Veterans Therapists in Austin, TX

Feelings of hopelessness and anxiety can become paralyzing, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. It’s easy to resort to unhealthy thoughts and behaviors to cope with life’s endless challenges. Are you using drugs, alcohol, shopping or food to avoid your fears and emotions? Are you drowning in the should haves and what if’s? I work with clients pre-teen and up who are looking for help with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, codependency, stress, relationships, sleep disorders, work/life balance and life transitions. I also specialize in working with military -connected clients, first responders and their family members.

Individuals searching for assistance and guidance in what can be a very confusing mental health field. I provide counseling services for individuals as well as consulting/training services for businesses. Very often, my clients are looking for experience, relate-ability in conjunction with a diverse background to help them navigate the challenges they are facing. GSG Counseling, is a veteran-owned and operated business providing counseling, consulting and coaching services focusing on the betterment of individuals and organizations coping with an increasingly challenging environment.

You're struggling in areas of your life that are important to you. You're not showing up the way you want to show up. It could be due to military service or other challenging life events. Regardless, these are solvable problems. Together we can help you clarify what's important to you, and what isn't. Then we can set goals to help you move toward a life in accordance with your values. Whether it's life transitions, trauma, or you're not quite sure, I look forward to helping you reclaim your life. I'm a psychotherapist in Austin, TX that helps people gain clarity about what they want so that they can move forward in their lives.

I empower clients to own that they are the experts in their own lives, and when working together, we can blend our areas of expertise to help the client achieve their desired goals.

Has your mental health been impacted by systemic inequalities? Do you have difficulty living life as your true, authentic self? Do things that happened in your past still bother you? Are you having difficulty with relationships and work? If so, I am here to help you with these things! I understand that the world does not treat all people equally and that it can negatively impact your mental health. I help clients identify coping skills and put them into practice. I help them improve communication and learn how to deal with their emotions. We can work together to develop a plan to help you thrive in all areas of your life.

Are you hurting, feeling broken, worthless, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with intrusive memories or nightmares, repeating behaviors that you don’t want to continue? Do you feel isolated with the sense that no one could possibly understand you, or feel afraid that if others knew the truth, you would be rejected? Are you floating through life feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and feeling like you want more out of life? YOU are not alone!. YOU Matter! There is Hope! . Contact me, TODAY!

At Covington-McGee Christian Counseling - we understand that mental health is a critical component of our whole wellbeing. Therefore, as Faith-based Christians, we are guided by God to help those in need. Every day during this Covid-19 pandemic, we are reminded that life, as we know it, has changed. We provide counseling to members of Open Path Psychotherapy Collective-This is a non-profit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to individuals, couples, children, and families in need.

Military Veteran? Active duty military member, transitioning to a civilian? Spouse of Veteran or active duty military member? I am an Army Veteran with over 15 years experience in managing PTSD, MST, Anxiety, Depression and reentry issues related to criminal convictions. I specialize in providing mental health services to active duty military members and/or their spouse and/or family members, veterans and/or veteran spouse and/or family members.

PLEASE NOTE: TELEHEALTH ONLY. I believe everyone deserves to have mental and emotional health, as well as feel safe and happy. There will be times when we feel stuck, helpless, and like we are the only one who is experiencing what we are. I do not want you to give up. I want you to know there is help available. "There's a light at the end of the tunnel" if you truly want it and work for it. My caveat is: I only provide therapy via secure telemental health, or videoconferencing; no face to face/in person therapy. In this way, I am able to provide efficient, quality care to those who may otherwise not be able to receive care.

As a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with 35 years of recovery, I enjoy working with other recovering individuals. I have a wide range of treatment therapy expertise to address co-existing issues that often complicate recovery. My professional experience started in 1988 as a substance abuse counselor intern in residential treatment, with later work in outpatient, hospital, criminal justice and military programs where I eventually became a Clinical Director. While I support 12 step recovery, I also offer alternative approaches that are individualized to more closely align with client desires and motivation.

Over 20 years of experience, I have created multiple hospital programs. Lecture at Colleges & Univ. Work with military and veterans in hospital/treatment centers. Tricare Provider, No cost & no referral needed for Active Duty Military Families. I am trained to work with PTSD using EMDR. In 2003 hired to provide presentations to Marines at bases all over the US on Pre- Deployment, Deployment & Re-Integration Stress. Served on Songwriting W/Soldiers, Advisory Board & PTSD Recovery Centers of America, served Jung Society of Austin as President for 4 yrs with 12 member board of professionals & community leaders, 8yrs Program Chair.

Samaritan Center has been saving lives and giving hope to Central Texas families for more than 45 years. We envision a healthy and compassionate community where every individual achieves mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being. We heal hearts, provide hope, and enhance lives with a holistic approach to mental health for all ages, whole families and the military community. Since 2007, we have supported veterans and military families through our Hope for Heroes program. With 14 counselors and 2 acupuncturists, we have a unique approach to treating individuals and families.

Waterloo Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization offering high quality, affordable therapy. We welcome the entire community and have an expertise in serving the LGBTQIA+ population, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans and people experiencing trauma. Waterloo accepts many forms of insurance and has a sliding scale based on income for people who are uninsured. We offer individual, couples and family therapy, as well as support groups for bisexual and gay men, trans women and trans men. Waterloo offers web-based therapy over a HIPAA-compliant connection (licensing requirements limit this service to residents of Texas).

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME: WAIT LIST AVAILABLE. If you're feeling the alone-in-a-crowd thing...like walking around in a fog? Stomach aches for no reason? Mind won't stop racing...maybe it's been hard to fall asleep for awhile - even harder to stay asleep (feeling refreshed is a distant memory). Maybe you've lost your patience and can't remember the last time you had it. Maybe the stuff you usually count on to re-charge is a big drain instead...and causing conflicts. If this sounds like you or someone you care about, Please consider reaching out. Find hope and reclaim yourself by tapping into your creative side.

Do anxiety, trauma and insecurity 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.

Her current research interests involve Forensic Evaluation, Psychological Assessment, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Psychological Trauma, Veterans , Substance Use, and Immigration. In addition to clinical and research work, she is active in the American Psychological Association Divisions for Law and Psychology, Psychology of Women, Psychoanalysis, and Trauma. She is also a member of the Texas Psychological Association and the Capital Area Psychological Association.

Pastoral Counselor 14 years experience helping troubled teens, individuals, and couples. While having a background in Christian and religious counseling, most of my clients rely little on this side of therapy. EMDR trained and having grown up & taught in Cen Texas, helping VETERANS and their families out is one of the most rewarding parts of my practice. Currently, I am accepting new clients in both Austin and Killeen. I specialize in mobile/phone counseling in Austin for my 3 treatment groups, no insurance currently. I have no wait list for EMDR clients, and I accept TriCare in Killeen office location.

My mission is to help you take steps to live more authentically, and to feel more connected to a life that is meaningful to you. My background is in the domain of health psychology, and I have particular expertise working with Veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Your whole health is important to me - mind and body. In tending to these aspects of who you are, I draw from evidence-based treatments and clinical literature, as well as your internal wisdom and values. You are the expert in your body and your health. I would like to help you to find your unique pathway towards wellness and growth.

DR. JEANNE SCHILLACI IS NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. You keep up with your responsibilities, but just barely. The weight of anxiety and depression is dragging you down. You see yourself as competent, professional and put together. It feels hard to be struggling. You think, "This isn't me" and "Why can't I snap out of it?" You've finally decided to seek help.

not accepting new clients currently As a licensed clinical social worker, I believe in drawing on a person's strengths to help them make meaning, gain insight, and enrich connections for a fuller and more meaningful experience. Therapy is drawn from a number of modalities including cognitive behavioral, relational, and interpersonal frameworks. I am skilled in serving a diverse population of clients, ranging from adults with serious and persistent mental illness, Veterans , students, and persons struggling with life transitions such as grief and loss, homelessness, relationships, trauma, and career stressors.