Therapists in Austin, TX
Kaleigh Amaya Supervised By Gerald Pennie Lpc-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731
My ultimate goal in therapy is to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can express yourself, process difficult emotions, and make steps towards living as your most authentic self. I want to help you connect with the strengths that are already inside of you and provide you with extra tools so you can live a fulfilled life. For couples, I aim to strengthen and rebuild connection and communication to revamp your partnership or prepare you for taking the next step in your relationship.
My ultimate goal in therapy is to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can express yourself, process difficult emotions, and make steps towards living as your most authentic self. I want to help you connect with the strengths that are already inside of you and provide you with extra tools so you can live a fulfilled life. For couples, I aim to strengthen and rebuild connection and communication to revamp your partnership or prepare you for taking the next step in your relationship.
Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.
Therapy is collaborative. As a therapist, I am a partner in my clients' self-explorations and a witness to their accomplishments. I provide a serene place where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves, deepen emotional connections with self and others, recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships, consider new ways of being in the world, develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and work through past and present past trauma, grief, and losses. You have the strengths you need to meet your full potential and achieve a satisfying life. I can help.
K. Sophie Abel, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
I help people grow happiness and depth in their lives and relationships. Psychological tools can be incredibly helpful, but they often fall short unless we delve into the past. It's remarkable (and a little scary) to think about how much we're shaped by people and events we don't even remember. As a parent raising young children in Austin, I see this firsthand. I've also experienced how empowering it is to see oneself in the context of a lifetime, not just isolated moments. This broader perspective allows us to develop skills that address the root of our issues that pop up as adults.
I help people grow happiness and depth in their lives and relationships. Psychological tools can be incredibly helpful, but they often fall short unless we delve into the past. It's remarkable (and a little scary) to think about how much we're shaped by people and events we don't even remember. As a parent raising young children in Austin, I see this firsthand. I've also experienced how empowering it is to see oneself in the context of a lifetime, not just isolated moments. This broader perspective allows us to develop skills that address the root of our issues that pop up as adults.
Are you struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or a painful past that is affecting your life now? Or is something else interfering with your ability to be happy - and you need help making sense of it?
Are you struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or a painful past that is affecting your life now? Or is something else interfering with your ability to be happy - and you need help making sense of it?
Kady Maxwell Wise
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
I enjoy and have experience working with a variety of issues and populations. I specialize in working with emerging and young adults navigating through anxiety, depression, life transitions, family of origin issues, identity exploration, and healing from trauma. I am also passionate about working with clients experiencing issues in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. I am LGBTQIA affirming, trauma-informed, diversity aware, and inclusive. In our collaborative work together, you will find a compassionate, open-minded, honest and intentional therapist.
I enjoy and have experience working with a variety of issues and populations. I specialize in working with emerging and young adults navigating through anxiety, depression, life transitions, family of origin issues, identity exploration, and healing from trauma. I am also passionate about working with clients experiencing issues in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. I am LGBTQIA affirming, trauma-informed, diversity aware, and inclusive. In our collaborative work together, you will find a compassionate, open-minded, honest and intentional therapist.
Our lives are continually evolving and changing. We carry with us tools, strategies, behaviors and ways of coping with the variety of challenges, shifts and changes we experience, feel and encounter. Some of the ways in which we think about ourselves and interpret our experiences support us and work well for us, some did for a specific time and no longer do, and some of these thoughts/behaviors didn’t support us at all, are unkind, and we find ourselves acting against ourselves.
Our lives are continually evolving and changing. We carry with us tools, strategies, behaviors and ways of coping with the variety of challenges, shifts and changes we experience, feel and encounter. Some of the ways in which we think about ourselves and interpret our experiences support us and work well for us, some did for a specific time and no longer do, and some of these thoughts/behaviors didn’t support us at all, are unkind, and we find ourselves acting against ourselves.
Paola Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
I am a Texas board approved LMFT supervisor. I am multiculturally/bilingually trained in English and Spanish. I hope to provide every client that I meet with an open, inviting and calming space to explore and reflect within themselves and share their experiences. I incorporate my studies in neuroscience and my training as a family therapist into my practice. My trauma work has focused on processing childhood wounds and unmet needs as a child, sexual, physical, emotional and psychological trauma. I also work with clients that may be experiencing stressful life transitions or grief/complicated grief.
I am a Texas board approved LMFT supervisor. I am multiculturally/bilingually trained in English and Spanish. I hope to provide every client that I meet with an open, inviting and calming space to explore and reflect within themselves and share their experiences. I incorporate my studies in neuroscience and my training as a family therapist into my practice. My trauma work has focused on processing childhood wounds and unmet needs as a child, sexual, physical, emotional and psychological trauma. I also work with clients that may be experiencing stressful life transitions or grief/complicated grief.
Gary Brothers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Not accepting new clients
First of all, I work for you. I am a hired consultant with specialized skills and expertise in certain areas with one goal...to make your life better. Often, however, getting to better takes some doing from both of us. This partnership, which is called the therapeutic relationship, is at the core of good psychotherapy. As such, I do not judge clients and do not look at things in terms of good or bad, right or wrong, should or shouldn't. Instead, I consider things in context of either constructive or destructive in moving towards the goal of making your life better in the ways you are seeking.
First of all, I work for you. I am a hired consultant with specialized skills and expertise in certain areas with one goal...to make your life better. Often, however, getting to better takes some doing from both of us. This partnership, which is called the therapeutic relationship, is at the core of good psychotherapy. As such, I do not judge clients and do not look at things in terms of good or bad, right or wrong, should or shouldn't. Instead, I consider things in context of either constructive or destructive in moving towards the goal of making your life better in the ways you are seeking.
Trinity Rising Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC, DCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
Accepting Supervisees! Online Scheduling Available. Are you searching for someone that you can connect with. Someone who is authentic, genuine, relatable, and easy to talk to. With over eight years in the mental health field, eleven years in the military, and visiting several countries I have developed a strong sense of awareness for people emotions and feelings. I have learned to hear the issues that aren't being talked about because they are too intense, shameful, embarrassing, or hurtful. I will try to help you restore your life and claim your future.
Accepting Supervisees! Online Scheduling Available. Are you searching for someone that you can connect with. Someone who is authentic, genuine, relatable, and easy to talk to. With over eight years in the mental health field, eleven years in the military, and visiting several countries I have developed a strong sense of awareness for people emotions and feelings. I have learned to hear the issues that aren't being talked about because they are too intense, shameful, embarrassing, or hurtful. I will try to help you restore your life and claim your future.
Change in our lives is inevitable. The transition periods between times of stability in our lives are more common then we often care to admit. These transitions can trigger stress, anxiety, depression and other current and long standing psychological issues. I started my clinical practice in 1989 in Austin, Texas and specialize in helping adult individuals and couples who are experiencing transitions due to significant changes occurring in their lives.
Change in our lives is inevitable. The transition periods between times of stability in our lives are more common then we often care to admit. These transitions can trigger stress, anxiety, depression and other current and long standing psychological issues. I started my clinical practice in 1989 in Austin, Texas and specialize in helping adult individuals and couples who are experiencing transitions due to significant changes occurring in their lives.
Sometimes the hardest thing we might do is taking the first step to begin counseling- getting help means we have struggles. The issues we face in life have the ability to deeply damage us, but also the potential for personal growth. Be encouraged that the first step to emotional healing is difficult, but it's worth taking. We can know how to love ourselves better if our value can be affirmed by someone who cares, and you can face them knowing you are not alone. I can help you reach your goals for counseling, or perhaps even find out where to begin.
Sometimes the hardest thing we might do is taking the first step to begin counseling- getting help means we have struggles. The issues we face in life have the ability to deeply damage us, but also the potential for personal growth. Be encouraged that the first step to emotional healing is difficult, but it's worth taking. We can know how to love ourselves better if our value can be affirmed by someone who cares, and you can face them knowing you are not alone. I can help you reach your goals for counseling, or perhaps even find out where to begin.
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Alice 'bess' Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC S, LPC AT, ATR-BC, SEP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Have you recently experienced a crisis? Are you struggling with transitions or loss? Would you like to explore new skills and ways of looking at life that help you live with more ease and confidence? I am flexible and work hard to find the fit between my knowledge and experience and your goals and preferences.
Have you recently experienced a crisis? Are you struggling with transitions or loss? Would you like to explore new skills and ways of looking at life that help you live with more ease and confidence? I am flexible and work hard to find the fit between my knowledge and experience and your goals and preferences.
Kirsten A. Brunner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78737 (Online Only)
I believe that it takes tremendous courage for an individual to reach out for counseling. People often take this step when they are feeling stuck or stagnant, unable to find relief and solutions on their own. I view my work with my clients as a partnership: I bring clinical knowledge and experience to the alliance and my clients bring their strengths, their inner wisdom, and their readiness to explore. While working together I provide a safe, comfortable and informative environment in which the client can find healing, seek solutions and create strategies that will bring about lasting change.
I believe that it takes tremendous courage for an individual to reach out for counseling. People often take this step when they are feeling stuck or stagnant, unable to find relief and solutions on their own. I view my work with my clients as a partnership: I bring clinical knowledge and experience to the alliance and my clients bring their strengths, their inner wisdom, and their readiness to explore. While working together I provide a safe, comfortable and informative environment in which the client can find healing, seek solutions and create strategies that will bring about lasting change.
It takes a great amount of courage to begin the process of improving your mental health. Whether you are in a rut, suffering from past trauma, recovering, or just seeking a change. I can help pave the path to wellness by supporting your ability to process both mental and emotion experiences. Together we can build a plan that will aid in personal development, encourage positive change, and broaden perspectives. I enjoy working with client from all cultures and backgrounds and will promote a safe atmosphere in which you know your voice is heard.
It takes a great amount of courage to begin the process of improving your mental health. Whether you are in a rut, suffering from past trauma, recovering, or just seeking a change. I can help pave the path to wellness by supporting your ability to process both mental and emotion experiences. Together we can build a plan that will aid in personal development, encourage positive change, and broaden perspectives. I enjoy working with client from all cultures and backgrounds and will promote a safe atmosphere in which you know your voice is heard.
Fatima Williams
LPC-Associate, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78758 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life can consist of many twists and turns, and it can be overwhelming to face things alone. Oftentimes, these difficulties can be emotionally challenging, a trigger to past experiences and leave us unbalanced, revealing some of the coping behaviors we use to deal with them. If you are here you have probably had your share of the twists and turns that life has to offer. Congratulations on taking the first step to a "new beginning". I want to walk with you on the journey of becoming your true authentic self and live a life filled with new possibilities.
Life can consist of many twists and turns, and it can be overwhelming to face things alone. Oftentimes, these difficulties can be emotionally challenging, a trigger to past experiences and leave us unbalanced, revealing some of the coping behaviors we use to deal with them. If you are here you have probably had your share of the twists and turns that life has to offer. Congratulations on taking the first step to a "new beginning". I want to walk with you on the journey of becoming your true authentic self and live a life filled with new possibilities.
Bridget Fowler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-I
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703 (Online Only)
If you would like to partner with a very active and dynamic therapist, I may be a good fit for you.
If you would like to partner with a very active and dynamic therapist, I may be a good fit for you.
Elyse Greenamyre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
I have spent the majority of my career working with individuals from all walks of life who are struggling with addiction. I am passionate about walking alongside people on their journey to reevaluate their relationship with substances, as well as finding and maintaining sobriety. My personal life experience paired with my counseling experience has prepared me to be able to offer empathy, support, and encouragement to those who are currently struggling. My style is collaborative. I'll offer feedback, tools, and skills to help you see new perspectives and overcome daily challenges.
I have spent the majority of my career working with individuals from all walks of life who are struggling with addiction. I am passionate about walking alongside people on their journey to reevaluate their relationship with substances, as well as finding and maintaining sobriety. My personal life experience paired with my counseling experience has prepared me to be able to offer empathy, support, and encouragement to those who are currently struggling. My style is collaborative. I'll offer feedback, tools, and skills to help you see new perspectives and overcome daily challenges.
I believe in the basic goodness of man kind and the client's right to self-determination. We are all doing the best we can. Sometimes experiences from the past affect our present and we need help in clarifying the differences; accepting our past and our present self. You deserve to live your life fully present.
I believe in the basic goodness of man kind and the client's right to self-determination. We are all doing the best we can. Sometimes experiences from the past affect our present and we need help in clarifying the differences; accepting our past and our present self. You deserve to live your life fully present.
Julie has more than 16 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups at outpatient, residential, and inpatient levels of care. Her clinical experience has been in helping individuals with a wide range of issues, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance-use disorders, eating disorders, self-harm behaviors, self-esteem, relationship struggles, and more. Julie utilizes an integrative approach, and she enjoys providing insight-based therapy coupled with skills-building, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) skills, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and assertiveness training.
Julie has more than 16 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups at outpatient, residential, and inpatient levels of care. Her clinical experience has been in helping individuals with a wide range of issues, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance-use disorders, eating disorders, self-harm behaviors, self-esteem, relationship struggles, and more. Julie utilizes an integrative approach, and she enjoys providing insight-based therapy coupled with skills-building, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) skills, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and assertiveness training.
Hi there. First, I'd like to wish you well, especially as you work with a psychotherapist. In the 13+ years that I've been practicing, I've learned that each person and each relationship is unique, so I've developed a variety of ways to approach psychotherapy and relationship therapy that help individuals to heal and help couples to relate. By working with thoughts and feelings, with mind and with heart, people can move through what is in the way, blocking them from feeling better and being better. I'm absolutely honored to help with that movement.
Hi there. First, I'd like to wish you well, especially as you work with a psychotherapist. In the 13+ years that I've been practicing, I've learned that each person and each relationship is unique, so I've developed a variety of ways to approach psychotherapy and relationship therapy that help individuals to heal and help couples to relate. By working with thoughts and feelings, with mind and with heart, people can move through what is in the way, blocking them from feeling better and being better. I'm absolutely honored to help with that movement.
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Number of Therapists in Austin, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Austin, TX who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
84% | Aetna |
69% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
65% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Austin, TX see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Austin?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.