Emotionally Focused Therapists in Austin, TX
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.
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.
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 are 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 are not alone.
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.
Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78750
Each therapist on our staff of 12 has unique specialties, including therapy for adults and teens, play therapy, marriage counseling, sex therapy, affair recovery, EFT, EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, family therapy, and premarital counseling.
Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A., is a professional Christian counseling practice seeking to help people live and love more abundantly through practicing faith-based and traditional counseling methods. Each therapist on our staff is committed to helping you discover life beyond broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. You will be seen and known in your relational, emotional, psychological, or spiritual struggle, experiencing what it's like to be accepted, understood, and deeply challenged as your therapist joins you on a journey toward God's hope and healing.
Each therapist on our staff of 12 has unique specialties, including therapy for adults and teens, play therapy, marriage counseling, sex therapy, affair recovery, EFT, EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, family therapy, and premarital counseling.
Abundant Life Counseling Services, P.A., is a professional Christian counseling practice seeking to help people live and love more abundantly through practicing faith-based and traditional counseling methods. Each therapist on our staff is committed to helping you discover life beyond broken relationships, impaired thinking, painful behavior patterns, and debilitating intense emotions. You will be seen and known in your relational, emotional, psychological, or spiritual struggle, experiencing what it's like to be accepted, understood, and deeply challenged as your therapist joins you on a journey toward God's hope and healing.
That's why emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT) could be a great option for you.
Disagreements are natural, but how you handle them matters. The non-blaming and supportive approach of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT) will enable your relationship to recover and repair.
That's why emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT) could be a great option for you.
Disagreements are natural, but how you handle them matters. The non-blaming and supportive approach of emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT) will enable your relationship to recover and repair.
Lily Theresa Gatica
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Online Only
The thought about talking to a stranger about what’s going on is terrifying. When the process involves an honest conversation about symptoms, family problems, and addiction or other “shameful” family secrets, it can keep anyone from healing. You were taught to keep it to yourself and not cause trouble. To not air family secrets and that emotions are dramatic and useless. Especially the biggest of all- grief. There is nobody that gets to escape grief in this process. It's a myth that any of it has to be painful or overwhelming. And struggling with feelings or needing to heal doesn't make you weak.Nobody taught you how to do this.
The thought about talking to a stranger about what’s going on is terrifying. When the process involves an honest conversation about symptoms, family problems, and addiction or other “shameful” family secrets, it can keep anyone from healing. You were taught to keep it to yourself and not cause trouble. To not air family secrets and that emotions are dramatic and useless. Especially the biggest of all- grief. There is nobody that gets to escape grief in this process. It's a myth that any of it has to be painful or overwhelming. And struggling with feelings or needing to heal doesn't make you weak.Nobody taught you how to do this.
I am certified in EMDR, trained in EFT, and completed Level 1 Gottman Method Training.
Do you feel not "enough"? Do you struggle with people-pleasing? Likely, you’ve spent much of your life hiding your true self—shaping yourself to fit what others want or accept. You may find yourself in relationships or situations with people who just don't "get" you. Somewhere along the way, you were taught that expressing yourself is wrong—that you should hide your emotions or needs because they're not okay. You have no idea what you need or you fear you will be rejected for having needs at all. You feel alone in your relationships, yearning for community of people who accept you for you.
I am certified in EMDR, trained in EFT, and completed Level 1 Gottman Method Training.
Do you feel not "enough"? Do you struggle with people-pleasing? Likely, you’ve spent much of your life hiding your true self—shaping yourself to fit what others want or accept. You may find yourself in relationships or situations with people who just don't "get" you. Somewhere along the way, you were taught that expressing yourself is wrong—that you should hide your emotions or needs because they're not okay. You have no idea what you need or you fear you will be rejected for having needs at all. You feel alone in your relationships, yearning for community of people who accept you for you.
I have received training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy completing Basic Core Skills and an EFCT Externship.
Counseling clients from various backgrounds and stages of life, I am passionate about helping them with their marriages, intimacy and trust issues, adoption and parenting issues, self-esteem issues, career and life transitions, learning challenges, depression, and anxiety. My ideal client is one who is goal-oriented and willing to actively participate in therapy sessions.
I have received training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy completing Basic Core Skills and an EFCT Externship.
Counseling clients from various backgrounds and stages of life, I am passionate about helping them with their marriages, intimacy and trust issues, adoption and parenting issues, self-esteem issues, career and life transitions, learning challenges, depression, and anxiety. My ideal client is one who is goal-oriented and willing to actively participate in therapy sessions.
I primarily utilize an integrative approach, leaning heavily on EFT and RLT, combined with somatic processing, mindfulness, arousal regulation, and attachment theory.
Are you struggling with connection and intimacy in your relationship? Do you feel misunderstood and frustrated after conversations with your loved ones? Disconnection in our relationships can leave us feeling isolated and lonely, even when our loved one is sitting right next to us. I am skilled at helping people heal their 'relational wounds', strengthening the connection and understanding of themselves and other important people in their lives. The best part, this kind of work isn't just for couples, but also for individuals, families, or parents.
I primarily utilize an integrative approach, leaning heavily on EFT and RLT, combined with somatic processing, mindfulness, arousal regulation, and attachment theory.
Are you struggling with connection and intimacy in your relationship? Do you feel misunderstood and frustrated after conversations with your loved ones? Disconnection in our relationships can leave us feeling isolated and lonely, even when our loved one is sitting right next to us. I am skilled at helping people heal their 'relational wounds', strengthening the connection and understanding of themselves and other important people in their lives. The best part, this kind of work isn't just for couples, but also for individuals, families, or parents.
Kyle Rutherford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
I tailor my approach to each client's specific needs but I tend to favor relationally-focused and trauma-informed treatment models like EFT, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy.
You’ve been barely hanging on for so long—trying anything to reconnect with your partner(s), family, or friends, meet everyone's expectations, and fend off emotional burnout. Perhaps you’re navigating neurodiverse relationships or carrying the weight of unprocessed trauma, and it feels overwhelming.
You want to move forward but find yourself stuck... caught in patterns of sensory overstimulation or conflict in your relationships. You hope to break free from the cycle of frustration and self-doubt, feel like you're truly moving toward your goals, and create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
I tailor my approach to each client's specific needs but I tend to favor relationally-focused and trauma-informed treatment models like EFT, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy.
You’ve been barely hanging on for so long—trying anything to reconnect with your partner(s), family, or friends, meet everyone's expectations, and fend off emotional burnout. Perhaps you’re navigating neurodiverse relationships or carrying the weight of unprocessed trauma, and it feels overwhelming.
You want to move forward but find yourself stuck... caught in patterns of sensory overstimulation or conflict in your relationships. You hope to break free from the cycle of frustration and self-doubt, feel like you're truly moving toward your goals, and create healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Meet Our Emotionally Focused Therapists
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parts work, EMDR, and Emotionally Focused therapy are a few of the therapies I use frequently with clients.
I believe that 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.
I believe that 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.
I enjoy working with young adults looking to better understand and shift their unconscious relationship patterns in order to feel more connected to themselves and those around them. Together, we identify where defense mechanisms might be inhibiting you from authentic connection. And more deeply process the underlying thoughts, feelings, and belief systems enforcing these undesired ways of relating. My ultimate goal is to help connect you with your true authentic self and then be able to connect with others from that place.
I enjoy working with young adults looking to better understand and shift their unconscious relationship patterns in order to feel more connected to themselves and those around them. Together, we identify where defense mechanisms might be inhibiting you from authentic connection. And more deeply process the underlying thoughts, feelings, and belief systems enforcing these undesired ways of relating. My ultimate goal is to help connect you with your true authentic self and then be able to connect with others from that place.
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.
Emily Pearce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I consider myself mostly an Emotionally Focused Therapist who uses a dash of mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and strength-based counseling.
Hello fellow neurodivergents and neurodiverse couples! If you're feeling isolated, misunderstood, or having a lack of connection in your relationships, I'm here to help you! I am an encourager and advocate for families & individuals who struggle with neurodivergence. In our sessions, I will encourage you towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. Therapy with me will always be a collaborative effort – you are the leader of your own healing. I am simply the expert in the field to help guide you towards your goals.
I consider myself mostly an Emotionally Focused Therapist who uses a dash of mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and strength-based counseling.
Hello fellow neurodivergents and neurodiverse couples! If you're feeling isolated, misunderstood, or having a lack of connection in your relationships, I'm here to help you! I am an encourager and advocate for families & individuals who struggle with neurodivergence. In our sessions, I will encourage you towards self-discovery, healing, and growth. Therapy with me will always be a collaborative effort – you are the leader of your own healing. I am simply the expert in the field to help guide you towards your goals.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Narrative Therapy which helps ground and facilitate this process.
I'm not only passionate about relational work, but also with my work helping individuals as well. I can help address childhood and relational trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ topics and building coping skills in a safe space that allows for growth and learning.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and Narrative Therapy which helps ground and facilitate this process.
I'm not only passionate about relational work, but also with my work helping individuals as well. I can help address childhood and relational trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ topics and building coping skills in a safe space that allows for growth and learning.
Susan Gonzales—Neurodivergence•Couples•Stress•Men
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Therapy tailored to your needs draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Attachment-based, Family Systems Trauma Focused, Person-Centered, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Are you tired, overwhelmed, or stressed? Let’s face it—life is stressful! Your kid is having a tantrum in the middle of the store, your boss is breathing down your neck, and you and your partner keep having the same arguments on repeat. Anxiety sucks up energy, makes us irritable, and weakens our immune systems. All of this leaves you feeling frustrated, hopeless, and exhausted. Therapy can help you gain practical tools for improving communication in your relationship, understanding your emotions, and coping with stress. Couples therapy. Family counseling. Parent coaching. Group therapy for men. Not sure where to turn? Call now.
Therapy tailored to your needs draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Attachment-based, Family Systems Trauma Focused, Person-Centered, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Are you tired, overwhelmed, or stressed? Let’s face it—life is stressful! Your kid is having a tantrum in the middle of the store, your boss is breathing down your neck, and you and your partner keep having the same arguments on repeat. Anxiety sucks up energy, makes us irritable, and weakens our immune systems. All of this leaves you feeling frustrated, hopeless, and exhausted. Therapy can help you gain practical tools for improving communication in your relationship, understanding your emotions, and coping with stress. Couples therapy. Family counseling. Parent coaching. Group therapy for men. Not sure where to turn? Call now.
Sara A. Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78751
I primarily use Psychodynamic and Emotionally Focused Therapy to provide you lasting benefits and transformation.
I genuinely invest in you as a person I care about and serve as a pillow of support you can fall on for comfort, warmth, and complete understanding. I provide a safe environment so you can bring it all to the surface and we can tackle it together. I'm a depth-oriented therapist, so working with me is deeply powerful, transforming your life in ways you didn't think were possible. Whether you're experiencing marital issues, traumatic memories, abusive relationships, family conflict, social anxiety, OCD tendencies, or suicidal thoughts, I can help. Immediately book an appt online with me and we can get started!
I primarily use Psychodynamic and Emotionally Focused Therapy to provide you lasting benefits and transformation.
I genuinely invest in you as a person I care about and serve as a pillow of support you can fall on for comfort, warmth, and complete understanding. I provide a safe environment so you can bring it all to the surface and we can tackle it together. I'm a depth-oriented therapist, so working with me is deeply powerful, transforming your life in ways you didn't think were possible. Whether you're experiencing marital issues, traumatic memories, abusive relationships, family conflict, social anxiety, OCD tendencies, or suicidal thoughts, I can help. Immediately book an appt online with me and we can get started!
Currently pursuing certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy helping partners identify and express their emotions, fostering deeper understanding and connection.
Hello! I’m Gregorio but, everyone calls me Greg. I’m here to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. With expertise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, I take a personalized, solution-focused approach to guide you through your struggles. As a husband and father, I value secure and nurturing relationships and am committed to helping you achieve fulfilling connections with your loved ones.
Currently pursuing certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy helping partners identify and express their emotions, fostering deeper understanding and connection.
Hello! I’m Gregorio but, everyone calls me Greg. I’m here to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. With expertise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, I take a personalized, solution-focused approach to guide you through your struggles. As a husband and father, I value secure and nurturing relationships and am committed to helping you achieve fulfilling connections with your loved ones.
I utilize a blended approach based on Interpersonal Neurobiology, IFS, Somatic work, Sandtray Therapy, DBT, and EFT.
Courtney is an experienced trauma therapist specializing in complex trauma and obsessive thoughts. As children, we learn to disconnect from our feelings to survive and adapt to challenging environments, and as a result develop coping tools that may not help any longer. Courtney encourages curiosity and brings warmth to vulnerability in sessions by maintaining a safe space to explore without judgment. Courtney works collaboratively with you to set the pace for therapy work, trusting your nervous system to know when, and at what speed, to share and process personal vulnerable experiences. Lets uncover the true, authentic you.
I utilize a blended approach based on Interpersonal Neurobiology, IFS, Somatic work, Sandtray Therapy, DBT, and EFT.
Courtney is an experienced trauma therapist specializing in complex trauma and obsessive thoughts. As children, we learn to disconnect from our feelings to survive and adapt to challenging environments, and as a result develop coping tools that may not help any longer. Courtney encourages curiosity and brings warmth to vulnerability in sessions by maintaining a safe space to explore without judgment. Courtney works collaboratively with you to set the pace for therapy work, trusting your nervous system to know when, and at what speed, to share and process personal vulnerable experiences. Lets uncover the true, authentic you.
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