Therapists in Austin, TX

A strong sense of self and well-being. Healthy connection in relationships. Positive, vibrant sexuality. Most of us want a meaningful life infused with these qualities, yet many struggle with the impact of grief, trauma, and troubled relationships. Through integration of Somatic Experiencing, a body-centered psychotherapy, with psychodynamic, relational counseling, I support clients to find their own innate ability to grow, to change and to find their unique path to healing. Whether you are seeking support to make a few changes in your life, or a partner and ally on your journey of transformation, let's talk and see whether we might work together.

I celebrate diversity, which means I welcome you and relationships and families of every kind. I offer a safe place for you to talk at your own pace about challenges that may feel impossible to discuss anywhere else. Focus areas include relationship difficulties, loss, interpersonal challenges, LGBTQ+/queer concerns, divorce support, stress, pre-teen and adolescent challenges, anxiety, depression, a general sense of feeling unhappy, parenting and more. If you're having a hard time you do not need to be alone. I work with individuals, relationships, and families.

I specialize in working with individuals who want to boost mood & energy, overcome anxiety, manage stress and life changes, and improve relationships with friends, family, and oneself. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, difficult life changes, relationship problems, lack of balance, high stress, or problems with self-esteem, we will work to collaboratively figure out what you need in order to cope better with stress, enjoy life, stop focusing on your distress, relate better to the people who are important to you, and make healthy choices.

You are here because something is off. The armor that you normally wear might need to be repaired, or the protective shield that you use daily isn’t as effective as it used to be. You are having trouble you didn’t used to have or maybe you are ready to face something that has been there a while. You might be confused about big life stuff or are experiencing grief that you aren’t sure how to process. You might have moments of your life that seem stuck on repeat in your mind and you can’t find the STOP button on the remote. You absolutely aren't alone in these struggles and you have found an ally that can help face them all.

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.

Topaz ABA provides behavior therapy and autism services to children and adolescents throughout the Austin and surrounding areas. We provide services in the home, in the community, or via telehealth.

Do you have difficulty managing overwhelming emotions? Have you been told that you are too sensitive? Are you stuck in a chronic pain cycle? A lot of people struggle with overwhelming emotions, recognizing the gifts of high sensitivity, and chronic pain. Whether your intense emotions are rooted in genetics or trauma, you can rewire your brain to achieve better emotional control, ease, and wellness.

The journey to self-discovery is not an easy process. At certain periods we all need support to help uncover and heal the layers within us. My goal is to empower you in finding your true self and live a life that is authentic and genuine. We will work together to better understand your emotions, which will enable you to create healthier coping strategies that will lead to a life that is more in sync with the person you want to be. Our work together will focus on your internal world and the ways in which it supports you and the ways it may be holding you back. Understanding ourselves is a lifelong process.

There are many reasons people seek therapy. You are not alone. Are you feeling confused, overwhelmed, falling back into your old thoughts and behaviors? Are you exhausted from a history of dealing with anxiety and/or depression? Or are you concerned for a loved one that may be going through something like this and you are affected but not quite sure how to address what's happening?

I get it: the only thing that got me to consider counseling is because my relationship was failing. I felt alone, misunderstood, and resentful. Little did I know at the time, but I was depressed. Covert depression in men is a dull sense of hopelessness which can look like anger, frustration, procrastination, over-eating, over-working, and over-drinking to the outside world.

Hello! I am Alexandra Waugh, a Licensed Professional Counselor serving adolescents and young adults in Austin, Texas. I believe that we all possess the strengths we need to tackle our issues, but sometimes we need help bringing these strengths to the surface. My goal is to empower my clients and help them discover their amazing potential. I provide a warm, safe space for clients to feel comfortable identifying, exploring, and replacing the problematic thoughts and behaviors that have kept them from living their most valued life.

KT Counseling provides holistic, faith-based, mental health and sport counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and teams. Integrating decades of experience in counseling, coaching, wellness, nutrition, fitness, and ministry, I seek to create a dynamic relationship with clients as they embark on their own individual journey of transformation. I work from a Christ-centered wellness model that includes an exploration of the emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, and occupational aspect of an individual's life.

When I do my work, I am always asking myself the question, "What is it that this particular person needs in order to grow?" If I can provide you with an environment that helps you experience growth you will feel better. Personal development is what makes us happy and gives us hope. Most people come to therapy because they are hurting, stuck, and don't know what to do next. I will do my very best to help you find your unique self that you have either lost or not yet found.

I am a self-proclaimed Human Potentialist because I believe that every person has a vast amount of unrealized potential within, but destabilizing life events, traumas, chronic stress, conditioning, and the need to protect ourselves from the world hardens our hearts and cut us off from our true essence and the potential to experience a life full of love, joy, and creativity. I understand that we are often a prisoner of our mind, and the path to our essence is through deep inner work and reflection, allowing personal insights and integration of such insights to restore safety and harmony in mind, body, and spirit - restoring love.

Do you feel stuck? Are you ready to create change? Do you want to grow, bloom and thrive? Do you need to get thoughts out of the echo chamber of your head? Do you want to build hacks and skills to better manage ADHD or anxiety? I can help. You deserve someone who can support and cheer you on in your journey. After 17 years in education, 8 as a high school counselor, I have found that I love helping people through toxic relationships, breakups, life transitions, grief, school/work centered anxiety, depression, and the struggles of being human. My goal is to facilitate your healing based on your needs.