Psychodynamic Therapists in Pflugerville, TX
I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) passionate about helping people break free from patterns that keep them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. I work with adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and substance use concerns. Many of my clients come to therapy seeking relief from emotional pain, healthier relationships, greater confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. I provide a supportive, honest, and judgment-free space where healing and lasting change can happen.
I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) passionate about helping people break free from patterns that keep them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. I work with adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and substance use concerns. Many of my clients come to therapy seeking relief from emotional pain, healthier relationships, greater confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. I provide a supportive, honest, and judgment-free space where healing and lasting change can happen.
Waiting weeks for an appointment is frustrating and unnecessary. We offer first appointments within 24-48 hours. I’m an LPC, with several years of experience supporting individuals and couples. Over the past 4 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, chronic medical issues, school stress, communication struggles, and relationship concerns.
I come from a multicultural family, which has given me the opportunity to explore several countries. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and unwinding with table-top games or video games.
Waiting weeks for an appointment is frustrating and unnecessary. We offer first appointments within 24-48 hours. I’m an LPC, with several years of experience supporting individuals and couples. Over the past 4 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, chronic medical issues, school stress, communication struggles, and relationship concerns.
I come from a multicultural family, which has given me the opportunity to explore several countries. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and unwinding with table-top games or video games.
Using an eclectic, psychodynamic approach to postmodern and constructivist theories, clients can expect to find meaning in problem solving and strengthen interpersonal relationships outside of therapy.
Mary specializes in conflict, abuse, shame, and guilt experienced in relational patterns alongside the systems and cultures influencing them. Mary works as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate under Carla Noto-Vencill.
Using an eclectic, psychodynamic approach to postmodern and constructivist theories, clients can expect to find meaning in problem solving and strengthen interpersonal relationships outside of therapy.
Mary specializes in conflict, abuse, shame, and guilt experienced in relational patterns alongside the systems and cultures influencing them. Mary works as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate under Carla Noto-Vencill.
You may have a life that looks good on paper, while privately feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner, or the life and intimacy you want. You can love someone deeply and still feel lonely in your relationship. Maybe communication has become harder, intimacy feels different, or you keep finding yourself in patterns you recognize but can’t seem to change.
You may struggle with self-doubt, look to others for reassurance, or give too much in relationships. Or perhaps nothing is obviously “wrong,” but something feels off, and you want to understand why.
You may have a life that looks good on paper, while privately feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner, or the life and intimacy you want. You can love someone deeply and still feel lonely in your relationship. Maybe communication has become harder, intimacy feels different, or you keep finding yourself in patterns you recognize but can’t seem to change.
You may struggle with self-doubt, look to others for reassurance, or give too much in relationships. Or perhaps nothing is obviously “wrong,” but something feels off, and you want to understand why.
I offer relationship and sex therapy with a specialized focus on couples, including high conflict couples. I support clients who feel exhausted and want to stop falling into negative cycles in their relationships or marriage. I help them to feel loved, understood & respected. I teach them to effectively manage conflict and build intimacy. I work with these couples together and as individuals to discover their values, needs, and desires individually and in the relationship. I also work with adult individuals struggling to maintain healthy relationships rooted in childhood trauma or dysfunction within their family of origin.
I offer relationship and sex therapy with a specialized focus on couples, including high conflict couples. I support clients who feel exhausted and want to stop falling into negative cycles in their relationships or marriage. I help them to feel loved, understood & respected. I teach them to effectively manage conflict and build intimacy. I work with these couples together and as individuals to discover their values, needs, and desires individually and in the relationship. I also work with adult individuals struggling to maintain healthy relationships rooted in childhood trauma or dysfunction within their family of origin.
Are you feeling stuck between who you’ve been and who you feel you are becoming? Has something shifted in your life that's leaving you unsure how to move forward? Whether you’re navigating to the adjustments of young adulthood, the overwhelming shifts of a relationship changing or ending or a shift in your current role, these transitions can leave you feeling lost. I specialize in helping you find your footing when life feels unrecognizable. We’ll explore the anxiety + grief related to identity shifts that make us feel stuck and create room for you to reconnect with yourself and move toward a life that feels genuine and fulfilling.
Are you feeling stuck between who you’ve been and who you feel you are becoming? Has something shifted in your life that's leaving you unsure how to move forward? Whether you’re navigating to the adjustments of young adulthood, the overwhelming shifts of a relationship changing or ending or a shift in your current role, these transitions can leave you feeling lost. I specialize in helping you find your footing when life feels unrecognizable. We’ll explore the anxiety + grief related to identity shifts that make us feel stuck and create room for you to reconnect with yourself and move toward a life that feels genuine and fulfilling.
I am a licensed master’s-level social worker who studied at the University of Texas at Austin's Steve Hicks School of Social Work. My experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with adult and adolescent populations has helped to inform my systems-based approach to therapy. This approach views behaviors not in isolation but as part of a system of factors where solutions require a holistic approach.
I am a licensed master’s-level social worker who studied at the University of Texas at Austin's Steve Hicks School of Social Work. My experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with adult and adolescent populations has helped to inform my systems-based approach to therapy. This approach views behaviors not in isolation but as part of a system of factors where solutions require a holistic approach.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pflugerville
Licensed Professional Counselor
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Life is full of never-ending changes and challenges that are accompanied by a wide range of emotions. All the experiences we encounter, from as young as infancy to this moment of exploring this website, shape who we are as a person. Finding ways to incorporate all those experiences into who you are as a person, how you view yourself, and how you approach your life going forward can seem daunting. I’m here to support you through that! I strive to provide an environment where you feel safe exploring who you are as a person and how you are approaching life’s journey.
Life is full of never-ending changes and challenges that are accompanied by a wide range of emotions. All the experiences we encounter, from as young as infancy to this moment of exploring this website, shape who we are as a person. Finding ways to incorporate all those experiences into who you are as a person, how you view yourself, and how you approach your life going forward can seem daunting. I’m here to support you through that! I strive to provide an environment where you feel safe exploring who you are as a person and how you are approaching life’s journey.
Hi there, I’m Shanbria! If you’re here, you might be carrying more than you let anyone see—old wounds, anxious thoughts, or patterns you can’t seem to break. Maybe you’ve spent years being the strong one, the perfect one, the helper, the peace-keeper, and now you feel disconnected from who you are beneath all of that. I work with people who feel stuck between their past and the version of themselves they’re trying to grow into. You’ve tried to figure it out on your own, but something still feels off. My style is warm and curious, and I’ll help you make sense of what’s underneath your stress so healing finally feels possible.
Hi there, I’m Shanbria! If you’re here, you might be carrying more than you let anyone see—old wounds, anxious thoughts, or patterns you can’t seem to break. Maybe you’ve spent years being the strong one, the perfect one, the helper, the peace-keeper, and now you feel disconnected from who you are beneath all of that. I work with people who feel stuck between their past and the version of themselves they’re trying to grow into. You’ve tried to figure it out on your own, but something still feels off. My style is warm and curious, and I’ll help you make sense of what’s underneath your stress so healing finally feels possible.
Dr. Segovia (he/him) holds a PhD in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. As of 2022, he is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor. As of 2024, he is a Board Certified Diplomate recognized by the American Board of Clinical Social Work. Together, we will discuss your current challenges to identify goals and tools needed to help you transition to a better quality of life that you deserve. Book a consultation and allow yourself the opportunity to start healing and living your best life, it is time
Dr. Segovia (he/him) holds a PhD in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University. As of 2022, he is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor. As of 2024, he is a Board Certified Diplomate recognized by the American Board of Clinical Social Work. Together, we will discuss your current challenges to identify goals and tools needed to help you transition to a better quality of life that you deserve. Book a consultation and allow yourself the opportunity to start healing and living your best life, it is time
I'm a relational therapist specializing in treating grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, & parent-child relationships with adolescents & adults. Feeling stuck in a particular area of life such as your relationships, school/work, identity, or emotions? Sometimes we find ourselves repeating old habits that no longer serve us. I often work with individuals experiencing issues around shame and self-worth, who view themselves much harsher than the rest of the world. I offer room to explore these patterns with compassionate curiosity and supportive guidance for you to start trying something different – space for a new narrative.
I'm a relational therapist specializing in treating grief & loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, & parent-child relationships with adolescents & adults. Feeling stuck in a particular area of life such as your relationships, school/work, identity, or emotions? Sometimes we find ourselves repeating old habits that no longer serve us. I often work with individuals experiencing issues around shame and self-worth, who view themselves much harsher than the rest of the world. I offer room to explore these patterns with compassionate curiosity and supportive guidance for you to start trying something different – space for a new narrative.
Please feel free to call, text, or email to schedule a free consultation. I work with individuals who are trying to make sense of things, find steadiness, or grow. Whether you’re feeling stuck, going through a life transition, navigating relationships, or just feeling confused. Many are motivated to better understand themselves but aren’t sure where to start. My goal is to ensure you don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll identify your goals and build practical tools that fit your needs, whether you’re working through challenges or looking to maintain balance and continue growing.
Please feel free to call, text, or email to schedule a free consultation. I work with individuals who are trying to make sense of things, find steadiness, or grow. Whether you’re feeling stuck, going through a life transition, navigating relationships, or just feeling confused. Many are motivated to better understand themselves but aren’t sure where to start. My goal is to ensure you don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll identify your goals and build practical tools that fit your needs, whether you’re working through challenges or looking to maintain balance and continue growing.
Pressure makes diamonds! Too much pressure destroys! Remember, it’s all about your frame of mind. Stay grounded and be positive. Remember there is purpose in your pain. Grow from your discomfort, trim your sails up when the winds of adversity come. Be mindful and start every day with a reset button and start the day on a positive note. Make your bed and live that day in present moment awareness. “You can do it!”
Pressure makes diamonds! Too much pressure destroys! Remember, it’s all about your frame of mind. Stay grounded and be positive. Remember there is purpose in your pain. Grow from your discomfort, trim your sails up when the winds of adversity come. Be mindful and start every day with a reset button and start the day on a positive note. Make your bed and live that day in present moment awareness. “You can do it!”
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
I have extensive training in CBT, Gottman Method Couples Counseling, and psychodynamic psychotherapy to help clients build greater clarity, meaning, and direction.
Immediate openings for mid-day...I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, and a sense of direction in life. Life can be challenging, and it’s not always clear how to make sense of what you’re feeling or what to do next. I help people better understand their thoughts and emotions so they can make clearer decisions and, at times, change the direction of their lives. I also help individuals who have difficulty sleeping, using CBT-I with training from the University of Pennsylvania Sleep Center, to help reset sleep patterns and address insomnia.
I have extensive training in CBT, Gottman Method Couples Counseling, and psychodynamic psychotherapy to help clients build greater clarity, meaning, and direction.
Immediate openings for mid-day...I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, and a sense of direction in life. Life can be challenging, and it’s not always clear how to make sense of what you’re feeling or what to do next. I help people better understand their thoughts and emotions so they can make clearer decisions and, at times, change the direction of their lives. I also help individuals who have difficulty sleeping, using CBT-I with training from the University of Pennsylvania Sleep Center, to help reset sleep patterns and address insomnia.
In treatment, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I’ve had the privilege to work with diverse populations, including those struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. I’m passionate about helping you navigate through any personal struggles, empowering you to develop coping strategies, and nurture your resilience. My therapeutic work encompasses empathy, compassion, honesty and active listening. To ensure you feel seen and heard, I aim to meet you exactly where you are in your healing journey. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy whether to confront traumatic experiences or everyday life stressors.
In treatment, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I’ve had the privilege to work with diverse populations, including those struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. I’m passionate about helping you navigate through any personal struggles, empowering you to develop coping strategies, and nurture your resilience. My therapeutic work encompasses empathy, compassion, honesty and active listening. To ensure you feel seen and heard, I aim to meet you exactly where you are in your healing journey. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy whether to confront traumatic experiences or everyday life stressors.
My approach blends psychodynamic work, CBT, ACT, CPT, PE, EMDR, together with an archaeological and humanistic sensibility that focuses on the exploration of the deeper layers of the psyche.
My clients are often dealing with trauma, grief, chronic stress and anxiety, or major life changes that have altered their sense of self. Others are veterans or individuals carrying complex relational or developmental wounds. As a Navy veteran, a Registered Professional Archaeologist, and an LCSW, I bring a blend of lived experience and analytical training to therapy. I understand resilience and the value of steady therapeutic support, and I offer a grounded, respectful environment where clients can work through what’s been hurting them.
My approach blends psychodynamic work, CBT, ACT, CPT, PE, EMDR, together with an archaeological and humanistic sensibility that focuses on the exploration of the deeper layers of the psyche.
My clients are often dealing with trauma, grief, chronic stress and anxiety, or major life changes that have altered their sense of self. Others are veterans or individuals carrying complex relational or developmental wounds. As a Navy veteran, a Registered Professional Archaeologist, and an LCSW, I bring a blend of lived experience and analytical training to therapy. I understand resilience and the value of steady therapeutic support, and I offer a grounded, respectful environment where clients can work through what’s been hurting them.
Do you struggle to stay on track with your recovery? Do you find yourself getting bored or feeling lost in your recovery? Or are you beginning to realize you have a problem? Are you thinking about getting ready? I can help you start where you are and begin to plan for what you need to do when you are ready. Maybe it is starting the journey of change or keeping you on the path. More than that, though, we work to help you become who you want to be and find a sense of purpose in your life. I have innovative and best practice approaches that include in-person, group sessions, and telehealth to help meet any unique needs or challenges.
Do you struggle to stay on track with your recovery? Do you find yourself getting bored or feeling lost in your recovery? Or are you beginning to realize you have a problem? Are you thinking about getting ready? I can help you start where you are and begin to plan for what you need to do when you are ready. Maybe it is starting the journey of change or keeping you on the path. More than that, though, we work to help you become who you want to be and find a sense of purpose in your life. I have innovative and best practice approaches that include in-person, group sessions, and telehealth to help meet any unique needs or challenges.
Grounded in a psychodynamic foundation, I also embrace an eclectic perspective—always tailoring my approach to your unique needs.
When life feels overwhelming, disappointing, or difficult to navigate, I can provide a safe, compassionate space for self-exploration, collaborative problem-solving, and personal healing. Offering a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, I can support you in mastering challenging experiences, improving relationships, restoring balance, and cultivating meaning. I firmly believe that our encoding of earlier life experiences greatly impacts our subsequent lives. Consequently, I strive to help each individual or couple develop a deeper discernment of past and present, self and other, belief and reality.
Grounded in a psychodynamic foundation, I also embrace an eclectic perspective—always tailoring my approach to your unique needs.
When life feels overwhelming, disappointing, or difficult to navigate, I can provide a safe, compassionate space for self-exploration, collaborative problem-solving, and personal healing. Offering a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, I can support you in mastering challenging experiences, improving relationships, restoring balance, and cultivating meaning. I firmly believe that our encoding of earlier life experiences greatly impacts our subsequent lives. Consequently, I strive to help each individual or couple develop a deeper discernment of past and present, self and other, belief and reality.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.