Women's Issues Therapists in Lakeway, TX
Has caregiving become your prominent role? Are you part of the sandwich generation? Are you squeezed between caring for a child/grandchild and aging parents, relatives, siblings, or friends? Middle-aged women are increasingly faced with caring for multiple generations within a family system. Nearly half of middle-aged Americans are currently experiencing this “sandwiched” effect, including the anxiety and grief that goes along with it.
Has caregiving become your prominent role? Are you part of the sandwich generation? Are you squeezed between caring for a child/grandchild and aging parents, relatives, siblings, or friends? Middle-aged women are increasingly faced with caring for multiple generations within a family system. Nearly half of middle-aged Americans are currently experiencing this “sandwiched” effect, including the anxiety and grief that goes along with it.
Lake Travis Counseling Connection PLLC- Jan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
4 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734
I consider myself privileged, if not honored, to walk through the life journeys of my clients. I work in a collaborative and facilitative manner with those struggling in relationships, or dealing with anxiety, depression, or work/family issues to name a few. Working with couples and post-menopausal women and their individual struggles in their transitions is also something I enjoy. I believe therapy should be client-centered, goal oriented and short term in nature.
I consider myself privileged, if not honored, to walk through the life journeys of my clients. I work in a collaborative and facilitative manner with those struggling in relationships, or dealing with anxiety, depression, or work/family issues to name a few. Working with couples and post-menopausal women and their individual struggles in their transitions is also something I enjoy. I believe therapy should be client-centered, goal oriented and short term in nature.
Anne Richmond Wakefield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You're exhausted from riding the restrict/binge roller coaster, obsessing about food, or hating your body. Each new lifestyle change, 30-day reset, and juice cleanse leaves you feeling more defeated than the last. Your negative thoughts and anxiety keep you from thoroughly enjoying life. You want to stop fighting and make peace with your body. Research suggests that looking at your thought patterns is a great place to start if you are interested in making changes in your life. To easily book a session using accepted insurance, visit https://headway.co/providers/anne-wakefield.
You're exhausted from riding the restrict/binge roller coaster, obsessing about food, or hating your body. Each new lifestyle change, 30-day reset, and juice cleanse leaves you feeling more defeated than the last. Your negative thoughts and anxiety keep you from thoroughly enjoying life. You want to stop fighting and make peace with your body. Research suggests that looking at your thought patterns is a great place to start if you are interested in making changes in your life. To easily book a session using accepted insurance, visit https://headway.co/providers/anne-wakefield.
Are you feeling stuck in self-doubt, people-pleasing, or low mood that won’t lift? I work with women across Texas who struggle with depression, low self-esteem, and relationship stress. If you’re tired of overthinking, questioning your worth, or carrying emotional weight alone, therapy can help you rebuild confidence, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Are you feeling stuck in self-doubt, people-pleasing, or low mood that won’t lift? I work with women across Texas who struggle with depression, low self-esteem, and relationship stress. If you’re tired of overthinking, questioning your worth, or carrying emotional weight alone, therapy can help you rebuild confidence, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Are you a mom that feels like you are just surviving? Running on empty, pushing yourself to get through another week, and fighting the anxious thoughts. Do you find yourself wanting something more, hoping that life could be more? There is hope! Through therapy, I empower my clients to a life of more as we walk towards: feeling calm in the chaos, lasting joy vs. mood swings, fulfillment, margin, and even embracing our inner desire for fun/laughter.
Are you a mom that feels like you are just surviving? Running on empty, pushing yourself to get through another week, and fighting the anxious thoughts. Do you find yourself wanting something more, hoping that life could be more? There is hope! Through therapy, I empower my clients to a life of more as we walk towards: feeling calm in the chaos, lasting joy vs. mood swings, fulfillment, margin, and even embracing our inner desire for fun/laughter.
Seeking support can be a big step and I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard and understood. I work with adults of all ages, from young adults to seniors who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, substance use and recovery (both personal and familial) chronic pain, and life transitions.
Seeking support can be a big step and I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard and understood. I work with adults of all ages, from young adults to seniors who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, substance use and recovery (both personal and familial) chronic pain, and life transitions.
I have been in private practice for 22 years and offer psychotherapy for adults 21 and over. I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, OCD, life problems, trauma and relationship concerns. I incorporate faith-based principles as desired and am inclusive of all backgrounds and orientations. Typically, I work from a cognitive-behavioral approach and I include other theoretical frameworks to provide more effective outcomes. It would truly be my honor and privilege to help anyone seeking growth and fulfillment in life.
I have been in private practice for 22 years and offer psychotherapy for adults 21 and over. I work with a broad range of issues including anxiety, OCD, life problems, trauma and relationship concerns. I incorporate faith-based principles as desired and am inclusive of all backgrounds and orientations. Typically, I work from a cognitive-behavioral approach and I include other theoretical frameworks to provide more effective outcomes. It would truly be my honor and privilege to help anyone seeking growth and fulfillment in life.
Reaching out to ask for help when we are struggling is one of the biggest favors we can do for ourselves. Just as our physical health is important to maintain functioning in every day life, so is our mental health and well being. I strive to help clients get back to finding their optimal balance in life by addressing concerns they have in all aspects of their life whether it be relationship and interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or trauma that is preventing them from living their best life.
Reaching out to ask for help when we are struggling is one of the biggest favors we can do for ourselves. Just as our physical health is important to maintain functioning in every day life, so is our mental health and well being. I strive to help clients get back to finding their optimal balance in life by addressing concerns they have in all aspects of their life whether it be relationship and interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or trauma that is preventing them from living their best life.
When life becomes too much, we may need a safe space talk, process and heal. I will support you on your journey to healing. By tapping into your own strengths and resources, you are capable of healing and recovery. I employ CBT, DBT, CPT, somatic experiencing and trauma-informed care to provide you with therapeutic tools to improve your life while honoring your unique life experience.
When life becomes too much, we may need a safe space talk, process and heal. I will support you on your journey to healing. By tapping into your own strengths and resources, you are capable of healing and recovery. I employ CBT, DBT, CPT, somatic experiencing and trauma-informed care to provide you with therapeutic tools to improve your life while honoring your unique life experience.
We specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and couples. As a diverse group practice, we can meet a variety of needs within the same space, including play therapy, expressive arts, EMDR, sandtray, and more. We will work closely with you to create an environment that nurtures optimal growth and development, both individually and within the context of important relationships. We work to make sense of your experiences and set attainable goals for a more satisfying and fulfilling future.
We specialize in working with children, adolescents, families, and couples. As a diverse group practice, we can meet a variety of needs within the same space, including play therapy, expressive arts, EMDR, sandtray, and more. We will work closely with you to create an environment that nurtures optimal growth and development, both individually and within the context of important relationships. We work to make sense of your experiences and set attainable goals for a more satisfying and fulfilling future.
Whether it's challenging life transitions, a traumatic experience or lifelong harmful beliefs and behaviors that are prompting you to seek therapy, you're one step closer to your personal journey of growth and healing. Fear of change is natural, but can prevent us from letting go of beliefs, behaviors, and ways of being that are no longer beneficial to us. I work with individuals, adolescents and couples using complimentary approaches personalized to your specific needs in a compassionate and safe space. I have experience working with addiction, relationship issues, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, emotional abuse and trauma.
Whether it's challenging life transitions, a traumatic experience or lifelong harmful beliefs and behaviors that are prompting you to seek therapy, you're one step closer to your personal journey of growth and healing. Fear of change is natural, but can prevent us from letting go of beliefs, behaviors, and ways of being that are no longer beneficial to us. I work with individuals, adolescents and couples using complimentary approaches personalized to your specific needs in a compassionate and safe space. I have experience working with addiction, relationship issues, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, emotional abuse and trauma.
Reaching out can be difficult but what if it helps? What if a better life is waiting for you? Therapy can help us gain a better understanding of our challenges and move us towards change with compassion. Yes, change is possible. You CAN change old patterns. I provide hands-on tools and strategies to address daily struggles while also helping you learn to change existing, lifelong patterns. We can identify what is not working and find new ways to manage your life and build resiliency. I provide a space that feels inclusive, non-judgmental, and safe. Reach me via email, phone, and text to schedule a free phone consultation.
Reaching out can be difficult but what if it helps? What if a better life is waiting for you? Therapy can help us gain a better understanding of our challenges and move us towards change with compassion. Yes, change is possible. You CAN change old patterns. I provide hands-on tools and strategies to address daily struggles while also helping you learn to change existing, lifelong patterns. We can identify what is not working and find new ways to manage your life and build resiliency. I provide a space that feels inclusive, non-judgmental, and safe. Reach me via email, phone, and text to schedule a free phone consultation.
You love your partner, but intimacy and connection feel strained. Repetitive fights, distance, or low desire can leave you feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. I help couples and individuals repair trust, communicate without blame, and rebuild both emotional and sexual closeness. Together we uncover the patterns holding you back and create practical, compassionate ways to reconnect, with yourself, your partner, and your relationship. Serving Austin, Lakeway, and virtual clients across Texas.
You love your partner, but intimacy and connection feel strained. Repetitive fights, distance, or low desire can leave you feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. I help couples and individuals repair trust, communicate without blame, and rebuild both emotional and sexual closeness. Together we uncover the patterns holding you back and create practical, compassionate ways to reconnect, with yourself, your partner, and your relationship. Serving Austin, Lakeway, and virtual clients across Texas.
Are you looking for hope, healing, and connection that lasts? As a therapist, I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. I believe many of our current struggles are deeply rooted in the past, and lasting change comes from healing those core wounds. Whether you are facing individual challenges or navigating relationship difficulties, I’m here to walk alongside you, offering insight, guidance, and practical tools. Every person’s journey is unique, and together, we will work toward healing that goes beyond just symptom relief.
Are you looking for hope, healing, and connection that lasts? As a therapist, I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. I believe many of our current struggles are deeply rooted in the past, and lasting change comes from healing those core wounds. Whether you are facing individual challenges or navigating relationship difficulties, I’m here to walk alongside you, offering insight, guidance, and practical tools. Every person’s journey is unique, and together, we will work toward healing that goes beyond just symptom relief.
Melissa C Pettit, PhD, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LLC, Veteran
2 Endorsed
Online Only
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results." ADDICTION & DEPENDENCY result from an unconscious refusal to move through the pain of withdrawal (from a chemical, thought-process, behavior, other person, etc.). The behavior gets repeated, accompanied by cycles of disappointment, shame, GRIEF, frustration and isolation. Having experienced this same cycle (more than once) I bring years of education, training, personal recovery experiences and compassion to our therapeutic relationship. My PERSONAL therapeutic process is on-going. I would be honored to help you in yours. EASY? Nope. WORTH IT? Yes!
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results." ADDICTION & DEPENDENCY result from an unconscious refusal to move through the pain of withdrawal (from a chemical, thought-process, behavior, other person, etc.). The behavior gets repeated, accompanied by cycles of disappointment, shame, GRIEF, frustration and isolation. Having experienced this same cycle (more than once) I bring years of education, training, personal recovery experiences and compassion to our therapeutic relationship. My PERSONAL therapeutic process is on-going. I would be honored to help you in yours. EASY? Nope. WORTH IT? Yes!
Does life feel like a struggle? Do you feel your relationship or relationships are one challenge after another? Do you recognize unhealthy choices you’re making, but don’t understand why you can’t make different ones? Do you feel uncertain about who you are and where you’re going in life? Are you unhappy? Do you worry often and can’t seem to understand where it’s coming from? These are common experiences I hear from the clients I work with – I enjoy supporting them to resolve these struggles, improve their relationships, and feel more fulfilled and well in their everyday life. Are you ready for a change? I’m here to help!
Does life feel like a struggle? Do you feel your relationship or relationships are one challenge after another? Do you recognize unhealthy choices you’re making, but don’t understand why you can’t make different ones? Do you feel uncertain about who you are and where you’re going in life? Are you unhappy? Do you worry often and can’t seem to understand where it’s coming from? These are common experiences I hear from the clients I work with – I enjoy supporting them to resolve these struggles, improve their relationships, and feel more fulfilled and well in their everyday life. Are you ready for a change? I’m here to help!
Overwhelmed? Tired of the same old patterns in your life? Doubting yourself or your decisions? Lost hope? Feeling disconnected from others and your goals? Let me be your guide through life's intersections. I believe we all can benefit from professional support at some point in our lives. Why not start now? My approach is supportive, empathetic, direct, and collaborative. I tailor my counseling to your needs. I welcome traditional and nontraditional individuals, and anyone who feels marginalized, isolated, or undervalued. Together, we'll work on building connections and finding solutions, one step at a time.
Overwhelmed? Tired of the same old patterns in your life? Doubting yourself or your decisions? Lost hope? Feeling disconnected from others and your goals? Let me be your guide through life's intersections. I believe we all can benefit from professional support at some point in our lives. Why not start now? My approach is supportive, empathetic, direct, and collaborative. I tailor my counseling to your needs. I welcome traditional and nontraditional individuals, and anyone who feels marginalized, isolated, or undervalued. Together, we'll work on building connections and finding solutions, one step at a time.
Anxiety and loneliness can significantly impact your life, often leading to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. While we may not have control over our experiences, I have committed much of my career to helping individuals learn how to process discomfort and rediscover hope and fulfillment.
I support clients facing a variety of challenges including feelings of stagnation, past trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Anxiety and loneliness can significantly impact your life, often leading to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. While we may not have control over our experiences, I have committed much of my career to helping individuals learn how to process discomfort and rediscover hope and fulfillment.
I support clients facing a variety of challenges including feelings of stagnation, past trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Thank you for stopping by. For more info about my services, please visit www.MyAustinTherapist.com. A psychologist for 20 years, my goal is to help bring positive change to all aspects of your life and your future. It may be through helping you feel good again, improving your self-esteem, developing better relationships, leading a more rewarding life, or achieving your goals; to be empowered, cope with stress or help with identity development.
Thank you for stopping by. For more info about my services, please visit www.MyAustinTherapist.com. A psychologist for 20 years, my goal is to help bring positive change to all aspects of your life and your future. It may be through helping you feel good again, improving your self-esteem, developing better relationships, leading a more rewarding life, or achieving your goals; to be empowered, cope with stress or help with identity development.
I am highly experienced assisting children, teenagers, young adults, and families with a variety of behavioral, developmental, and social - emotional challenges. As a former school counselor, I can provide beneficial information regarding accommodations/modifications that are needed in the school setting. In a private counseling setting, I can help with behavioral and emotional challenges, including: anger, bullying, impulse control, depression, anxiety, peer relationships, and self-regulation techniques. I assists teens steer through difficult challenges and offer support for the young adult while they face many challenges as they navigate life and their many changing roles after high school.
I am highly experienced assisting children, teenagers, young adults, and families with a variety of behavioral, developmental, and social - emotional challenges. As a former school counselor, I can provide beneficial information regarding accommodations/modifications that are needed in the school setting. In a private counseling setting, I can help with behavioral and emotional challenges, including: anger, bullying, impulse control, depression, anxiety, peer relationships, and self-regulation techniques. I assists teens steer through difficult challenges and offer support for the young adult while they face many challenges as they navigate life and their many changing roles after high school.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.