Emotionally Focused Therapists in Austin, TX
My philosophy is dynamic and eclectic, integrating Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative therapy, and other psychodynamic approaches.
With over ten years of experience, I specialize in providing therapeutic assistance to individuals facing anxiety and depression. My diverse educational background includes degrees in theology and spirituality, a master's in business administration, and a certification in professional corporate coaching. This unique combination enables me to effectively guide those who feel stuck and empower them to find new directions in their professional and personal lives.
My philosophy is dynamic and eclectic, integrating Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, narrative therapy, and other psychodynamic approaches.
With over ten years of experience, I specialize in providing therapeutic assistance to individuals facing anxiety and depression. My diverse educational background includes degrees in theology and spirituality, a master's in business administration, and a certification in professional corporate coaching. This unique combination enables me to effectively guide those who feel stuck and empower them to find new directions in their professional and personal lives.
Michele Flores
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, R-DMT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I utilize Internal Family Systems, emotionally focused therapy, attachment based therapy, and energy psychology to help you gain an understanding of yourself and release prior patterns that are no longer serving you.
Do you desire a healthy relationship with yourself and others, but fall into patterns of people pleasing, negative self-talk, anxiety, or feeling less than? Do you find yourself showing up for others, while struggling to show up for yourself? Have you felt unable to express yourself because of family or societal pressures? Do you feel uncertain about communication and boundaries in relationships? Let’s journey inward to explore how these experiences are shaping your relationship with yourself and others to reconnect with your self-confidence and values.
I utilize Internal Family Systems, emotionally focused therapy, attachment based therapy, and energy psychology to help you gain an understanding of yourself and release prior patterns that are no longer serving you.
Do you desire a healthy relationship with yourself and others, but fall into patterns of people pleasing, negative self-talk, anxiety, or feeling less than? Do you find yourself showing up for others, while struggling to show up for yourself? Have you felt unable to express yourself because of family or societal pressures? Do you feel uncertain about communication and boundaries in relationships? Let’s journey inward to explore how these experiences are shaping your relationship with yourself and others to reconnect with your self-confidence and values.
Marian Wall Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
For relationships, I use evidence based Emotionally Focused Therapy that is rooted in attachment science.
Now accepting new clients! I specialize in helping people heal from toxic shame and create new scripts around healthy sexuality. Some of the issues I have worked with include mismatched desire, sexual trauma, out of control sexual behavior, and betrayal trauma. I work with both individuals and couples.
In addition to my experience of working as a therapist for nearly 18 years, I am currently in training to become a certified sex therapist.
For relationships, I use evidence based Emotionally Focused Therapy that is rooted in attachment science.
Now accepting new clients! I specialize in helping people heal from toxic shame and create new scripts around healthy sexuality. Some of the issues I have worked with include mismatched desire, sexual trauma, out of control sexual behavior, and betrayal trauma. I work with both individuals and couples.
In addition to my experience of working as a therapist for nearly 18 years, I am currently in training to become a certified sex therapist.
Amy Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
I draw from Gottman, emotionally focused, and person centered as helpful tools in the therapy process.
I specialize in all forms of relationship dynamics both monogamous and non-monogamous and have experience both personally and professionally with non-monogamous relationships. Clients come to me when they are looking to navigate a new dynamic or are feeling stuck in their current relationship style. Let’s face it, communication is complicated. Nobody teaches us how to do this in life. Emotions can become overwhelming leaving us feeling alone and stuck. This is why I’m here. I believe in providing you with skills and resources to navigate all difficulties that may come to you in life. I don’t just sit and passively listen. We work.
I draw from Gottman, emotionally focused, and person centered as helpful tools in the therapy process.
I specialize in all forms of relationship dynamics both monogamous and non-monogamous and have experience both personally and professionally with non-monogamous relationships. Clients come to me when they are looking to navigate a new dynamic or are feeling stuck in their current relationship style. Let’s face it, communication is complicated. Nobody teaches us how to do this in life. Emotions can become overwhelming leaving us feeling alone and stuck. This is why I’m here. I believe in providing you with skills and resources to navigate all difficulties that may come to you in life. I don’t just sit and passively listen. We work.
With over 15 years experience in clinical practice, I am trained in advanced trauma modalities such as EMDR, IFS, DBT, Somatic, EFT, Expressive Arts to confidently come along side all clients regardless of age or background.
My passion is to come alongside clients on the journey into their true potential. This may involve correcting negative beliefs formed in the past such as "unlovable, unworthy, never enough" and learning to cope with feelings of discomfort, loneliness, and overwhelmed. Helping adult children of addicted and dysfunctional families find their way into deeper meaningful connections while letting go of codependent behaviors and building boundaries remains close to my heart. I believe clients of all stages, gender, background, nationality, and sexual identity deserve hope and healing and feel honored to journey with you.
With over 15 years experience in clinical practice, I am trained in advanced trauma modalities such as EMDR, IFS, DBT, Somatic, EFT, Expressive Arts to confidently come along side all clients regardless of age or background.
My passion is to come alongside clients on the journey into their true potential. This may involve correcting negative beliefs formed in the past such as "unlovable, unworthy, never enough" and learning to cope with feelings of discomfort, loneliness, and overwhelmed. Helping adult children of addicted and dysfunctional families find their way into deeper meaningful connections while letting go of codependent behaviors and building boundaries remains close to my heart. I believe clients of all stages, gender, background, nationality, and sexual identity deserve hope and healing and feel honored to journey with you.
My approach integrates CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic principles, attachment theory, EFT, and psychodrama techniques.
As someone who began my own therapeutic journey early in life, I know how powerful self-discovery and healing can be. Whether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, better relationships, or relief from emotional pain, this work has the potential to be transformative and my personal and professional experiences have continued to prove to me how true that is. My intention is to create a safe, compassionate space where we can collaboratively explore your needs and goals together. It’s my hope to be able to guide you to and embrace your own journey toward growth, clarity, and connection.
My approach integrates CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, psychodynamic principles, attachment theory, EFT, and psychodrama techniques.
As someone who began my own therapeutic journey early in life, I know how powerful self-discovery and healing can be. Whether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, better relationships, or relief from emotional pain, this work has the potential to be transformative and my personal and professional experiences have continued to prove to me how true that is. My intention is to create a safe, compassionate space where we can collaboratively explore your needs and goals together. It’s my hope to be able to guide you to and embrace your own journey toward growth, clarity, and connection.
Esmé Valette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, EMDR, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
With couples, I use an evidence-based approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), which draws on attachment theory and the science of emotions.
Waitlist only. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you feel comfortable expressing whatever is on your mind without fear of judgment. I believe that you are the expert in your own healing, and I will work collaboratively with you to identify and reach your treatment goals. I use approaches that have been scientifically researched and found to be effective, including EMDR and somatic and mindfulness-based interventions. I will work with you to ensure that you are not in therapy longer than is necessary to reach your treatment goals.
With couples, I use an evidence-based approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), which draws on attachment theory and the science of emotions.
Waitlist only. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you feel comfortable expressing whatever is on your mind without fear of judgment. I believe that you are the expert in your own healing, and I will work collaboratively with you to identify and reach your treatment goals. I use approaches that have been scientifically researched and found to be effective, including EMDR and somatic and mindfulness-based interventions. I will work with you to ensure that you are not in therapy longer than is necessary to reach your treatment goals.
Anequa Blakely
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, LPC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Online Only
I use a unique combination of behavioral, client centered, multicultural, trauma informed, & emotionally focused therapies.
I am passionate about working with adults suffering from depression and anxiety due to narcissistic abuse, racial discrimination/trauma, or job-related stress. With specialized training and education in Applied Behavior Analysis and behavior patterns, I also help adults with learning disabilities such as ADHD and dyslexia who are having difficulties performing and processing in occupational or school settings.
I use a unique combination of behavioral, client centered, multicultural, trauma informed, & emotionally focused therapies.
I am passionate about working with adults suffering from depression and anxiety due to narcissistic abuse, racial discrimination/trauma, or job-related stress. With specialized training and education in Applied Behavior Analysis and behavior patterns, I also help adults with learning disabilities such as ADHD and dyslexia who are having difficulties performing and processing in occupational or school settings.
I am trained in EFT.
Being human is so, so hard. Existence comes with suffering, and sometimes it is all just too much. The privilege of my life is to walk with clients through depression, grief, conflict, trauma, marital crisis, difficult developmental transitions, and other hardships, providing empathy, wholesale acceptance, and connection. My clients gain more than practical skills in our therapy; they gain confidence, comfort, emotional tolerance, resiliency, self-compassion, and healing from our co-created therapeutic experience. You were not made to walk through suffering alone. Asking for help is the bravest thing you can do. Let's walk together.
I am trained in EFT.
Being human is so, so hard. Existence comes with suffering, and sometimes it is all just too much. The privilege of my life is to walk with clients through depression, grief, conflict, trauma, marital crisis, difficult developmental transitions, and other hardships, providing empathy, wholesale acceptance, and connection. My clients gain more than practical skills in our therapy; they gain confidence, comfort, emotional tolerance, resiliency, self-compassion, and healing from our co-created therapeutic experience. You were not made to walk through suffering alone. Asking for help is the bravest thing you can do. Let's walk together.
Laura Scheindlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78752
I utilize somatic awareness, mindfulness, IFS, EFT (emotional freedom technique) and brain retraining so you can experience CHANGE.
Now doing In Person Myofascial Release! Talk therapy will remain virtual. Let me help you make some big shifts in your life! Most of the reason why we sabotage or ruin our progress is because our unconscious self is driving our behaviors. I can help you to bring those unconscious beliefs into your awareness so you can change your behaviors that don't serve you anymore. As a body-centered therapist (LPC and LMT), I help people who may be stuck in their healing process and are in need of deep and active work. By utilizing both psychotherapy and Myofascial Release, I help clients heal more effectively.
I utilize somatic awareness, mindfulness, IFS, EFT (emotional freedom technique) and brain retraining so you can experience CHANGE.
Now doing In Person Myofascial Release! Talk therapy will remain virtual. Let me help you make some big shifts in your life! Most of the reason why we sabotage or ruin our progress is because our unconscious self is driving our behaviors. I can help you to bring those unconscious beliefs into your awareness so you can change your behaviors that don't serve you anymore. As a body-centered therapist (LPC and LMT), I help people who may be stuck in their healing process and are in need of deep and active work. By utilizing both psychotherapy and Myofascial Release, I help clients heal more effectively.
Whitney Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, IFS, EFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Online Only
I use a blend of Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR - all highly researched and effective therapies to help address what is hurting in your life.
Are you a highly driven person needing help with your anxiety, stress, or relationships? Sometimes we need a safe place to sort through it all. No one teaches us what to do with overwhelm, depression, anger, grief, or pain. What to do with setbacks, lack of confidence, or loneliness. How to fix a broken relationship, or how to get yourself out of a difficult situation you feel stuck in. Together we can sort through your current life stress, bring understanding, new perspectives, wisdom, and healing. I work with CEOs, business owners, and other highly driven people wanting help with their personal lives.
I use a blend of Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR - all highly researched and effective therapies to help address what is hurting in your life.
Are you a highly driven person needing help with your anxiety, stress, or relationships? Sometimes we need a safe place to sort through it all. No one teaches us what to do with overwhelm, depression, anger, grief, or pain. What to do with setbacks, lack of confidence, or loneliness. How to fix a broken relationship, or how to get yourself out of a difficult situation you feel stuck in. Together we can sort through your current life stress, bring understanding, new perspectives, wisdom, and healing. I work with CEOs, business owners, and other highly driven people wanting help with their personal lives.
Meet Our Emotionally Focused Therapists
Don D Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-S, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Welcome! I am Dr. Don Allen. I have a concierge practice and have formally opened my Austin, Texas office! I currently specialize in the treatment of Marriage and Emotional Trauma. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified EFT Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist. Prior to 2012, I specialized in the treatment of Children and Adolescents and Drug and Alcohol Intervention. Please visit my website to get to know me, learn more about my practice, see videos and listen to my live radio broadcasts. Looking forward!
Welcome! I am Dr. Don Allen. I have a concierge practice and have formally opened my Austin, Texas office! I currently specialize in the treatment of Marriage and Emotional Trauma. I am a Certified Gottman Therapist, Certified EFT Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist. Prior to 2012, I specialized in the treatment of Children and Adolescents and Drug and Alcohol Intervention. Please visit my website to get to know me, learn more about my practice, see videos and listen to my live radio broadcasts. Looking forward!
I utilize training in CBT, DBT, and EFT to influence my approach in our sessions.
Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm? Navigating a major life transition and struggling with feelings of uncertainty and fear? Negative self-talk keeping you trapped in patterns of self-criticism, making it difficult to trust yourself or change?
I aim to provide a safe space to process emotions, gain clarity, and develop self-compassion. Working in therapy can help quiet the inner critic, gain tools to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and cultivate healthy relationships. Therapy can help untangle thoughts & emotions while providing tools to build confidence, emotional regulation, and self worth.
I utilize training in CBT, DBT, and EFT to influence my approach in our sessions.
Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm? Navigating a major life transition and struggling with feelings of uncertainty and fear? Negative self-talk keeping you trapped in patterns of self-criticism, making it difficult to trust yourself or change?
I aim to provide a safe space to process emotions, gain clarity, and develop self-compassion. Working in therapy can help quiet the inner critic, gain tools to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and cultivate healthy relationships. Therapy can help untangle thoughts & emotions while providing tools to build confidence, emotional regulation, and self worth.
Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist
Are you stuck in an uncomfortable situation and feel hopeless about what to do next? Many of my clients find they are tired of giving up parts of themselves in order to survive or fit in. It can be difficult keeping up with the demands of career, family and friends. It is common to feel misunderstood, lonely, isolated or alienated.
Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist
Are you stuck in an uncomfortable situation and feel hopeless about what to do next? Many of my clients find they are tired of giving up parts of themselves in order to survive or fit in. It can be difficult keeping up with the demands of career, family and friends. It is common to feel misunderstood, lonely, isolated or alienated.
I also draw in elements of CBT, RLT, EFT, Gottman, Family Systems, etc.
Accepting clients! Do you find yourself constantly taking care of everyone else’s needs while ignoring your own? Do you worry more about how others feel than how you feel? Maybe you feel lonely, unlovable, or like you’re always the one doing the emotional heavy lifting in your relationships. If you are dealing with toxic family dynamics that keep interfering in your life, it can be exhausting and make you feel like you can’t truly be yourself.
You don’t have to carry this burden alone. Together, we can help you reconnect with your own needs, set healthy boundaries, and feel confident in who you are, without guilt or apology.
I also draw in elements of CBT, RLT, EFT, Gottman, Family Systems, etc.
Accepting clients! Do you find yourself constantly taking care of everyone else’s needs while ignoring your own? Do you worry more about how others feel than how you feel? Maybe you feel lonely, unlovable, or like you’re always the one doing the emotional heavy lifting in your relationships. If you are dealing with toxic family dynamics that keep interfering in your life, it can be exhausting and make you feel like you can’t truly be yourself.
You don’t have to carry this burden alone. Together, we can help you reconnect with your own needs, set healthy boundaries, and feel confident in who you are, without guilt or apology.
I'm also trained in EFT and DBT.
Accepting new clients for in-person.
We all encounter major stress and loss and often we recover well on our own. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, confusing and too big to process alone. You can reach out for support, and you don’t have to do it alone. Through therapy, you have the power to focus on what helps you learn and grow. I am passionate about helping clients connect to their core values in therapy. We'll use mindfulness-based therapies to help you become aware of thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from experiencing a joyful and authentic life. I enjoy using humor, creativity and self-compassion in my practice.
I'm also trained in EFT and DBT.
Accepting new clients for in-person.
We all encounter major stress and loss and often we recover well on our own. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, confusing and too big to process alone. You can reach out for support, and you don’t have to do it alone. Through therapy, you have the power to focus on what helps you learn and grow. I am passionate about helping clients connect to their core values in therapy. We'll use mindfulness-based therapies to help you become aware of thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from experiencing a joyful and authentic life. I enjoy using humor, creativity and self-compassion in my practice.
I combine Gottman method, Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find a therapeutic approach best-fit for each client.
My practice focuses mainly on topics surrounding relationship difficulties, depression/anxiety, sexual problems, and infertility. I work with male and female clients equally and work with all couple types. I believe you are the expert on your background, experiences, values, and goals. The therapeutic relationship relies on honesty, mutual respect, sharing, and openness. Making a connection is vital to the process. My ultimate goal is to help you define and attain the goals you want in life, and direct you on a healthy path to achieve them.
I combine Gottman method, Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find a therapeutic approach best-fit for each client.
My practice focuses mainly on topics surrounding relationship difficulties, depression/anxiety, sexual problems, and infertility. I work with male and female clients equally and work with all couple types. I believe you are the expert on your background, experiences, values, and goals. The therapeutic relationship relies on honesty, mutual respect, sharing, and openness. Making a connection is vital to the process. My ultimate goal is to help you define and attain the goals you want in life, and direct you on a healthy path to achieve them.
Tiffany Stanley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, MA, CST, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
She is Texas-Board-Approved Licensed Psychotherapist and Supervisor, Nationally and Internationally Certified and Registered Psychotherapist, an EMDR trained counselor, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) trained therapist.
Dr. Tiffany Stanley specializes in challenges related to sex and intimacy, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as stress management, self-esteem and life planning and transitions. Sexual issues can range from such as low desire and arousal, sexual desire discrepancies, sexual functioning and pain, and infertility and infidelity.
She is Texas-Board-Approved Licensed Psychotherapist and Supervisor, Nationally and Internationally Certified and Registered Psychotherapist, an EMDR trained counselor, Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) trained therapist.
Dr. Tiffany Stanley specializes in challenges related to sex and intimacy, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as stress management, self-esteem and life planning and transitions. Sexual issues can range from such as low desire and arousal, sexual desire discrepancies, sexual functioning and pain, and infertility and infidelity.
Gianna K Colera
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LPC-A, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I use Interpersonal neurobiology, feminist theory, parts work, as well as techniques from Gottman and EFT.
As an associate, I am Supervised by Nicole Richardson, LPC-S, LMFT-S. This means that I consult weekly with a more senior therapist to ensure that I am offering my clients the best of care. Everyone loves a new baby in the family, but it is often difficult for parents to feel seen and supported during one of the most challenging times in their lives. I enjoy working with people in intimate partnerships and individuals who are new parents or trying to be new parents. There is so much to explore here: your new identity as a parent, learning how to parent, and figuring out how your relationships have changed with everyone in your life.
I use Interpersonal neurobiology, feminist theory, parts work, as well as techniques from Gottman and EFT.
As an associate, I am Supervised by Nicole Richardson, LPC-S, LMFT-S. This means that I consult weekly with a more senior therapist to ensure that I am offering my clients the best of care. Everyone loves a new baby in the family, but it is often difficult for parents to feel seen and supported during one of the most challenging times in their lives. I enjoy working with people in intimate partnerships and individuals who are new parents or trying to be new parents. There is so much to explore here: your new identity as a parent, learning how to parent, and figuring out how your relationships have changed with everyone in your life.
Jane Chioma Obi
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
I specialize in helping individuals and couples break generational cycles through Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment work, CBT, and mindfulness.
Are you juggling multiple roles—whether as a family member, a professional / student, or a creative who marches to the beat of their own drum? I see you. You might be struggling with imposter phenomenon or burnt-out from perfectionism. Maybe you’re dealing with a stressful transition & unsure if you can keep up the superwoman act. Or, family expectations are becoming too much. The point is: You. Are. Exhausted. Leading to anxiety, shame, isolation, poor health, & low self-esteem. If feelings like "I'm not good enough", "I don't belong", or "I don't even know who I am", keep you from experiencing true rest, know you’re not alone.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples break generational cycles through Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment work, CBT, and mindfulness.
Are you juggling multiple roles—whether as a family member, a professional / student, or a creative who marches to the beat of their own drum? I see you. You might be struggling with imposter phenomenon or burnt-out from perfectionism. Maybe you’re dealing with a stressful transition & unsure if you can keep up the superwoman act. Or, family expectations are becoming too much. The point is: You. Are. Exhausted. Leading to anxiety, shame, isolation, poor health, & low self-esteem. If feelings like "I'm not good enough", "I don't belong", or "I don't even know who I am", keep you from experiencing true rest, know you’re not alone.
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