Female Therapists in Austin, TX

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Lindsay Luongo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Austin, TX 78746
I provide a compassionate, open minded space to support adults (18+) in understanding and appreciating all parts of themselves. I am typically a great fit for folks who identify as perfectionists, people pleasers, and/or are highly sensitive. Together, we will work to shift patterns in your life that no longer serve you and your values. In each session, it is my goal that you feel worthy of connection, liberation, and inner peace.
I provide a compassionate, open minded space to support adults (18+) in understanding and appreciating all parts of themselves. I am typically a great fit for folks who identify as perfectionists, people pleasers, and/or are highly sensitive. Together, we will work to shift patterns in your life that no longer serve you and your values. In each session, it is my goal that you feel worthy of connection, liberation, and inner peace.
(737) 734-1775 View (737) 734-1775
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Michele Brower
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CCTP-II
Online Only
Have you experienced trauma or attachment wounding? Are you in a constant state of fight or flight or dissociation and shut down? Does your nervous system feel like your enemy? Traumatic events affect people in very different ways. One thing is certain though; trauma is stored in your body and affects your mind, body, memory, mood, spirit, and relationships with yourself and with others. There is a way to befriend your nervous system, effectively heal your past wounds, cope with your current triggers, and discover your own personal post-traumatic growth and resiliency for the future.
Have you experienced trauma or attachment wounding? Are you in a constant state of fight or flight or dissociation and shut down? Does your nervous system feel like your enemy? Traumatic events affect people in very different ways. One thing is certain though; trauma is stored in your body and affects your mind, body, memory, mood, spirit, and relationships with yourself and with others. There is a way to befriend your nervous system, effectively heal your past wounds, cope with your current triggers, and discover your own personal post-traumatic growth and resiliency for the future.
(737) 530-7903 View (737) 530-7903
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Mariana Gutierrez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
Hello! My name is Mariana Gutierrez, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working in the Central Texas area. Life can feel difficult and overwhelming at times. Whether this is managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, depression or trauma. I believe in providing a supportive, safe and nonjudgmental environment in which we work in a collaborative manner to problem-solve, improve coping skills and find the support you need.
Hello! My name is Mariana Gutierrez, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working in the Central Texas area. Life can feel difficult and overwhelming at times. Whether this is managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, depression or trauma. I believe in providing a supportive, safe and nonjudgmental environment in which we work in a collaborative manner to problem-solve, improve coping skills and find the support you need.
(254) 249-4513 View (254) 249-4513
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Diana M Briseno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC
Online Only
I have 28 years of professional work experience in various settings. My goal is to help you increase motivation, self-esteem, & confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I have 28 years of professional work experience in various settings. My goal is to help you increase motivation, self-esteem, & confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
(346) 523-6534 View (346) 523-6534
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Stacy Bockholt Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, LMFT
Austin, TX 78746
Are you asking yourself, "Am I strong enough to get through this?" When life presents us with challenges that seem too difficult to bear, we often get stuck in a mental cycle that repeats, "Life isn't fair." I won't tell you otherwise, but I will help you find the strength to go on anyway. In my work with oncology, grief, trauma, and couples in conflict, I have worked with clients in unimaginable physical and emotional pain. Together, we uncover and process the emotions that cause anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, insecurity, and that sinking feeling that you may never get back to "you."
Are you asking yourself, "Am I strong enough to get through this?" When life presents us with challenges that seem too difficult to bear, we often get stuck in a mental cycle that repeats, "Life isn't fair." I won't tell you otherwise, but I will help you find the strength to go on anyway. In my work with oncology, grief, trauma, and couples in conflict, I have worked with clients in unimaginable physical and emotional pain. Together, we uncover and process the emotions that cause anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, insecurity, and that sinking feeling that you may never get back to "you."
(512) 877-7459 View (512) 877-7459
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Sandra McAndrew
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
I provide an emotionally safe, empathetic and supportive environment for adolescents and adults using a client centered approach. I want to be there for you as we work toward reaching your goals during the counseling process. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs to help you resolve personal conflicts or challenges, manage anxiety, depression or life changes and gain skills/tools for more adaptive problem solving. My goal is to help you through whatever challenges you may be facing and create positive change.
I provide an emotionally safe, empathetic and supportive environment for adolescents and adults using a client centered approach. I want to be there for you as we work toward reaching your goals during the counseling process. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs to help you resolve personal conflicts or challenges, manage anxiety, depression or life changes and gain skills/tools for more adaptive problem solving. My goal is to help you through whatever challenges you may be facing and create positive change.
(903) 401-8934 View (903) 401-8934
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Quinn K Smelser
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S
Online Only
You have taken a very courageous step in seeking therapy. I have counseled children, families, and individuals at all stages of life. Over the course of my career, I have worked in urban, rural, and suburban communities, under government-funded grants, and through private funding in homes, schools, and residential treatment. Using an integrative approach that is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and family systems oriented, I draw from attachment theory, neurobiology research, systems theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and existentialism. I also am an approved clinical supervisor in Texas, DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
You have taken a very courageous step in seeking therapy. I have counseled children, families, and individuals at all stages of life. Over the course of my career, I have worked in urban, rural, and suburban communities, under government-funded grants, and through private funding in homes, schools, and residential treatment. Using an integrative approach that is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and family systems oriented, I draw from attachment theory, neurobiology research, systems theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and existentialism. I also am an approved clinical supervisor in Texas, DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
(240) 213-7314 View (240) 213-7314
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Dr. Naqsh Ali
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Austin, TX 78748
There are infinite reasons we seek therapy: you may be reaching out because you feel stuck in, you long for a deeper understanding of yourself and others, or perhaps you are feelings overwhelmed. As a therapist I strive to create a safe, warm, validating, and interactive space to help you navigate these challenges and foster meaningful change for a more fulfilling life. I offer a holistic approach that combines various therapeutic modalities to provide a personalized and effective treatment experience to ensure that your treatment is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
There are infinite reasons we seek therapy: you may be reaching out because you feel stuck in, you long for a deeper understanding of yourself and others, or perhaps you are feelings overwhelmed. As a therapist I strive to create a safe, warm, validating, and interactive space to help you navigate these challenges and foster meaningful change for a more fulfilling life. I offer a holistic approach that combines various therapeutic modalities to provide a personalized and effective treatment experience to ensure that your treatment is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
(512) 647-2893 View (512) 647-2893
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Alicia LaTraille
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78735
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, I have a passion for working with adolescents & young adults who are seeking to build a deeper awareness and understanding of themselves. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, and couples who are looking for someone to guide them through anxiety, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, depression, trauma, making friends, setting boundaries, building confidence, and emotional regulation.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, I have a passion for working with adolescents & young adults who are seeking to build a deeper awareness and understanding of themselves. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, and couples who are looking for someone to guide them through anxiety, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, depression, trauma, making friends, setting boundaries, building confidence, and emotional regulation.
(737) 367-3894 View (737) 367-3894
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Jourdan Bartels
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
Are you struggling to make changes in your life and maintain care and compassion for yourself? Are you having trouble with the relationships that matter to you? Helping others build their self-compassion and relational strengths is a true passion of mine. It’s a priority for me to meet my clients where they’re at, but I always work from a trauma-informed, relational, feminist-multicultural perspective. I believe that our habits, patterns, and behaviors make so much sense in the context of what we’ve experienced throughout our lives, and part of supporting our mental wellness is meeting ourselves with kindness and understanding.
Are you struggling to make changes in your life and maintain care and compassion for yourself? Are you having trouble with the relationships that matter to you? Helping others build their self-compassion and relational strengths is a true passion of mine. It’s a priority for me to meet my clients where they’re at, but I always work from a trauma-informed, relational, feminist-multicultural perspective. I believe that our habits, patterns, and behaviors make so much sense in the context of what we’ve experienced throughout our lives, and part of supporting our mental wellness is meeting ourselves with kindness and understanding.
(512) 855-2434 View (512) 855-2434
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Ashley Mayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Online Only
Hi there! I am Ashley, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist based in Austin, TX. I specialize in working with clients seeking to heal from trauma, navigate difficult family relationships, or work through anxiety or depression. I believe the healing process starts with safety and authentic connection, and I work to create a welcoming therapy environment where clients can show up exactly as they are.
Hi there! I am Ashley, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist based in Austin, TX. I specialize in working with clients seeking to heal from trauma, navigate difficult family relationships, or work through anxiety or depression. I believe the healing process starts with safety and authentic connection, and I work to create a welcoming therapy environment where clients can show up exactly as they are.
(737) 510-7016 View (737) 510-7016
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Blue Note Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Austin, TX 78703
Blue Note Psychotherapy is Austin’s premier counseling center for individuals, couples, and families navigating cancer & medical diagnoses, grief & loss, and significant life transitions. Our approach to therapy is grounded in respect for your experience, deep expertise in the issues we support, and a belief that there is no single way to journey through this—it comes down to what is right and true and authentic for you. Our team of highly trained and specialized therapists is committed to meeting you right where you are today and supporting you as an active, engaged, and reliable companion on your path forward.
Blue Note Psychotherapy is Austin’s premier counseling center for individuals, couples, and families navigating cancer & medical diagnoses, grief & loss, and significant life transitions. Our approach to therapy is grounded in respect for your experience, deep expertise in the issues we support, and a belief that there is no single way to journey through this—it comes down to what is right and true and authentic for you. Our team of highly trained and specialized therapists is committed to meeting you right where you are today and supporting you as an active, engaged, and reliable companion on your path forward.
(737) 352-5221 View (737) 352-5221
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Melissa Glass
Provisionally Licensed Psychologist, PsyD
Online Only
Searching for a therapist can certainly feel like a daunting task, and it is so important to find the right fit. Hopefully I can be that for you. I am a provisionally licensed psychologist supervised by Dr. Margarita R. Paredes, PsyD. I thoroughly enjoy using an integrated approach when working with individuals who would like to add more tools to their toolkit for better management of their anxiety, stress, relationship issues, life transitions and of course, personal growth. I also strive to create a sex-positive practice, working with individuals in both traditional and non-traditional relationships.
Searching for a therapist can certainly feel like a daunting task, and it is so important to find the right fit. Hopefully I can be that for you. I am a provisionally licensed psychologist supervised by Dr. Margarita R. Paredes, PsyD. I thoroughly enjoy using an integrated approach when working with individuals who would like to add more tools to their toolkit for better management of their anxiety, stress, relationship issues, life transitions and of course, personal growth. I also strive to create a sex-positive practice, working with individuals in both traditional and non-traditional relationships.
(512) 980-9109 View (512) 980-9109
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Sladja Redner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
You don’t need to be more productive, more pleasing, or more “healed.” You need space to return to the real you. I work with women who are waking up to the quiet truth that their needs, boundaries, and intuition matter, even if they're not quite sure what that looks like yet. If you’ve been feeling anxious, disconnected, self-critical, and overwhelmed—I'm here to support you and help you get on a more aligned path. My style is warm, exploratory, conversational, and intuitive. I don’t talk at you—I sit with you, help you slow down, get to know yourself and gently untangle the patterns that have kept you small. Let's begin!
You don’t need to be more productive, more pleasing, or more “healed.” You need space to return to the real you. I work with women who are waking up to the quiet truth that their needs, boundaries, and intuition matter, even if they're not quite sure what that looks like yet. If you’ve been feeling anxious, disconnected, self-critical, and overwhelmed—I'm here to support you and help you get on a more aligned path. My style is warm, exploratory, conversational, and intuitive. I don’t talk at you—I sit with you, help you slow down, get to know yourself and gently untangle the patterns that have kept you small. Let's begin!
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Britney Watson Eglinton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with teens and adults of various ages processing trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relationship issues and difficult life transitions. My goal is to be supportive and encouraging to allow my clients to explore what is holding them back in life. My hope is that you feel seen and validated in each session. Therapy is a space where you can open up and identify any anxieties keeping you from being the best you can be. We all have it in us to rise up and take charge of our lives.
I have extensive experience working with teens and adults of various ages processing trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, relationship issues and difficult life transitions. My goal is to be supportive and encouraging to allow my clients to explore what is holding them back in life. My hope is that you feel seen and validated in each session. Therapy is a space where you can open up and identify any anxieties keeping you from being the best you can be. We all have it in us to rise up and take charge of our lives.
(512) 883-8105 View (512) 883-8105
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Amah Sarkodie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello & welcome! Asking for help is not easy, but there’s a part of you that’s wishing something was different and that same part of you has led you here. I have gratitude for that courageous part of you. I am a trauma-informed therapist with 14 years of experience working in organizations that serve children and adults. My experience as a therapist in schools, treatment centers, and medical settings have equipped me to work with a variety of mental health needs. I am honored that my work history has granted me the opportunity to work with people of various racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Hello & welcome! Asking for help is not easy, but there’s a part of you that’s wishing something was different and that same part of you has led you here. I have gratitude for that courageous part of you. I am a trauma-informed therapist with 14 years of experience working in organizations that serve children and adults. My experience as a therapist in schools, treatment centers, and medical settings have equipped me to work with a variety of mental health needs. I am honored that my work history has granted me the opportunity to work with people of various racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
(512) 549-8031 View (512) 549-8031
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Ericka Connor
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in therapeutic work with young adults and adults. Over the last several years I have worked extensively with young adults and adults experiencing Depression and Anxiety. I take a client centered approach through the use of a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Therapy. It is my passion to assist young people with the coping skills to become healthy and high functioning individuals in life.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in therapeutic work with young adults and adults. Over the last several years I have worked extensively with young adults and adults experiencing Depression and Anxiety. I take a client centered approach through the use of a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Therapy. It is my passion to assist young people with the coping skills to become healthy and high functioning individuals in life.
(737) 331-1725 View (737) 331-1725
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Amber Arellano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Online Only
Hi, I am Amber a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I'm passionate about women issues, and helping couples communicate their thoughts, feelings, and values. The majority of my practice focuses on recovery from emotional trauma, relationship conflict, and anxiety management. My approach focuses on providing a space for clients to feel heard, accepted, and receive gentle feedback.
Hi, I am Amber a licensed marriage and family therapist, and I'm passionate about women issues, and helping couples communicate their thoughts, feelings, and values. The majority of my practice focuses on recovery from emotional trauma, relationship conflict, and anxiety management. My approach focuses on providing a space for clients to feel heard, accepted, and receive gentle feedback.
(512) 348-7439 View (512) 348-7439
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Karey Scheyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78751
You deserve a counselor who makes you feel safe enough to be brave: to share openly, take risks, face fears, and rise to challenges. It takes motivation to look inward, honesty to build awareness, and courage to make change. Whether this is your first counseling experience or you’ve been in therapy before, you’re likely sensing that something’s not quite right, and you're seeking something bigger, bolder, or brighter than what you’re experiencing in your life now. I believe that longing is a sign of the inherent well-being available to you, and with a good therapist you can reconnect to your most authentic, radiant self.
You deserve a counselor who makes you feel safe enough to be brave: to share openly, take risks, face fears, and rise to challenges. It takes motivation to look inward, honesty to build awareness, and courage to make change. Whether this is your first counseling experience or you’ve been in therapy before, you’re likely sensing that something’s not quite right, and you're seeking something bigger, bolder, or brighter than what you’re experiencing in your life now. I believe that longing is a sign of the inherent well-being available to you, and with a good therapist you can reconnect to your most authentic, radiant self.
(512) 543-1496 View (512) 543-1496
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Anne Byrd-Garofalo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I am warm, direct and non-pathologizing, helping clients seek practical solutions in the present to deal with challenging problems. My focus is to seek the deeper meaning inherent in problems using humor and honesty. I have strong belief in the strength of human beings and their ability to change and heal. The majority of my clients complete their work in ten sessions. For persons with more complex histories, e.g., trauma, we will work until we are done.
I am warm, direct and non-pathologizing, helping clients seek practical solutions in the present to deal with challenging problems. My focus is to seek the deeper meaning inherent in problems using humor and honesty. I have strong belief in the strength of human beings and their ability to change and heal. The majority of my clients complete their work in ten sessions. For persons with more complex histories, e.g., trauma, we will work until we are done.
(737) 204-5782 View (737) 204-5782

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.