Veterans Therapists in Austin, TX
I have extensive training and experience working with clients and their families across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and Veterans.
While foremost a psychotherapist, I am also a research assistant professor at UT-Austin, MUSC and the VA. I am licensed as an LPC, and as a clinical psychologist. I use CBT practices for treating the full range of anxiety, fear, obsessive-compulsive and stress-related disorders, as well as mood and substance use disorders.
I have extensive training and experience working with clients and their families across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and Veterans.
While foremost a psychotherapist, I am also a research assistant professor at UT-Austin, MUSC and the VA. I am licensed as an LPC, and as a clinical psychologist. I use CBT practices for treating the full range of anxiety, fear, obsessive-compulsive and stress-related disorders, as well as mood and substance use disorders.
I am currently accepting new clients! Thank you for visiting & congratulations on taking your first steps in finding a therapist! I have been working in the field of trauma therapy for the last 8 years, specializing in the LGTBQ community, the veteran community, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault & complex trauma.
I am currently accepting new clients! Thank you for visiting & congratulations on taking your first steps in finding a therapist! I have been working in the field of trauma therapy for the last 8 years, specializing in the LGTBQ community, the veteran community, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault & complex trauma.
I use EMDR with first responders, veterans, and others impacted by trauma.
When stress, anxiety, or past experiences start to affect your daily life, everything can feel harder than it should. You may feel tense, worn down, or disconnected and not fully understand why. These feelings aren’t a weakness—they’re signs that you’ve been dealing with a lot. Therapy can be a calm, supportive place to slow down and feel understood. Together, we can gently work through what’s been weighing on you so you can feel more steady, safe, and at ease again.
I use EMDR with first responders, veterans, and others impacted by trauma.
When stress, anxiety, or past experiences start to affect your daily life, everything can feel harder than it should. You may feel tense, worn down, or disconnected and not fully understand why. These feelings aren’t a weakness—they’re signs that you’ve been dealing with a lot. Therapy can be a calm, supportive place to slow down and feel understood. Together, we can gently work through what’s been weighing on you so you can feel more steady, safe, and at ease again.
Eleny Guerrero Pena-Courage 2 Overcome
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, EMDR, trained
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78752
As a combat veteran and a former military spouse we can relate to many of those feelings.
Do anxiety, generation trauma ("what happens at home stays home" and never resolved), sexual abuse, addiction and insecurities run your life more than your values and dreams? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As challenging as those experiences were for the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings.
As a combat veteran and a former military spouse we can relate to many of those feelings.
Do anxiety, generation trauma ("what happens at home stays home" and never resolved), sexual abuse, addiction and insecurities run your life more than your values and dreams? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As challenging as those experiences were for the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings.
Pablo LOGIUDICE Relationshps Scxual Intimacy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm Pablo, a Spanish-bilingual therapist with a diploma in sexology and a focus on rapid, results-oriented therapy. I'm licensed in Texas and California. Learn to enjoy sexual intimacy and your kinks. Create meaningful relationships and set healthy boundaries with those around you. Do not settle for solitude or succumb to despair or depression. Life CAN be beautiful.
You’re here because something feels stuck. My role is to challenge you—directly and thoughtfully—to explore patterns, beliefs, and emotions shaping your life. Using CBT and a confrontational approach, I’ll help you build resilience and clarity.
I'm Pablo, a Spanish-bilingual therapist with a diploma in sexology and a focus on rapid, results-oriented therapy. I'm licensed in Texas and California. Learn to enjoy sexual intimacy and your kinks. Create meaningful relationships and set healthy boundaries with those around you. Do not settle for solitude or succumb to despair or depression. Life CAN be beautiful.
You’re here because something feels stuck. My role is to challenge you—directly and thoughtfully—to explore patterns, beliefs, and emotions shaping your life. Using CBT and a confrontational approach, I’ll help you build resilience and clarity.
Stephanie Ann Skillern
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, ASDI, CTP
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
My goal is to provide a calm, supportive space where people of all ages can feel safe, understood, and cared for. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, helping them slow down and better understand what's happening beneath the surface. Together, we work to make things clearer, more manageable, and less overwhelming.
My goal is to provide a calm, supportive space where people of all ages can feel safe, understood, and cared for. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, helping them slow down and better understand what's happening beneath the surface. Together, we work to make things clearer, more manageable, and less overwhelming.
Trinity Rising Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC, DCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
With over a decade in the mental health field, eighteen years in the military, and visiting several countries I have developed a strong sense of awareness for people emotions and feelings.
I help individuals and families who struggle with trauma and spirituality in a manner that is specialized and goal directed. Being vulnerable is not easy and it takes courage to walk through the doors of therapy. You deserve help without being fearful of being judged, ridiculed, mocked, or suppressed. What you are feeling is real!
With over a decade in the mental health field, eighteen years in the military, and visiting several countries I have developed a strong sense of awareness for people emotions and feelings.
I help individuals and families who struggle with trauma and spirituality in a manner that is specialized and goal directed. Being vulnerable is not easy and it takes courage to walk through the doors of therapy. You deserve help without being fearful of being judged, ridiculed, mocked, or suppressed. What you are feeling is real!
Trouble with your Teen? Are you frustrated, worried or concerned with/about your teenager? Not sure what is going on, but you know something isn't right? We all deal with issues during adolescence, but how do you know if this is just a piece of the regular process or if there is something bigger bothering and affecting your child? I believe that the teen years are the most difficult, because it is a time when there are so many changes, issues and pressures, but kids are least prepared and have not developed proper coping skills. Small slights seem insurmountable to them now, but some may impact them for the rest of their lives.
Trouble with your Teen? Are you frustrated, worried or concerned with/about your teenager? Not sure what is going on, but you know something isn't right? We all deal with issues during adolescence, but how do you know if this is just a piece of the regular process or if there is something bigger bothering and affecting your child? I believe that the teen years are the most difficult, because it is a time when there are so many changes, issues and pressures, but kids are least prepared and have not developed proper coping skills. Small slights seem insurmountable to them now, but some may impact them for the rest of their lives.
I believe there is a higher wisdom within us all, and accessing this place of inner authority is essential to the process of healing and aligning with one’s authentic self. My goal as a counselor is to help you connect with your personal wisdom and unlock your innate ability to heal. My invitation is for you to be curious with me about your experiences as I offer feedback to spark the discovery of your own answers.
I believe there is a higher wisdom within us all, and accessing this place of inner authority is essential to the process of healing and aligning with one’s authentic self. My goal as a counselor is to help you connect with your personal wisdom and unlock your innate ability to heal. My invitation is for you to be curious with me about your experiences as I offer feedback to spark the discovery of your own answers.
Hi, my name is Homero Lopez and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in working with adults that experience depression and anxiety associated with borderline, MDD, GAD and other challenges. I also work closely with relational challenges and couples. My focus is on non-traditional relationships. I work often with polycules, or individuals in nontraditional relationships to find balance and trust. My early sessions will be learning what you need and your goals for therapy.
Hi, my name is Homero Lopez and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in working with adults that experience depression and anxiety associated with borderline, MDD, GAD and other challenges. I also work closely with relational challenges and couples. My focus is on non-traditional relationships. I work often with polycules, or individuals in nontraditional relationships to find balance and trust. My early sessions will be learning what you need and your goals for therapy.
The connection that once felt effortless now feels strained. You used to talk for hours, but now, every conversation seems to lead to conflict or silence. Maybe it’s the stress of daily life, lingering resentment, or a major transition—like a new baby, betrayal, or shifting roles—that has made it even harder to connect. Intimacy is fading, frustration is building, and no matter how much you try, you feel like you’re stuck in the same painful cycle. You miss the closeness and just want to feel like a team again.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
The connection that once felt effortless now feels strained. You used to talk for hours, but now, every conversation seems to lead to conflict or silence. Maybe it’s the stress of daily life, lingering resentment, or a major transition—like a new baby, betrayal, or shifting roles—that has made it even harder to connect. Intimacy is fading, frustration is building, and no matter how much you try, you feel like you’re stuck in the same painful cycle. You miss the closeness and just want to feel like a team again.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I specialize in Couples and Men. If you have ever thought “Therapy isn’t for me,” you’re far from alone. Many men feel hesitant about starting therapy, and this hesitation often carries into relationships when one partner is resistant to couples work. I specialize in working with men and couples around these concerns, offering a practical, respectful approach that focuses on meaningful change.
I specialize in Couples and Men. If you have ever thought “Therapy isn’t for me,” you’re far from alone. Many men feel hesitant about starting therapy, and this hesitation often carries into relationships when one partner is resistant to couples work. I specialize in working with men and couples around these concerns, offering a practical, respectful approach that focuses on meaningful change.
Loss, adverse events, chronic stress, frequent or big changes, or the long-term impact of military or high-responsibility roles such as caregiving take a toll.
I emphasize values-based goal-setting and integrate various trauma-informed modalities and tools to help clients slow down and understand unhelpful patterns. Therapy with me includes education and relationship-building to support safety, nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and real-life coping. I value de-emphasizing pressure to “push through.”
Loss, adverse events, chronic stress, frequent or big changes, or the long-term impact of military or high-responsibility roles such as caregiving take a toll.
I emphasize values-based goal-setting and integrate various trauma-informed modalities and tools to help clients slow down and understand unhelpful patterns. Therapy with me includes education and relationship-building to support safety, nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and real-life coping. I value de-emphasizing pressure to “push through.”
I am an advanced clinician in Imago Therapy. When relationships aren't working very well or are on the brink of ending, it really feels bad; like the rug is being pulled out from under you. Often there are solvable reasons for why these things happen. I am motivated by those methods such as Imago therapy and EFT which have worked so well for so many in the past to help couples develop a high degree of safe attachment in their relationships. Something, that once they have learned how to do it, they can take with them because it is portable.
I am an advanced clinician in Imago Therapy. When relationships aren't working very well or are on the brink of ending, it really feels bad; like the rug is being pulled out from under you. Often there are solvable reasons for why these things happen. I am motivated by those methods such as Imago therapy and EFT which have worked so well for so many in the past to help couples develop a high degree of safe attachment in their relationships. Something, that once they have learned how to do it, they can take with them because it is portable.
The discomforts of life come in many different forms, causing feelings of emotional turmoil. Sometimes we are so overwhelmed, that it becomes difficult to put the pieces back together. You don’t have to dwell alone in that negative emotional space. Finding help to acknowledging the pain as a fact, is the first step, and taking an action-oriented approach to create a life worth living is what I would like to help you accomplish.
The discomforts of life come in many different forms, causing feelings of emotional turmoil. Sometimes we are so overwhelmed, that it becomes difficult to put the pieces back together. You don’t have to dwell alone in that negative emotional space. Finding help to acknowledging the pain as a fact, is the first step, and taking an action-oriented approach to create a life worth living is what I would like to help you accomplish.
My ideal client is someone motivated, open-minded, & self-aware, who is seeking to improve communication & build trust. Maybe it's your first time and you're unsure about therapy, I'd love to help!
My ideal client is someone motivated, open-minded, & self-aware, who is seeking to improve communication & build trust. Maybe it's your first time and you're unsure about therapy, I'd love to help!
Accepting New Clients!
I get how vulnerable, exhausting and discouraging it can be to find a therapist or to start over with a new one. Let’s try something radically different:
Right now, just get curious about what's happening in your mind and body. Notice the thoughts, judgements, opinions, biases or sensations that show up. All of that is useful data. Those are the exact spaces I love to explore and process with clients in sessions.
When we feel safe and respected in relationship and in our environment, growth becomes possible. We’re able to take healthy risks and deepen our relationship with ourselves, others, and the world.
Accepting New Clients!
I get how vulnerable, exhausting and discouraging it can be to find a therapist or to start over with a new one. Let’s try something radically different:
Right now, just get curious about what's happening in your mind and body. Notice the thoughts, judgements, opinions, biases or sensations that show up. All of that is useful data. Those are the exact spaces I love to explore and process with clients in sessions.
When we feel safe and respected in relationship and in our environment, growth becomes possible. We’re able to take healthy risks and deepen our relationship with ourselves, others, and the world.
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, trauma, or overwhelming emotions? You might be struggling with painful memories, mood swings, or disconnection from others. I help adults and teens process trauma and improve emotional regulation using EMDR and attachment-focused therapy. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. I work with PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship distress—combining EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to support lasting, empowering change.
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, trauma, or overwhelming emotions? You might be struggling with painful memories, mood swings, or disconnection from others. I help adults and teens process trauma and improve emotional regulation using EMDR and attachment-focused therapy. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. I work with PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship distress—combining EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to support lasting, empowering change.
If you’re exhausted from carrying everyone else’s weight and feel disconnected from who you really are, I want you to know you’re not alone—and you deserve better. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, or big life transitions, I’m here to help you navigate those challenges with care and practical support.
If you’re exhausted from carrying everyone else’s weight and feel disconnected from who you really are, I want you to know you’re not alone—and you deserve better. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, or big life transitions, I’m here to help you navigate those challenges with care and practical support.
Jennifer Macchiaverna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC, EMDR-, Trained
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Waitlist for new clients - - - Have you been feeling constrained by expectations that no longer fit, questioning who you are beneath the roles you carry, or struggling in relationships or family dynamics that feel draining or confusing? You may notice pulling away from others, getting stuck in self-critical thought patterns, or seeking reassurance or distraction to manage what feels overwhelming inside. These responses make sense—they are adaptive strategies shaped by early relational experiences. When they begin to limit authenticity and choice, recognizing this can open the door to meaningful change.
Waitlist for new clients - - - Have you been feeling constrained by expectations that no longer fit, questioning who you are beneath the roles you carry, or struggling in relationships or family dynamics that feel draining or confusing? You may notice pulling away from others, getting stuck in self-critical thought patterns, or seeking reassurance or distraction to manage what feels overwhelming inside. These responses make sense—they are adaptive strategies shaped by early relational experiences. When they begin to limit authenticity and choice, recognizing this can open the door to meaningful change.
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.