Therapists in Austin, TX

Are you feeling stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress and anxiety, trying to balance a demanding career and personal life? Well, fear not, because I'm here to help you find the harmony and peace of mind that you deserve! As a psychotherapist and coach, I specialize in working with busy, high achieving women who are ready to take charge of their mental health and reclaim their happiness. We'll work together to identify the root causes of your stress. And let's not forget the fun! Yes, through creative approaches, we'll work to uncover your strengths and design a plan unique to you to make long lasting positive change.

The willingness to start mental health counseling is a courageous step towards creating positive change in your life. I create a warm, trusting, and collaborative atmosphere, where you can express yourself without worry of judgment. You are the expert of your life, and as your therapist, I will be here with a sense of curiosity and support.

Trouble turning your brain off? Is your life not where you thought it would be by now? Does anxiety get in the way of truly connecting with others? I get it. I can help. I can give you the tools you need to finally take control of your life.

Deep breath. Are you ready to try something different? Struggling in a relationship? Challenged by a major transition? Burdened by anxiety? Derailed by depression? Craving a career pivot? Devastated by a loss? Or, do you have a desire to spark your creativity or follow your heart? I've been there too. Whether you aspire to learn, heal, or grow, I can offer a safe, comforting place along with gentle guidance using what I have learned from my own life lessons and experiences to help you pause, reflect, and engage your strengths, wisdom, and deep-rooted resilience in the pursuit of positive change, inner peace, and passionate living.

Welcome to my practice! I work with a wide range of client concerns including depression, anxiety, self esteem, life transitions, grief, relationship concerns and identity development. I have specialized training in reproductive psychology on issues including pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and pregnancy/infant loss. I work to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel heard and understood. I am sensitive to diversity and treat my clients as individuals based on the uniqueness of their experiences. I believe self-awareness is essential to change and I encourage this process through emotional exploration and behavioral and relational awareness.

Hello! My name is Lesley, and I offer individual and family therapy services to adolescents (12 and up) and adults. Before moving to Austin, I spent several years in Houston, where I completed my Master’s at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and graduated from Rice University with my Bachelor’s in Psychology. I have experience working with depression and mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders in outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, and Partial Hospitalization settings. I utilize a variety of treatment methodologies and will work alongside you to identify what approaches best suit your needs.

I believe in the wise and loving energy at our core that, given the right environment, guides each of us towards growth, healing, connection, and wholeness. When we are able to access this, we live more fully. My work is to help you identify and release roots of anxiety, fear, suffering, self-doubt or disconnection in order to return to this core and connect to a life more deeply grounded in meaning and joy.

Your relationship with yourself and others cause you to suffer in ways that your friends can't fully comprehend. Feelings of failure, insecurity, anxiety and depression have left you feeling like a stranger in your own life. You question yourself, wondering if you've done something wrong... whether there's something you should be doing differently. Friends and family are trying to be helpful with their advice, but it often leaves you feeling worse. Some days you have hope and others you feel you are in true despair. You are desperate to make sense of it all, and you don't know where to turn.

People are naturally resilient with the right support. Therapy facilitates the healing process by helping you deeply understand yourself, with compassion, so your presenting concerns can be effectively addressed. My approach varies to fit the style and presenting issues of each client. Typically, I take a holistic approach combining in-depth traditional talk therapy with more recent, empirically-validated and present-focused approaches. I sometimes act as a life coach, helping clients change behaviors and discern choices that lead toward the lives they envision. My predominant focus is guiding deeper exploration that results in real inner transformation, personal fulfillment, and learning to love yourself.

Are you worried about your relationship? Does it feel like the ease, joy and close connection you experienced early on is becoming a distant memory? I specialize in helping couples and individuals achieve the awareness, skills, emotional agility and healing that will enable you to have the secure and supportive relationship you want and deserve. Is conflict increasing, sex decreasing? Is there more complaining, fighting and withdrawal than feeling understood, appreciated and respected? Are underlying problems of anxiety, issues from childhood and loss of trust compounding stressors like kids, finances & in-laws?

Greetings! I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology and have extensive training in the science and art of psychotherapy. I am Board Certified in clinical psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology). My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in empirical methods, that is, methods proven by scientific research to address mental illness and relationship issues people often bring to a psychotherapist for help managing and ultimately overcome. I offer individual psychotherapy as well as psychological testing.

I typically work with high functioning people trying to regain a sense of control over their lives. Depression, anxiety, as well as other difficulties stem from relational problems, both past and present, that when explored lead to symptom relief. This can be done in individual, group, or couples therapy.

I work well with adults who wish to deepen their relationships with primary partners, children, their family of origin, friends or colleagues. Many of my patients are seeking help with issues from early childhood, including trauma and child abuse. Others want to understand and function better in their marriages/partnerships. Some patients need to end their partnerships and I will work with them to do so in a collaborative manner. Adults in my practice may be coping with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, dissociative disorders and/or addictions. Together, we work to create insight into these issues.

I work with people, not labels. It’s about you, not a diagnosis. And it’s about me, not a degree. It becomes about us working together for your goals, whatever those are-I can help. We’re so surprised when we feel something but it “doesn’t make sense”. We “should” ourselves & judge. We waste a helluva lot of time doing this. How often have you tried to think yourself out of a feeling? I know!! Me too. Doesn't work. Together we can figure out how & why you think & feel the way you do. You can't think your way out of depression, anxiety, trauma or anything else. You can talk & feel yourself out, though. Here is what I believe.

I am a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist as well as certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, who incorporates relational and intuitive methods in order to create a safe space and working alliance. I specialize in working with adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relational wounds, as well as disordered eating and body image issues. Therapy is a collaborative exploration that requires both curiosity and trust. In working together, we will examine barriers to growth, difficulty with transitions, and overcoming fears, in order to facilitate lasting change.

If you struggle with loneliness, depression and anxiety. If you struggle in your relationships to feel fulfilled and nourished because of experiences in your childhood, we are a good fit! This can include parental neglect, alcoholism, abandonment, and abuse. You function well but often times feel that it is not enough and feel that you just aren't doing things the right way. I work in a direct but compassionate way to navigate through these painful experiences in order to get more of your needs met and to experience more fulfilling relationships. We work together to find what suits you and your needs.

I am supervised by Michelle Zadrozny, LCSW-S. Feeling out of touch with your center, or plagued by worry and regrets? Dizzy from the fast pace of life and all of its stressors? Let me be a gentle guide to assist you in finding well being. Together we will create a treatment plan with tangible steps to help you gain real relief, healing and positive momentum in your life. In a safe and affirming environment, I will help you get to the root of your symptoms, develop coping skills, process stressors, gain insight and self knowledge, and identify actions you can take in your day to day to solidify lasting change.

Individuals feeling stressed and anxious trying to juggle all life’s challenges and commitments, looking to improve their coping skills. Those who are feeling depressed and overwhelmed by their own challenges and those of the world hoping to learn ways to manage mood and emotion. Parents, looking for positive ways to help their children grow, manage emotions and behavior. People who are looking for ways to heal from trauma and move forward toward a healthier, happier life. Individuals who are are also trying not only to learn about themselves but also to learn about the people they love and how to best support and interact with them

Are you finding yourself stuck, lost, unmotivated, or worried about your future? Are you struggling as a parent or partner and desire to move your family in a positive direction? Many have been there and I can help guide you through this season of life. I believe everyone has a journey that has led them to where they are today. Through understanding your own journey, we will work together to develop new skills, behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs that will lead to a healthy, productive, and meaningful life.