Hispanic and Latino Therapists in Austin, TX

Debbie Seeger is supervised by Gena St. David, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S. I believe every journey begins with a single first step. Here you are…you’ve made that crucial first step. I chose to be a psychotherapist because I have personally experienced the power of counseling. While our experiences influence us, our circumstances do not need to define us. You are the expert on yourself, not me. I will walk alongside you, with full support and completely absent of judgment, as you journey toward your goals. Self-exploration can be frightening, and you will not be exploring alone.

I have several years of experience helping clients enhance their well-being. I apply a person-centered approach by creating individualized treatment plans and considering the best fit for each client, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and am passionate about working with the LatinX and Hispanic community. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. I also provide immigration psychological evaluations or hardship evaluations for those in need of this assessment for pending legal process for US citizenship or political asylum.

I am passionate about working with Latinx women who want to free themselves from expectations of culture and family. There are many layers to your identity, some are masked in perfection and shame, and affect other areas of your life. Together we will untangle cultural expectations and reflect on your needs and the life you want. If you are experiencing negative self-beliefs, I offer EMDR which helps process the “stuck” memories, emotions, and sensations you’ve been holding onto. Other areas of expertise include disordered eating, intergenerational trauma, or being impacted by having a loved one on death row or incarcerated.

I enjoy working clients from diverse populations but I particularly enjoy working with individuals from hispanic backgrounds. Being hispanic in America is definitely a different experience and sometimes stressful and I help my clients navigate these things. Whether its interpersonal issues with family, friends, relationships, or work I give my clients the tools to navigate major life transitions. I also work with individuals that struggles with anxiety and depression.

Are you a First Generation or a Latinx woman that is having difficulty finding peace and joy in everyday moments? Do you feel overwhelmed with life, career goals, and everything in between? You have come a long way but something is keeping you from being happy and enjoying the moment. You are failing to nurture the relationship with yourself while trying to meet everyone else’s needs and expectations. This leaves you feeling frustrated and unhappy in life. Despite the unease you feel, a large part of you is ready to set down the thoughts and beliefs that are keeping you down and start building your peace and happiness.

When seeking care, nothing is scarier to transgender and non binary folx than winding up with a provider who is poorly informed about the issues that face our community. From understanding discrimination and harassment and the various intersectionalities of our personhood to the process of transitioning and navigating this process, having a mental health provider who is affirming and competent makes a huge difference, whether your current mental health concerns are or aren't related to your gender.

Life can be difficult sometimes for teens, adults, and parents. Childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, or sudden life events can make us feel alone and unable to face our fears. This emotional pain can bring symptoms of depression and anxiety, cause a change in behavior and sleep or cause family conflict. You may ask yourself why did this happen to me? Or will I ever feel like myself? It all can feel overwhelming! As your therapist, I will walk with you as you process these changes to heal, grow, and empower yourself.

Are you feeling ready to take steps towards a happier, healthier, more balanced & authentic life? Looking for a compassionate, caring, non-judgmental therapist who is highly experienced? Are you seeking to engage in self-exploration and explore ways to truly feel better, take steps towards the life you want? Are you in search of a therapist who can help you navigate the impact of collective and individual experiences of oppression, overcome limiting conditions, change unhelpful patterns, and have better relationships with others and with yourself ? Are you interested in a deeper healing process?

Connecting with people who need my work is my passion! I help people find strengths inside of themselves and inspire them to create change through education, validation and support. I believe that everyone is capable of growth and healing and I am here to help provide a loving nudge or cheer you on when necessary. Others would describe my therapy style as warm, supportive, and collaborative. I prioritize meeting you where you are and strive to create a safe and culturally sensitive environment where people can be their authentic selves.

The purpose of therapy is to create positive improvement within the individual, and to establish a higher quality of life. My approach to counseling/therapy varies somewhat with the needs of my clients. Primarily, I use the cognitive-behavioral approach to counseling/therapy. My style is interactive and I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration between client and therapist, for doing so creates equality within the therapeutic setting. Let the transformation begin!

In making the decision to find a therapist, you are already taking an important and challenging step toward growth and change. Whether you are hoping to learn healthier ways to cope with challenging feelings and experiences, or you’re ready to explore the parts of your story that seem to be holding you back from living a more fulfilling life, a therapist who sees your unique strengths and honors your story is crucial in the process.

As a Queer Hispanic Female, I have a passion as a therapist to support fellow LGBTQIA+ clients with things unique to our experience and lives such as coming out, working through relationships with straight friends and family, developing meaningful, healthy sexual connections with our partners, and general healing with compassion. This is what I love most about this work! I have experience working with adults and couples encompassing a wide variety of topics.

Modern Balance Counseling is a virtual therapy practice for folks that are breaking the mold. If you are navigating changes in your relationship, if you are navigating parenthood (in the teen years or the early years), if you are healing your inner child and feel ready to break cycles, if you are ready to discover more about yourself and heal the scripts of the past... then this is the space for you! The name of the practice evokes its "why" as well as what I hope will be its offering for all folks that work with me. More than work-life balance, something relevant and practical... Modern Balance.

I understand it can be difficult to choose someone you can trust to collaboratively guide you through your healing journey. My role is to meet you where you are in the process, in a non-judgmental and positive way towards the goals or changes you envision as possible. My experience is working with people struggling with Depression and Anxiety. Including communities like Queer/Trans community, multilingual communities, intersectional identity issues, acculturative/cultural stress, identity development, chronically-ill and different-abled community, and Latinx /e community. I am able to provide these services in English and Spanish.