Personality Disorders Therapists in Austin, TX

My name is Laurie Pettis and I am a Licensed Master’s Social Worker supervised by Jill Gracely, LCSW-S. I am EMDR Trained. I began working with victims and survivors of sex trafficking in 2011 when I moved to China for a year. Then, I continued that work in Houston in 2017, which led me to graduate school for social work in 2019. After graduating in 2021, I have worked with both male, female, and LGBTQIA+ individuals recovering from substance use and other mental health disorders. I have worked with clients who have personality disorders , mood disorders, PTSD or emotional/sexual/religious trauma.

I work with all kinds of people who are addressing their mental health, their relationships, their physical & spiritual wellbeing, & those exploring psychedelic healing. The therapeutic relationship is THE most important tool in my practice. Highly Sensitive People & first responders/military healing their nervous systems, anyone recovering from addictions & early childhood wounding are who I most often ally with. I provide psychedelic medicine preparation, integration, & microdosing protocol support for the new & experienced.

We all begin the therapeutic journey with our own set of strengths and needs. Sometimes our uniqueness promotes creativity, new perspectives, and collaboration. Other times our uniqueness can be terminal; leading to emptiness, feeling disconnected from self and others, and beliefs that mental health treatment may work for other people, but it won’t work for you. Therapy is not about “getting over” events and issues; it’s about understanding your triggers and learning how to manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so that you can move forward and continue to build a fulfilling life.

I work well with adults who wish to deepen their relationships with primary partners, children, their family of origin, friends or colleagues. Many of my patients are seeking help with issues from early childhood, including trauma and child abuse. Others want to understand and function better in their marriages/partnerships. Some patients need to end their partnerships and I will work with them to do so in a collaborative manner. Adults in my practice may be coping with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, personality disorders , dissociative disorders and/or addictions. Together, we work to create insight into these issues.

Hi there! I’m Alethea. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in working with women, young adults, and adolescents. My experience involves helping with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, major life changes, personality disorders , and overall feelings of dissatisfaction.

As a psychodynamic and attachment-oriented psychotherapist, I seek to help my patients better understand themselves. I know this journey isn't easy and I am here to walk with you down the path to knowing, understanding, and growing. I do this by meeting my patients where they are and mutually agreeing upon goals and what you want the therapeutic process to look like for you. Whether you are looking for help for a specific issue such as depression, anxiety, loss, or seek to explore yourself; I will join with you and help alleviate your pain in order to help you become more aware, integrated, and live a more content life.

If you're looking for lasting change, more fulfilling relationships, and meaningful connection, then let's begin. Whatever brings you to therapy, there is hope. Together we will observe how the events in your life have formed deep rooted beliefs about how the world will respond to you. I believe that change happens in the context of relationships. Our therapeutic relationship will work to ease your distress and equip you towards transformation. We haven't been promised not to experience pain in this life, but I believe we are not meant to experience it alone.

I would describe my practice as helping people work through life issues in ways that promote relational, emotional and spiritual growth. My clinical areas of interest include spirituality, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I also specialize in working with men's issues. I apply a Christian/faith-based approach to counseling and am trained in both theology and professional counseling. I am an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. I don't impose my beliefs on clients, and respect all faith/spiritual traditions as valuable resources for healing. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, personality disorders , faith crisis, marriage, family, adolescent, and relationship issues.

Hello, I am a Board Certified Family Practice Doctor with an interest in Mental Health and Addiction Medicine. I have extensive experience managing Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and certain Thought Disorders. I also enjoy treating Opioid Addiction with Suboxone. Many of my skills were developed at the Eastern Pennsylvania Institute and the Medical College of Pennsylvania / Drexel Medical School. I will be prescribing antidepressants, anxiety medications, and medications for PTSD, and Personality Disorders , other. I will also share some of the principles I learned at the Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy in NYC.

Listening, empowering & being present with my clients is what I am passionate about. I have about 7 years of counseling & clinical experience.My clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents & individuals all ages including geriatrics. Some of the therapeutic modalities I have used with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, traumas or other mental health issues are Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Strength Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused therapy. I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach. I will help guide you & assist you in coming up with strategies to help conquer your life.

I am supervised by Michelle Zadrozny, LCSW-S. Are you feeling disconnected from your life purpose? Are you struggling with low self esteem, the impacts of trauma, challenging relationships, lack of motivation, or debilitating thoughts, fears, or emotional pain? As your therapist, I will be a gentle and supportive presence to guide you into deeper self knowledge and healing, so that you can thrive. My therapeutic approach is influenced by my perspective as a musician and creative person, and I utilize techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, meditation, mindfulness, art, and narrative therapy.

A psychotherapist and life coach based in Austin and serving all of Texas, I work with individual adults using telehealth services. My main therapeutic style is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), as I also have training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and treatment of personality disorders . Rather than helping you feel better, I aim to help you get better. If interested, I offer a free telephone consultation (up to 15 minutes).

Kristina McCray, M.S., LSSP, LPC is a School Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Texas. She has experience with working with people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, personality disorders , substance addiction, identity problems, self-esteem problems, intellectual disabilities, and ADHD. She has experience in working with families, couples, individuals, and groups.

Insurance Not Accepted— I specialize in helping people navigate life’s twists and turns. You may be struggling with issues related to relationships, confidence, anxiety or major life changes. Or perhaps, there's an experience you are having difficulty moving past. Imagine feeling less burdened by life's circumstances, more resilient to challenges & having more gratifying relationships with your self and/or loved ones. Imagine feeling comfortable being authentically you, believing in your abilities & being witness to your own personal growth. Together, through a collaborative process, we can make this a reality.

I view treatment as a safe space where healing can occur through the process of unpeeling multiple layers of mental and emotional patterns (conscious and unconscious), leading individuals to discover their strengths, true potential and authentic self. In this process, one can feel empowered and inspired to integrate all parts of self, even those hidden from the conscious mind. This delicate work is only possible when trust and alliance are established between therapist and client. The principles guiding this work are unconditional acceptance, compassion and non-judgment.

Psychotherapy and counseling can occur on an individual basis, with couples and , and in group settings. My practice includes serving people from a broad cultural, psychosocial, and sexual identity and orientation spectrum and includes helping people: who have experienced significant trauma, including complex and relational trauma; people challenged with dissociative characteristics including Dissociative Identity Disorder; couples wanting help with relational issues such as infidelity, intimacy, and communication; and people struggling with intense emotions including depression, anxiety, and related to personality disorders .

The most rewarding thing I've been told by a client is, "They Get Me". I say this because my clients have been let down in the past by systems that failed to help or by other therapists who felt that they were beyond change. What I strive to create is an environment where clients feel they are valued, heard, and understood. The clients that tend to do best in my care are often neurodivergent or with diagnosed personality disorders due to how these conditions are chronically misunderstood. If you have tried standard therapies but still struggle to control your emotions, thoughts, or behaviors, I'd like to help.

We all have a need to tell our story. Finding a therapist to help you through this journey called life is an important decision. Now more than ever you may be struggling with uncertainty, anxiety and depression. At its best, psychotherapy is a process of mutual discovery and a relationship that unfolds over time.

I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, complex trauma and dissociation. Are tired of the same toxic relationships? Are you are ready to heal from your trauma and not repeat the past? Maybe, you can no longer trust your intuition to determine who is good for you and who isn't? You feel like no matter what you do, you can't seem to get away from toxic relationships, friendships or experiencing yet another trauma. You are struggling to cope with the trauma caused by the relationship. Friends and family don't understand and you feel alone. You are ready to heal and make sure you never find yourself in this position again. ​