Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Austin, TX

Feeling stressed, anxious, on edge, not allowing yourself to feel happy for fear of the next bad thing that might happen. Highly sensitive, you get hurt easily and the emotions take over leaving you doubting yourself and not able to trust others. It’s getting in the way of your life and your relationships. Trying to avoid it, keep yourself busy, or think your way out of it isn’t working. Your insecurity tells you to put others first, but then you feel used or taken for granted. You so want to be seen, heard, and acknowledged.

We all do the best we can to cope, but sometimes our efforts throw us out of balance. I work with individuals who are feeling the impacts of these imbalances viscerally, either people who are analytically minded who feel emotions are a hinderance or people who are highly sensitive whose feelings can act like an overwhelming tidal wave. Our imbalances can manifest in depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, or a dissatisfaction with relationships. In our work together you can expect for us to create treatment goals guided by your core values that move you towards clarity and growth.

The last years have been trying years for everyone. Perhaps they brought new behaviors from your partner, family member, or yourself. Maybe they reminded you of past traumas. Many have "big T" traumas like abuse or near-death experiences. We all have some "little t" traumas, like feeling rejected by others. Part of us gets stuck back to when we experienced the trauma. But you don't have to stay there! You can be free of the grip of both "big T" & "little t" traumas. These no longer have to affect you, your relationships, or many other things. Sign up today for a consultation at drdanielakrotzer.com.

Do you have difficulty managing overwhelming emotions? Have you been told that you are too sensitive? Are you stuck in a chronic pain cycle? A lot of people struggle with overwhelming emotions, recognizing the gifts of high sensitivity, and chronic pain. Whether your intense emotions are rooted in genetics or trauma, you can rewire your brain to achieve better emotional control, ease, and wellness.

Feeling worthless? Does carrying the pain of your past feel exhausting? Has your life recently changed so much that you don't recognize it or yourself? I understand you're here because you're hurting and tired of the struggle. Your relationships with friends and loved ones are probably hurting too. I would love to help you make sense of everything that is going on and find new compassionate ways of living.

Hello, I'm Tina Rix, LMFT-S. I am a Sr. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas with 18 years of professional work experience. I specialize in Children, Teen, and Adult Survivors of Narcissistic, Borderline, and Antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality-disordered parents. I also treat clients with partners, siblings, work colleagues, and community leaders who exhibit many characteristics of narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, or antisocial (aka psychopathy) personality disorder traits. Other areas of treatment are listed on our website. Be sure to check out our official website for more information on treatment areas.

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.

I work with both teens above the age of 14 and adults. I work with those struggling with depression and anxiety, suicidal ideation, self harm, trauma, PTSD and CPTSD, grief, abuse, behavioral addictions, difficult life transitions, and relational difficulties. I enjoy working both with people who have never gone to therapy before, as well as those who have gone in the past but want to try something new. I love educating individuals on the counseling process so that they are empowered to make their own counseling decisions.

As a holistic therapist and professional coach, I see my role as a guide for reconnecting you with your innate health and wholeness. My focus includes supporting people who struggle with anxiety, embodiment, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, life transitions, sexual challenges and trauma, exploring spirituality and integrating spiritual awakenings, women’s issues and women’s pelvic health challenges, chronic pain and chronic illness, and healing from complex trauma and PTSD. As a Highly Sensitive, Intuitive, Empathic, and Creative person myself, I have a particular affinity for working with people who also identify as such.

Sometimes love isn't enough. It's not easy maintaining a long-term relationship, especially during big life transitions. Your relationship is not doomed if you and your partner aren't getting along or connecting like you used to, and it's ok if you need help with improving communication and/or better tools for resolving conflict. We are all lifelong learners when it comes to relationships. I find couples therapy to be the most effective way to make changes in the here-and-now, but if your partner won't come to therapy with you, you can still work on the relationship on your own in individual therapy!

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.

Do you feel trapped in unhealthy patterns or difficult emotions? Are there old wounds showing up in the present? Are you struggling with relationships and not quite sure why? When we experience trauma, particularly relational trauma, or difficult life events, we often get stuck in unhelpful patterns as a way to protect ourselves from re-experiencing pain. I’ll work to create a space where you can be your authentic self so we can compassionately turn towards the challenges you’re facing and make lasting change. My style is warm, compassionate, and patient. Together, we can explore how you can create a more meaningful life.

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...

Trauma Recovery Therapy * Difficult & painful life experiences often leave us feeling like something in our life just isn't right. Sometimes it's not even clear what's off, but something seems missing, we feel stuck, overwhelmed, lonely, or disengaged. I work with those who are navigating challenges in their lives & who are searching for a path of healing, connection, & rediscovery. Together we'll explore & make sense of your struggle, practice ways to deal with stress & negative feelings, build self-compassion, & awaken inner resources for self healing. We'll discover what is needed to transform difficulty into growth & vitality.

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.

Therapy provides the unique opportunity for you to adventure into and openly investigate your internal world. Emotional transformations can be akin to wading into the ocean or navigating a new trail in the forest. While these pursuits are exciting, they can also be intimidating, challenging, or frustrating at times. I view my role as your co-pilot; helping you to navigate what it is that brings you to therapy with the goal of unleashing your innate strengths and ability to overcome. I do so with a genuine curiosity and openness, integrating my training in mindfulness and Internal Family Systems ( IFS ) therapy.

Are you struggling to make changes in your life and maintain care and compassion for yourself? Are you having trouble with the relationships that matter to you? Helping others build their self-compassion and relational strengths is a true passion of mine. It’s a priority for me to meet my clients where they’re at, but I always work from a trauma-informed, relational, feminist-multicultural perspective. I believe that our habits, patterns, and behaviors make perfect sense in the context of what we’ve experienced throughout our lives, and part of supporting our mental wellness is meeting ourselves with kindness and understanding.