Family Therapy in Austin, TX

Life might have thrown you a new curveball that has gotten you off balance. OR nothing big has happened, but feelings of being stuck have emerged from somewhere. Psychotherapy offers you a safe place to make changes to old patterns that hold you back. I can help you navigate the uncharted path & assist in developing the insights & skills you need to thrive in life. Therapy works best when we collaborate toward created goals in a respectful & affirming setting. Our work involves identifying & working through unhealthy relationship patterns, helping to change the way you think to improve the way you feel, in order to live your life.

Are you finding yourself stuck, lost, unmotivated, or worried about your future? Are you struggling as a parent or partner and desire to move your family in a positive direction? Many have been there and I can help guide you through this season of life. I believe everyone has a journey that has led them to where they are today. Through understanding your own journey, we will work together to develop new skills, behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs that will lead to a healthy, productive, and meaningful life.

Hi! I'm a relational therapist, meaning I work with adults to improve the relationships in their life. This can be romantic relationships, parenting, work/peer relationships, family of origin (parents/siblings), in-laws, and/or friendships. I’m passionate about helping people build and strengthen their relationships because I know, personally, how dysfunctional relationships can impact your daily life. Whether you are faced with childhood trauma, marital issues, unhealthy boundaries or lack of intimacy (to name a few), I'm here to sit with you as we navigate through the waters.

You deserve a therapist who can not only make you feel safe and heard but who you get along with. We may tackle issues such as anxiety, family conflict, relationships, and trauma, and I believe that a good therapist is someone you trust are willing to share the parts that you're barely willing to acknowledge to yourself. We will walk together to help you get what you want out of this short life. We may be an especially good fit if you have experienced difficulties with your religion or spirituality, especially if you were raised within a rigid belief system.

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re looking into therapy as a next step in your life. Finding a new therapist can be a daunting process, but it’s ultimately a rewarding one. I hope this page can give you a bit more encouragement and information for your search. I’ve provided therapy for ten years across a range of settings, including family /couples guidance centers, VA clinics, and university counseling centers — and I’ve learned that therapy looks different for each client. At the end of the day, though, I believe good therapy boils down to three basic ingredients: Building a relationship, telling your story, and taking action together.

My approach is centered around helping you create wholeness within yourself. Once your goals for therapy are established, we will focus on achieving what you envision. We will identify and help you break through old patterns that hold you back in life. As you extricate yourself from past acculturation, you will get in touch with your beautiful core Self. At the end of therapy with me, you will feel a sense of restoration and experience freedom from your emotional baggage.

I work with my clients to create an open and collaborative relationship offering a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for growth and change. I am dedicated to creating a safe therapeutic space to explore vulnerability and discover and ignite client strengths, while expanding self-compassion, connectedness, resiliency, and self-awareness. With empathy and encouragement, I will meet you where you are and guide treatment unique to your individual needs and goals. I use an integrative, evidence-based approach to create positive change, incorporating CBT, DBT, mindfulness, shame-resilience theory, and solution-focused therapy.

Over the years I have come to enjoy working with a variety of clients. I work with children ages 2 through adolescence utilizing play therapy as one of my modalities. I also see adults for individual issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, and relationship issues. My practice includes working with couples assisting them in recognizing the problem cycles that get created and hopefully learning to build intimacy and connection. Since I work with children, families are a part of my practice as well-I see each individual as an integral part of the whole.

Are you struggling to cope with our ever-changing, stressful world? Do you wish to improve the relationship with yourself and others and aren't quite sure how to do that? Are you struggling with infertility or would you like support during your pregnancy and post-partum journey? As a therapist, it is my goal to help you address the issues you are facing in a safe environment and work toward personal growth. I truly believe we all have the capacity for change and to empower ourselves. Having participated in a great amount of therapy myself, I understand what it is like to be on the other side and to be vulnerable with someone new.

You’re fucking exhausted. This is not where you thought you’d be at this age. You think you should’ve already figured out your relationships, your career, your family , etc. Isn’t there more to life?! All you want to do is crawl into bed and pull the covers over your head. The mean voice inside keeps telling you that you aren’t good enough, that you don’t deserve to rest. “Take care of everyone else before taking care of yourself." “You have to be strong…All The Damn Time.“ You can’t say no because then they won’t like you."

I enjoy and have experience working with a variety of issues and populations. I specialize in working with emerging and young adults navigating through anxiety, depression, life transitions, family of origin issues, identity exploration, and healing from trauma. I am also passionate about working with clients experiencing issues in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. I am LGBTQIA affirming, trauma-informed, diversity aware, and inclusive. In our collaborative work together, you will find a compassionate, open-minded, honest and intentional therapist.

I have helped couples for 30 years to transform their relationship using Imago Relationship Therapy. I teach couples a communication skill set that foster emotional maturity and respect. This changes relationships. Being in relationship can be challenging during the second stage of relationship when the newness recedes and irritations begins. The Imago model increases consciousness and healing around the origins of conflict. This awareness empowers couples in their ability to change so they are no longer victims to dysfunctional patterns. I incorporate a psycho-spiritual approach in my Imago work as well as individual counseling.

We all go through complicated situations, some of which we don’t feel adequately prepared to handle. Most of us were never taught how to navigate these difficult struggles in healthy, constructive ways. That's why we are here. At Austin Counseling Specialists, we work with a diverse variety of clientele to provide affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. We want to work with you to help you overcome obstacles that you are facing, improve on aspects in your current life situation, and provide a sense of strength and hope during times that you may feel lost. Please call us for a free phone consultation.

No matter your background, you deserve peace of mind and to feel safe within yourself. You deserve to find your happiness no matter the shape it takes. I believe that everyone has the power to reach their goals, sometimes you just need someone to hold the map while you drive. I would enjoy assisting you as we work through any problems so that you can thrive in your life.

I have over 14 years experience working with clients who are overloaded from the stress of daily life, school, work and family obligations. When life seems to be weighing you down and you can't come up for air, then I am here to help bring clarity and peace. My goal is to provide a calm and creative setting that nurtures the resilience everyone has inside them. We all have strength and the ability to cope, I am here to help you see that in yourself. I believe that humor, when appropriate, and warmth go a long way in building relationships with clients.

I served as a student pastor for four years while finishing my master’s degree and making the transition to therapy. During those four years in ministry, I was able to develop relationships with students and families walking through a variety of life circumstances.