Family Therapy in Austin, TX

Welcome! I am Covid-19 vaccinated. I offer a free phone consult to answer your questions and make sure we're a match. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist (TX), Licensed Psychologist (CA) with 35+ years experience. I have served my country with NASA and USMC. My passion is to transform your pain/confusion into peace and well-being. My work is commended by Mental Health Peers at Yale, Princeton, Notre Dame and Stanford. Sessions are weekly or bi-monthly. View my VIDEO TOUR at: "AustinPremierTherapy.com." You can talk to me from your own home by Video, or see me in person quickly. Brief Solution Focused Therapy brings rapid results.

Having practiced for nearly 45 years, I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to see those who choose to work with me. I am a generalist who enjoys working with a wide range of people. My main areas of expertise include couples therapy, relationship issues, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, coping with chronic illnesses, grief and loss, life transitions, and trauma.

Do you know that something needs to change for your child or family , but you aren’t sure where to start or what kind of services to seek? As a psychologist, I have expertise in children and teenagers, mental health care, psychological testing, and diagnosis. As a parent/caregiver, you have expertise in your child, family , and your child’s life story. You know what you’ve already tried, and what has or hasn’t helped. I know what other options are out there, and how to figure out which options will be a good fit. Let’s work together to determine the best path forward to support your child.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with special training and interest in areas of marriage and relationships, postpartum depression, separation and divorce, parent-child relations and women's issues. In my practice I strive to create a compassionate, respectful and trusting environment in which clients feel comfortable to explore their individual experiences. I conduct individual, couples, and family therapy , which includes practice with adults, adolescents, and children.

Are you ready to make a change or need help figuring out how to move forward? Are you ready for more in your career, your relationships, or need relief from stress? Maybe you're not feeling yourself. I am here and want to help you. I have a broad base of experience and specialize in helping with relationships and premarital counseling, career development and changes, stabilizing mood and functioning in daily life, recovery from substance abuse, family building and infertility, developing new ways of relating to others as well as consultation for clinical leaders & non-profit managers.

Life can be tough, especially juggling work stress, difficult family dynamics, and relationship issues. I will work closely with you in your journey of self-discovery, by validating your experiences and providing my full attention and support within a non-judgmental environment. I will serve as your sounding board as you navigate through the daily stressors of life. I will enable you to make your own decisions by understanding the world through your perspective, and provide solutions to various roadblocks you may encounter.

Eating disorders are isolating. Your world has felt minimized to the endless loop of anxiety around what you eat and when. You’ve found yourself avoiding friends and family , canceling plans, and just struggling to get through the day. It feels hard to develop any sort of peace with yourself in a culture that is so intent on reminding you your body is wrong. It’s hard to even remember what it feels like to trust or respect your body.

I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, grief, or wanting to improve their relationships with themselves or others. You may find it difficult to offer yourself kindness in the same way you would towards a friend or family member. Many of my clients have felt stuck in the same narrative and patterns, leading them to feel more alone and isolated. I see individuals in a holistic perspective and hope to empower them to change their lives in a way that aligns with their personal values. I approach counseling through the lens of an attachment and nervous system perspective.

Do you find yourself feeling angry, frustrated, isolated, and maybe even confused? You’ve checked all the boxes and completed major life goals. Yet, you find yourself thinking “what next”? You crave connections with others but feel you lost the connection with yourself. You try your best to hide your emotions only for them to sneak in unexpectedly. Boundaries with family , friends, or partners seem like a blurred concept and it feels like someone keeps moving the post. Your connections feel one-sided and you’re struggling to balance it all. The pressure of perfection feels like a never-ending expectation.

Are you facing challenges in your personal life that's impacting your relationships? Do you often feel these challenges leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused? I work collaboratively with clients, to help identify and achieve their goals. I sincerely strive to be a source of strength, hope, and empowerment for my clients. I have experience and enjoy working with a broad and diverse group of people; children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families. Issues I am passionate about are; trauma, grief, family /romantic relationships, anxiety, effective communication skills, depression, and life transitions.

If you're looking for lasting change, more fulfilling relationships, and meaningful connection, then let's begin. Whatever brings you to therapy, there is hope. Together we will observe how the events in your life have formed deep rooted beliefs about how the world will respond to you. I believe that change happens in the context of relationships. Our therapeutic relationship will work to ease your distress and equip you towards transformation. We haven't been promised not to experience pain in this life, but I believe we are not meant to experience it alone.

Do you find yourself repeating patterns in your life and/or relationships? Do you feel stuck or powerless to change? Are you in the midst of a huge life transition or is your relationship in crisis? I can help. I believe deeply that change is possible for anyone, and it begins with a safe and accepting environment to explore the barriers to happiness. My approach to therapy is warm, direct, non-threatening and empowering, with a focus on identifying patterns, negative beliefs and/or obstacles that prevent you from reaching your goals. You can heal wounds, release resentment, find your voice, and live life more fully.

Life seems harder for your child than others. Just getting through each day is a challenge. As you see your child struggle, you feel frustrated and drained. Maybe your family is stuck together in your child's hard place. The energy seems to flow to dealing with sadness, worry, or acting out. Once the situation seemed a passing phase, but more and more it feels like it will always be like this. You worry about where this is headed. It's time to find help for your child and your family .

I will put you, the client, your life goals first and help you reach them. We will work together as a team, identifying your goals and using the modalities that I have trained in. I will help you learn tools relevant to your grow. These tools have helped me on my own growth journey as well as the clients that I have worked with. I believe in the value of connecting to the body as a way of healing developmental trauma. This trauma could be manifesting in different ways, physically, mentally, emotionally or a combination of all. My work is grounded in psychological theory, evidence-based practices and incorporates mindfulness.

The path forward. That's how we think of therapy at Discovery Counseling. We're here to help you navigate the highs and lows. The challenges and triumphs. That means the hard stuff and the big transitions. The persistent issues and the seemingly small stuff too. Experience tells us that you've got all the skills and smarts you need to thrive. So we'll help you find your path and we'll follow it alongside you. Whether you're searching for mental health, career aspirations, family healing or nutrition counseling, we're here to help tap into your inner wisdom and set out on the next phase of your journey.

If you are experiencing difficulty in communicating with those who matter most to you, you’ve come to the right place. I will provide you with a safe space and a non-judgmental environment. Regardless of how new or old these painful experiences are, I am here to help you and assure quality treatment so that your journey through life will be lighter and a more positive experience. I enjoy working with clients experiencing addiction, shame, grief, trauma, and familial abuse, families coping with new or existing illness, and clients in substance abuse recovery.