Therapists in Austin, TX

I work with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood issues. I help persons and families address communication problems, unhealthy patterns, and rebuilding trust as well as relationship problems including infidelity and blended families and co-parenting. I work with and am welcoming of LGBTQ+ relationships, hetero relationships, poly relationships, kink, BDSM, and sex workers. Additional areas addressed include religious shame surrounding sexuality. I have completed graduate studies in religion and theology and assist persons in dealing with toxic religious wounds.

Christy (he/him) offers sex-positive, compassionate and trauma-informed care. He’s a counselor and activist with a focus on religious trauma and romantic and sexual relationships of all sorts and sizes. Together we explore questions of gender and orientation, kink and polyamory, out of control sexual behavior, healing from religious shame and the everyday sadness and anxiety of life. Counseling is available online to anyone located in Texas or in-person in North Austin.

AASECT Certified Sex Therapist available to help you experience relationships and sexuality in self-defined, healthy ways. Are you looking for more satisfaction in life? Or maybe struggling with out-of-control sexual behaviors? I believe it's important that you find a therapist that is the right fit for you. I offer counseling services to Couples, Individuals, and Families. After spending 23 years in high tech, my passion for helping others develop their careers and seek personal growth led to a natural transition to working as a psychotherapist.

I help clients overcome frustrating relationship patterns, self-sabotaging behavior, and persistent depression and anxiety. In our sessions, you'll find a thoughtful, supportive, and creative environment where clients work at the pace most comfortable for them. My approach to therapy seeks to align an individual's feelings, values, and actions. Our emotions motivate our behavior, and when we want to change but seemingly can't, we're often working against our emotional selves. Clients work with me to tap the right motivation to meet their goals. I treat individuals, couples, and parents.

I specialize in the treatment individuals and couples dealing with sexual addiction (Problematic Sexual Behavior - PSB) and have for 20 years, treating hundreds of addicts and their partners. I am certified in treating sex addiction (S-PSB). PSBs reflect underlying problems in relationships, emotional attachment, affect management, and impulse control. Treatment engages the whole person, not merely suppression of problem behaviors. Therapy requires compassion, acceptance, and respect. I combine knowledge and wisdom with understanding, creativity, and humor in a down-to-earth, practical approach.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I may be a good fit for someone who is interested in doing more in-depth experiential work. I'm trained in IFS, EMDR, ETT, Sandtray, IPNB and Coherence Therapy. I consider myself to be a curious and empathetic person who enjoys getting to know clients on a deep level. My approach is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment, where people can feel safe & show up authentically. I strive to maintain a supportive and safe presence, while providing direct and intentional feedback aimed at challenging clients to live more authentic and fulfilling lives.

Thanks for your visit, I'm Lex! Whether you've come as a couple, a family, or an individual, I'm happy you've decided on taking the adventure of pursuing life fulfillment. It's an adventure that I started myself in a gap year before college, and it has led me on a decade of world travels and academic pursuits on seeking to understand the balance between personal authenticity, and well, fitting in. For individuals, this is the biggest concept I offer to you. For couples, I offer an even closer look at this concept. How to embrace your own needs, while also having room for enhancing the relationships around you :)

Is your relationship suffering as a result of your sexual behavior? Do you have sexual secrets like compulsive pornography use, infidelity, or out of control sexual acting out that are hurting a loved one and holding you back in your life? Have you recently learned you have been sexually betrayed by your partner and don't know where to turn? As an expert in treating sex and porn addiction and the relational trauma caused by such behaviors, I can help. I will create a non-judgmental space for you to establish lasting recovery and to heal your relationship so you can get your life back and your relationship right.

Reaching out for help can be terrifying especially when we're hurting. Throughout the past decade I've worked with University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work, Menninger Clinic, The Council on Recovery and Montrose Center. I have specific interest in working with men and couples who are looking to deepen intimacy within themselves and in their relationships. As an educator and clinical supervisor, I offer guidance to students as they establish and fine-tune their love for this work. I commit myself to co-creating a therapeutic environment where safety and growth are of top priority. We are in this together.

I am an Honors graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with over 30 years experience helping people overcome anxiety & depression, resolve conflicts, deal with past hurts & traumas, improve communication and self esteem, and increase the quality of their relationships, as well as their work or school performance, in order that they may lead happier and more fulfilling lives. I also recently completed training to become a state-licensed, Clinical Social Work Supervisor for newly-graduated clinicians-in-training.

Welcome! I am Covid-19 vaccinated. I offer a free phone consult to answer your questions and make sure we're a match. I am a Marriage & Family Therapist (TX), Licensed Psychologist (CA) with 35+ years experience. I have served my country with NASA and USMC. My passion is to transform your pain/confusion into peace and well-being. My work is commended by Mental Health Peers at Yale, Princeton, Notre Dame and Stanford. Sessions are weekly or bi-monthly. View my VIDEO TOUR at: "AustinPremierTherapy.com." You can talk to me from your own home by Video, or see me in person quickly. Brief Solution Focused Therapy brings rapid results.

Are you struggling to find motivation or purpose? Is it hard getting out of bed in the morning some or most days? Do you feel like your life isn't where you had hoped it would be by now? You're not alone, and you've come to the right place. Every person needs help sometimes, and it takes courage to acknowledge it when that person is ourselves. I've helped many people in the same boat that you're in. Utilizing scientifically-proven approaches, I empower burnt-out professionals and young adults to prioritize their long-term health and happiness and take concrete steps to reach their goals in life, work, and love.

It can be very frustrating to be misunderstood by your spouse or your partner. You probably have a hard time communicating with each other. You probably find yourselves fighting about seemingly minor issues. You might be hurting and even feel a great deal of anger and resentment. You tried hard to fix the situation yourself or even hoped it would go away but you always seem to end up fighting again. You may even feel defeated because of the frequent arguing and worried about the future of your relationship. You know its time to get some help.

I offer counseling sessions tailored to individuals and couples grappling with matters such as weight management and obesity, issues of trust, the relentless pursuit of perfection, emotional disconnection, generalized anxiety and depression. My therapeutic approach revolves around aiding individuals in their healing process. by illuminating the ways in which their cognitive patterns regarding self-perception and interpersonal dynamics shape their behavior, which may be contributing to feelings of stagnation and unfulfillment.

I am a Licensed Psychologist. I know that we often believe that we must tolerate or suffer through our current circumstances, as we are often unaware of our full personal potential, as well as the role we play in limiting our growth and progress. Peace of mind and a sense of purpose are essential elements of life that one must deliberately work towards.

Ultimately, it’s about what is important to you. Please visit our website at www.LouisLaves-Webb.com to best learn how we can meet your needs. We have over 20 years of clinical experience, two locations, and Telehealth, same day, evening and weekend appointments available. Perhaps you're feeling stuck, scared, at a loss, or genuinely overwhelmed. Counseling sessions can provide a soothing ear, clearer direction, deeper connections, and functional tools when needed. Now Offering services Statewide.

From our very first contact, I think you will find that I'm easy to talk to. I pride myself on being a good listener, and I believe you will experience me as warm, genuine, and supportive. I'm not one of those quiet therapists; I openly and honestly share my thoughts, questions, and perceptions. You will also find me to be (gently) challenging when you need and want to be challenged. I take your confidentiality and privacy very seriously. And, while much of what we discuss will be serious, I do have a sense of humor that I don't leave at the door.

I work with individuals, couples, and groups, of all ages. My practice rests on the principles of inclusiveness, autonomy, and empowerment. I strive to provide a space of acceptance of your authentic self and multiple facets of your identity (ethnicity, gender, sexual identities, ability, SES, etc.). I aid in relating with and understanding your emotions, and body sensations and meet your wellness needs by deepening connection. I believe that my role as a therapist is to make you self-sustainable, such that after our period of engagement—however short or long—you can keep expanding your experiential horizons.

Practice is based on client needs. Experience helping people with trauma and Complex PTSD, anxiety and marital issues. Certified in telehealth treatment. Have provided clinical consultation and have provided clinical supervision for clinicians for three decades.