Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Austin, TX

Living out our own sense of wisdom into our fullest expressions both personally, professionally and in relationships takes bravery. Change and transformation is often messy and confusing yet frequently results in our wildest dreams actually coming true. It takes work. Change is not a path anyone needs to go at alone. Having an experienced practitioner (like a therapist or coach) can jumpstart change and bypass unnecessary suffering. I specialize in resilience building, self-compassion and trauma recovery for this reason. I weave modern neuroscience with ancient wisdom traditions in an effort to help people find what they long for.

Occasionally we need someone to help guide us back to ourselves and to ground in that inner knowledge. Whether it is mid-life transitions, loss, trauma, our past history, relationships, or simply the chaotic pace of our modern life that has caused us to lose touch, finding our way back helps us to find what we are seeking. Decisions and life transitions then feel a little less burdensome, our relationships less fraught with conflict, our lives a little more joyful. I think Jon Kabat-Zinn found the most eloquent way of saying it...

Sometimes life can feel lonely, stuck and meaningless. We live in a world that encourages us to cut off from our feelings, from our sense of being truly alive. When we do this, we can begin to feel rigid, anxious, depressed and empty. I am passionate about helping adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and relationship issues. My approach is to help you connect to your body and emotions in a way that helps you know yourself more deeply, feel more confident in your decisions. Using these methods, we can help, pull you out of depression & anxiety spirals.

Our culture around work and productivity leaves many of us feeling burned out, isolated, and highly critical of ourselves. I help my clients grow in mindfulness so they can show up more fully to their lives, for themselves, and for their loved ones. My approach is warm, validating, and direct. If you aren’t sure what to talk about, I will help you connect with what’s underneath the day-to-day conflict. Some may feel like their experience isn’t “bad enough” for therapy, but we can talk about whatever hurts in a non-judgmental space.

As a psychotherapist in the South Austin area, I counsel adults, with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, trauma, and grief and loss. It is my desire to facilitate your transformation, healing, and growth toward wholeness. I will encourage, and often challenge, you to discover and listen to all aspects of yourself, enabling more authentic expression, expanded creativity and intuition, and connection to your life passion. I desire to create a physical and emotional space for you that is warm, accepting, and non-judgmental. I especially work with young adults and those with disabling anxiety and trauma.

For those who are seeking a compassionate therapeutic relationship as they move through their lifespan. Clients age 10 and up. Individuals, Couples and Families. LGBQT+. Experiential therapy with collaboration and guidance with an intention towards growth, healing, and wholesomeness. Provides Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, Nonviolent Communication. Accepting Insurance: BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Humana, United HealthCare, Beacon Health. Office hours are M-F 11am-5pm and evening appts. available Wednesdays and Thursdays until 9pm. Video conferencing available.

We walk this earth together, and I consider it a great gift each time I have the privilege of walking beside a fellow human being as they courageously make the decision to do what they know each person needs to do throughout life- reach out to someone to assist in gaining clarity along the way. I have found many people are unaware not only of the formidable strengths they possess, but that through self-awareness and healing, their life may become one of skilled resilience. I offer you my deep presence, empathy, skills, and unconditional positive regard as we walk this path as a team.

Jennifer Neill specializes in helping both adults and adolescents and their parents navigate life with the challenges of change. Jennifer understands communication during the adolescent years can be difficult and assigning meaning to feelings is an important component of healthy communication, for both parents and their children. Generational differences compounded with anxiety, depression and/or trauma, can further complicate an already stressful time. Jennifer believes that “manipulation” is a maladaptive way of getting needs met and that trust building or re-building, for both sides, is an important component of change.

Relationship Science informed wellness services are our speciality. If you are distressed about communicating with a loved one, managing conflict, building intimacy, or struggling to connect in a healthy way with romantic partners, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, seek proven strategies from a relationship expert. We are passionate about building healthy relationships at all levels of society. Our counselors trained in a variety of science-based relationship models including the Gottman method of couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the Internal Family Systems model, Intimacy support models, and the relational cultural model of counseling.

Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.

Life might have thrown you a new curveball that has gotten you off balance. OR nothing big has happened, but feelings of being stuck have emerged from somewhere. Psychotherapy offers you a safe place to make changes to old patterns that hold you back. I can help you navigate the uncharted path & assist in developing the insights & skills you need to thrive in life. Therapy works best when we collaborate toward created goals in a respectful & affirming setting. Our work involves identifying & working through unhealthy relationship patterns, helping to change the way you think to improve the way you feel, in order to live your life.

FULL, NO current availability. I normally have openings through telehealth primarily, and some limited space for in person visits. I have been providing psychotherapy and behavioral health counseling to diverse population of adults with a full spectrum of emotional and psychological needs since 2010. I have witnessed many of my clients progress and graduate out of counseling after we have worked together on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, chronic pain, health behaviors, compulsions, and mild addiction.

I provide a safe container for founders to explore the psychological ups and downs of entrepreneurship. I believe we all have an innate capacity for healing and I help my clients become more present and connected with their bodies, truth, wisdom, hope and resilience. With an integrative approach, centered in body-based psychotherapy, I use a combination of Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and Interpersonal Neurobiology. I also approach healing from a systems perspective, seeking to help my clients increase supportive structures that deepen their sense of community and belonging.

I work with people who have experienced trauma - this can mean anything from trauma that comes from difficult relationships, to PTSD, war, sexual abuse, accidents, surgeries, and less-than-ideal childhoods. My somatic training also provides expertise in helping those with chronic illness or pain and how this is related to mental health. With couples, my focus is on fostering closeness in order to build more security and enjoyment together. I also have expertise in helping couples with infidelity issues.

Treading water long enough can lead to exhaustion and the waves of life can often feel unsurmountable on your own. The loudness in our cultures and in our minds bring heavy burdens that can trap you and make you forget who you really are. It takes a great deal of courage to reach for something different. You have taken a huge step considering therapy. Choosing someone you can trust and feel the freedom to be authentic with, in order to explore some of the deepest parts of life, is important. I am passionate about helping you find this freedom and live authentically while embodying your truest nature, despite the waves that come.

We all begin the therapeutic journey with our own set of strengths and needs. Sometimes our uniqueness promotes creativity, new perspectives, and collaboration. Other times our uniqueness can be terminal; leading to emptiness, feeling disconnected from self and others, and beliefs that mental health treatment may work for other people, but it won’t work for you. Therapy is not about “getting over” events and issues; it’s about understanding your triggers and learning how to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so that you can move forward and continue to build a fulfilling life.

*Please email for scheduling requests*. Hi there! I'm happy to hear that you're interested in taking the first step toward improving your life. Therapy can be a vital element in healing the most important relationship in your life: with yourself.

If you are looking for a therapist that wants to incorporate your important geeky interests into your mental health, you have a therapist who supports that! Utilizing your interests in the therapeutic setting to walk with you through potential life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, understanding gaming mentality, the grieving process, or feeling overwhelmed during a life transition. I hope to work with you on improving your life and experiencing with you new ways to help foster peace of mind about past, future, or current experiences.

Hello! I’m Alex, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with experience working with adults, emerging adults, and adolescents in individual, group, and family settings. I am a queer-identified, HAES aligned, and LGBTQIA2+ affirming therapist. In our space, it is my goal to provide a warm, compassionate, and welcoming place where you can feel safe to share about what is coming up for you. I’m passionate about working with women, LGBTQIA2+ adults and adolescents, as well as emerging adults.