have learned to protect yourself, we will explore what it means to build an embodied sense of safety in order to seek new possibilities.
(737) 259-7284 View (737) 259-7284
Embrace Therapy Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel like you are too much and not enough all at the same time? Are you craving new, enduring, and healthy relationships but don’t know how to find them? Do you want a more peaceful, satisfying relationship with your body or sexual desires? Are you a new mom trying to "get your pink back"? If so, you have found the right place to explore your identity and relationships in a supportive, compassionate and judgment-free environment. Exploring yourself or finding your voice may sound daunting, but you don’t have to take on this journey alone.
Do you feel like you are too much and not enough all at the same time? Are you craving new, enduring, and healthy relationships but don’t know how to find them? Do you want a more peaceful, satisfying relationship with your body or sexual desires? Are you a new mom trying to "get your pink back"? If so, you have found the right place to explore your identity and relationships in a supportive, compassionate and judgment-free environment. Exploring yourself or finding your voice may sound daunting, but you don’t have to take on this journey alone.
View
Margot Goralczyk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel alone, confused, or that no one understands you? Do you feel like your life is out of balance? Perhaps you are experiencing mood swings? Are disturbing memories from the past or worries about your future impacting your present? You deserve to live in a state of being where you feel seen, heard, supported, and understood. By talking out your problems, learning new coping tools, and developing a deeper awareness of your needs, you will be more equipped to manage difficult days. In time, you will experience a deeper connection with yourself and with others.The benefits of therapy are life changing.I can help get you there.
Do you feel alone, confused, or that no one understands you? Do you feel like your life is out of balance? Perhaps you are experiencing mood swings? Are disturbing memories from the past or worries about your future impacting your present? You deserve to live in a state of being where you feel seen, heard, supported, and understood. By talking out your problems, learning new coping tools, and developing a deeper awareness of your needs, you will be more equipped to manage difficult days. In time, you will experience a deeper connection with yourself and with others.The benefits of therapy are life changing.I can help get you there.
(512) 229-9678 View (512) 229-9678
Wanda Montemayor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, ATCS, ATR-BC, RPT-S, EMDR-C
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
Clinical Supervisor Wanda Montemayor is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S-AT), a Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC, ATCS) , a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor ( RPT-S) with a specialty in EMDR (EMDR Consultant) and animal-assisted therapy. In addition to her traditional counseling and therapy (talk therapy) methods, she integrates art therapy for her clients, as well as in community art projects throughout her community. Her unique background and experience, along with her diverse toolset, allow her to help clients overcome obstacles, grow, and heal. Wanda is offering in person therapy and teletherapy.
Clinical Supervisor Wanda Montemayor is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S-AT), a Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC, ATCS) , a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor ( RPT-S) with a specialty in EMDR (EMDR Consultant) and animal-assisted therapy. In addition to her traditional counseling and therapy (talk therapy) methods, she integrates art therapy for her clients, as well as in community art projects throughout her community. Her unique background and experience, along with her diverse toolset, allow her to help clients overcome obstacles, grow, and heal. Wanda is offering in person therapy and teletherapy.
(737) 204-3260 View (737) 204-3260
Phoebe Rankin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor who believes therapy works best when it feels human, collaborative, and occasionally includes a well-timed reality check. I work with clients ages 14 and up who are navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergent brains, and the many layers of identity that come with being part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. My approach is deeply relational—meaning our work starts with getting to know you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms. We’ll explore your experiences, the patterns you’ve learned to survive, and how those patterns may now be keeping you stuck.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor who believes therapy works best when it feels human, collaborative, and occasionally includes a well-timed reality check. I work with clients ages 14 and up who are navigating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergent brains, and the many layers of identity that come with being part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. My approach is deeply relational—meaning our work starts with getting to know you as a whole person, not just a list of symptoms. We’ll explore your experiences, the patterns you’ve learned to survive, and how those patterns may now be keeping you stuck.
(512) 957-3182 View (512) 957-3182
Abigail Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Austin, TX 78735
Hi I’m Abigail, a therapist/licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Austin, Texas, providing developmentally attuned, trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and parents navigating grief, anxiety and life transitions. I believe therapy doesn't have to be stiff. It can feel like finally exhaling. I offer a steady warm, creative, and compassionate space where clients feel safe enough to explore hard feelings and supported enough to grow. I work from the belief that children and teens communicate what they need through play, behavior, and relationship, not just words.
Hi I’m Abigail, a therapist/licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Austin, Texas, providing developmentally attuned, trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and parents navigating grief, anxiety and life transitions. I believe therapy doesn't have to be stiff. It can feel like finally exhaling. I offer a steady warm, creative, and compassionate space where clients feel safe enough to explore hard feelings and supported enough to grow. I work from the belief that children and teens communicate what they need through play, behavior, and relationship, not just words.
(737) 374-7462 View (737) 374-7462
Paula Passanisi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I help you gain emotional clarity by exploring your inner world with curiosity. My areas of expertise are Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions, and my speciality is working with Disenfranchised Grief. My practice is an eclectic mix of mindfulness and self-acceptance, rooted in strengths-based and intersectional feminist perspectives. I believe everyone brings a multi-faceted true self to therapy. In a space built on trust and kindness, we will work to unlock your innate self-efficacy and honor your fundamental right to self-determination as you heal and grow.
I help you gain emotional clarity by exploring your inner world with curiosity. My areas of expertise are Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions, and my speciality is working with Disenfranchised Grief. My practice is an eclectic mix of mindfulness and self-acceptance, rooted in strengths-based and intersectional feminist perspectives. I believe everyone brings a multi-faceted true self to therapy. In a space built on trust and kindness, we will work to unlock your innate self-efficacy and honor your fundamental right to self-determination as you heal and grow.
(512) 598-4280 View (512) 598-4280
Brooke Becker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
You want your relationship to feel connected and enjoyable again, and you know you both deserve a fulfilling partnership and intimate life. Somewhere along the way, ease and closeness faded. Maybe old patterns or past experiences are creating blocks between you. You might feel stuck in the same conflicts, drifting apart, or replaying dynamics that don’t reflect who you want to be together. You and your partner(s) are ready for change. You’re ready to rebuild trust, heal trauma, deepen communication, and rediscover what makes your relationship feel alive.
You want your relationship to feel connected and enjoyable again, and you know you both deserve a fulfilling partnership and intimate life. Somewhere along the way, ease and closeness faded. Maybe old patterns or past experiences are creating blocks between you. You might feel stuck in the same conflicts, drifting apart, or replaying dynamics that don’t reflect who you want to be together. You and your partner(s) are ready for change. You’re ready to rebuild trust, heal trauma, deepen communication, and rediscover what makes your relationship feel alive.
(737) 727-3853 View (737) 727-3853
Meghan Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-A
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re the one who holds everything together—but inside, you’re overwhelmed and disconnected. You’re capable, thoughtful, and the one others rely on, yet underneath that there’s a quiet exhaustion. You may feel stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift, or unsure how to access what you actually need. This is especially true if you’ve learned to mask, adapt, or hold things in—whether from trauma, neurodivergence, identity, or the environments you’ve had to navigate. I work with high-masking, self-aware adults who are ready to move beyond coping and begin reconnecting with themselves in a deeper, more sustainable way.
You’re the one who holds everything together—but inside, you’re overwhelmed and disconnected. You’re capable, thoughtful, and the one others rely on, yet underneath that there’s a quiet exhaustion. You may feel stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift, or unsure how to access what you actually need. This is especially true if you’ve learned to mask, adapt, or hold things in—whether from trauma, neurodivergence, identity, or the environments you’ve had to navigate. I work with high-masking, self-aware adults who are ready to move beyond coping and begin reconnecting with themselves in a deeper, more sustainable way.
(737) 317-7615 View (737) 317-7615
Whitney Wheeler
Psychologist, PhD
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy with me is relaxed and informed by values of empowerment, compassion, and safety. With our work together we can facilitate stronger connections with self and others, better understand your lived experiences, and even grow to see the world in new ways. I use a strengths-based approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT).
Therapy with me is relaxed and informed by values of empowerment, compassion, and safety. With our work together we can facilitate stronger connections with self and others, better understand your lived experiences, and even grow to see the world in new ways. I use a strengths-based approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT).
(512) 601-5529 View (512) 601-5529
Elaine Fife
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
Often, when we experience abuse, trauma, or hardship we learn the best way to protect ourselves is to put on a mask, hide, pretend or please others. We find safety in these coping mechanisms and after a while we lose sight of who we really are. But that real person is still there waiting for the day you're ready to do more than survive. This is where I come in. My calling is to aid those who are scared to be seen find the freedom to fully know, understand and reclaim who they truly are, as well as, build fully authentic and connected relationships with others.
Often, when we experience abuse, trauma, or hardship we learn the best way to protect ourselves is to put on a mask, hide, pretend or please others. We find safety in these coping mechanisms and after a while we lose sight of who we really are. But that real person is still there waiting for the day you're ready to do more than survive. This is where I come in. My calling is to aid those who are scared to be seen find the freedom to fully know, understand and reclaim who they truly are, as well as, build fully authentic and connected relationships with others.
(512) 229-0137 View (512) 229-0137
Tracy Deagan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC-S, LCSWC
Austin, TX 78727
Are you Alternative? Think "outside the box"? Are you regaining / retooling your Self Worth and Relationship Skills? I can help. Over the past 30 + years as a therapist, I find clients I work well with want a nonjudgmental, alternative knowledgeable/ friendly, expert therapist. All my services are provided from a base philosophy that is non-pathologizing and emphasizes strengths not deficits. You and I then use my skills and experience, and your knowledge about yourself and your situation to find good paths forward based on your priorities and needs – finding out what those are is often our first task.
Are you Alternative? Think "outside the box"? Are you regaining / retooling your Self Worth and Relationship Skills? I can help. Over the past 30 + years as a therapist, I find clients I work well with want a nonjudgmental, alternative knowledgeable/ friendly, expert therapist. All my services are provided from a base philosophy that is non-pathologizing and emphasizes strengths not deficits. You and I then use my skills and experience, and your knowledge about yourself and your situation to find good paths forward based on your priorities and needs – finding out what those are is often our first task.
(507) 509-2224 View (507) 509-2224
Alex Paro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78723
You’ve made it this far; take a deep breath. That first step toward therapy is no small feat. Finding a therapist who truly sees you - your identities, your relationships, your struggles and dreams - can feel overwhelming, especially in a world that often demands we shrink ourselves to fit in. I’m here to help you unmask, untangle, and unlearn the stories that no longer serve you while also taking honest, empowered responsibility for what’s yours to hold, heal, and grow. I work relationally and collaboratively, supporting individuals and couples through life’s messiness with warmth, humor, and radical acceptance.
You’ve made it this far; take a deep breath. That first step toward therapy is no small feat. Finding a therapist who truly sees you - your identities, your relationships, your struggles and dreams - can feel overwhelming, especially in a world that often demands we shrink ourselves to fit in. I’m here to help you unmask, untangle, and unlearn the stories that no longer serve you while also taking honest, empowered responsibility for what’s yours to hold, heal, and grow. I work relationally and collaboratively, supporting individuals and couples through life’s messiness with warmth, humor, and radical acceptance.
(512) 881-8148 x11 View (512) 881-8148 x11
Rachel Trembley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Life is a lot. I get it. The years start coming and they really don’t stop coming. My ideal client is someone who is trying their best but just needs some help. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, let's chat!
Life is a lot. I get it. The years start coming and they really don’t stop coming. My ideal client is someone who is trying their best but just needs some help. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, let's chat!
(512) 812-7715 View (512) 812-7715
Lara Wulsin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Austin, TX 78746
Are you struggling to feel happy, fulfilled, authentic and/or connected? Do you feel caught in repeating cycles and patterns you would like to move on from? I hear you and I get it. As a therapist, my passion is for supporting you as you engage your own strengths in the process of change and transformation. I work with a variety of issues, including life purpose, transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, midlife unravelings, trauma, stress management, grief and loss, high sensitivity and spirituality, among others. I work with individuals and couples, offering a mindfulness-based approach to therapy.
Are you struggling to feel happy, fulfilled, authentic and/or connected? Do you feel caught in repeating cycles and patterns you would like to move on from? I hear you and I get it. As a therapist, my passion is for supporting you as you engage your own strengths in the process of change and transformation. I work with a variety of issues, including life purpose, transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, midlife unravelings, trauma, stress management, grief and loss, high sensitivity and spirituality, among others. I work with individuals and couples, offering a mindfulness-based approach to therapy.
(512) 430-5056 View (512) 430-5056
Charley Rachel Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
8 Endorsed
Online Only
Our minds can be real asshats a lot of the time- overthinking everything, turning on us when we're already overwhelmed. A lot of the people I work with are just trying to keep it together while dealing with the regular shit life throws at them every day. I take a mindful, relational, and somatic approach, and I'll work collaboratively with you to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface, break out of self-sabotaging patterns, and reconnect with a sense of clarity, strength, and meaning. I offer telehealth sessions in Massachuesetts, Texas, and Vermont, and I'm a private pay provider.
Our minds can be real asshats a lot of the time- overthinking everything, turning on us when we're already overwhelmed. A lot of the people I work with are just trying to keep it together while dealing with the regular shit life throws at them every day. I take a mindful, relational, and somatic approach, and I'll work collaboratively with you to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface, break out of self-sabotaging patterns, and reconnect with a sense of clarity, strength, and meaning. I offer telehealth sessions in Massachuesetts, Texas, and Vermont, and I'm a private pay provider.
(512) 299-6282 View (512) 299-6282
Amy Costello
LPC-Associate, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I work with adults and couples navigating trauma, grief, loss, and medical crises. Utilizing psychodynamic methods, EMDR, and mindfulness, my approach is collaborative, attuned, and grounded in evidence-based care. I believe healing happens through being witnessed with compassion, making meaning of our experiences, and reconnecting with parts of ourselves that may have been hidden, wounded, or silenced. My goal is for clients to leave sessions with greater clarity, self-trust, and resilience.
I work with adults and couples navigating trauma, grief, loss, and medical crises. Utilizing psychodynamic methods, EMDR, and mindfulness, my approach is collaborative, attuned, and grounded in evidence-based care. I believe healing happens through being witnessed with compassion, making meaning of our experiences, and reconnecting with parts of ourselves that may have been hidden, wounded, or silenced. My goal is for clients to leave sessions with greater clarity, self-trust, and resilience.
(737) 227-0878 View (737) 227-0878
Megan Tracy Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Austin, TX 78759
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! Reaching out for help and finding the right person can be challenging & there are many reasons that might have brought you to look for outside support; whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, or just a big life change- I’m here to help! I bring a gentle, warm, and collaborative approach to supporting you with genuine care & interest. I offer evidence based strategies to help you make sense of the past, gain insights, find relief, & reconnect to yourself and those around you. I support you to explore deeper and help you gain clarity on your next steps. Reach out today, I look forward to hearing from you!
Hi, I’m glad you’re here! Reaching out for help and finding the right person can be challenging & there are many reasons that might have brought you to look for outside support; whether it be anxiety, depression, trauma, or just a big life change- I’m here to help! I bring a gentle, warm, and collaborative approach to supporting you with genuine care & interest. I offer evidence based strategies to help you make sense of the past, gain insights, find relief, & reconnect to yourself and those around you. I support you to explore deeper and help you gain clarity on your next steps. Reach out today, I look forward to hearing from you!
(737) 510-4636 View (737) 510-4636

See more therapy options for Austin

Bisexual Therapists
What is bisexual-affirming therapy?
Bisexual-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client’s bisexual identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual’s orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of bisexual people. This support is especially important, as research shows that bisexual individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation compared to other groups. Bisexual-affirming therapy acknowledges that bisexual individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as invalidation, relationship challenges, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for bisexual partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. While not required, some clients prefer working with bisexual therapists who may bring personal insight to the therapeutic relationship. However, a non-bisexual therapist with strong training and a genuine commitment to affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who understands how identity impacts mental health and can create a space of trust and respect.

What can a bisexual therapist help with?
Bisexual-affirming therapists can provide support across a wide range of concerns relevant to bisexual individuals. Whether through personal or professional experience, they often have specialized knowledge in areas such as the coming out process, navigating stereotypes, and dealing with common stressors. Relationship support is another key area of focus, as bisexual clients may face unique challenge when dating or maintaining relationships across genders. Affirming therapists can also help clients build coping strategies for managing discrimination or stigma. Additionally, many bisexual-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection. It's important to note that therapists provide can talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.

How do I find a bisexual therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding bisexual-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. During initial consultations or early sessions, ask potential therapists about their specific training in bisexual-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related concerns. An effective bisexual-affirming therapist will demonstrate genuine understanding of bisexual experiences, including awareness of the unique challenges facing bisexual individuals. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.