Therapists in Austin, TX

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.

I know that it can be incredibly difficult to reach out and ask for help. I think it is one of the bravest things a person can do. I also believe that change and hope are very real. I would be honored and privileged to get to be the person that walks beside you in your journey of healing.

Welcome, I currently have a couple of openings for new clients and scheduling a phone consultation is a good way for us to determine if I can be helpful. I specialize in depth-oriented therapy for adults facing personal, professional, and family challenges. I also work with individuals who generally feel resilient and successful but are navigating significant or acute levels of stress.

Welcome! I specialize in working with premarital couples and individuals (18+ only) on a variety of life and relationship concerns. Together, we address concerns such as anxiety, self-esteem, co-dependency, trust, and infidelity. I also hold a safe space for premarital couples and take you through a course of comprehensive preparation for your marriage. I understand that every person is unique in their own way, so I tailor each session to fit your specific needs. My clients walk away from each session with a greater understanding of themselves and more agency to find deep satisfaction in their daily life.

My name is Keri Cooper, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and LPC Supervisor with over 21 years of clinical experience working with older teens and adults who suffer from Anxiety, Stress, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, and Life Coaching issues. I use a mix of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Client-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based, and Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT) during treatments with my clients. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to make positive changes and live their best life. It's a privilege to be a part of that journey.

Are you ready to let old patterns go and bring new energy into your life? Are you on a healing journey, but find yourself stuck in a particular area of your life? I believe that pleasure is a vital component of happiness, and that through therapy individuals and couples can learn the right tools to achieve mental, emotional, spiritual, and sexual health. I help folks explore who they are in a safe environment that is supportive of each person’s path to self-love and acceptance. I work with couples to address communication issues and help them to build stronger, more intimate connections.

Are you struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or a painful past that is affecting your life now? Or is something else interfering with your ability to be happy - and you need help making sense of it?

Do you find yourself struggling to connect with others? Do you struggle in relationships of all kinds, feel like you don't fit in or are constantly misunderstood? Could your low self-esteem be creating a barrier for you to connect to others and yourself? Are you ever afraid of the emotions you experience or find yourself avoiding those more difficult emotions? I will be your advocate to love yourself and to feel more connected in your relationships and to the world around you. In therapy we will work to increase your feelings of self-worth, improve relationships, and reignite that spark that has been seemingly lost.

Austin Family Counseling (AFC) is a counseling practice providing expert-level guidance and support for families, children, couples, and individuals. We are a unique group of therapists who will not only help you feel connected and cared for, but also provide you with guidance and expertise that will give you what you need to restore hope and connection in your life and relationships.

I am passionate about helping people in different stages of life. I work with teenagers and adults that are struggling with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, self-esteem, identity issues, etc. I believe in being trauma informed, having unconditional positive regard, and meeting the client where they are in their healing journey. I prioritize human connection and creating a space where healing and growth can happen through mutual and collaborative trust, empathy, and respect.

I utilize an integrated and holistic approach to therapy that is grounded in relational-cultural theory (RCT). I aim to understand and address the ways in which a client’s presenting concerns manifest in their mind, body, and spirit. I believe that clients come to me already holding the answers and guidance they are looking for and it is my role to help empower them to connect with their inner knowing. I encourage clients to increase mindfulness and emotional awareness to help them become an intentional creator of their experiences. I aim to help clients let go of shame and develop self-compassion.

Anxiety leaves us feeling on edge, over-controlled, and disconnected from our true selves. You’re someone who tries every stress relief technique in the book but still finds yourself worried, exhausted and feeling empty at the end of each day. Constantly filling up other people’s cups– at work, in relationships, with family and friends, but who is filling up your cup? You’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to lessen the emotional burden. You’re ready to set boundaries and keep them. Most of all, you’re ready to break the patterns that leave you feeling stuck. I want to help you get there.

Yellow Chair Counseling is accepting new clients - use the "Schedule Appointment" button on our website! I am passionate about embracing the paradox of accepting ourselves as we are right now, while also committing to change. I believe this is the essence of therapy that leads you towards the fulfilling and joyful life you deserve to be living. When I sit with you, I offer my unconditional acceptance, my calm presence, my sense of humor, and concrete tools that are easy to use and effective. My desire is to cultivate a genuine and compassionate relationship in which we can collaboratively work together towards health and happiness.

"ITS OKAY TO BE SCARED, BEING SCARED MEANS YOU'RE ABOUT TO DO SOMETHING REALLY, REALLY BRAVE." Mandy Hale. Sometimes people struggle with the idea of going to see a therapist and finding the one that is right for them. Having rapport with your counselor is the most important thing. Once there is rapport with your counselor, the conversations will not feel forced/coerced ...you get to be in the present and work on why you came to therapy to begin with. Each person is unique, so I will use a variety of techniques to meet your presenting issue.

Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing! I know the healing process can be uncomfortable, I am here to support you through it. My goal is to help you feel comfortable expressing yourself, processing situations and emotions that may be difficult, and learning new skills to get you to where you want to be. I welcome individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life-transitions, as well as a variety of other stressors.

Do you feel trapped in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you feel disconnected from yourself, others, or in your relationship? Are there old wounds showing up in the present? Are you struggling with relationships and not quite sure why? When we encounter trauma or adverse experiences, we often find ourselves stuck in unhealthy cycles as a way of shielding ourselves from reliving that pain. Together, we will approach the difficulties you're facing with compassion, fostering lasting transformation. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, creating a space where we can explore how you can cultivate a more fulfilling life.

I find my strengths are working with women in all stages of life: college women, career women, new mothers, career mothers, women battling infertility, women going through divorce, and women suffering from low self esteem. My compassion, open mindedness, and solution focused approach creates a setting of hope, positive change, and trustworthy rapport.

Lucy in the Peanuts cartoon once said, "to be happy you also have to be sad sometimes; then you're really happy." I agree! Life is about engagement with all of your feelings. How do you relate to your life? Are you finding challenges, aliveness, connection to self and others? Do you have a sense of meaning or is life just something to get through? Are you living or just existing? I strive to assist clients in being closer, more alive, connected, and vibrant, embracing the highs and the lows of life with more balance and acceptance.

Brooke sees her role as a mirror for her clients, reflecting the patterns she observes to guide them towards discovering their inner-voice and wisdom. She believes that by exploring personal development and examining our interactions within relationships, we can unravel the narratives that hinder our relationships, or self-love. Through engaging in therapeutic dialogue and collaboration, Brooke aims to support the client through a treatment plan that is specific to the client because therapy is not a one size fits all experience.