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.

Waterloo Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization offering high quality, affordable therapy. We welcome the entire community and have an expertise in serving the LGBTQIA+ population, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans and people experiencing trauma. Waterloo accepts many forms of insurance and has a sliding scale based on income for people who are uninsured. We offer individual, couples and family therapy, as well as support groups for bisexual and gay men, trans women and trans men. Waterloo offers web-based therapy over a HIPAA-compliant connection (licensing requirements limit this service to residents of Texas).

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.

*** I am not able to accept new patients at this time. Please try back later. *** My goal is to support people in becoming their most authentic & loving selves. I have a particular interest in working with gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. My philosophy is to offer "respectful psychotherapy - the freedom to express and explore your self".

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 focus is on trauma, chronic depression, anxiety with panic attacks, mental health of gay and bisexual men, mental health of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), person in recovery, and people that struggle to maintain healthy relationships with friends, family, and coworkers.

With 20+ years of professional and clinical experience, I value compassion and respect for clients as fundamental tools in accomplishing meaningful changes. I enjoy working with adults, including those intentionally exploring more meaning in their lives. Work is based on assessment, goals, and plan of action developed through a shared process. Certified as an EMDR therapist, I use EMDR to help clients address past disturbances and traumas. With 14 years as a mindfulness practitioner and five years teaching meditation, I include mindfulness in psychotherapy. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well.

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.

My passion is to collaborate and support individuals who are working through challenges brought on by life stressors, trauma and/or grief. I believe that therapy offers room to expand on the connection between emotional and physical health. My goal for clients is to gain awareness of how their emotions, feelings, and thoughts affect their mental state and overall wellness. My specialty is supporting individuals as they navigate the challenges that arise within their life and past experiences.

I believe everyone is doing their best with the tools they have and that with nonjudgmental support and guidance, you can reconnect and flourish within yourself and your relationships. My mission is to elevate you in creating a life of meaning and hope through past and future challenges. Together, we will develop a healing relationship where you can feel safe even when vulnerable, comforted in your struggles, and encouraged as you are guided toward the resources you need to feel more secure in the world.

You deserve a counselor who makes you feel safe enough to be brave: to share openly, take risks, face fears, and rise to challenges. It takes motivation to look inward, honesty to build awareness, and courage to make change. Whether this is your first counseling experience or you’ve been in therapy before, you’re likely sensing that something’s not quite right, and you're seeking something bigger, bolder, or brighter than what you’re experiencing in your life now. I believe that longing is a sign of the inherent well-being available to you, and with a good therapist you can reconnect to your most authentic, radiant self.

Whether you’re an individual, a couple, or a family, I have room for you. Together, we can face those challenges that are in your life. I’m an open-minded, nonjudgmental kind of person, so I’ll make you feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings, and we can move forward together. I have experience in mental health, couple intimacy, family dynamics, trauma, and I welcome all people, all types of relationships (both monogamous and polyamorous), and all sexual preferences (such as LGBTQ+). I am currently working to acquire my AASECT Sex Therapy Certification through the Southwest Sexual Health Alliance.

My role involves sparking conversations and inspiring the imagination while holding space for humor and compassion. You are the expert in the room and it's my job to make you feel safe and seen in your journey towards growth and healing. As we walk along this path together, I try to empower you to more fully connect with yourself and others with grace and authenticity.

I work with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families from a strengths-based, interpersonal approach with a foundation in attachment theory to build self-confidence, relational skills, emotional regulation, and family cohesion. I offer a warm and validating space for children, teens, and college-age adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, challenges in interpersonal relationships, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. I am certified in and offer Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for children 7 and younger.

Are you struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression? I utilize a variety of techniques in order to personalize care to your needs. I know how hard it is to feel stuck or unsatisfied, and I know how it feels to have a therapist that truly cares, and someone who understands your unique experiences. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, life transitions, chronic diagnoses, and relationship problems. I want to be in your corner and provide support as you work to heal, blossom, and grow. Life can be such a joy when you feel comfortable and confident.

Video Sessions Available | Accepts United and Blue Cross Blue Shield | Single Sessions Available | Free Phone Consultation

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* 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.

I help people understand themselves. When you understand yourself - your patterns, your perspective - you can change whatever isn't working in your life, and invite in more of what is. If you're struggling - with sadness, constant worry, difficult family or romantic relationships, feeling discontent or just plain stuck - I can help you move forward. I provide a friendly, comfortable space where you can relax and talk frankly. I listen actively, and offer fresh insights and feedback, as well as new skills and strategies for you to try. You will leave with new things to try out and more hopeful for the future.