Emotionally Focused Therapists in Austin, TX
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when anxiety, depression, or hopelessness take over. Therapy offers a space to reclaim your sense of self, find clarity, and begin the journey toward healing. You are allowed to take up space! You are strong and resilient. You can live a life that is fulfilling, and you deserve to know that you have value. You deserve to have hope for the future and to feel empowered about who you are. You are the expert of your own life, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when anxiety, depression, or hopelessness take over. Therapy offers a space to reclaim your sense of self, find clarity, and begin the journey toward healing. You are allowed to take up space! You are strong and resilient. You can live a life that is fulfilling, and you deserve to know that you have value. You deserve to have hope for the future and to feel empowered about who you are. You are the expert of your own life, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I will work with you to understand and develop emotional regulation and coping skills through Attachment based theory and Emotionally Focused therapy.
My main focus is working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma and those who may have experienced a parent/caregiver with characteristics of personality disorders or narcissistic tendencies. I will work with you to process grief and understand why you may experience communication, dating or relationship issues with yourself and others.
I will work with you to understand and develop emotional regulation and coping skills through Attachment based theory and Emotionally Focused therapy.
My main focus is working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma and those who may have experienced a parent/caregiver with characteristics of personality disorders or narcissistic tendencies. I will work with you to process grief and understand why you may experience communication, dating or relationship issues with yourself and others.
Empowering Men to Become the Heroes of their Own Stories: Let's face it - maybe you’ve attempted to fix your problems on your own, but just can’t. You may feel stuck, misunderstood, or unheard. You’re still trying to figure what to do and need some help, so you chose to seek support. I specialize in working with men and recognize that being a man in our society presents a unique set of challenges and issues. Common issues I work with clients on include relationship/intimacy struggles, depression, anxiety, ADHD, shame, anger/rage, sexual issues, feelings of numbness and addiction.
Empowering Men to Become the Heroes of their Own Stories: Let's face it - maybe you’ve attempted to fix your problems on your own, but just can’t. You may feel stuck, misunderstood, or unheard. You’re still trying to figure what to do and need some help, so you chose to seek support. I specialize in working with men and recognize that being a man in our society presents a unique set of challenges and issues. Common issues I work with clients on include relationship/intimacy struggles, depression, anxiety, ADHD, shame, anger/rage, sexual issues, feelings of numbness and addiction.
Immediate Availability- With sliding scale availability. Fees ranging from ($50 to $160)
Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.
Immediate Availability- With sliding scale availability. Fees ranging from ($50 to $160)
Successful therapy depends on the therapist's ability to connect with the client, understand their goals, adapt to their needs, and cultivate a safe, secure space in which to foster emotional awareness and personal growth. I strive to tailor every aspect of my integrative therapeutic approach to provide the individual, couple, or family with an experience that fully embraces these principles.
Is the double life exhausting you? You are successful on the outside, though on the inside you are desperately trying to escape compulsions or addictions that you can't seem to break free from no matter how hard you try. Your goals seem out of reach, or even unknowable with the inner conflict competing for your focus and draining your vitality, creativity, and passion. You know your full potential is more than what you are currently experiencing, and hope of experiencing that is starting to wear thin. It is not too late, if you are breathing, hope is still here. I see you in your wholeness, strength, and resilience.
Is the double life exhausting you? You are successful on the outside, though on the inside you are desperately trying to escape compulsions or addictions that you can't seem to break free from no matter how hard you try. Your goals seem out of reach, or even unknowable with the inner conflict competing for your focus and draining your vitality, creativity, and passion. You know your full potential is more than what you are currently experiencing, and hope of experiencing that is starting to wear thin. It is not too late, if you are breathing, hope is still here. I see you in your wholeness, strength, and resilience.
Are you exhausted from feeling trapped in an unrelenting cycle of anxiety, constantly battling your own thoughts and emotions? Do you find yourself longing for an escape from the suffocating mental clutter that's holding you back? If you're a dedicated individual ready to take control of your life and steer it toward a more fulfilling direction, then you've arrived at the perfect destination. I'm Dr. Cherrington, and I specialize in helping motivated individuals break free from the grasp of anxiety. At EverTrue Therapy & Wellness, change isn't just a concept; it's our mission.
Are you exhausted from feeling trapped in an unrelenting cycle of anxiety, constantly battling your own thoughts and emotions? Do you find yourself longing for an escape from the suffocating mental clutter that's holding you back? If you're a dedicated individual ready to take control of your life and steer it toward a more fulfilling direction, then you've arrived at the perfect destination. I'm Dr. Cherrington, and I specialize in helping motivated individuals break free from the grasp of anxiety. At EverTrue Therapy & Wellness, change isn't just a concept; it's our mission.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parts work, EMDR, and Emotionally Focused therapy are a few of the therapies I use frequently with clients.
Everyone deserves to be heard and feel seen. We all have experiences and vulnerabilities that should not diminish our self-worth. I listen to my clients with understanding, patience, kindness, and empathy. Talking to a therapist doesn’t mean you are unusual or broken, it means you care for yourself and recognize the value that therapy can provide. Empowering my clients to navigate their lives with more awareness and tools allows them to grow into the healthiest version of themselves. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly, and I am EMDRIA-trained in EMDR. I see clients online and in-person in South Austin or Round Rock, Texas.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parts work, EMDR, and Emotionally Focused therapy are a few of the therapies I use frequently with clients.
Everyone deserves to be heard and feel seen. We all have experiences and vulnerabilities that should not diminish our self-worth. I listen to my clients with understanding, patience, kindness, and empathy. Talking to a therapist doesn’t mean you are unusual or broken, it means you care for yourself and recognize the value that therapy can provide. Empowering my clients to navigate their lives with more awareness and tools allows them to grow into the healthiest version of themselves. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly, and I am EMDRIA-trained in EMDR. I see clients online and in-person in South Austin or Round Rock, Texas.
Supervision by Michael S. Bishop, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of their relationships and personal lives. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, where your experiences, emotions, and values are at the heart of our work together. I believe in the power of listening and truly understanding what you are saying, which allows me to provide support that is both empathetic and effective.
Supervision by Michael S. Bishop, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of their relationships and personal lives. My approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, where your experiences, emotions, and values are at the heart of our work together. I believe in the power of listening and truly understanding what you are saying, which allows me to provide support that is both empathetic and effective.
My preferred therapy modalities include Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
Sometimes life brings challenges that are difficult to manage on our own. Maybe you are experiencing a major life transition – a move, marriage, a baby, new job, a medical issue, divorce, retirement. Even "happy" transitions can be difficult. You may want change in your relationship or help determining whether it can be repaired. Perhaps you are dealing with grief from a loss or need support as you navigate having a partner or loved one dealing with addiction. I work with individuals and couples with a wide range of concerns including trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, personal growth, life adjustments.
My preferred therapy modalities include Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy.
Sometimes life brings challenges that are difficult to manage on our own. Maybe you are experiencing a major life transition – a move, marriage, a baby, new job, a medical issue, divorce, retirement. Even "happy" transitions can be difficult. You may want change in your relationship or help determining whether it can be repaired. Perhaps you are dealing with grief from a loss or need support as you navigate having a partner or loved one dealing with addiction. I work with individuals and couples with a wide range of concerns including trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, personal growth, life adjustments.
In it’s most distilled-down description, I believe in curiosity and process. My therapy style is focused on building an authentic and emotionally-engaged connection with each and every one of my clients by creating a safe, trusting environment from the moment I meet them. I have an unwavering faith in the inherent goodness and flame of truth that lives within us all and work with my clients from this stance. I also believe every person deserves patience and understanding as to their unique needs in the therapeutic process and that the authentic and secure relationship I develop with them can lead to profound transformation.
In it’s most distilled-down description, I believe in curiosity and process. My therapy style is focused on building an authentic and emotionally-engaged connection with each and every one of my clients by creating a safe, trusting environment from the moment I meet them. I have an unwavering faith in the inherent goodness and flame of truth that lives within us all and work with my clients from this stance. I also believe every person deserves patience and understanding as to their unique needs in the therapeutic process and that the authentic and secure relationship I develop with them can lead to profound transformation.
Is there a part of you that is causing you pain or distress? Facing these emotions is the first step towards your healing. You are my priority. I specialize in counseling individuals and couples. As your counselor I combine the science of proven success tools and the art of integrated models to create your specialized experience. My counseling with you can revolve around relationships, communication, life transitions such as premarital counseling, divorce, or loss as well as anxiety, or depression. It is my calling and passion to be instrumental in your healing. I offer Christian and/or spiritual counseling upon request.
Is there a part of you that is causing you pain or distress? Facing these emotions is the first step towards your healing. You are my priority. I specialize in counseling individuals and couples. As your counselor I combine the science of proven success tools and the art of integrated models to create your specialized experience. My counseling with you can revolve around relationships, communication, life transitions such as premarital counseling, divorce, or loss as well as anxiety, or depression. It is my calling and passion to be instrumental in your healing. I offer Christian and/or spiritual counseling upon request.
Mark Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Waitlist for new clients
What is dynamic psychotherapy? It’s therapy that recognizes that symptoms, problems, and struggles have meaning and that learning about their meaning––especially meaning that is outside our awareness––allows us to see our struggles in context and make better choices based on new learning about ourselves. Therapy works best when it feels like a safe place to engage in a process of curious exploration. Through understanding and being understood, most people find they can make clearer choices, take charge of their lives, build healthier relationships.
What is dynamic psychotherapy? It’s therapy that recognizes that symptoms, problems, and struggles have meaning and that learning about their meaning––especially meaning that is outside our awareness––allows us to see our struggles in context and make better choices based on new learning about ourselves. Therapy works best when it feels like a safe place to engage in a process of curious exploration. Through understanding and being understood, most people find they can make clearer choices, take charge of their lives, build healthier relationships.
Reaching out to begin counseling takes strength, courage and vulnerability. It represents a desire for understanding and a hope for change to take place. As a counselor, I work with adolescents, adults and couples. I hope to enrich the lives of the clients that I serve by working alongside each individual while offering guidance, support and empathy. My goal is to help my clients figure out how to use their unique strengths to work through a challenging time in their lives by developing new coping skills to deal with previous roadblocks.
Reaching out to begin counseling takes strength, courage and vulnerability. It represents a desire for understanding and a hope for change to take place. As a counselor, I work with adolescents, adults and couples. I hope to enrich the lives of the clients that I serve by working alongside each individual while offering guidance, support and empathy. My goal is to help my clients figure out how to use their unique strengths to work through a challenging time in their lives by developing new coping skills to deal with previous roadblocks.
Feelings, emotions, communication, and relationships are fundamental aspects of life that can often feel challenging to navigate and even harder to change. With this in mind, I focus on supporting individuals, couples, and families in gaining deeper insight into themselves and their connections, helping them break old patterns and move forward in a way that aligns with their goals.
Feelings, emotions, communication, and relationships are fundamental aspects of life that can often feel challenging to navigate and even harder to change. With this in mind, I focus on supporting individuals, couples, and families in gaining deeper insight into themselves and their connections, helping them break old patterns and move forward in a way that aligns with their goals.
Licensed in Texas, Ohio, & Michigan (currently online only). Are you feeling overwhelmed, burdened, or weighed down by past resentments and future worries? These feelings can lead to emotional and physical pain that impacts significant aspects of your life. I specialize in helping individuals (ages 18-65+) and families navigate these challenges and find relief. With a deep passion for supporting clients through various major life transitions, my practice focuses on improving the relationships that matter, healing from the destructive ones, and lessening or alleviating emotional and physical pain.
Licensed in Texas, Ohio, & Michigan (currently online only). Are you feeling overwhelmed, burdened, or weighed down by past resentments and future worries? These feelings can lead to emotional and physical pain that impacts significant aspects of your life. I specialize in helping individuals (ages 18-65+) and families navigate these challenges and find relief. With a deep passion for supporting clients through various major life transitions, my practice focuses on improving the relationships that matter, healing from the destructive ones, and lessening or alleviating emotional and physical pain.
I'm Ciara, and I’m a graduate-level student counselor under the supervision of Wanda Hudson, M.Ed, LPC.
Growing up as a Chicana, I witnessed both the resilience and challenges of my community. These experiences shaped my passion for supporting others through their own journeys.
In our sessions, I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we can explore how your experiences, relationships, and culture have shaped who you are today; and how you can build coping skills, confidence, and resilience
I'm Ciara, and I’m a graduate-level student counselor under the supervision of Wanda Hudson, M.Ed, LPC.
Growing up as a Chicana, I witnessed both the resilience and challenges of my community. These experiences shaped my passion for supporting others through their own journeys.
In our sessions, I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we can explore how your experiences, relationships, and culture have shaped who you are today; and how you can build coping skills, confidence, and resilience
I specialize in supporting clients through life stressors and life transitions, with a particular passion for helping older adults navigate the retirement years. I also work with teens and adults managing ADHD, chronic illness, anxiety, grief, or identity stress. My approach is compassionate, practical, and deeply respectful of each person’s story—creating space to understand, heal, and grow.
I specialize in supporting clients through life stressors and life transitions, with a particular passion for helping older adults navigate the retirement years. I also work with teens and adults managing ADHD, chronic illness, anxiety, grief, or identity stress. My approach is compassionate, practical, and deeply respectful of each person’s story—creating space to understand, heal, and grow.
Your relationship with yourself and others cause you to suffer in ways that your friends can't fully comprehend. Feelings of failure, insecurity, anxiety and depression have left you feeling like a stranger in your own life. You question yourself, wondering if you've done something wrong... whether there's something you should be doing differently. Friends and family are trying to be helpful with their advice, but it often leaves you feeling worse. Some days you have hope and others you feel you are in true despair. You are desperate to make sense of it all, and you don't know where to turn.
Your relationship with yourself and others cause you to suffer in ways that your friends can't fully comprehend. Feelings of failure, insecurity, anxiety and depression have left you feeling like a stranger in your own life. You question yourself, wondering if you've done something wrong... whether there's something you should be doing differently. Friends and family are trying to be helpful with their advice, but it often leaves you feeling worse. Some days you have hope and others you feel you are in true despair. You are desperate to make sense of it all, and you don't know where to turn.
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. Reaching out to a therapist for help can be an intimidating process and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for adults, children, and teenagers, that makes talking about, and dealing with, deeply personal things less overwhelming. Many of the clients who work with me are struggling to have the kind of life they wish to have. Sometimes this is because of old behavior patterns that aren't working for them anymore, or symptoms or challenges they face because of past experiences that have made coping with current circumstances difficult.
I AM NOT CURRENTLY ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS. Reaching out to a therapist for help can be an intimidating process and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for adults, children, and teenagers, that makes talking about, and dealing with, deeply personal things less overwhelming. Many of the clients who work with me are struggling to have the kind of life they wish to have. Sometimes this is because of old behavior patterns that aren't working for them anymore, or symptoms or challenges they face because of past experiences that have made coping with current circumstances difficult.
Katherine Sweet Swinney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Austin, TX 78757
Waitlist for new clients
Unfortunately I have a waitlist for new clients, but feel free to reach out to be added to it. Hello! Life sure can be tough sometimes. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, grief, disconnection, or depression. My goals are to create a space where you can feel a renewed sense of balance and to give you specific tools and strategies that promote wellness. I am also passionate about helping helpers. If you are a caregiver, a parent, or a mental health professional, I'd love to talk to you more about how we can help you feel more resourced and supported.
Unfortunately I have a waitlist for new clients, but feel free to reach out to be added to it. Hello! Life sure can be tough sometimes. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, grief, disconnection, or depression. My goals are to create a space where you can feel a renewed sense of balance and to give you specific tools and strategies that promote wellness. I am also passionate about helping helpers. If you are a caregiver, a parent, or a mental health professional, I'd love to talk to you more about how we can help you feel more resourced and supported.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.