LGBTQ+ Therapists in Austin, TX

Life can be tough. Relationships, work and school are overwhelming. If you have tried to cope but need something more, I can help. I provide a warm, safe environment to help you decrease your anxiety, create more satisfying relationships and live a more fulfilling life. Everyone is unique. I tailor every session to your unique goals and strengths to help you increase emotional control, manage your thoughts and anxieties, and help you figure out the best way to move forward.

I believe the transforming power of psychotherapy begins with a connection between you and I. Our conversations create a safe space for you to explore your life and grow in the confidence of your worth, your aspirations, and your life circumstances. From this awareness comes a deeper knowing of yourself and a more effective "hands on" capacity for dealing thoughtfully and constructively with the challenges of life. Together, we define your goals for therapy, and together we create the path to make these goals your reality.

If you feel like you are expected to “do it all” and carry more responsibilities than others in your life, and feel like you need a break, I may be able to help. Some people find that their personal relationships, either with friends, family, or co-workers, seem shallow, one-dimensional, or unequal. If you would like to improve your relationship with yourself and others, this may be something we can work on together. People may find themselves noticing that they keep engaging in relationships that wound them and wonder “is there something wrong with me?” We can answer that question together.

When I was in high school, I struggled with my sexuality. The struggle lead to maladaptive coping skills, depression and anxiety. I felt so alone, scared, and like no one understood what I was going through! I needed help but I was too afraid to ask for it! One day, a school counselor, who I've never interacted with before, noticed that something was wrong with me and she reached out, gave me a helping hand, and put me into group therapy with other teens like me! I wasn't alone any more, I wasn't the only one questioning my sexuality, there were other kids like me! Getting help was the first step towards acceptance and self-love!

I have knowledge and practice of many prominent counseling theories and will adapt my counseling approach to your needs and goals. I tend to implement a solution-focused approach in order to not only focus in on what your goals are, but also to get you to those goals as quickly as possible. While we develop solutions for your goals, I tend to think outside of the box and try to find unique solutions that are catered to you individually.

Are you looking for an inclusive and culturally conscious therapist? Many of the concerns that clients bring up in therapy often involve challenges related to their identities (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, body size, etc.) and/or moving through a world that oppresses them. When describing their previous experiences in therapy, many clients have expressed things to me like, “my therapist just didn’t get me", and as a result, have been unintentionally harmed by assumptions or comments made by previous therapists. As part of my practice, it’s important to me that I hold a deep respect for your worldview and experiences.

Hi! I'm Kelly (she/they). I have experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds, and I prioritize building safe and strong relationships with all of my clients. I love working with the LGBTQIA community and specialize in working with religious trauma and spiritual abuse. I am also incredibly passionate about grief counseling and end-of-life support; I have experience working with adolescents and young adults with chronic and terminal illnesses and with loved ones of hospice patients.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, stress, and addictions. My approach to counseling is drawn from a variety of therapeutic techniques. I believe that there is no one size fits all modality of treatment. Using a client-centered approach, I work collaboratively to develop an authentic and trusting relationship drawing from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy to create a more holistic approach to counseling.

I help other queer and neurodivergent folx live with anxiety, PTSD, grief, and interpersonal functioning issues. I’m a casual therapist who cusses, listens intently, initiates the hard conversations gently and directly, and offers the education and support you need to navigate and define your experience. A fundamental belief I hold as a therapist is that everyone is capable of change, but sometimes we don’t have the skills or support we need; I provide that support and care, giving you the space and freedom to explore who you are, who you want to be, and what you need to bring those two aspects of yourself into alignment.

There is a wealth of wisdom already within you. Let's journey inward together to find healing, growth, and new revelations. Therapy is for YOU, and together we will find the methods that best foster your growth, whether we are interpreting your favorite song, making pro/con lists, finding moments of silence, or creating a safe place for you to say the thing you’ve never been able to say. Some areas of passion I enjoy working with include religious deconstruction/reconstruction, religious trauma, LGBTQ +, cultivating sexual satisfaction, spirituality, sexual shame/trauma, and identity formation.

I know you’re doing your best with the tools you have now—and that with nonjudgmental support and guidance, you can reconnect, grow, and flourish. My mission is to elevate you in creating a life of meaning and hope through past and future challenges. As a queer , multiracial Taiwanese American, my lived experience fuels my earnest appreciation and commitment to honoring your many intersecting identities. Together, we will develop a healing relationship where you can feel safe when vulnerable, comforted in your struggles, and encouraged as you are guided toward the resources you need to feel more secure in the world.

I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.

Life can be challenging, especially when you are perceived as different. The world can be cruel to people who are unique and it can lead to feelings of: shame, loneliness, anxiety, fear, and sadness. Please know that you are not alone in this. I offer a safe place where you can allow your authentic self to emerge. Through our connection in therapy, we can explore your challenges and strengths. Using our relationship in session as a guide, you will have the opportunity to discover new insights and move towards your goals. My work centers on helping relationships and adults.

What will a therapy session with me look like? Therapy sessions can look many ways, depending on what you are needing! My intention is to provide a space that is warm, authentic, and compassionate to help you work on your goals. I will bring my knowledge, skills, and resources into our sessions while honoring your intuition and wisdom about your needs. Some of the common goals I help people work towards include: Decreasing anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms; Strengthening Self-Compassion; Learning mindfulness/meditation; Exploring identity; Connecting with your body w/ Yoga; Navigating transitions; & Releasing trauma (EMDR).