Bisexual Therapists in Austin, TX

Are you struggling to navigate relationships, friendships, and balancing school or work at the same time? When we think we have it all figured out, life throws us a curve ball, the death of a loved one or loss of a job. Imagine adding a layer of anxiety or depression. What about introversion? Just for fun, let's also add a layer for people that identify as LGBTQ+. Coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual , transgender, non binary, or gender fluid can be confusing for your straight, cis family and friends. Whether you identify with this because you experience this regularly or someone you love feels this way.

I provide individual and couples counseling for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, serious illnesses and healthcare decision-making, struggles with shame, and supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual , and transgender people. Before earning a PhD in clinical psychology, my previous career was as a Zen/interfaith chaplain and healthcare administrator. Consequently, I have extensive experience supporting medical doctors and other healthcare professionals. I also enjoy supporting clients who struggle with spiritually-related concerns, career-related concerns, and wellness.

Life is a series of ups and downs. I work with couples and individuals who are going through major transitions in their lives and relationships. Symptoms that manifest as result of the life transition are lack of trust, anxiety, depression, grief and poor communication. I counsel my clients from a strength based, direct and honest approach. My practice consists of clients from various ethnic, spiritual and cultural backgrounds.

Are you ready to make a change or need help figuring out how to move forward? Are you ready for more in your career, your relationships, or need relief from stress? Maybe you're not feeling yourself. I am here and want to help you. I have a broad base of experience and specialize in helping with relationships and premarital counseling, career development and changes, stabilizing mood and functioning in daily life, recovery from substance abuse, family building and infertility, developing new ways of relating to others as well as consultation for clinical leaders & non-profit managers.

Jaki Neering, MSW, takes a loving & progressive approach when working with the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual , Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual + community. She graduated from Barry University in 2016 with a Master in Social Work. Jaki believes in the power of trauma-informed interventions, which recognizes human vulnerability but focuses on finding strengths, resources, and capacity for healing and recovery, by promoting factors that will enhance a person's resilience. She has a passion for empowering marginalized populations, and she is devoted to serving the LGBTQIA+ population suffering with alcoholism, drug addiction & mental health issues. Jaki assists individuals in finding their voice, and advocates for self-expression. Additionally, Jaki believes in the transformation of recovery, and is passionate about helping others find their truth.

My ideal client is bright, creative, insight-oriented, and interested in depth work. I work with a myriad of different issues from anxiety, to mood disturbances, to life transitions. I'm the mother of a severely autistic child, so I have a special interest in working with parents of special needs children. I identify as queer, so I love working with the LGBTQ+ community. I enjoy working with non-religious people. I am humanistic and I provide a strongly empathic holding space, while being highly interactive, asking questions and reflecting the information my clients bring forth. I love helping people find the happiness they deserve.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas. I have 8+ years of experience working with individuals coming from a range of circumstances and backgrounds. My formative work primarily involved working with adolescents, families, and couples dealing with crises in a social service setting. This laid a great foundation as I was able to develop new skills with each incoming client. Through that experience, I found that my true passion lies within a few specialties: couples & family counseling, adolescents & young adults, LGBTQI+, EMDR, stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

You're stressed and exhausted from all you have to face. You’ve been following the same pattern with relief and progress out of reach. Maybe you believe a fresh perspective will get you closer to the shift you're needing. If you're ready for something different, therapy can give you a place to find your way. Yes, you're allowed to take a breath and get a fresh perspective so you can move forward instead of two steps back. You don't have to keep feeling broken; humans need connection in order to heal. I'm honored to witness your story, dig alongside you for solutions, and hold space as you reconnect with your vision, and values.

If you may feel hesitant or nervous about going to therapy for the first time, or the process of healing, I may be the counselor for you. I go at your pace and will never judge you. I always have your best interest in mind, guiding the process.

I offer culturally affirming & inclusive psychotherapy to diverse adults (age 20+), specifically those who have marginalized identities (artists, creatives, counter-culture, & minorities of all types) as well as therapists & other mental health professionals needing their own therapy. My work is trauma informed, gender affirming, culture affirming, body positive, & sex positive. My clients typically feel stuck in one or more areas of life (relationship, family, career, holistic health, identity, personal happiness, etc.) and are sometimes struggling w/addictions, anxiety, depression, anger, impulsivity, etc.

Welcome! You are likely here seeking support with some aspect of your life. You may be feeling stuck, struggling with difficult emotions, or going through a life transition. Perhaps you want to improve your relationships or deepen your connection to yourself. Everyone deserves compassionate support, especially during challenging seasons of life.

Therapy is a safe place to explore challenges in our lives & find strengths that we never knew we had. It has the potential to lift us out of our rut so that we can finally make the changes we've longed for. Whether you are working to decrease your anxiety, unmasking and living authentically, changing careers, exploring your gender or sexual identity, or trying to change your relationships, therapy can be a great place to get a fresh perspective & face these challenges with a champion by your side. My own identity as a multiracial, queer, gender nonconforming therapist enables me to understand clients who feel like outsiders.

My passion is working with people who want to process and heal from past trauma, and relearn how to feel safe in the present. I frequently work with people who grew up in dysfunctional families, and have experienced neglect and abuse in close relationships. These deeply rooted experiences often lead to secondary challenges like addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, co-dependency, and insecure attachments with others. I am dedicated to supporting my clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves.

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.