Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Austin, TX
I have experience working with diverse clients with a variety of needs. The bulk of my career has been working with LGBTQ+ teens, adults with chronic illnesses, and people who use drugs in harm reduction outreach settings. A through-line in these experiences is recognizing the impact biology as well as its interactions with our social environment has on mental & physical health. As such, I apply a systems approach to understand the factors impacting a client and then leverage client strengths to achieve their goals. I welcome conversations about how structural factors impact health and how therapy can be one tool toward healing.
I have experience working with diverse clients with a variety of needs. The bulk of my career has been working with LGBTQ+ teens, adults with chronic illnesses, and people who use drugs in harm reduction outreach settings. A through-line in these experiences is recognizing the impact biology as well as its interactions with our social environment has on mental & physical health. As such, I apply a systems approach to understand the factors impacting a client and then leverage client strengths to achieve their goals. I welcome conversations about how structural factors impact health and how therapy can be one tool toward healing.
Kelly Ayala: IFS, EMDR,Trauma Therapist TX, NC, FL
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, RYT-500, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Online Only
You probably had a challenging childhood and want to be free to be yourself. Anxiety, self-doubt, setting boundaries and burnout are what my clients struggle with the most. When clients come to therapy they begin to understand that their problems aren't who they are, but they helped them adapt to some very tricky people, environments and situations. You aren't broken but are probably super overwhelmed. I understand you want life to be more relaxed without the pressures of making others happy. You are worthy of a life designed by you and not your pain.
You probably had a challenging childhood and want to be free to be yourself. Anxiety, self-doubt, setting boundaries and burnout are what my clients struggle with the most. When clients come to therapy they begin to understand that their problems aren't who they are, but they helped them adapt to some very tricky people, environments and situations. You aren't broken but are probably super overwhelmed. I understand you want life to be more relaxed without the pressures of making others happy. You are worthy of a life designed by you and not your pain.
Are you neuroqueer? You are, or think you might be, gifted, trans, ADHD, gay, autistic, poly, or a highly sensitive person. These identities begin on the inside, in how we relate to and experience the world. In turn, they shape how the world treats us. Because they start within us, they often go unnoticed, by ourselves or others, for at least a while. But we’ve always felt them, somehow. We know we are different; we feel we don’t belong or can’t fit in. It seems like everyone else got a copy of a script or rulebook that we didn’t. It’s a struggle to know who or how to be.
Are you neuroqueer? You are, or think you might be, gifted, trans, ADHD, gay, autistic, poly, or a highly sensitive person. These identities begin on the inside, in how we relate to and experience the world. In turn, they shape how the world treats us. Because they start within us, they often go unnoticed, by ourselves or others, for at least a while. But we’ve always felt them, somehow. We know we are different; we feel we don’t belong or can’t fit in. It seems like everyone else got a copy of a script or rulebook that we didn’t. It’s a struggle to know who or how to be.
Darla Dawn Absher
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Dr. Darla Absher is a a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor LPC-S #62089, located in Austin and Bastrop, Texas. Dr. Absher treats the full spectrum of disorders and life adjustments. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University, in Austin, Texas in August 2005. In 2003, I received my Master of Arts in Human Services from St. Edward's. In 2001 I graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology. In December 2011, I graduated from Argosy University in Dallas, Texas with a Doctor of Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Darla Absher is a a Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor LPC-S #62089, located in Austin and Bastrop, Texas. Dr. Absher treats the full spectrum of disorders and life adjustments. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University, in Austin, Texas in August 2005. In 2003, I received my Master of Arts in Human Services from St. Edward's. In 2001 I graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology. In December 2011, I graduated from Argosy University in Dallas, Texas with a Doctor of Clinical Psychology.
Priya Mathew
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, my name is Priya! It's nice to meet you! Life can be hard. Some days, it can feel like our bodies and our minds change so fast and it is hard to keep up with the symptoms that can pop up and interfere with our daily life. We can feel trapped in feelings of general anxiety or panic, or we can feel isolated while being around others. We can feel unsure of our capabilities at work or even our identity as a whole. When anxiety, panic and depression are worsening your perception of yourself or your functioning, it is a difficult, yet necessary step to pursue healing. Counseling can be a helpful step forward and where I come in!
Hi, my name is Priya! It's nice to meet you! Life can be hard. Some days, it can feel like our bodies and our minds change so fast and it is hard to keep up with the symptoms that can pop up and interfere with our daily life. We can feel trapped in feelings of general anxiety or panic, or we can feel isolated while being around others. We can feel unsure of our capabilities at work or even our identity as a whole. When anxiety, panic and depression are worsening your perception of yourself or your functioning, it is a difficult, yet necessary step to pursue healing. Counseling can be a helpful step forward and where I come in!
Deep Eddy Psychotherapy is a leading mental health practice with providers all across the state of Texas. We serve kids, adults, and couples through evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment methods. Learn more at DeepEddyPsychotherapy.com
Deep Eddy Psychotherapy is a leading mental health practice with providers all across the state of Texas. We serve kids, adults, and couples through evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment methods. Learn more at DeepEddyPsychotherapy.com
I have over 20 years experience working with clients who are overloaded from the stress of daily life, school, work and family obligations. When life seems to be weighing you down and you can't come up for air, then I am here to help bring clarity and peace. My goal is to provide a calm and creative setting that nurtures the resilience everyone has inside them. We all have strength and the ability to cope, I am here to help you see that in yourself. I believe that humor, when appropriate, and warmth go a long way in building relationships with clients.
I have over 20 years experience working with clients who are overloaded from the stress of daily life, school, work and family obligations. When life seems to be weighing you down and you can't come up for air, then I am here to help bring clarity and peace. My goal is to provide a calm and creative setting that nurtures the resilience everyone has inside them. We all have strength and the ability to cope, I am here to help you see that in yourself. I believe that humor, when appropriate, and warmth go a long way in building relationships with clients.
Is this chapter of your life not what you expected? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lonely, or uncertain about your life's direction? Do you find yourself just going through the motions? Whether you're facing the challenges of parenthood or pregnancy, navigating relationship issues, or managing life stressors, you deserve to thrive. Together we can help you rediscover your identity, break relationship cycles, and create the life you envision. I love to work with people who are curious about themselves and how they interact with those around them. Together, we'll cultivate insight and empower you to make meaningful changes.
Is this chapter of your life not what you expected? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lonely, or uncertain about your life's direction? Do you find yourself just going through the motions? Whether you're facing the challenges of parenthood or pregnancy, navigating relationship issues, or managing life stressors, you deserve to thrive. Together we can help you rediscover your identity, break relationship cycles, and create the life you envision. I love to work with people who are curious about themselves and how they interact with those around them. Together, we'll cultivate insight and empower you to make meaningful changes.
Kendall Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
It takes a great deal of courage to admit that something's askew in your life, so thank you for taking the first (and arguably) the most difficult step towards help. Hello, my name is Kendall Campbell and I specialize in helping couples communicate effectively, manage and resolve conflict, and move forward from two of the greatest challenges that can affect relationships: Infidelity and Addiction. I believe relationships of any kind can help us overcome life's challenges and even grow through shared understanding.
It takes a great deal of courage to admit that something's askew in your life, so thank you for taking the first (and arguably) the most difficult step towards help. Hello, my name is Kendall Campbell and I specialize in helping couples communicate effectively, manage and resolve conflict, and move forward from two of the greatest challenges that can affect relationships: Infidelity and Addiction. I believe relationships of any kind can help us overcome life's challenges and even grow through shared understanding.
Morgan Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC, CCTP, EMDR, TCYM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am the founder of Alchemy Collective, a group mind body wellness practice specializing in intensives, retreats, and weekly therapy services. It takes a safe space with which to release the emotional weight and begin to see life with a new perspective. Our work together could be best summarized with the quote "Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking". I specifically offer intensive retreats for individuals, couples, families and teams. If you are interested in weekly services, we are happy to get you scheduled with one of the therapists or bodyworkers on our team who have openings.
Welcome! I am the founder of Alchemy Collective, a group mind body wellness practice specializing in intensives, retreats, and weekly therapy services. It takes a safe space with which to release the emotional weight and begin to see life with a new perspective. Our work together could be best summarized with the quote "Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking". I specifically offer intensive retreats for individuals, couples, families and teams. If you are interested in weekly services, we are happy to get you scheduled with one of the therapists or bodyworkers on our team who have openings.
Esmé Valette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdM, EMDR, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you feel comfortable expressing whatever is on your mind without fear of judgment. I believe that you are the expert in your own healing, and I will work collaboratively with you to identify and reach your treatment goals. I use approaches that have been scientifically researched and found to be effective, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and somatic and mindfulness-based interventions. I will work with you to ensure that you are not in therapy longer than is necessary to reach your treatment goals.
I strive to create a therapeutic environment where you feel comfortable expressing whatever is on your mind without fear of judgment. I believe that you are the expert in your own healing, and I will work collaboratively with you to identify and reach your treatment goals. I use approaches that have been scientifically researched and found to be effective, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and somatic and mindfulness-based interventions. I will work with you to ensure that you are not in therapy longer than is necessary to reach your treatment goals.
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Noah S Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a nonbinary trans guy and gender affirmative therapist, I know how scary it is to interact with providers who are poorly informed about issues facing the trans and nonbinary community. Having a clinician who is informed and affirmative can make a huge difference. I specialize in helping individuals navigate their gender journey and provide support to the LGBTQIA+ community. Since we are more than our gender or sexuality, I also work with a variety of other issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, general life transitions, self esteem, assertiveness and boundary setting, to name a few.
As a nonbinary trans guy and gender affirmative therapist, I know how scary it is to interact with providers who are poorly informed about issues facing the trans and nonbinary community. Having a clinician who is informed and affirmative can make a huge difference. I specialize in helping individuals navigate their gender journey and provide support to the LGBTQIA+ community. Since we are more than our gender or sexuality, I also work with a variety of other issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, general life transitions, self esteem, assertiveness and boundary setting, to name a few.
Be brave enough to be your authentic self! I am licensed in Texas, Pennsylvania and OK. I have a genuine, Person-Centered approach, and believe that everyone is a unique individual. I provide a safe, supportive space, in which my clients can explore the issues and challenges they face, with unconditional positive regard. I offer online video counseling from the comfort of your own home via a free, easy to use, HIPAA compliant video app. With warmth and humor, I will help you work on finding meaning in your life; accepting yourself for who you are, and creating the life you want.
Be brave enough to be your authentic self! I am licensed in Texas, Pennsylvania and OK. I have a genuine, Person-Centered approach, and believe that everyone is a unique individual. I provide a safe, supportive space, in which my clients can explore the issues and challenges they face, with unconditional positive regard. I offer online video counseling from the comfort of your own home via a free, easy to use, HIPAA compliant video app. With warmth and humor, I will help you work on finding meaning in your life; accepting yourself for who you are, and creating the life you want.
Susannah Benton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78749
Waitlist for new clients
In the face of pain we all have strategies to manage the discomfort, sometimes reacting in ways that feel out of our control. Many of us can experience a punitive, self-judging voice inside our head and disconnection from our body. I believe our symptoms -anxiety, depression, emotional reactivity, struggles with relationships, addiction, and stuck patterns— are our best attempts at self-regulation, adaptations we learned in overwhelming circumstances. These are learned responses that can be unlearned. They're communications from unintegrated/shadow parts of ourselves that can be welcomed as guides (sometimes reluctantly, painfully).
In the face of pain we all have strategies to manage the discomfort, sometimes reacting in ways that feel out of our control. Many of us can experience a punitive, self-judging voice inside our head and disconnection from our body. I believe our symptoms -anxiety, depression, emotional reactivity, struggles with relationships, addiction, and stuck patterns— are our best attempts at self-regulation, adaptations we learned in overwhelming circumstances. These are learned responses that can be unlearned. They're communications from unintegrated/shadow parts of ourselves that can be welcomed as guides (sometimes reluctantly, painfully).
Life can be tough. Relationships, work and school are overwhelming. If you have tried to cope but need something more, I can help. I provide a warm, safe environment to help you decrease your anxiety, create more satisfying relationships and live a more fulfilling life. Everyone is unique. I tailor every session to your unique goals and strengths to help you increase emotional control, manage your thoughts and anxieties, and help you figure out the best way to move forward.
Life can be tough. Relationships, work and school are overwhelming. If you have tried to cope but need something more, I can help. I provide a warm, safe environment to help you decrease your anxiety, create more satisfying relationships and live a more fulfilling life. Everyone is unique. I tailor every session to your unique goals and strengths to help you increase emotional control, manage your thoughts and anxieties, and help you figure out the best way to move forward.
Carlisle Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Are you looking for a therapist who just gets it? Do you value deep, empathetic connection and a holistic approach to your mental health? You’re someone who may have tried therapy in the past but are looking for a more integrated approach to healing. You’re feeling disconnected from your body and want to find a deeper approach to feel more full connected and come home to yourself. You’re ready to heal - your whole body, mind, and spirit. You’re ready to radically change your relationship with yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to transform your life. We’re here to help.
Are you looking for a therapist who just gets it? Do you value deep, empathetic connection and a holistic approach to your mental health? You’re someone who may have tried therapy in the past but are looking for a more integrated approach to healing. You’re feeling disconnected from your body and want to find a deeper approach to feel more full connected and come home to yourself. You’re ready to heal - your whole body, mind, and spirit. You’re ready to radically change your relationship with yourself. Most of all, you’re ready to transform your life. We’re here to help.
So you are looking for a therapist and possibly wondering “why should I choose this therapist over any other?” Good question. Once you’ve found a therapist with a solid background in what you want to address, it is all about therapeutic approach and personality fit (the elusive rapport). In our initial introductory conversation (15 minute call) you can tell me about what you are looking for, I'll tell you about myself, and we’ll see if I am a fit. You can also visit my website for more details on me and my practice: TherapistBrowell.com
So you are looking for a therapist and possibly wondering “why should I choose this therapist over any other?” Good question. Once you’ve found a therapist with a solid background in what you want to address, it is all about therapeutic approach and personality fit (the elusive rapport). In our initial introductory conversation (15 minute call) you can tell me about what you are looking for, I'll tell you about myself, and we’ll see if I am a fit. You can also visit my website for more details on me and my practice: TherapistBrowell.com
Samantha Montemayor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you engaging in life the way you had hoped? Do you desire more from your relationships? Are attempts at communicating what you need ineffective? Do you find yourself in constant overwhelm, fighting with your partner, or feeling alone and confused? Whether it's every day stress, a traumatic experience, or feeling disconnected; I'm here to tell you there's hope. In therapy I aim to address the underlying issues related to current life difficulties, rather than just treating the symptoms.
Are you engaging in life the way you had hoped? Do you desire more from your relationships? Are attempts at communicating what you need ineffective? Do you find yourself in constant overwhelm, fighting with your partner, or feeling alone and confused? Whether it's every day stress, a traumatic experience, or feeling disconnected; I'm here to tell you there's hope. In therapy I aim to address the underlying issues related to current life difficulties, rather than just treating the symptoms.
Heyyyy, it's so good to be here! Do you want real-talk, validation, and space to just be? Do you also like novelty and some fun? Loss and trauma hurt; science and attention, help. That's my approach to any issue we are addressing. With structure, you will find meaning and be attended to. Originally from Austin, I am a Tejana and have lived in the midwest and west coast with brief stints in Philly and Buenos Aires. I have worked in higher education, non-profit, and the corporate world of medicine and film. All of this informs hearing you as a storyteller and I will be direct and transparent as we work together.
Heyyyy, it's so good to be here! Do you want real-talk, validation, and space to just be? Do you also like novelty and some fun? Loss and trauma hurt; science and attention, help. That's my approach to any issue we are addressing. With structure, you will find meaning and be attended to. Originally from Austin, I am a Tejana and have lived in the midwest and west coast with brief stints in Philly and Buenos Aires. I have worked in higher education, non-profit, and the corporate world of medicine and film. All of this informs hearing you as a storyteller and I will be direct and transparent as we work together.
Esteban Guerrero-Ortiz
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
Hi! My name is Esteban (he/him/el)! I believe that we as people are shaped by our need for connection and growth-fostering relationships. I also believe that larger social systems affect people and relationships and disconnections can be rooted in oppression and marginalization. I will be learning from you in a collaborative manner to build a foundation of what a fulfilling life looks to you, as well as try to provide an environment where authenticity, empathy, and mutuality are present.
Hi! My name is Esteban (he/him/el)! I believe that we as people are shaped by our need for connection and growth-fostering relationships. I also believe that larger social systems affect people and relationships and disconnections can be rooted in oppression and marginalization. I will be learning from you in a collaborative manner to build a foundation of what a fulfilling life looks to you, as well as try to provide an environment where authenticity, empathy, and mutuality are present.
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