Men's Issues Therapists in Austin, TX
Practicing for over twenty years, I have seen that real, substantial change is possible, that life can become enjoyable again. People change by understanding first what is causing their current difficulties and then within a collaborative, insight oriented and warm relationship that I can provide, work to alter those difficulties. Whether this is the first time seeking help or returning to work on other concerns, my approach is to meet you where you are and with your specific needs.
Practicing for over twenty years, I have seen that real, substantial change is possible, that life can become enjoyable again. People change by understanding first what is causing their current difficulties and then within a collaborative, insight oriented and warm relationship that I can provide, work to alter those difficulties. Whether this is the first time seeking help or returning to work on other concerns, my approach is to meet you where you are and with your specific needs.
Life is often overwhelming and we blame ourselves for everything going wrong. For many of us, we try to push through things alone. To get over it, to out perform it, to not think about it, and especially don't talk about it. My goal is to make it easier to experience life without the fear of it overwhelming you. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or trauma, we will work together to strengthen our ability face life with more compassion, resilience, and openness to ourselves and the loved ones we push away.
Life is often overwhelming and we blame ourselves for everything going wrong. For many of us, we try to push through things alone. To get over it, to out perform it, to not think about it, and especially don't talk about it. My goal is to make it easier to experience life without the fear of it overwhelming you. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or trauma, we will work together to strengthen our ability face life with more compassion, resilience, and openness to ourselves and the loved ones we push away.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
- Carl Rogers ...
Therapy can help us better understand and accept ourselves, and connect more authentically with others. My style is relational and conversational, and I see the process as one of shared exploration: we look together at current and past experiences - often things that have been difficult or painful, draw on sources of strength and knowing, and move toward change that feels right and important to you.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
- Carl Rogers ...
Therapy can help us better understand and accept ourselves, and connect more authentically with others. My style is relational and conversational, and I see the process as one of shared exploration: we look together at current and past experiences - often things that have been difficult or painful, draw on sources of strength and knowing, and move toward change that feels right and important to you.
Do you find yourself carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship stress while trying to show up for work and keep everything together? Do you hold it all together for others while feeling overwhelmed within? Balancing responsibilities, relationships, and expectations can leave little space to care for yourself—or even to pause and breathe. You don’t have to face these struggles alone. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore, heal, and find hope again.
Do you find yourself carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship stress while trying to show up for work and keep everything together? Do you hold it all together for others while feeling overwhelmed within? Balancing responsibilities, relationships, and expectations can leave little space to care for yourself—or even to pause and breathe. You don’t have to face these struggles alone. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore, heal, and find hope again.
Janis Claflin is a psychotherapist in a private practice. Her practice includes individual, family and group therapy, grief and loss, business consulting, mediation, executive coaching and wealth counseling. She has over 30 years experience. Janis is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also the founder of several non-profit organizations.
Janis Claflin is a psychotherapist in a private practice. Her practice includes individual, family and group therapy, grief and loss, business consulting, mediation, executive coaching and wealth counseling. She has over 30 years experience. Janis is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also the founder of several non-profit organizations.
I specialize in outsiders, those who think differently, live intensely, or feel too unconventional for standard therapy. From high performers to those hearing voices: if your thoughts run deep, your moods run strong, or your experiences feel unusual, you’re in the right place. I’ve helped clients stabilize mood swings, overcome depression, manage hallucinations, and earn promotions. Having faced PTSD myself, I know how dark life can seem, and how hope can return. Together, we’ll play detective, unearth the roots of your struggles, and create interventions that fit your mind. Accepting new clients. In-person sessions available.
I specialize in outsiders, those who think differently, live intensely, or feel too unconventional for standard therapy. From high performers to those hearing voices: if your thoughts run deep, your moods run strong, or your experiences feel unusual, you’re in the right place. I’ve helped clients stabilize mood swings, overcome depression, manage hallucinations, and earn promotions. Having faced PTSD myself, I know how dark life can seem, and how hope can return. Together, we’ll play detective, unearth the roots of your struggles, and create interventions that fit your mind. Accepting new clients. In-person sessions available.
Are you or a loved one struggling with memory, focus, learning, or changes in thinking? Our specialized doctors in Austin provide Neuropsychological evaluation, neuropsychology Assessment, education consultation for IEP, and forensic IME services. A neuropsychological evaluation provides clarity and a roadmap for a better future. Our licensed clinical neuropsychologists have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate a wide range of cognitive and learning challenges.
Are you or a loved one struggling with memory, focus, learning, or changes in thinking? Our specialized doctors in Austin provide Neuropsychological evaluation, neuropsychology Assessment, education consultation for IEP, and forensic IME services. A neuropsychological evaluation provides clarity and a roadmap for a better future. Our licensed clinical neuropsychologists have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate a wide range of cognitive and learning challenges.
Life beckons you. Nudges and synchronicities have been grabbing your attention, pulling you towards deeper reflection. You're increasingly seeing and feeling a meaningful interconnectedness between your past, present and future, and between the inner images, intentions, attitudes and beliefs and the outer events and occurrences unfolding around you. Perhaps the land is making her presence known to you, or you feel ancestral presences guiding, protecting or asking something from you. Change is arising. A Journey is underway. The Mystery feels increasingly tangibly present. You may be transitioning through identity, community, place.
Life beckons you. Nudges and synchronicities have been grabbing your attention, pulling you towards deeper reflection. You're increasingly seeing and feeling a meaningful interconnectedness between your past, present and future, and between the inner images, intentions, attitudes and beliefs and the outer events and occurrences unfolding around you. Perhaps the land is making her presence known to you, or you feel ancestral presences guiding, protecting or asking something from you. Change is arising. A Journey is underway. The Mystery feels increasingly tangibly present. You may be transitioning through identity, community, place.
My goal is to help my clients achieve peace and contentment by increasing self-awareness and recognizing behaviors that no longer serve them. I believe that strong and fulfilling relationships with other individuals can help people maintain emotional well-being. I make it my aim to partner with clients on their journey, identify their strengths, help identify areas for growth, and provide clients with non-judgmental support along the way. I have 20+ years of experience in mental health and counseling, including individual, group and family therapy.
My goal is to help my clients achieve peace and contentment by increasing self-awareness and recognizing behaviors that no longer serve them. I believe that strong and fulfilling relationships with other individuals can help people maintain emotional well-being. I make it my aim to partner with clients on their journey, identify their strengths, help identify areas for growth, and provide clients with non-judgmental support along the way. I have 20+ years of experience in mental health and counseling, including individual, group and family therapy.
Are you feeling stuck in a high-conflict relationship or struggling with patterns of behavior that don't feel like you? I specialize in navigating the complexities of toxic relationships, for individuals and couples. My practice is dedicated to helping those whose behaviors are not aligned with their beliefs about themselves, including both survivors of abuse and those seeking to change unhelpful patterns, with a focus on healing. Through our work together, you can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that allows us to explore your relationships honestly and safely.
Are you feeling stuck in a high-conflict relationship or struggling with patterns of behavior that don't feel like you? I specialize in navigating the complexities of toxic relationships, for individuals and couples. My practice is dedicated to helping those whose behaviors are not aligned with their beliefs about themselves, including both survivors of abuse and those seeking to change unhelpful patterns, with a focus on healing. Through our work together, you can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that allows us to explore your relationships honestly and safely.
I help clients navigate life transitions, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and women’s issues including pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. I offer talk therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a rapid and effective approach for resolving trauma, anxiety, and stuck points.
Therapy can be challenging at times, but it also brings clarity, resilience, and hope. I’m here to help you move through the hard parts and discover new ways of living that feel genuine and aligned. My passion is helping people reconnect with their strength and shine as the best version of themselves—however that looks for you.
I help clients navigate life transitions, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and women’s issues including pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. I offer talk therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a rapid and effective approach for resolving trauma, anxiety, and stuck points.
Therapy can be challenging at times, but it also brings clarity, resilience, and hope. I’m here to help you move through the hard parts and discover new ways of living that feel genuine and aligned. My passion is helping people reconnect with their strength and shine as the best version of themselves—however that looks for you.
Dr. Vanessa Joy
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC-S
Austin, TX 78701
Waitlist for new clients
I use a strength-based collaborative and active approach and believe in treating the whole person from a biopsychosocial perspective. I integrate research from various sources including: neuroscience and its impact on overall health, individual and relational functioning; the importance of authenticity, emotionality, resiliency and humor, and values identification across personal and professional contexts. Specific resources include: Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling, The Daring Way, and Contemplative Based Trauma Resiliency Training (The Portable Calm).
I use a strength-based collaborative and active approach and believe in treating the whole person from a biopsychosocial perspective. I integrate research from various sources including: neuroscience and its impact on overall health, individual and relational functioning; the importance of authenticity, emotionality, resiliency and humor, and values identification across personal and professional contexts. Specific resources include: Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counseling, The Daring Way, and Contemplative Based Trauma Resiliency Training (The Portable Calm).
I am a person-centered therapist. My aim in session is to support my clients' natural ability to make change in their life. I specialize in life transition issues. My typical client is facing a challenge that is pressing them toward change in a major life area (work, relationships, finances, etc.). I help them uncover feelings and beliefs that secretly sabotage their decision-making process and replace them with more effective ones. Therapy with me is about getting honest about what you feel and think and using those insights to guide you toward more authentic choices resulting a more rewarding life.
I am a person-centered therapist. My aim in session is to support my clients' natural ability to make change in their life. I specialize in life transition issues. My typical client is facing a challenge that is pressing them toward change in a major life area (work, relationships, finances, etc.). I help them uncover feelings and beliefs that secretly sabotage their decision-making process and replace them with more effective ones. Therapy with me is about getting honest about what you feel and think and using those insights to guide you toward more authentic choices resulting a more rewarding life.
I LOVE my work because I get to help people help themselves. With over 25 years experience, I have worked with adolescent and adult individuals, couples and families, providing a safe place to express and explore their concerns and challenges as well as hopes and dreams. Whether you are new to counseling or are looking for someone with a fresh perspective, I'd be happy to hear from you and discuss the possibility of our working together. Ultimately, the journey is yours to determine and follow. I will simply provide support through open and honest reflection.
I LOVE my work because I get to help people help themselves. With over 25 years experience, I have worked with adolescent and adult individuals, couples and families, providing a safe place to express and explore their concerns and challenges as well as hopes and dreams. Whether you are new to counseling or are looking for someone with a fresh perspective, I'd be happy to hear from you and discuss the possibility of our working together. Ultimately, the journey is yours to determine and follow. I will simply provide support through open and honest reflection.
I work with teens and adults experiencing a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, substance use, and major life transitions.
Sometimes life feels heavy in ways that are hard to put into words, and you don’t have to carry it alone. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) who works with teens and adults from diverse racial, cultural, and LGBTQ+ communities. I bring empathy and sincerity to our work while supporting clients navigating anxiety, identity and life transitions, trauma, men's mental health, and related challenges such as depression, substance use, grief, and the ways people cope when life feels overwhelming or disconnected.
I work with teens and adults experiencing a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, substance use, and major life transitions.
Sometimes life feels heavy in ways that are hard to put into words, and you don’t have to carry it alone. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) who works with teens and adults from diverse racial, cultural, and LGBTQ+ communities. I bring empathy and sincerity to our work while supporting clients navigating anxiety, identity and life transitions, trauma, men's mental health, and related challenges such as depression, substance use, grief, and the ways people cope when life feels overwhelming or disconnected.
Hello! Therapy is an incredible gift to yourself and those around you. You deserve to live your best life, and therapy can help you gain the tools and insights to do just that.
Whether you’re facing a specific challenge such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and/or grief, or you want to strengthen your personal relationships, or you simply want to understand yourself better, therapy can provide a judgment-free zone to explore where you’ve been, where you are now, where you wish to be, and guide you on your journey to get there!
Hello! Therapy is an incredible gift to yourself and those around you. You deserve to live your best life, and therapy can help you gain the tools and insights to do just that.
Whether you’re facing a specific challenge such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and/or grief, or you want to strengthen your personal relationships, or you simply want to understand yourself better, therapy can provide a judgment-free zone to explore where you’ve been, where you are now, where you wish to be, and guide you on your journey to get there!
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from others, from themselves, or from a sense of meaning. They might be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences that still echo in the present. Deep down, they want to feel more like themselves again—or maybe meet themselves fully for the first time. They're looking for clarity, connection, and a space where they don’t have to carry it all alone.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from others, from themselves, or from a sense of meaning. They might be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences that still echo in the present. Deep down, they want to feel more like themselves again—or maybe meet themselves fully for the first time. They're looking for clarity, connection, and a space where they don’t have to carry it all alone.
Dr. DeGraff specializes in working with professionals, including counselors/therapists, doctors, nurses, academics, business owners/executives, first responders, and military members/veterans. She understands that the same traits that make professionals successful (e.g., highly intelligent, over-analyzing, leadership skills, charisma, etc.) can be the same traits that get and keep folks stuck. Drawing from her experience as a professor, researcher, and supervisor, you can trust that your care will be modern and of high quality.
Dr. DeGraff specializes in working with professionals, including counselors/therapists, doctors, nurses, academics, business owners/executives, first responders, and military members/veterans. She understands that the same traits that make professionals successful (e.g., highly intelligent, over-analyzing, leadership skills, charisma, etc.) can be the same traits that get and keep folks stuck. Drawing from her experience as a professor, researcher, and supervisor, you can trust that your care will be modern and of high quality.
Counseling, psychology, mental health, and hypnosis have ignited my passion to work with individuals and families long ago. I enjoy working with individuals who have temporary lost their way, lost joy in life, and might be struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, pain or upcoming surgeries, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, or mental blocks. One of my specialties includes working with musicians, artists, writers, and other professions in the entertainment industry. Additionally, I enjoy exploring multicultural issues with immigrants, trauma work with any individuals, and guiding individuals through life transitions.
Counseling, psychology, mental health, and hypnosis have ignited my passion to work with individuals and families long ago. I enjoy working with individuals who have temporary lost their way, lost joy in life, and might be struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, pain or upcoming surgeries, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, or mental blocks. One of my specialties includes working with musicians, artists, writers, and other professions in the entertainment industry. Additionally, I enjoy exploring multicultural issues with immigrants, trauma work with any individuals, and guiding individuals through life transitions.
Are you struggling with connection and intimacy in your relationship? Do you feel misunderstood and frustrated after conversations with your loved ones? Disconnection in our relationships can leave us feeling isolated and lonely, even when our loved one is sitting right next to us. I am skilled at helping people heal their 'relational wounds', strengthening the connection and understanding of themselves and other important people in their lives. The best part, this kind of work isn't just for couples, but also for individuals, families, or parents.
Are you struggling with connection and intimacy in your relationship? Do you feel misunderstood and frustrated after conversations with your loved ones? Disconnection in our relationships can leave us feeling isolated and lonely, even when our loved one is sitting right next to us. I am skilled at helping people heal their 'relational wounds', strengthening the connection and understanding of themselves and other important people in their lives. The best part, this kind of work isn't just for couples, but also for individuals, families, or parents.
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