Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Austin, TX

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Louise Hanks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and direct. I believe every person can create profound and lasting change in their lives with the right support. With twelve years of experience working with teens, families, and adults, I deeply respect how much courage it takes to slow down and get real with yourself so that you can show up for your life in the ways that you want.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and direct. I believe every person can create profound and lasting change in their lives with the right support. With twelve years of experience working with teens, families, and adults, I deeply respect how much courage it takes to slow down and get real with yourself so that you can show up for your life in the ways that you want.
(737) 378-8510 View (737) 378-8510
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Christina J Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Austin, TX 78756
I am passionate about helping my clients make positive changes in their lives, using a collaborative, client-centered, and solutions-focused approach. I have worked primarily with children and adolescents for more than twenty years, often helping them overcome significant trauma and obstacles to happiness. I also work with adults.
I am passionate about helping my clients make positive changes in their lives, using a collaborative, client-centered, and solutions-focused approach. I have worked primarily with children and adolescents for more than twenty years, often helping them overcome significant trauma and obstacles to happiness. I also work with adults.
(512) 399-1880 View (512) 399-1880
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Kirsten Feast
Licensed Professional Counselor
Online Only
Hello Beautiful People! Are you seeking a therapist who truly gets you? I'm Kirsten Feast, LPC, and I'm dedicated to empowering adults to navigate life's challenges and thrive. LSU background in Sociology/Psychology and a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling fuels my passion for empowering others. Beyond academics, my experience is rooted in real-world application. I've guided individuals with disabilities towards meaningful employment, and supported adults facing various life transitions.
Hello Beautiful People! Are you seeking a therapist who truly gets you? I'm Kirsten Feast, LPC, and I'm dedicated to empowering adults to navigate life's challenges and thrive. LSU background in Sociology/Psychology and a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling fuels my passion for empowering others. Beyond academics, my experience is rooted in real-world application. I've guided individuals with disabilities towards meaningful employment, and supported adults facing various life transitions.
(281) 626-7070 View (281) 626-7070
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Dr. Melody Montano
Psychologist, PhD, LPC-S
12 Endorsed
Online Only
Dr. Montano offers comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity in understanding their symptoms and diagnoses. Through thorough assessments, Dr. Montano provides clear treatment recommendations tailored to each individual’s unique needs. These evaluations help individuals and families gain insight into their mental health and create a path forward for effective treatment and support.
Dr. Montano offers comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity in understanding their symptoms and diagnoses. Through thorough assessments, Dr. Montano provides clear treatment recommendations tailored to each individual’s unique needs. These evaluations help individuals and families gain insight into their mental health and create a path forward for effective treatment and support.
(512) 598-5035 View (512) 598-5035
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Hillary Cauthen
Psychologist, PsyD, CMPC
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
I strongly believe in the practice of: embracing personal growth, enhancing performance, and enriching one's passion.I am curious about finding ways to enhance one's "heart" and inner drive that leads to greater sense of empowerment. While pushing oneself to their physical limits one can begin to understand the importance of mental strength. My goal is to understand your experience, your needs, and provide evidence based treatment. The therapeutic journey is personal and emotional. I appreciate being a part of your journey.
I strongly believe in the practice of: embracing personal growth, enhancing performance, and enriching one's passion.I am curious about finding ways to enhance one's "heart" and inner drive that leads to greater sense of empowerment. While pushing oneself to their physical limits one can begin to understand the importance of mental strength. My goal is to understand your experience, your needs, and provide evidence based treatment. The therapeutic journey is personal and emotional. I appreciate being a part of your journey.
(512) 456-3336 View (512) 456-3336
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Inner Peace Therapy, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Hi, I'm Liz, a bilingual Licensed Counselor with a strong foundation in vocational rehabilitation, trauma-informed care, and individual/family counseling. I take pride in creating a safe, affirming space for all individuals and approach each session with empathy, cultural awareness, and evidence-based techniques that support holistic healing and growth.
Hi, I'm Liz, a bilingual Licensed Counselor with a strong foundation in vocational rehabilitation, trauma-informed care, and individual/family counseling. I take pride in creating a safe, affirming space for all individuals and approach each session with empathy, cultural awareness, and evidence-based techniques that support holistic healing and growth.
(737) 265-8396 View (737) 265-8396
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Leslie Woodworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have an open, direct approach with clear communication, a relaxed, non-judgmental style creating ease in therapy, and an intuitive ability to connect and help others re-connect. I love working with people who seek to deepen themselves and have more intimate connection with their loved ones, whether that's a child, spouse, parent or other relationship. I want to know who you are, and am here to listen and to be with you exactly where you are in this process. I am here to meet you. Come. Let's explore together.
I have an open, direct approach with clear communication, a relaxed, non-judgmental style creating ease in therapy, and an intuitive ability to connect and help others re-connect. I love working with people who seek to deepen themselves and have more intimate connection with their loved ones, whether that's a child, spouse, parent or other relationship. I want to know who you are, and am here to listen and to be with you exactly where you are in this process. I am here to meet you. Come. Let's explore together.
(857) 254-9363 View (857) 254-9363
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Theodore A Carlos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling stuck, angry, depressed, or confused? Are you fed up, with yourself, your partner, or family members? Are you struggling financially? Are looking for a different career or starting one? Are your struggling with school or college? Do you have feelings and thoughts that you do not understand, and don't feel comfortable talking to friends or family about them? These are common experiences for many people in our complicated society. Sometimes people "act out", fall into addictions, just shut down, or make bad decisions. They want change, but are not sure how. That's when counseling and analysis can really help.
Feeling stuck, angry, depressed, or confused? Are you fed up, with yourself, your partner, or family members? Are you struggling financially? Are looking for a different career or starting one? Are your struggling with school or college? Do you have feelings and thoughts that you do not understand, and don't feel comfortable talking to friends or family about them? These are common experiences for many people in our complicated society. Sometimes people "act out", fall into addictions, just shut down, or make bad decisions. They want change, but are not sure how. That's when counseling and analysis can really help.
(512) 883-5015 View (512) 883-5015
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Elizabeth Portman Minne - Vida Clinic
Psychologist, PhD
Austin, TX 78704
As a psychologist, I emphasize culturally responsive care given with warmth. I am also deeply committed to providing science-based approaches to psychological care delivered in a meaningful way. I take a collaborative role in my work with you by adapting my therapeutic strategies to fit your individual needs so that you are achieving the outcomes that you seek. My approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing primarily a combination of Cognitive Behavioral and Interpersonal techniques with a strong emphasis on the cultural and social factors that shape your life story.
As a psychologist, I emphasize culturally responsive care given with warmth. I am also deeply committed to providing science-based approaches to psychological care delivered in a meaningful way. I take a collaborative role in my work with you by adapting my therapeutic strategies to fit your individual needs so that you are achieving the outcomes that you seek. My approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing primarily a combination of Cognitive Behavioral and Interpersonal techniques with a strong emphasis on the cultural and social factors that shape your life story.
(512) 877-6705 View (512) 877-6705
Dominique Bush
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Online Only
I see you! I know how heavy it can feel to try and carry it all on your own. Life has its seasons, and those transitions, the highs and the lows, can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you're carrying pain or trauma from your past. Even with all the effort you're putting into moving forward, you might still feel stuck, like the storm just won’t pass. But here’s the truth: there is hope, and there is healing. Are sleepless nights filled with racing thoughts keeping you up? Have you been feeling down for a while—maybe disconnected, sad, or just not like yourself? If so, you’re not alone.
I see you! I know how heavy it can feel to try and carry it all on your own. Life has its seasons, and those transitions, the highs and the lows, can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you're carrying pain or trauma from your past. Even with all the effort you're putting into moving forward, you might still feel stuck, like the storm just won’t pass. But here’s the truth: there is hope, and there is healing. Are sleepless nights filled with racing thoughts keeping you up? Have you been feeling down for a while—maybe disconnected, sad, or just not like yourself? If so, you’re not alone.
(737) 201-1207 View (737) 201-1207
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Chris Gilbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions can deeply impact your well-being and relationships. You might feel trapped by persistent worry, sadness, or uncertainty about what lies ahead. These experiences can disrupt your daily life, making it hard to find joy and balance. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges, offering support and guidance. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build resilience, and work towards a more fulfilling and hopeful future.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions can deeply impact your well-being and relationships. You might feel trapped by persistent worry, sadness, or uncertainty about what lies ahead. These experiences can disrupt your daily life, making it hard to find joy and balance. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges, offering support and guidance. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build resilience, and work towards a more fulfilling and hopeful future.
(737) 299-8142 View (737) 299-8142
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Carlos Alfredo Garza-Medrano
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
People feel stuck in life for different reasons, whether it be because of emotional problems or something holding them back. I believe people need a place to reflect on themselves, and through that process, are able to understand themselves and know what kind of life they want to live.
People feel stuck in life for different reasons, whether it be because of emotional problems or something holding them back. I believe people need a place to reflect on themselves, and through that process, are able to understand themselves and know what kind of life they want to live.
(737) 225-6176 View (737) 225-6176
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Donna Mcclure Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Austin, TX 78746
I have collected compasses all my life. Being able to orient ourselves in this world is essential and ongoing work. The therapeutic process is one way to find True North again after a trauma, or in the regular course of life. I have been in clinical practice for over 25 years and I am equipped with many tools and approaches to tailor the therapeutic experience to meet your needs.
I have collected compasses all my life. Being able to orient ourselves in this world is essential and ongoing work. The therapeutic process is one way to find True North again after a trauma, or in the regular course of life. I have been in clinical practice for over 25 years and I am equipped with many tools and approaches to tailor the therapeutic experience to meet your needs.
(512) 817-1076 View (512) 817-1076
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Hannah Belusko
LPC-Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
Is your child or teen struggling to express themselves and regulate their emotions? Do they have difficulty communicating their feelings? Are they experiencing intense tantrums or engage in aggressive or defiant behavior? Do little things seem to bother them and you’re wondering if they are highly-sensitive or may be neurodivergent? Are they getting into trouble at school? Have they recently experienced a traumatic event and you’re worried about how they will cope? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you have come to the right place!
Is your child or teen struggling to express themselves and regulate their emotions? Do they have difficulty communicating their feelings? Are they experiencing intense tantrums or engage in aggressive or defiant behavior? Do little things seem to bother them and you’re wondering if they are highly-sensitive or may be neurodivergent? Are they getting into trouble at school? Have they recently experienced a traumatic event and you’re worried about how they will cope? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you have come to the right place!
(737) 325-8576 x010 View (737) 325-8576 x010
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Dr. Kristie Engel
Psychologist, PhD
Austin, TX 78738
Is your child struggling? Children, teens and their parents face unprecedented challenges in today's rapidly changing world. Anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, attention problems, school stress, difficult relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, grief, mental illness and other experiences compound the inherent challenges of growing up. You and your child may feel discouraged and alone braving these challenges yet experiencing challenges is universal and affirms our connection to each other. How different would life be if we instinctively embraced this truth and reached out for connection to grow through challenges together?
Is your child struggling? Children, teens and their parents face unprecedented challenges in today's rapidly changing world. Anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, attention problems, school stress, difficult relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, grief, mental illness and other experiences compound the inherent challenges of growing up. You and your child may feel discouraged and alone braving these challenges yet experiencing challenges is universal and affirms our connection to each other. How different would life be if we instinctively embraced this truth and reached out for connection to grow through challenges together?
(512) 549-2903 View (512) 549-2903
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Steven C Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Austin, TX 78702
Is your child intense? Is your child highly emotional, willful, and gifted? Do you need some new ideas to connect with your child? Within each of us lies greatness: within your child, within you as a person, and as a parent. I can help you and your child access that greatness and nurture it. I work well with intense children who are struggling with behavioral and attention issues. I provide a safe and caring environment, often taking the therapy session outdoors for experiential activities.
Is your child intense? Is your child highly emotional, willful, and gifted? Do you need some new ideas to connect with your child? Within each of us lies greatness: within your child, within you as a person, and as a parent. I can help you and your child access that greatness and nurture it. I work well with intense children who are struggling with behavioral and attention issues. I provide a safe and caring environment, often taking the therapy session outdoors for experiential activities.
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Bethany Jordyn McWilliams
Marriage & Family Therapist
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
Life can feel so burdensome. Between every day life stressors, relationships, and geopolitical anxiety, just getting out of bed can sometimes be a challenge. My goal is to collaborate with clients in a way that makes them feel validated, understood, and respected as they navigate ways to increase hopefulness and clarity in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals as well as children and parents who are are looking to instill more harmony in their connection. My ideal client would be someone ready to explore the narratives that shape the tapestry of their life in order to better understand themselves and their world.
Life can feel so burdensome. Between every day life stressors, relationships, and geopolitical anxiety, just getting out of bed can sometimes be a challenge. My goal is to collaborate with clients in a way that makes them feel validated, understood, and respected as they navigate ways to increase hopefulness and clarity in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals as well as children and parents who are are looking to instill more harmony in their connection. My ideal client would be someone ready to explore the narratives that shape the tapestry of their life in order to better understand themselves and their world.
(512) 661-7258 View (512) 661-7258
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Christopher J Linkenbach
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
I run men's therapy groups and individual counseling. The men's groups are groups for men who want to reconnect with their inner strength, learn to express emotion, and build authentic brotherhood. Many of the men I work with feel stuck, successful on paper, but quietly wrestling with anxiety, numbness, or disconnection. They’ve spent years pushing forward, but something deeper calls for attention. Often they’re navigating relationships, purpose, or a loss of direction. They want to feel more grounded, alive, and at peace with themselves, to reconnect to a sense of meaning and strength that feels authentic, not performative.
I run men's therapy groups and individual counseling. The men's groups are groups for men who want to reconnect with their inner strength, learn to express emotion, and build authentic brotherhood. Many of the men I work with feel stuck, successful on paper, but quietly wrestling with anxiety, numbness, or disconnection. They’ve spent years pushing forward, but something deeper calls for attention. Often they’re navigating relationships, purpose, or a loss of direction. They want to feel more grounded, alive, and at peace with themselves, to reconnect to a sense of meaning and strength that feels authentic, not performative.
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Kelsey Mayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RYT 200
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist and yoga teacher, and I strive to create a warm, collaborative space for healing. I work with children (ages 8+), teens, adults, and families navigating life and are curious about softening into an authentic version of themselves. I also work well with neurodivergent clients and those who appreciate an integrative, whole-person approach. My integrative approach blends somatic therapy, parts work, psychodynamic exploration, mindfulness, and creative self-expression.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist and yoga teacher, and I strive to create a warm, collaborative space for healing. I work with children (ages 8+), teens, adults, and families navigating life and are curious about softening into an authentic version of themselves. I also work well with neurodivergent clients and those who appreciate an integrative, whole-person approach. My integrative approach blends somatic therapy, parts work, psychodynamic exploration, mindfulness, and creative self-expression.
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Ryan Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Relationships are powerful. They have the power to inspire us, help us grow, or they can smother and even damage us. We spend much of our time and energy engaged in relationships, tolerating, fixing, and avoiding relationships. I believe that relationships are powerful vehicles for change. As a psychotherapist, I offer a relationship that is warm, challenging, accepting, and personal where you can feel a full range of emotions, learn, grow, and attain your goals.
Relationships are powerful. They have the power to inspire us, help us grow, or they can smother and even damage us. We spend much of our time and energy engaged in relationships, tolerating, fixing, and avoiding relationships. I believe that relationships are powerful vehicles for change. As a psychotherapist, I offer a relationship that is warm, challenging, accepting, and personal where you can feel a full range of emotions, learn, grow, and attain your goals.
(512) 270-6209 View (512) 270-6209

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