Buddhist Therapists in Austin, TX
I believe that a lively and genuine therapy relationship can be a means to healing and self-discovery. My goal is to help folks gain access to a full range of emotions. My experience as a musician and parent make me a good fit for artists and parents alike. As the premiere psychotherapist working with transgender clients in Austin Texas since 1998, I bring unparalleled knowledge and skill to those seeking to understand their own unique identities. I am an affirmative psychotherapist using relational and attachment theory, and mindfulness related to interpersonal neurobiology, I work with individuals and groups.
I believe that a lively and genuine therapy relationship can be a means to healing and self-discovery. My goal is to help folks gain access to a full range of emotions. My experience as a musician and parent make me a good fit for artists and parents alike. As the premiere psychotherapist working with transgender clients in Austin Texas since 1998, I bring unparalleled knowledge and skill to those seeking to understand their own unique identities. I am an affirmative psychotherapist using relational and attachment theory, and mindfulness related to interpersonal neurobiology, I work with individuals and groups.
If you feel held back by past experiences or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, psychotherapy can offer a meaningful path forward. Many of the people who seek my work are thoughtful and self-aware, yet find themselves repeating emotional or relational patterns that feel difficult to change. Psychoanalytic and depth-oriented psychotherapy creates a space to explore how unconscious dynamics and past experiences may be shaping your present life. Through this process, therapy can lead to greater freedom, deeper self-understanding, and more fulfilling relationships.
If you feel held back by past experiences or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, psychotherapy can offer a meaningful path forward. Many of the people who seek my work are thoughtful and self-aware, yet find themselves repeating emotional or relational patterns that feel difficult to change. Psychoanalytic and depth-oriented psychotherapy creates a space to explore how unconscious dynamics and past experiences may be shaping your present life. Through this process, therapy can lead to greater freedom, deeper self-understanding, and more fulfilling relationships.
Excessive pornography use can eat away at the foundation of trust in relationships, leaving your partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate. How can something so common and seemingly benign be so hard to control? It starts with casual screen use for work that morphs effortlessly into social media, then adult content, cam sites, or OnlyFans. This is especially challenging for ambitious men used to figuring things out alone. I’m not just a professional; I’ve been in your shoes and know the cost to your integrity when this goes unaddressed. If you're tired of this cycle, there is a clear path out.
Excessive pornography use can eat away at the foundation of trust in relationships, leaving your partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate. How can something so common and seemingly benign be so hard to control? It starts with casual screen use for work that morphs effortlessly into social media, then adult content, cam sites, or OnlyFans. This is especially challenging for ambitious men used to figuring things out alone. I’m not just a professional; I’ve been in your shoes and know the cost to your integrity when this goes unaddressed. If you're tired of this cycle, there is a clear path out.
Jon-Eric Steinbomer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA, CHT
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Currently accepting new clients for In Person, Online, or Walk and Talk sessions. I work with people who carry a lot and rarely slow down, often in demanding careers such as tech or leadership, as well as couples feeling stuck in repeating patterns. Many have done therapy before and sense that unresolved trauma or outdated relational dynamics still shape their lives.
My approach is experiential and body-centered, helping you move beyond analysis into deeper emotional regulation, embodied awareness, and more authentic connection.
Currently accepting new clients for In Person, Online, or Walk and Talk sessions. I work with people who carry a lot and rarely slow down, often in demanding careers such as tech or leadership, as well as couples feeling stuck in repeating patterns. Many have done therapy before and sense that unresolved trauma or outdated relational dynamics still shape their lives.
My approach is experiential and body-centered, helping you move beyond analysis into deeper emotional regulation, embodied awareness, and more authentic connection.
Adam Kadmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Waitlist for new clients
I work to create a highly collaborative and empowering relationship in therapy which emphasizes resilience, empowerment, and the ability to heal at any stage of life from experiences of trauma and abuse. I emphasize in-depth exploration of mental health challenges with compassion and curiosity to not only manage symptoms of mental illness but also to identify and address the core emotional wounds underlying many of our most common mental health struggles. We work together to integrate the body, emotions, and mind to maximize a holistic approach to therapy and healing work.
Waitlist Open for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Only
I work to create a highly collaborative and empowering relationship in therapy which emphasizes resilience, empowerment, and the ability to heal at any stage of life from experiences of trauma and abuse. I emphasize in-depth exploration of mental health challenges with compassion and curiosity to not only manage symptoms of mental illness but also to identify and address the core emotional wounds underlying many of our most common mental health struggles. We work together to integrate the body, emotions, and mind to maximize a holistic approach to therapy and healing work.
Waitlist Open for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Only
If you need help or are looking to make positive changes in your life or your relationship, you have come to the right place! I work with adults, teens, and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, life transitions, chronic pain and illness, trauma, and with people who would just like to get along better with others and feel happier in their life. I believe you have everything you need inside you to heal and reach your goals. As a therapist I see my role as helping to bring these strengths out in you.
If you need help or are looking to make positive changes in your life or your relationship, you have come to the right place! I work with adults, teens, and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, life transitions, chronic pain and illness, trauma, and with people who would just like to get along better with others and feel happier in their life. I believe you have everything you need inside you to heal and reach your goals. As a therapist I see my role as helping to bring these strengths out in you.
I specialize in integrating Buddhist psychology, systems theory, and relational neurobiology (trauma & reparative) in U
Has distress, trauma, or a major life transition disrupted your nervous system and caused anxiety or depression? Is emotional dysregulation negatively impacting the relationships you care about the most? If you're experiencing PTSD, relationship challenges, political anxiety, grief, caregiver fatigue, systemic moral suffering, or anxiety of what lies ahead for you and your loved ones, I can help you manage emotional distress, restore equilibrium, and develop beneficial coping skills to support personal well-being and healthier relationships. Help begins by reaching out, and I'm glad you're here! Email me for a free consultation.
I specialize in integrating Buddhist psychology, systems theory, and relational neurobiology (trauma & reparative) in U
Has distress, trauma, or a major life transition disrupted your nervous system and caused anxiety or depression? Is emotional dysregulation negatively impacting the relationships you care about the most? If you're experiencing PTSD, relationship challenges, political anxiety, grief, caregiver fatigue, systemic moral suffering, or anxiety of what lies ahead for you and your loved ones, I can help you manage emotional distress, restore equilibrium, and develop beneficial coping skills to support personal well-being and healthier relationships. Help begins by reaching out, and I'm glad you're here! Email me for a free consultation.
Ana Arellano, Red Apple
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC, EMDR
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
My name is Ana and I believe that health embodies the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. We often struggle with balance when trying to make changes: stop drinking, start binge eating; end a toxic relationship, begin isolation; make more money, lose family time. This is often because we are addressing only one aspect of our health problem; during our first session, I will take inventory of your mental, physical, and emotional health to treat the root cause—not just the symptoms—and find a method that aligns best with your unique needs.
My name is Ana and I believe that health embodies the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. We often struggle with balance when trying to make changes: stop drinking, start binge eating; end a toxic relationship, begin isolation; make more money, lose family time. This is often because we are addressing only one aspect of our health problem; during our first session, I will take inventory of your mental, physical, and emotional health to treat the root cause—not just the symptoms—and find a method that aligns best with your unique needs.
I have Master's degrees in Religious Education, Buddhist Studies, and in Buddhist Counseling, and a PhD in Family Studies.
Looking for an in-person grief support group near you? This adult grief and loss support group in McKinney welcomes participants from Frisco, Plano, and Allen. The group provides emotional support, shared understanding, and practical tools to navigate the grieving process in a supportive, therapist-led setting. E-mail me for more information. Begins January
I have Master's degrees in Religious Education, Buddhist Studies, and in Buddhist Counseling, and a PhD in Family Studies.
Looking for an in-person grief support group near you? This adult grief and loss support group in McKinney welcomes participants from Frisco, Plano, and Allen. The group provides emotional support, shared understanding, and practical tools to navigate the grieving process in a supportive, therapist-led setting. E-mail me for more information. Begins January
I also offer nature-based walking sessions and Buddhist-informed art therapy for clients drawn to reflective, experiential practices.
Are you the dependable one — the one everyone turns to — while you quietly feel overwhelmed or stretched thin?
I work with caregivers and high-functioning adults who feel exhausted from carrying family expectations and responsibilities. Therapy is a steady space to slow down, understand long-standing patterns, and reconnect with yourself.
I also offer nature-based walking sessions and Buddhist-informed art therapy for clients drawn to reflective, experiential practices.
Are you the dependable one — the one everyone turns to — while you quietly feel overwhelmed or stretched thin?
I work with caregivers and high-functioning adults who feel exhausted from carrying family expectations and responsibilities. Therapy is a steady space to slow down, understand long-standing patterns, and reconnect with yourself.
My name is Chelsea DeKruyff, MA, LPC. I am a compassion-centered, neuroscience-informed psychotherapist in Austin, Texas. I specialize in working with PTSD and trauma-related disorders, ADHD, relationships and codependency, and identity issues. You may feel like your experience is too big, that it would overwhelm a listener. You may also think that your experiences are inconsequential and don't warrant the attention of a therapist. If you hold either view, I encourage you to open yourself to new possibilities.
My name is Chelsea DeKruyff, MA, LPC. I am a compassion-centered, neuroscience-informed psychotherapist in Austin, Texas. I specialize in working with PTSD and trauma-related disorders, ADHD, relationships and codependency, and identity issues. You may feel like your experience is too big, that it would overwhelm a listener. You may also think that your experiences are inconsequential and don't warrant the attention of a therapist. If you hold either view, I encourage you to open yourself to new possibilities.
I am an EMDR-trained therapist offering online sessions throughout Texas, with a focus on supporting those navigating complex PTSD & trauma, anxiety, stress, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. My passion is creating a safe and compassionate space where you can lay down what feels heavy and begin to heal at your own pace. In uncertain times, having a place to feel seen, supported, and empowered matters more than ever. I draw on my background in health and fitness coaching, higher education, and social work to bring a holistic, sensitive approach that honors the whole person - mind, body, and spirit!
I am an EMDR-trained therapist offering online sessions throughout Texas, with a focus on supporting those navigating complex PTSD & trauma, anxiety, stress, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. My passion is creating a safe and compassionate space where you can lay down what feels heavy and begin to heal at your own pace. In uncertain times, having a place to feel seen, supported, and empowered matters more than ever. I draw on my background in health and fitness coaching, higher education, and social work to bring a holistic, sensitive approach that honors the whole person - mind, body, and spirit!
The lion's share of folks that I get the privilege to help are struggling with perfectionism or social anxiety. The pressure we put on ourselves can give us superpowers in competitive workplaces, but it also cuts the other way making success feel dull and mistakes feel like an illness that overtakes us. The treatment I offer typically allows people to graduate within 3-6 months and is meant to offer permanent lifestyle changes rather than short-term fixes or coping skills. We'll set KPI's for therapy in the first session to prepare for success.
The lion's share of folks that I get the privilege to help are struggling with perfectionism or social anxiety. The pressure we put on ourselves can give us superpowers in competitive workplaces, but it also cuts the other way making success feel dull and mistakes feel like an illness that overtakes us. The treatment I offer typically allows people to graduate within 3-6 months and is meant to offer permanent lifestyle changes rather than short-term fixes or coping skills. We'll set KPI's for therapy in the first session to prepare for success.
Do you struggle with depression and anxiety? Is your mental health affecting your work, your family or your friendships? Do your thoughts seem to always fall into a negative loop of what could’ve been or what should be? Are you tired of laying awake at night unable to turn off your thoughts? Do you feel like you’re doing everything you’re suppose to but still wonder what’s missing? Could life be happier, more connected, less… miserable? If you identify with any of the above, you’re in the right place.
Do you struggle with depression and anxiety? Is your mental health affecting your work, your family or your friendships? Do your thoughts seem to always fall into a negative loop of what could’ve been or what should be? Are you tired of laying awake at night unable to turn off your thoughts? Do you feel like you’re doing everything you’re suppose to but still wonder what’s missing? Could life be happier, more connected, less… miserable? If you identify with any of the above, you’re in the right place.
Helping you build a resilient life - rooted in recovery and purpose!
Addiction recovery isn’t just about ending or controlling harmful behaviors - it’s planting and nurturing a new life; worth staying sober for. I work with adults who have begun to achieve stability in their sobriety but still seek clarity, peace, and direction. You may feel emotionally stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed; I provide a safe, practical space to help you reconnect with everything that truly matters in your life and nurture sustainable, values-driven change.
Helping you build a resilient life - rooted in recovery and purpose!
Addiction recovery isn’t just about ending or controlling harmful behaviors - it’s planting and nurturing a new life; worth staying sober for. I work with adults who have begun to achieve stability in their sobriety but still seek clarity, peace, and direction. You may feel emotionally stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed; I provide a safe, practical space to help you reconnect with everything that truly matters in your life and nurture sustainable, values-driven change.
My ideal client is someone who feels deeply and has spent years caring for others first. You may struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or constantly second-guessing yourself—especially after relational trauma or confusing, narcissistic dynamics. You’re not looking to be “fixed” as you were never broken, only treated as such. You wish to understand yourself and feel safe being fully you. My style is warm, collaborative, and human as we slow down, listen to your nervous system, and rebuild self-trust and gentleness from the inside out.
My ideal client is someone who feels deeply and has spent years caring for others first. You may struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or constantly second-guessing yourself—especially after relational trauma or confusing, narcissistic dynamics. You’re not looking to be “fixed” as you were never broken, only treated as such. You wish to understand yourself and feel safe being fully you. My style is warm, collaborative, and human as we slow down, listen to your nervous system, and rebuild self-trust and gentleness from the inside out.
Clients that I work with tend to experience unease or grapple with unsettling memories from the past- this leaves them feeling powerless, and as if there’s no path forward. If you find yourself contending with anxiety or distressing memories, life may appear unpredictable and daunting. Therapy serves as a valuable resource, acting as a guiding tool to navigate you through the challenges and function as a compass directing you towards fulfillment.
Clients that I work with tend to experience unease or grapple with unsettling memories from the past- this leaves them feeling powerless, and as if there’s no path forward. If you find yourself contending with anxiety or distressing memories, life may appear unpredictable and daunting. Therapy serves as a valuable resource, acting as a guiding tool to navigate you through the challenges and function as a compass directing you towards fulfillment.
My passion lies in helping women—especially mothers—who have survived sexual assault and now feel disconnected from their bodies, identity, or sexuality. You may carry shame, numbness, low desire, or uncertainty about what you want sexually now, especially after becoming a mother. I work with women who want to feel safe in their bodies again, reclaim sexual identity on their own terms, and experience pleasure without fear, pressure, obligation, or guilt.
Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ve been there—and I’m here to help you come home to yourself.
My passion lies in helping women—especially mothers—who have survived sexual assault and now feel disconnected from their bodies, identity, or sexuality. You may carry shame, numbness, low desire, or uncertainty about what you want sexually now, especially after becoming a mother. I work with women who want to feel safe in their bodies again, reclaim sexual identity on their own terms, and experience pleasure without fear, pressure, obligation, or guilt.
Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ve been there—and I’m here to help you come home to yourself.
Hi, I’m Sandy, and I would be honored to support you or your child as you navigate life challenges, personal growth, and healing. I work with adolescents and adults who are dealing with trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, stress, and the hard parts of being human. I know therapy can feel intimidating, so my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood. I am passionate about learning about your story and exploring the version of yourself that you’d like to become.
Hi, I’m Sandy, and I would be honored to support you or your child as you navigate life challenges, personal growth, and healing. I work with adolescents and adults who are dealing with trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, stress, and the hard parts of being human. I know therapy can feel intimidating, so my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood. I am passionate about learning about your story and exploring the version of yourself that you’d like to become.
Counseling service is like having a personal trainer in the gym for our mind muscle; individually tailored guidance doesn’t hurt. We all have ups and downs in our life, work, family, relationships, and I'm here to support you through the things that are messy, challenging, and confusing with a safe space for you to just be yourself with no judgements. Let me join your journey of figuring-out, growing, healing, shining and thriving, and make the full access to life experiences with joy of living coming true.
Counseling service is like having a personal trainer in the gym for our mind muscle; individually tailored guidance doesn’t hurt. We all have ups and downs in our life, work, family, relationships, and I'm here to support you through the things that are messy, challenging, and confusing with a safe space for you to just be yourself with no judgements. Let me join your journey of figuring-out, growing, healing, shining and thriving, and make the full access to life experiences with joy of living coming true.
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Buddhist Therapists
Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.