Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Austin, TX

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Jessica McMahon
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Austin, TX 78756
I work with adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, identity concerns, relationships, mindfulness, spirituality, emotional regulation, attachment issues, stress management, life transitions, and trauma. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing comes from within, and I’m dedicated to helping you access your inner power to transform. Whether you’re struggling with emotions or personal relationships, my holistic approach focuses on the mind-body connection.
I work with adults on a range of issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, identity concerns, relationships, mindfulness, spirituality, emotional regulation, attachment issues, stress management, life transitions, and trauma. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing comes from within, and I’m dedicated to helping you access your inner power to transform. Whether you’re struggling with emotions or personal relationships, my holistic approach focuses on the mind-body connection.
(512) 729-6786 View (512) 729-6786
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Christie Harriss Applewhite
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Austin, TX 78746
I know how important it is to find a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable with. I offer a warm, relaxed, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and confidentially about what you are experiencing. My role is to support you in exploring opportunities for growth and change while helping you identify and move past barriers that may be holding you back. Whether you’re facing relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, or stressful life events, therapy can provide insight, support, and practical tools to help you create meaningful and lasting change.
I know how important it is to find a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable with. I offer a warm, relaxed, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and confidentially about what you are experiencing. My role is to support you in exploring opportunities for growth and change while helping you identify and move past barriers that may be holding you back. Whether you’re facing relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, or stressful life events, therapy can provide insight, support, and practical tools to help you create meaningful and lasting change.
(512) 466-4333 View (512) 466-4333
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Kathy Boyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Austin, TX 78746
John Lennon nailed it: "Life is what happens when we are busy making other plans." Without warning we my find ourselves dealing with the loss of a relationship, a job, or a difficult diagnosis. Perhaps parenting, which used to be so easy, does not seem to be working. For others, years of carrying so much anxiety and stress has now become too heavy and is getting in the way. Possibly life itself has turned upside down, magnifying everything else to the point that it is just overwhelming. I get it and can offer support, skills and a path towards reclaiming your well-being and a life worth living.
John Lennon nailed it: "Life is what happens when we are busy making other plans." Without warning we my find ourselves dealing with the loss of a relationship, a job, or a difficult diagnosis. Perhaps parenting, which used to be so easy, does not seem to be working. For others, years of carrying so much anxiety and stress has now become too heavy and is getting in the way. Possibly life itself has turned upside down, magnifying everything else to the point that it is just overwhelming. I get it and can offer support, skills and a path towards reclaiming your well-being and a life worth living.
(812) 413-0163 View (812) 413-0163
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Madison Hearne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hello, my name is Madison Hearne, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I specialize in working with individuals 5-20 years old who are navigating life’s challenges. I focus on individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, life changes, peer conflict, and self-esteem. My approach to therapy is client-centered, blending evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, non-judgmental space to support your personal growth and goals. I typically work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, life changes, peer conflict, and self-esteem.
Hello, my name is Madison Hearne, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I specialize in working with individuals 5-20 years old who are navigating life’s challenges. I focus on individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, life changes, peer conflict, and self-esteem. My approach to therapy is client-centered, blending evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, non-judgmental space to support your personal growth and goals. I typically work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, life changes, peer conflict, and self-esteem.
(747) 319-5629 View (747) 319-5629
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Michelle Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78738
Your path to self-discovery starts with clear goals and techniques to tackle any obstacles. Relationship conflicts can affect every area of your life and fuel depression and anxiety. Finding a renewed self-esteem can help you create healthier partnerships, friendships, and families. My work focuses on challenging negative self talk and ineffective behaviors through positive communication, behavioral interventions, and improved self-care. I believe in working collaboratively to help patients build on their personal strengths and find their path to meaningful relationships and happiness.
Your path to self-discovery starts with clear goals and techniques to tackle any obstacles. Relationship conflicts can affect every area of your life and fuel depression and anxiety. Finding a renewed self-esteem can help you create healthier partnerships, friendships, and families. My work focuses on challenging negative self talk and ineffective behaviors through positive communication, behavioral interventions, and improved self-care. I believe in working collaboratively to help patients build on their personal strengths and find their path to meaningful relationships and happiness.
(737) 257-5234 View (737) 257-5234
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Pediatric Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Austin, TX 78750
At Pediatric Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families who are in crisis or major life transitions. We work very closely with other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients, such as pediatricians, child psychiatrists and psychologists, occupational therapists and school counselors. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.
At Pediatric Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families who are in crisis or major life transitions. We work very closely with other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients, such as pediatricians, child psychiatrists and psychologists, occupational therapists and school counselors. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.
(512) 750-5098 View (512) 750-5098
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Melissa Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My goal in therapy is to help clients navigate a variety of personal and relationship challenges. I create a calm, supportive space where all people can feel comfortable sharing their emotions and experiences. During the therapeutic process, I provide clients with tools and skills to increase their self-awareness and improve their relationships for better understanding and healthier connections.
My goal in therapy is to help clients navigate a variety of personal and relationship challenges. I create a calm, supportive space where all people can feel comfortable sharing their emotions and experiences. During the therapeutic process, I provide clients with tools and skills to increase their self-awareness and improve their relationships for better understanding and healthier connections.
(512) 640-2037 View (512) 640-2037
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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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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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Sandra Cano Cormier
Psychologist, PhD, LSSP
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
I am a licensed psychologist and licensed specialist in school psychology. My practice serves adults, adolescents, children, and families. I use a problem-solving, collaborative, pragmatic approach which is helpful in achieving positive results quickly. My specialities include treating youth and adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma histories, as well as child and adolescent concerns such as ADHD and defiance. I am available to support veterans who are experiencing PTSD and adjustment issues related to returning to civilian life. Additionally, I work with older adults who might be experiencing depression, adjustment difficulties, or other mental health concerns.
I am a licensed psychologist and licensed specialist in school psychology. My practice serves adults, adolescents, children, and families. I use a problem-solving, collaborative, pragmatic approach which is helpful in achieving positive results quickly. My specialities include treating youth and adults with anxiety, depression, and trauma histories, as well as child and adolescent concerns such as ADHD and defiance. I am available to support veterans who are experiencing PTSD and adjustment issues related to returning to civilian life. Additionally, I work with older adults who might be experiencing depression, adjustment difficulties, or other mental health concerns.
(512) 262-9712 View (512) 262-9712
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Austin Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Austin, TX 78704
Finding answers, resolutions, and ultimately healing in the middle of some of life's most difficult times can be challenging. Help is about being guided to internal solutions that may be hidden by the intensity of the pain or the complexity of the challenge. Austin Counseling Associates can help. As practitioners of counseling arts, we are deeply committed to being present, connected, creative, and caring. Through the use of these attributes, we seek to guide clients down a path of discovery...a path to healing one's self. We are currently accepting new patients for individual, couples, and family therapy.
Finding answers, resolutions, and ultimately healing in the middle of some of life's most difficult times can be challenging. Help is about being guided to internal solutions that may be hidden by the intensity of the pain or the complexity of the challenge. Austin Counseling Associates can help. As practitioners of counseling arts, we are deeply committed to being present, connected, creative, and caring. Through the use of these attributes, we seek to guide clients down a path of discovery...a path to healing one's self. We are currently accepting new patients for individual, couples, and family therapy.
(512) 400-2099 View (512) 400-2099
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Pathwaysatx and Counseling Solutions
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, CPC, EMDR
Online Only
Pastoral Counselor 21 years experience helping troubled teens, individuals, and couples. While having a background in Christian and religious counseling, most of my clients rely little on this side of therapy. EMDR trained and having grown up & taught in Cen Texas, helping VETS, I am accepting new clients in both Austin and Killeen. I specialize in mobile/phone counseling, no insurance currently - other than tricare. I have no wait list for EMDR clients, and I accept TriCare in Killeen office location.
Pastoral Counselor 21 years experience helping troubled teens, individuals, and couples. While having a background in Christian and religious counseling, most of my clients rely little on this side of therapy. EMDR trained and having grown up & taught in Cen Texas, helping VETS, I am accepting new clients in both Austin and Killeen. I specialize in mobile/phone counseling, no insurance currently - other than tricare. I have no wait list for EMDR clients, and I accept TriCare in Killeen office location.
(512) 829-3531 View (512) 829-3531
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Ariana Barrera Freshour
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78735
Therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a script. I offer a space that is honest, compassionate, and tailored to you. You do not need to have everything figured out or explain things perfectly. You just need a place to feel heard, respected, and supported. My integrative approach blends evidence-based tools with a down-to-earth connection. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thoughts, solution-focused strategies for clear next steps, and client-centered care to meet you where you are. I also adapt other modalities as needed to fit your unique needs.
Therapy should feel like a real conversation, not a script. I offer a space that is honest, compassionate, and tailored to you. You do not need to have everything figured out or explain things perfectly. You just need a place to feel heard, respected, and supported. My integrative approach blends evidence-based tools with a down-to-earth connection. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thoughts, solution-focused strategies for clear next steps, and client-centered care to meet you where you are. I also adapt other modalities as needed to fit your unique needs.
(512) 961-7415 View (512) 961-7415
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Jill Chrisman
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
Is your child having trouble focusing and you don’t know how to help? Does your child keep “squeaking by” academically each year? Is your child “quirky” and having trouble making friends? Does your teen seem more stressed than usual? I can work with your family to determine why your child is struggling at home, school, or with friends, as well as what we can do to help. I specialize in collaborative, strength-based evaluations for attention problems, learning disorders, emotional symptoms, and autism.
Is your child having trouble focusing and you don’t know how to help? Does your child keep “squeaking by” academically each year? Is your child “quirky” and having trouble making friends? Does your teen seem more stressed than usual? I can work with your family to determine why your child is struggling at home, school, or with friends, as well as what we can do to help. I specialize in collaborative, strength-based evaluations for attention problems, learning disorders, emotional symptoms, and autism.
(737) 204-6671 View (737) 204-6671
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Texas Child Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LP, NCSP
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Have you ever felt helpless, lost, or confused as a parent? Felt overwhelmed by the daily decisions we face as parents compounded by the number of differing opinions on how to be a good parent? Alongside the intense love a parent feels for their child can also come worry, fear, and a deep desire to do everything that we can to nurture their development. Watching your child struggle at school, be rejected by friends, hurt themselves, or explode with anger can feel like an open wound that will not heal. A journey this important should not be undertaken alone.
Have you ever felt helpless, lost, or confused as a parent? Felt overwhelmed by the daily decisions we face as parents compounded by the number of differing opinions on how to be a good parent? Alongside the intense love a parent feels for their child can also come worry, fear, and a deep desire to do everything that we can to nurture their development. Watching your child struggle at school, be rejected by friends, hurt themselves, or explode with anger can feel like an open wound that will not heal. A journey this important should not be undertaken alone.
(817) 646-9752 View (817) 646-9752
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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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Vida Clinic
Psychologist, PhD
Austin, TX 78704
Vida Clinic partners with organizations and individuals to provide a range of high quality mental health services. Our approach is designed to provide accessible services so people can feel comfortable getting the care they need in order to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our therapists have a master’s degree or higher in social work (LMSW, LCSW), counseling (LPC), or PhD/PsyD in psychology (LP). We are trained in a variety of evidence-based strategies and can work on issues related to stress, grief, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, depression, persistent mental illness, relationships, school problems, and more.
Vida Clinic partners with organizations and individuals to provide a range of high quality mental health services. Our approach is designed to provide accessible services so people can feel comfortable getting the care they need in order to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our therapists have a master’s degree or higher in social work (LMSW, LCSW), counseling (LPC), or PhD/PsyD in psychology (LP). We are trained in a variety of evidence-based strategies and can work on issues related to stress, grief, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, depression, persistent mental illness, relationships, school problems, and more.
(512) 881-9259 View (512) 881-9259
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Noah Enteen, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Are you seeking greater purpose, deeper meaning, and improved relationships? Feeling stuck or misaligned with your goals? I’m here to support teens, families, adults, and couples through challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles. Together, we can navigate these obstacles and create a more fulfilling life. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you move forward with confidence and clarity.
Are you seeking greater purpose, deeper meaning, and improved relationships? Feeling stuck or misaligned with your goals? I’m here to support teens, families, adults, and couples through challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles. Together, we can navigate these obstacles and create a more fulfilling life. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you move forward with confidence and clarity.
(512) 865-4692 View (512) 865-4692
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Erika Paz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Online Only
I’m a compassionate psychotherapist who has been providing mental health services since 2007 and psychotherapy since 2020. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other related conditions. My compassionate and non-judgmental approach allows me to listen deeply and connect with each patient on an individual basis. I enjoy utilizing creative strategies to help bring about meaningful change. I consider myself open-minded, holistic, and warm.
I’m a compassionate psychotherapist who has been providing mental health services since 2007 and psychotherapy since 2020. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other related conditions. My compassionate and non-judgmental approach allows me to listen deeply and connect with each patient on an individual basis. I enjoy utilizing creative strategies to help bring about meaningful change. I consider myself open-minded, holistic, and warm.
(346) 540-3506 View (346) 540-3506
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Sara Manisco Chapo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPP
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78737
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I am Sara. I enjoy being the witness of positive change and the healing power of human relationships. Whatever the issue, I am honored to take part in your personal journey toward a better life. I can be your guide to help you process and envision the steps towards whatever goal you seek. I have trained in several evidence based models, including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work with young children, adolescents, and adults.
Hi, I am Sara. I enjoy being the witness of positive change and the healing power of human relationships. Whatever the issue, I am honored to take part in your personal journey toward a better life. I can be your guide to help you process and envision the steps towards whatever goal you seek. I have trained in several evidence based models, including Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work with young children, adolescents, and adults.
(512) 710-0551 View (512) 710-0551

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