Trauma Focused Therapists in Austin, TX
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Solace Minds Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a variety of different modalities and techniques tailored to each individual's needs including mindfulness, cognitive and
trauma focused
techniques, play therapy and art therapy.
*accepting wait list only* Life can be complicated, overwhelming and stressful at times. It can feel as though nothing is going as planned or things are spinning out of control. Therapy can be a powerful tool utilized to lessen the roadblocks of life. I truly believe therapy is best with a holistic approach. Therapy begins with the mind, but is connected to our body & overall health. I believe the therapeutic process begins & flourishes with the individual. My role is to provide guidance & support through individual’s life challenges. I take pride in the work I do. I enjoy the ability to assist others in their journeys through life.
Ash Compton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, EMDR-, Cert
Verified
Verified
A trauma-focused, relational Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in depth and existential traditions. I work together with clients to create and reach goals and commit to them inquisitively. We will employ myriad methods, including visual, expressive, and somatic modalities to enhance coping skills, make meaning, and foster change- all with a gentle, open approach. I work well with persons undergoing stress, anxiety, depression, existential concerns, and unease. We will together build a compassionate and curious container to undertake this work. It is an honor to work with you to reveal a more vibrant, resilient self.
Mike Downing, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My areas of focus are: traumatic experiences and PTSD, adoption & foster care, couple & family life challenges, Depression, drug and alcohol problems, LGBT youth and families, ADHD, parenting enhancement, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety Disorders, adolescent issues, subtle neuropsychological issues, Mood Disorders, youth and the criminal justice system, and CPS involvement with families. In April of 2017, I was honored with the Heart of the Home award for my career working with the abused children of Texas.
Sara Hendricks
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Walking through life can sometimes be difficult and lonely. Reaching out for help is amazingly brave and I want to work with you to help you not just survive, but thrive. Working with people is my passion and I want to help you in any way that I can. I work with children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, children in the foster care system, and children with their adoptive families.
Marla Sanderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As a therapist and supervisor for associates, I strive to always be honest with my clients, open to feedback, and work collaboratively. It is my focus to assist you in reaching the goals that YOU want to achieve. We will work in a collaborative manner to create goals and design a pathway to change. I will challenge you to enact this change and guide you through the process in a supportive manner. For Parents of Children and Teens: Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression can play havoc with your child's ability to thrive and be happy, affect grades, and lower cognitive abilities and emotion regulation. I am here to help.
Alice Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Integrating multiple modalities, including, but not limited to,
trauma focused
, strengths-based, narrative, solution-focused, attachment-based, mindfulness, CBT approaches, and EMDR.
Are you facing challenges in your personal life that's impacting your relationships? Do you often feel these challenges leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or confused? I work collaboratively with clients, to help identify and achieve their goals. I sincerely strive to be a source of strength, hope, and empowerment for my clients. I have experience and enjoy working with a broad and diverse group of people; children, adolescents, individual adults, couples, and families. Issues I am passionate about are; trauma, grief, family/romantic relationships, anxiety, effective communication skills, depression, and life transitions.
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Susan M Stallworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Please utilize email, not voicemail, to obtain intake and waitlist information. I am a
trauma focused
and attachment based therapist who utilizes DBT, EMDR, IFS, feminist theory, and an acceptance and strengthening approach to treatment. I take great pride in my ability to provide a calm, peaceful, and safe space for my clients to facilitate the process of the actualization of self. Through this approach we are working to increase belief and narrative around one's individual identity, goals, dreams, and values. Thus encouraging clients to process their desired personal and most intimate self work and growth.
Chatone' Strickland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been trained in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT),
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
My approach to therapy can be summed up with this quote from the poet Rumi: “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” We all want to live life in alignment with our values, pursuing our goals and passions. Many of us are simply stuck on how to accomplish it. You may be stuck too, and that is how you found yourself reading my profile. It may be because of a past trauma, negative self-concept, poor coping skills or a litany of other reasons. Regardless of how, you are here now.
Tameka Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As we try to concur life's ups and downs and attempt to figure out who we are. We run into roadblocks. Life is about struggles, barriers, and journeys, and sometimes we face things that seem too hard to overcome. Just know, you don't have to do this alone, part of being strong is asking for help or guidance. People deal with depression, anxiety, and trauma, which makes us who we are. The biggest part of the struggle is fighting our own internal demons. It's time to take hold of what you want and fight for yourself.
Sophie Loewengart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my page! What brings you to therapy today? Are you feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or not yourself lately? Do you need some help working through past experiences which are interfering with your life? Are you trying to navigate who you are? Whatever your reason is, I am here for you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas and Colorado with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver. I graduated in 2013 and have been in the counseling field since. My experience involves working with adolescents, families and adults for the past 7 years.
Andriana Duran
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified
Verified
In my practice I utilize a person-centered therapeutic approach while also incorporating CBT or a
trauma focused
structure, in order to connect with a range of people and mental health needs.
I believe in providing a safe environment and building a strong and great relationship with all clients. Through my experience as a professional counselor, I have gained a strong understanding of anxiety, depression, PTSD, dissociation, and trauma related to mental health. Previously, I was working in a university mental health clinic, as well as for a non- profit organization that helps individuals relating to trauma and PTSD. Most of my experience has focused on working with adults ranging in age from 18-65, but I welcome all age ranges into counseling.
Amy A Hays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I love helping people find their way, whether through traumatic experiences from the past or through current life stressors. For adolescents and adults who have experienced emotional trauma, I utilize trauma-focused approaches, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). There are a variety of approaches to therapy and together, we will explore which would be most beneficial to you as the client. I find that most people really enjoy the therapeutic experience and come out of it more self-assured and confident.
Louis Haling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I am an especially good fit for those who struggle with questions of meaning; anyone overburdened with feelings of guilt and shame; those who feel like they are outsiders or misfits; and creative and intellectual types. I counsel individuals experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders such as Bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and other mental health conditions. I encourage you to express yourself authentically in session, and I welcome people of all identities, expressions, persuasions and backgrounds.
Rachel Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
With a focus on
Trauma Focused
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Systems Theory, and Motivational Interviewing, Rachel uses various interventions and therapies to support individuals in their mental health & wellness goals.
Rachel Garner, LCSW, has over 12 years of experience supporting individuals and families through change and challenges. She has a wide range of experience, specializing in Family Systems. Rachel provides family therapy, couples counseling, and therapy for children. Trained in various parenting models, Rachel incorporates child development, attachment models and parenting education into her work with families and parents. Rachel is also a certified perinatal mental health counselor and is passionate about supporting parents through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Overland Children and Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties are forms of Creative Therapies (Play, Music, Art), Behavior Shaping techniques, Parenting approaches, CBT and Social-Emotional Skills Training for Neurodivergent children (ADHD) and
Trauma Focused
interventions.
Defeat the bad behavior not the kid. Play is the natural language of the child. Rules without relationship equals REBELLION- are terms I have used throughout my clinical career. Parents, remember the behaviors didn't take overnight to appear, nor will they disappear overnight. But with empathy, compassion, consistency equals CHANGE. OCFS specializes in children from 3 to 13 yo. Mobile-Office-Telehealth services available. OCFS is also a proud provider of Medicaid (BCBS, Superior Health, Dells Children).
Jinji Willingham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Has distress, trauma, or a major transition disrupted your nervous system, or caused anxiety or depression? Is emotional dysregulation negatively impacting the relationships you care about the most? If you're experiencing PTSD, relationship challenges, grief, depression, caregiver fatigue, or anxiety of what lies ahead for you and your loved ones, I can help you settle emotional distress, restore equilibrium, and develop beneficial coping skills to support personal well-being and healthier relationships. I really believe that help begins by reaching out, and I'm glad you're here! Call or text me for a free consultation.
Helena Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EMDR, LPC, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Clients that seek my expertise experienced recent traumatic events or reports ongoing Anxiety (including Performance Anxiety), Depression, or Loss. My work is trauma-focused and includes secondary trauma for medical, police or judges. Signs of being affected by traumatic events or childhood attachment wounding, is noticing you are overreacting (getting triggered) in situations, and feeling stuck in negative belief systems. My work helps clients develop a strong sense of self and an ability to set healthy boundaries. I especially enjoy working with clients that find their past experiences limits their ability to function optimally.
Magnolia Counseling PLLC
LPC-Associate, MEd, LCDC, EMDR, Trained
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Thank you for stopping by my profile. I believe that all humans are born with unique strengths and have the power hidden inside us to live life to its fullest. I am here to facilitate you in the process of unleashing your power to reach your potential in your life. I believe you are the person who is in complete control and in charge of your life and your goals. My counseling practice is directed by the Person-Centered approach, Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT), and EMDR; I use other theories as needed, like trauma-focused CBT, DBT, Narrative, and alternative therapies. I provide a non-judgemental safe space for my clients to heal.
Anna Escamilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph D, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Anna has many years experience with the migrant population and is fluent in Spanish. Trained in trauma-focused treatment with Bessel van der Kolk, Anna is here to support clients with these difficult struggles. Anna is also an ally to the GLBTQIA population and welcomes adults of all orientations.
Waitlist for new clients
DIANA M Chavez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
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