Forensic Psychology Therapists in Austin, TX

Thank you for taking the time to invest in your mental health. I believe that one’s mental health is equally as important as physical health. With this belief, I decided to devote my time in achieving a doctorate degree in psychology from California School of Professional Psychology. I am a psychologist trained in clinical and forensic psychology . My training and experience have allowed me to develop clinical expertise in treatment modalities that are evidence based, such as CBT and ACT. I also have extensive training in the assessment of psychological concerns including diagnostic clarification and personality functioning.

I am a board certified forensic psychologist, and my psychology practice focuses on evaluation and consultation. I conduct forensic psychological evaluations for the courts in both criminal and civil matters on issues including competency to stand trial, capacity to waive Miranda rights, criminal responsibility ("insanity") and other mental health defenses, risk assessment, mitigation, personal injury, disability claims, fitness for duty, diagnostic clarification, and malingering/response styles. I DO NOT conduct child custody evaluations or other evaluations for family court.

I provide treatment in the areas of trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, and problematic sexual behaviors for adults and adolescents. I help lead clients towards self-discovery, resilience, and healthy relationships. Also, I perform academic achievement, intelligence, public servant recruitment, and other specialized psychological assessment services. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and received my doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have experience working in clinical and forensic (legal) settings.

I will work collaboratively and compassionately tailored to the unique strengths, struggles, and experiences of my clients. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma. The treatment modality I focus on using a person centered approach, CBT, Solution Focused. Together we will talk about what your facing and I will assist you in reaching your goals. My goal as your therapist is to create a safe place where your comfortable so, that we can collaboratively resolve the core issues that are holding you back from reaching your goals.

I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing a wide range of issues with specialized training in trauma and crisis, domestic violence, child abuse/maltreatment, and sexual assault/interpersonal violence, among others. My experience also includes working with adolescents and adults regarding career counseling and academic advising. Additionally, I have considerable clinical experience treating mood disorders, ADHD, learning difficulties, Autistic Disorder, behavioral problems, family conflict, and other concerns.

We all have times when life's challenges require us to look for hidden solutions and opportunities. It is a privilege to provide effective assistance and encouragement during those times. Blending traditional, positive, client-centered psychotherapy with leading-edge neuroscience, I offer a mind-body approach and a wide variety of therapy options. From individual, couples and family therapy to sports psychology, EMDR and EEG Neurofeedback, you can select the treatment experience right for you. Please call today for a free phone consultation and visit our web site, www.PeakInstitute.com.

I have been successful in the past with all manner of clients through many different settings – male, female, transgender, heterosexual, LGBTQ+, in inpatient, outpatient, technician, assessment, or even consulting settings. I also really enjoy working with teens and adolescents, since early brain-based interventions help everyone succeed even more in their lifetime. I find that my personality and style seem to fit best with clients who feel they are trapped in a negative routine, have no one with which to talk, or no way out of the situation from which they suffer.

Her current research interests involve Forensic Evaluation, Psychological Assessment, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychological Trauma, Veterans, Substance Use, and Immigration. In addition to clinical and research work, she is active in the American Psychological Association Divisions for Law and Psychology, Psychology of Women, Psychoanalysis, and Trauma. She is also a member of the Texas Psychological Association and the Capital Area Psychological Association.

If you are struggling with gambling and/or sex addiction, or your long term addiction recovery, you've reached the right place.

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” As an experienced counselor/therapist, it is my honor to assist you in exploring your core issues and move toward a healthy, fulfilling life. Utilizing a variety of approaches to work a treatment plan customized to meet your unique circumstances. With honesty and compassion I will work to create an open channel of communication. The goal of our therapy sessions together, will be to help you develop the mental fortitude needed to lead a successful life. The more support you gain, the better equipped you will be to live life.

Dr. Darla Absher is a a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor LPC-S #62089, located in Austin and Bastrop, Texas. Dr. Absher treats the full spectrum of disorders and life adjustments. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University, in Austin, Texas in August 2005. In 2003, I received my Master of Arts in Human Services from St. Edward's. In 2001 I graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology. In December 2011, I graduated from Argosy University in Dallas, Texas with a Doctor of Clinical Psychology.

Embarking on a journey such as one that you have chosen can feel risky, even scary – and that’s okay! However, the important thing to remember is that you have taken the first step, which is something to be acknowledged and celebrated. Whether you are looking to help process a recent hardship you’ve experienced or you simply just want somebody to talk to, I look forward to the opportunity to provide you with whatever type of support you need in the moment to help promote growth and resiliency.

Accepting new clients as of Jan 2023. Dealing with something you can't just overcome? I work with clients using a mixture of humor and challenge to deal with the heavy, immovable problems in life. I work with clients dealing with alcoholism, substance use, domestic violence, infidelity, codependency, attachment issues, and issues with sexual attraction. I assist clients in approaching the problem through education and attachment theory, which focuses on how we form relationships and the relationship we have to ourselves.

Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you're getting in your own way? Have you been through traumatic experiences that have altered your life? Is depression or anxiety becoming so intense that you're having trouble at work or at home? The good news is that there's a solution to your problems, and I am confident that I can help you return to a place of balance and peace in your life. I enjoy working with teens and adults from various backgrounds, and I welcome you to contact me for a consultation.

I am a licensed psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist. I provide evidence based effective treatment for psychological problems, as well as neuropsychological assessment. I take a humanistic and compassionate approach and work with my clients as partners in a journey. My clients' wellbeing, dignity and progress towards the goals we set are my top priorities. Together with my clients I offer a tailored clinical approach to help you achieve your treatment and life goals. I also draw from both neuroscience as well as from philosophy to help clients get better and experience the profound sense that... its ok to be you!

My therapy patients tend to be young adults and middle aged individuals. Affording insight in the lifespan is my goal, and I focus on reaching that goal in a number of different ways. Through better insight and goal-oriented purpose, we identify the outcomes to strive for. I have a wide-ranging experience working with young children to adults.

Joseph Campbell said, "The effect of a successful journey of the hero is the unlocking and release of the flow of life into the body of the world." Your problems are uniquely yours, and my approach engages that uniqueness with the proposition of pragmatic change based on evidence-based approaches. Counseling is a hero's journey which begins with a desire for a better life, and a subtle voice inside calling for change! I am here to help with that journey, and working to overcome the challenges that are the roadblocks to a better life.