Therapists in West Lake Hills, TX

We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.

Regardless of what brings you to therapy, I hold an immense amount of compassion for your journey that led you here. It is a huge, courageous step to ask for help and to decide to make a change! In session, I care about your felt safety, trust and vulnerability. This means that you will set the pace of therapy. The majority of my clients have goals to improve their relationship with body and food, however our work together is not limited to those issues. Along with eating disorders, my sweet spot in therapy is partnering with clients to navigate life transitions, mood related issues and trauma.

Hi there! My name is Nikki Walsh, LCSW and I am a psychotherapist in Austin, TX specializing in Young adults, older Teens. I understand that reaching out and starting this journey can be so difficult, so I want to congratulate you for making it this far. In session you will find that I pride myself on having a very non-judgmental, supportive and validating therapy style. I strive to empower you with the tools to improve your emotional well-being and help meet your goals.

As we strive for the life we want to live, we often seek help with our mental health last. Sometimes we feel directionless, hopeless, or held back by trauma and everyday life. Specializing in life transitions, identity issues, relationship issues, and trauma, I utilize a combination of Internal Family Systems, Attachment theory, and EMDR to empower you to grow closer to who you want to be, your authentic self. I will walk alongside you to both validate and challenge you with the goal of finding hope and meaning in life again.

I work with individuals in all phases of addiction recovery, including dual diagnosis. My passion is helping individuals regain the confidence and trust that was lost due to a myriad of core issues that contribute to addiction. I believes that addiction is a family system disease and I will help significant family members navigate and understand the nature of their loved one's struggle. I also work closely with the LGBTQ community, especially individuals and their partners struggling with gender identity challenges. And I have extensive experience with grief and loss and difficult life transitions caused by cognitive decline.

You did it! You took a very important and BIG first step, which took courage and strength which is all we need for this next part. If you are feeling fatigued by COVID, depressed, anxious, experiencing relationship stress, job challenges, and perhaps eating and drinking to 'help', you have come to the right place, and YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Therapy often leads to a significant reduction of feelings of distress, as well as facilitating resolution of specific problems and better interpersonal relationships. I have years of experience to help you get more 'tools' in your toolbox so you can learn to cope with life's up and downs better.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and like to use creativity in my practice, including art, creative writing, and music. I am a bilingual social worker who has worked with the Latinx community for over eight years, providing Spanish-speaking services. I have more of a direct, to-the-point approach in therapy. I value honesty, taking accountability, skill-building, and most importantly, humor! I like to make jokes but also want to ensure that clients leave sessions with skills that can be applied outside of therapy too.

Hello and welcome, thank you for allowing me to help you on your journey to wherever you’d like to go next. Throughout life, we find ourselves struggling over a variety of issues, from anxiety and depression, to a lack of understanding of self. As a therapist, it is my job to help you find and support the direction you want to go. Through a client-centered approach, we as a team can work through and process past traumas, or emotional blocks that get in our way as we grow. The most important thing to remember is that everyone is worthy of help.

Connected Heart Therapy combines the best of traditional and virtual therapy to make getting help easy and convenient so you can focus on what’s really important: healing. We are psychotherapists and resiliency builders here to support you on your journey. Connected Heart Therapy was founded by Wendy Byrd and Robin Landers, two licensed therapists in Austin, Texas. After years in private practice, they know how complicated and overwhelming it can be to find the right therapist. They combined their practices and set out to find only the most caring, dedicated, and accessible therapists to build our Connected Heart Therapy care team.

Perhaps it feels that your core self is lost and you anxiously float through life as a mere observer. Do you long to access your internal compass with increased agency? Distressing experiences may result in your feeling disconnected, fragmented & struggling to make sense of your identity or existence. Wish you were more flexible and open with a resilient rudder? Maybe your inner world is complicated and creative; it’s either a secret refuge or an elaborate maze. Somewhere inside parts of you hide but need to connect & process challenges with confidence. If your whole being longs to be understood and grow, reach out.

Are you doing the same things over and over, expecting different results? Do the circumstances you face feel frustrating or overwhelming? Are you afraid things are never going to change? If you find yourself facing the same struggles repeatedly and you feel unhappy or unsatisfied, it may be time to consider a consultation with a professional. Seeking professional help is not a sign of weakness, but an assertion of your inner strength.

By taking the time to come to my page, you’ve already made an important step towards growth and healing. I work with both individuals and couples. I believe that every person is the expert on themselves, so together we will create a collaborative process that allows you to work towards your individual goals. I specialize in treating anxiety, perfectionism, grief, relationship issues and life transitions. I also specialize in couple's therapy, focused on conflict resolution, communication, connection building, and infidelity recovery. My work is LGBTQ+ affirming. If you are an individual or couple looking to grow then let's chat!

Not all wounds are visible, therapy is a way to heal from within. I provide support through the process of mental health wellness to address anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, work stress, relationship conflicts or adjusting to the challenges of life. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties.

It is so easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected with life, especially in times like these. Without the proper mental health tools to tackle your issues, you may find yourself in a repetitive loop of the same old behavioral patterns. It can be scary and frustrating to feel stuck in life and you may wonder where you went wrong. It may feel daunting to reach out to a therapist, but know that my sessions are free of judgment and are a safe place to talk and problem solve. I believe you have most of the answers you need: I'm merely the facilitator to help you in your crisis.

I believe the act of seeking help and support at difficult times in our lives, demonstrates a sign of strength from within.

I am passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, & adults. I provide therapy for individuals who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, school, & relationships. I have had the unique opportunity to work with people of all ages in private practice, inpatient hospitals, and a juvenile detention center over the past 13 years. I have experience with assessments, IEP, 504's, & school advocacy. I use an integrative approach & strive to understand the person as a whole. I provide an environment that is collaborative, inclusive, supportive, & empowering.

If you are reading my profile, then you are probably looking for someone to help you with the problems that you and your family are facing. Perhaps your child is struggling with social anxiety, is depressed, acting out aggressively, having difficulties accepting a divorce, experiencing stress from school and extracurricular activities, or they just want someone to talk things through with. My practice focuses on helping youth learn how to cope with the stressors life brings them and to reach their potential.

Collaborating with you to discover and cultivate a life that feels fulfilling and worthwhile, which typically means leaning in to what scares you, is what I do best. Aided by reflection, insight, carefully chosen feedback from me, and action on your part, I will walk this journey with you, challenging when necessary, but always being mindful of the therapeutic relationship we're in the process of creating. Together, we will strive to establish an empowering and supportive therapeutic environment that will propel you along in personally meaningful directions.

We live in a time when self-help tools abound, yet there are times we can't meditate enough, go for a long enough run, read another book or medicate out of a difficult situation. Many of life's traumas are relational in nature. We need a therapeutic relationship to help us heal from these traumas and find new ways of interacting. We need to feel seen, heard and supported emotionally by another person. And we need to trust that what we're saying will be held in strictest confidence. Welcome to Goodwin Counseling where I am committed to helping clients live happier, healthy lives.