Marriage Counseling Therapists in Austin, TX
Megan Yale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, LCDC, CCST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78754
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor intensively trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Hello and welcome to therapy! Emotions such as anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger can keep us stuck in negative situations and from progressing in our career and relationships. The first step to change is awareness. Speaking with a compassionate and competent professional can help you unlock your potential toward a more genuine version of you. I work from a client-centered counseling perspective, meaning that I approach the therapeutic relationship warmly, genuinely, and without judgment. My approach is to team with you to identify goals and help you create meaningful techniques that will assist you in reaching your goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor intensively trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Hello and welcome to therapy! Emotions such as anxiety, fear, sadness, and anger can keep us stuck in negative situations and from progressing in our career and relationships. The first step to change is awareness. Speaking with a compassionate and competent professional can help you unlock your potential toward a more genuine version of you. I work from a client-centered counseling perspective, meaning that I approach the therapeutic relationship warmly, genuinely, and without judgment. My approach is to team with you to identify goals and help you create meaningful techniques that will assist you in reaching your goals.
Sarah Romer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
I also work with those dealing with a life transition, adjustment or interpersonal issues, mood disorders like depression, anxiety, marital conflict, parenting struggles, and chronic illness.
No problem is too big or too small to work on in counseling. If something is causing you pain or distress, it’s worth addressing. I am here to help you discover new ways to manage your life in a way that is genuine for you. While counseling can be a difficult and emotionally taxing experience, most find hope and strength throughout the process, as well as increased well-being during and after therapy. I am passionate about helping people overcome difficult situations, and helping each individual shine as the best version of her, them or himself.
I also work with those dealing with a life transition, adjustment or interpersonal issues, mood disorders like depression, anxiety, marital conflict, parenting struggles, and chronic illness.
No problem is too big or too small to work on in counseling. If something is causing you pain or distress, it’s worth addressing. I am here to help you discover new ways to manage your life in a way that is genuine for you. While counseling can be a difficult and emotionally taxing experience, most find hope and strength throughout the process, as well as increased well-being during and after therapy. I am passionate about helping people overcome difficult situations, and helping each individual shine as the best version of her, them or himself.
Katelyn Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, RPT-S™, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78735
As a Board Certified Counselor, an LPC-Supervisor and RPT-Supervisor my passion is helping clients overcome life's hurdles and achieve greater levels of satisfaction in their everyday lives. I specialize in working with kids, teens, adults and families who are grappling with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, dyslexia, autism, life transitions (new job/loss of a job, recent move, impending marriage/divorce, shifting family dynamics, etc), complicated peer relationships, family communication, finding success at school, emotional regulation, and parent coaching. I also provide supervision to LPC-A's and those wanting to earn their RPT.
As a Board Certified Counselor, an LPC-Supervisor and RPT-Supervisor my passion is helping clients overcome life's hurdles and achieve greater levels of satisfaction in their everyday lives. I specialize in working with kids, teens, adults and families who are grappling with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, dyslexia, autism, life transitions (new job/loss of a job, recent move, impending marriage/divorce, shifting family dynamics, etc), complicated peer relationships, family communication, finding success at school, emotional regulation, and parent coaching. I also provide supervision to LPC-A's and those wanting to earn their RPT.
Jennifer Pollack
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78753
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling lost or alone and wonder where we might find support for the complex issues we face in life. In therapy, you can come exactly as you are and be met with the compassion and understanding that every life deserves. As a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, I believe in healing through authentic connections and validating relationships that reinforce our sense of worth. I am passionate about inspiring meaningful change and helping clients to become more integrated, grounded, and connected within themselves.
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling lost or alone and wonder where we might find support for the complex issues we face in life. In therapy, you can come exactly as you are and be met with the compassion and understanding that every life deserves. As a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate, I believe in healing through authentic connections and validating relationships that reinforce our sense of worth. I am passionate about inspiring meaningful change and helping clients to become more integrated, grounded, and connected within themselves.
I am Nicole Leos, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 15 years experience in the mental health field working with children, teens, adults and family units. I have helped many people who struggled with addiction, trauma, family conflict, anxiety and depression, foster care issues and incarceration circumstances, as well as situational stressors. In working together, we target your goals and areas where you would like to decrease your stress, with your best interest always at the forefront. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
I am Nicole Leos, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 15 years experience in the mental health field working with children, teens, adults and family units. I have helped many people who struggled with addiction, trauma, family conflict, anxiety and depression, foster care issues and incarceration circumstances, as well as situational stressors. In working together, we target your goals and areas where you would like to decrease your stress, with your best interest always at the forefront. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Being human is so, so hard. Existence comes with suffering, and sometimes it is all just too much. The privilege of my life is to walk with clients through depression, grief, conflict, trauma, marital crisis, difficult developmental transitions, and other hardships, providing empathy, wholesale acceptance, and connection. My clients gain more than practical skills in our therapy; they gain confidence, comfort, emotional tolerance, resiliency, self-compassion, and healing from our co-created therapeutic experience. You were not made to walk through suffering alone. Asking for help is the bravest thing you can do. Let's walk together.
Being human is so, so hard. Existence comes with suffering, and sometimes it is all just too much. The privilege of my life is to walk with clients through depression, grief, conflict, trauma, marital crisis, difficult developmental transitions, and other hardships, providing empathy, wholesale acceptance, and connection. My clients gain more than practical skills in our therapy; they gain confidence, comfort, emotional tolerance, resiliency, self-compassion, and healing from our co-created therapeutic experience. You were not made to walk through suffering alone. Asking for help is the bravest thing you can do. Let's walk together.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and see clients throughout the state via virtual therapy. I received my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University and also hold a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy. I have experience working with a diverse client population encompassing care for a variety of mental health concerns. I strive to provide a safe space for my clients in order to build a strong, therapeutic relationship that allows for growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and see clients throughout the state via virtual therapy. I received my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University and also hold a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy. I have experience working with a diverse client population encompassing care for a variety of mental health concerns. I strive to provide a safe space for my clients in order to build a strong, therapeutic relationship that allows for growth.
Hou I (Esther) Lau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My areas of speciality include individual & couples therapy, communication issues, grief & loss, and premarital and marital.
I often hear "life is hard". I agree, life is hard and overwhelming. When life is overwhelming, relationships and connections with others can fall apart. No one should be alone with their hardship. I offer a safe and collaborative experience and environment that allows you to feel seen, heard, and understood. Your needs are important. You are important. Hence, it is my honor and privilege to walk along side you through your hardship, to explore the possibility of change, to empower you through your strength, and to witness your personal growth through your life experience.
My areas of speciality include individual & couples therapy, communication issues, grief & loss, and premarital and marital.
I often hear "life is hard". I agree, life is hard and overwhelming. When life is overwhelming, relationships and connections with others can fall apart. No one should be alone with their hardship. I offer a safe and collaborative experience and environment that allows you to feel seen, heard, and understood. Your needs are important. You are important. Hence, it is my honor and privilege to walk along side you through your hardship, to explore the possibility of change, to empower you through your strength, and to witness your personal growth through your life experience.
I worked with clients who dealing with anxiety, depression, childhood/adult trauma, rumination, couple/ marriage issues, family systems issues, military life issues, etc.
Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova is an LMFT practicing for over 10 years. She uses several therapeutic techniques dependent upon clients’ needs, including CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Positive Psychology. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the life span. Nikita has worked in private practice, church settings, inpatient acute/residential treatment programs, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. She believes in holistic wellness that focuses on clients’ mental health improvement, somatic relief, spiritual connectivity, and positive self-image.
I worked with clients who dealing with anxiety, depression, childhood/adult trauma, rumination, couple/ marriage issues, family systems issues, military life issues, etc.
Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova is an LMFT practicing for over 10 years. She uses several therapeutic techniques dependent upon clients’ needs, including CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Positive Psychology. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the life span. Nikita has worked in private practice, church settings, inpatient acute/residential treatment programs, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs. She believes in holistic wellness that focuses on clients’ mental health improvement, somatic relief, spiritual connectivity, and positive self-image.
My background is Marriage and Family Therapy, and I have been licensed for over 12 years.
Sexual dysfunction, relationship difficulties, self-worth and trauma can be anxious topics to explore for many people. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to improve your sex life, self worth, your relationships, as well as to provide a calm, comfortable space to explore underlying issues. Also, I connect with doctors and physical therapists to provide all inclusive care. As a side note, you do not have to be struggling with sexual dysfunctions to see me. I have a speciality in trauma and love to work on building healthy relationships (with the self/and or others).
My background is Marriage and Family Therapy, and I have been licensed for over 12 years.
Sexual dysfunction, relationship difficulties, self-worth and trauma can be anxious topics to explore for many people. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to improve your sex life, self worth, your relationships, as well as to provide a calm, comfortable space to explore underlying issues. Also, I connect with doctors and physical therapists to provide all inclusive care. As a side note, you do not have to be struggling with sexual dysfunctions to see me. I have a speciality in trauma and love to work on building healthy relationships (with the self/and or others).
I have experience working with addiction, trauma, pre- marital/ marital counseling, and families with special needs children.
I am a woman who wears many hats, and my life experiences have led to my passion and career pursuit in counseling. I believe in the importance of self-care and adopting a fresh perspective when life's adversities can leave us feeling "stuck." Not everything in life is within our control. However, we can foster our inner resilience while employing researched intervention strategies and theoretical approaches in counseling to sustain ourselves during the unexpected.
I have experience working with addiction, trauma, pre- marital/ marital counseling, and families with special needs children.
I am a woman who wears many hats, and my life experiences have led to my passion and career pursuit in counseling. I believe in the importance of self-care and adopting a fresh perspective when life's adversities can leave us feeling "stuck." Not everything in life is within our control. However, we can foster our inner resilience while employing researched intervention strategies and theoretical approaches in counseling to sustain ourselves during the unexpected.
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Same fight. Different day. “He just doesn’t get it…” “Does he even care?” “She won’t give me a break.” “I’m not sure how much longer I can take this.” Distance and fighting in a marriage can feel like slow death. Stress. Tension. Sadness. Hopelessness. The life you have built together - house, kids, careers - all hanging in the balance. Just going through the motions is no way to live your lives together. The once unthinkable - splitting up - is now on your mind more than ever.
Same fight. Different day. “He just doesn’t get it…” “Does he even care?” “She won’t give me a break.” “I’m not sure how much longer I can take this.” Distance and fighting in a marriage can feel like slow death. Stress. Tension. Sadness. Hopelessness. The life you have built together - house, kids, careers - all hanging in the balance. Just going through the motions is no way to live your lives together. The once unthinkable - splitting up - is now on your mind more than ever.
Overview: PhD: Counselor Education; MA: Marriage & Family Therapy; BA: Psychology; LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas; Certified Yoga Instructor (Trauma Conscious Yoga Method); MAC: Master Addiction Counselor; Approaches: meditation & breathing, mind-body-spirit, CBT, boundaries, DBT, mindfulness, IFS, self-compassion, +more.
Counseling... a safe space to share, feel, think, ponder problems, grieve, hope, brainstorm solutions, practice healthy habits, heal in mind-body-spirit, and flourish forward. Please EMAIL me (DrDanaDoerksen gmail.com) for an initial appointment. For over 20 years, I've had the honor of walking WITH people in healing through the counseling relationship. I am empathetic and engaged in supporting clients as they process ups & downs and pursue their goals. I am confident about having expertise but definitely don't know all the answers. I enjoy learning from clients and deeply value each client's wisdom: your perspective for growth.
Overview: PhD: Counselor Education; MA: Marriage & Family Therapy; BA: Psychology; LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas; Certified Yoga Instructor (Trauma Conscious Yoga Method); MAC: Master Addiction Counselor; Approaches: meditation & breathing, mind-body-spirit, CBT, boundaries, DBT, mindfulness, IFS, self-compassion, +more.
Counseling... a safe space to share, feel, think, ponder problems, grieve, hope, brainstorm solutions, practice healthy habits, heal in mind-body-spirit, and flourish forward. Please EMAIL me (DrDanaDoerksen gmail.com) for an initial appointment. For over 20 years, I've had the honor of walking WITH people in healing through the counseling relationship. I am empathetic and engaged in supporting clients as they process ups & downs and pursue their goals. I am confident about having expertise but definitely don't know all the answers. I enjoy learning from clients and deeply value each client's wisdom: your perspective for growth.
I work with couples who are ready to tired of floundering and ready to invest in changing their marriage. I also focus on trauma and helping create lasting change with EMDR. I have over 30 years of experience and training in couples, EMDR, and individual work. I provide a respectful, non-judgmental and caring environment for clients to explore and heal old wounds, reduce their anxiety and depression, enhance communication in their relationships and assist them in reaching their personal goals to have a happier more fulfilled life. If this sounds like you, contact me today to get started.
I work with couples who are ready to tired of floundering and ready to invest in changing their marriage. I also focus on trauma and helping create lasting change with EMDR. I have over 30 years of experience and training in couples, EMDR, and individual work. I provide a respectful, non-judgmental and caring environment for clients to explore and heal old wounds, reduce their anxiety and depression, enhance communication in their relationships and assist them in reaching their personal goals to have a happier more fulfilled life. If this sounds like you, contact me today to get started.
Westlake Couples Counseling- Veronica Leal, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you and your partner desire clear communication and a meaningful connection? Want to get past arguing repeatedly about small trivial things? Has your relationship suffered from betrayal or addiction? I can help. I am a Level 3 trained Gottman Couples Therapist with over 15 years experience working exclusively with couples. I have a passion for working with couples at any stage of their relationship and specialize in couples counseling, marital & pre- marital therapy, relationship coaching and affair/betrayal recovery. During counseling sessions, couples learn to improve communication, manage conflict, and increase intimacy.
Do you and your partner desire clear communication and a meaningful connection? Want to get past arguing repeatedly about small trivial things? Has your relationship suffered from betrayal or addiction? I can help. I am a Level 3 trained Gottman Couples Therapist with over 15 years experience working exclusively with couples. I have a passion for working with couples at any stage of their relationship and specialize in couples counseling, marital & pre- marital therapy, relationship coaching and affair/betrayal recovery. During counseling sessions, couples learn to improve communication, manage conflict, and increase intimacy.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address areas of concern such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief/loss, marital conflict/distress/loss of connection, family life cycle transitions, difficulties in emotion regulation and various other challenges.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the first step toward improving your life. If you've come this far, you may be looking for support in your life to overcome or process a recent life transition, challenge, or enhance relationships with the ones you love. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing environment to explore and assist in finding new perspectives and areas for growth. I strive to meet my clients where they are, to build strength and resilience, while collaborating to change cycles of interaction that may keep them stuck and disconnected. I believe families/individuals desire connection, love, and resolution.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address areas of concern such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief/loss, marital conflict/distress/loss of connection, family life cycle transitions, difficulties in emotion regulation and various other challenges.
Thanks for stopping by and taking the first step toward improving your life. If you've come this far, you may be looking for support in your life to overcome or process a recent life transition, challenge, or enhance relationships with the ones you love. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing environment to explore and assist in finding new perspectives and areas for growth. I strive to meet my clients where they are, to build strength and resilience, while collaborating to change cycles of interaction that may keep them stuck and disconnected. I believe families/individuals desire connection, love, and resolution.
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a board certified art therapist, and 20 years worth of experience using DBT with groups and individuals.
It would be nice to say that we could go through life without heart ache or struggle, but unfortunately no one is immune to challenges. So what do we do when life becomes overwhelming? How do we handle intense emotions? How do we create meaningful relationships in the face of conflict? As a therapist, I have worked for 25 years helping people find ways to cope with life's difficulties, make and maintain positive relationships, learn to understand their emotional reactions, and find ways to clarify their goals so that they may create a life that feels worth living.
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a board certified art therapist, and 20 years worth of experience using DBT with groups and individuals.
It would be nice to say that we could go through life without heart ache or struggle, but unfortunately no one is immune to challenges. So what do we do when life becomes overwhelming? How do we handle intense emotions? How do we create meaningful relationships in the face of conflict? As a therapist, I have worked for 25 years helping people find ways to cope with life's difficulties, make and maintain positive relationships, learn to understand their emotional reactions, and find ways to clarify their goals so that they may create a life that feels worth living.
Victoria Mireles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, MMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Victoria! As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to navigate those moments when things feel as if they couldn't get worse. Whether it's challenges at work, in your family life, a sense of aimlessness, or the uncertainty of change, you don't have to face it alone. I work well with clients by offering a calm, empathetic, and direct approach to help you process and accept your reality. Once we learn acceptance, we can move forward to the next chapter of your life.
Hi, I'm Victoria! As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to navigate those moments when things feel as if they couldn't get worse. Whether it's challenges at work, in your family life, a sense of aimlessness, or the uncertainty of change, you don't have to face it alone. I work well with clients by offering a calm, empathetic, and direct approach to help you process and accept your reality. Once we learn acceptance, we can move forward to the next chapter of your life.
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist formally trained in many approaches, including Gottman Method, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy & Real Life Therapy.
Hi there. First, I'd like to wish you well, especially as you work with a psychotherapist. In the 13+ years that I've been practicing, I've learned that each person and each relationship is unique, so I've developed a variety of ways to approach psychotherapy and relationship therapy that help individuals to heal and help couples to relate. By working with thoughts and feelings, with mind and with heart, people can move through what is in the way, blocking them from feeling better and being better. I'm absolutely honored to help with that movement.
I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist formally trained in many approaches, including Gottman Method, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy & Real Life Therapy.
Hi there. First, I'd like to wish you well, especially as you work with a psychotherapist. In the 13+ years that I've been practicing, I've learned that each person and each relationship is unique, so I've developed a variety of ways to approach psychotherapy and relationship therapy that help individuals to heal and help couples to relate. By working with thoughts and feelings, with mind and with heart, people can move through what is in the way, blocking them from feeling better and being better. I'm absolutely honored to help with that movement.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.