Therapists in Austin, TX

You've been feeling disconnected from yourself for too long now. Maybe you've been feeling a persistent sense of sadness or anxiety. Painful experiences from the past continue to impact your mood, relationships with people you care about, and are getting in the way of living life fully. This is where we cross paths!

Changing anything in life can feel like a struggle and seeking help is an important part of the process. During my time as counselor, I have had the privilege to collaborate with adolescents, couples and families as they courageously embark on the pathway to change. I value working with my clients to gain awareness of the patterns in life and finding ways of adjusting them to meet current needs. Whether you are feeling stuck or completely lost, counseling can be a great tool for change. I look forward to working with you.

I am devoted to helping individuals explore their obstacles to well being and foster healing. At sometime, almost all face an abyss which may be accompanied by feelings of pain, sadness, uncertainty and we need a gentle hand to guide us. I offer such a hand. My approach is unique for each person, helping you navigate the challenging dynamics in a caring way.

Calling all overwrought individuals; you do not have to feel this way anymore. You CAN feel happy again. Whether you're a caregiver, parent, partner, entrepreneur, the perfect child or BFF to all, if you feel like YOU have gotten lost in everyone else's story, I can help you find YOUR story again. I help people reclaim their lives. Together we will identify beliefs and behaviors that may be leading you away from your best self and begin to rebuild new ways to manage your life that will help you regain self-compassion, confidence, and strength.

Over the years I have come to enjoy working with a variety of clients. I work with children ages 2 through adolescence utilizing play therapy as one of my modalities. I also see adults for individual issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, and relationship issues. My practice includes working with couples assisting them in recognizing the problem cycles that get created and hopefully learning to build intimacy and connection. Since I work with children, families are a part of my practice as well-I see each individual as an integral part of the whole.

Clients describe my therapeutic style as interactive, warm, and reassuring. It isn't easy to disclose personal challenges, but my clients have responded pretty quickly to my efforts to build rapport, explore issues, and experiment with solutions. Sometimes this work has been about learning new coping skills, and sometimes the work has been about digging deeply into the past to uproot old patterns that dampen the spirit. In my work with clients--whether individual or couples--I include a focus on integrating body awareness into the work of the heart and mind, so that more profound healing may take place.

Are you terrified of starting therapy because of judgment of a "non-traditional" lifestyle, relationship, or job? Are you exhausted by the demands of a system that never seems to give you a break? Are you experiencing feelings of guilt and shame of starting this journey because growing up your concerns were minimized or taking care of yourself was viewed as selfish?

Well trained in proven therapeutic techniques, the therapists at Symmetry Counseling adopt a direct, engaged, and active approach. Navigating life’s challenges often entails acquiring new skills. These can be learned and implemented during the course of therapy. Our therapists provide a supportive, empathetic, and hopeful environment. Sessions revolve around pragmatic approaches to strategically address and resolve issues clients bring to therapy. We help you identify problems, understand why past efforts at addressing these problems may have been ineffective, and then develop alternative solutions.

Are you finding it difficult to find joy under the pressure of day to day life? Are you experiencing depression, anxiety or sleep issues as a result of a traumatic event? If so, I'm here to help. I provide individual mental health services that are tailored towards your needs and goals. My therapy approach is client-centered and strengths-based. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy as they work to confront traumatic experiences or everyday stresses. I am committed to creating a supporting and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment for clients to explore their feelings, work through difficult issues and increase coping skills.

I am a licensed psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist. I provide evidence based effective treatment for psychological problems, as well as neuropsychological assessment. I take a humanistic and compassionate approach and work with my clients as partners in a journey. My clients' wellbeing, dignity and progress towards the goals we set are my top priorities. Together with my clients I offer a tailored clinical approach to help you achieve your treatment and life goals. I also draw from both neuroscience as well as from philosophy to help clients get better and experience the profound sense that... its ok to be you!

Oftentimes, a precursor to change is strife, difficulty, and confusion about what we truly want. Discerning what we desire – what fills us with vitality- is the work of psychotherapy. It can be difficult to know what we want if we’re stuck in habits, relationships, or patterns that no longer serve us or exist only to help us numb ourselves. Our minds crave novelty, but they also desire stability. But when stability turns to rigidity turns to stagnation – it becomes time for compassionate self-examination. Change is inevitable in life. My work as a counselor helps you make positive changes in your life.

I specialize in working with stress, anxiety disorders, women's issues, and trauma. I believe that through self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-love we can strengthen and grow the relationships in our lives and within ourselves. You may be struggling with issues related to relationships, confidence, anxiety, or major life changes. I am passionate about helping women navigate the most important relationships in their lives. I understand that the patterns are wired so deep in our nervous system that even when we consciously want to change how we show up it can feel impossible.

My passion is working with people who want to process and heal from past trauma, and relearn how to feel safe in the present. I frequently work with people who grew up in dysfunctional families, and have experienced neglect and abuse in close relationships. These deeply rooted experiences often lead to secondary challenges like addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, co-dependency, and insecure attachments with others. I am dedicated to supporting my clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves.

At the heart of my counseling approach is the belief that inside all of us there is a peaceful soul waiting to be uncovered. My goal is to help you cultivate this peace and allow it to grow and deepen, so that you can live your most empowered and authentic life. I love aiding those who are ready to go deep within themselves to find the strength and tranquility they crave. With a little humor and commitment to the present moment, I will walk beside you on an exploration of self-discovery and self-acceptance. We will work to reclaim you and all you are one step at a time.

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.

My goal as a Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is to create a safe, affirming and collaborative space for individuals, couples and families to explore the complexities of life. Therapy can be a daunting experience; therefore, I like to meet people where they are at in their therapy journey. I work from a social justice, multicultural, collaborative, strength-based and relational perspective. I also incorporate humor, mindfulness, coping strategies, cultural humility and highlight individual’s strengths in session.