Men's Issues Therapists in Downtown, Austin, TX

Hi! Thanks for stopping by. My practice experience is grounded in a relationship based processing style. I work to highlight an individuals strengths and create a safe and comfortable space for clients to process a variety of issues related to grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma and family or relationship conflict.

Let’s face it – looking for a therapist isn’t easy. The process takes time, energy and bandwidth that are in short supply for you right now. Whether you need help for your yourself or your relationship, you're in the right place. I'm here to help you get curious about what's happening, start feeling better, find new solutions, and get back on track so you're living and loving with more ease, joy and vitality. You'll learn to express your feelings, work with negative thoughts, rewrite limiting beliefs, and explore what's holding you back from the past so you can move forward in your life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with individual adults going through or contemplating divorce, as well as those going through higher education. I am passionate about working with adults who find themselves at a different point in life than they thought they would be. I also enjoy working with athletes, former athletes, or fitness minded people who are struggling to perform or need help transitioning to a healthy life without sports. Identity can easily get wrapped up in what we do in our day to day lives.

Are you someone that wants to heal from trauma, would like to do EMDR therapy, or finds it hard to be your authentic self due to the anxiety that life brings? The good news is that you have unique strengths that serve as a strong foundation to solve your problems. Seeking out therapy can be scary, so I commend you for taking the first step. My priority is to help you achieve your goals with an emphasis on acceptance, your strengths, and empathy. If you are looking for a therapist that is collaborative and that will encourage you to accomplish your goals even when it is hard, we will probably be a good fit.

You wake up every day feeling like you’re living a lie. You are always super careful with what you say or do to make sure you’re not judged or treated differently by others. Maybe you even catch yourself wishing you were “normal” and hating who you are. It can be very confusing trying to navigate our world as a gay man. You often feel on edge and exhausted trying to fit in with the norm of what our society says a man should be! It can be confusing trying to make sense of all the different parts that make up who are, such as gender, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity and religious beliefs.

My ideal client is someone who is trying to find their new purpose, someone who knows they can be better and are openly looking for change to happen in their lives, someone who is depressed, anxious, someone who is having difficulty with their relationships and they so much drama going on in their lives at this time and they just want everything to slow down and to be heard. My ideal client is someone who is having a difficult time with their addiction to drugs and alcohol and they're tired of running from themselves as they want answers and find ways to move forward. My favorite client is YOU!

I work with partners, couples, and marriages to improve communication, trust, and general satisfaction within your relationships.

A new day means a new opportunity… I’m humbled and enthused to share in your experiences, challenges, and accomplishments as we navigate through life. Therapy can be scary and new for many, and although that may be true, I want to reassure you that this is the space and the place to grow in ways that are truly life changing.

Have you lost hope in your current situation? Do you feel stuck in your previous trauma? Are you tired of living under the crushing weight of shame? Do you feel shackled by anxiety and depression? You are not alone and you have come to the right place! It’s time to break free! I specialize in using EMDR, DBT, and CBT to overcome shame, low self-worth, depression, and anxiety. I can offer Biblical Counseling to those who would prefer a Christian approach as well. I can help you take your life back.

My clients are adolescents, adults & couples who are active participants in their own healing, with us exploring relational and interpersonal challenges that have prevented you from having the confidence that you need to cope and thrive. I specialize in helping couples find their way back to the love that they once experienced before challenges like infidelity and conflict got in the way.

I imagine if you are reading my profile you are seeking to feel respected, supported, affirmed, and/or accepted. Family member's acceptance maybe conflicting with your preferred self and expectations. Maybe communication in your relationships are failing and you want to try something new. I am a sex positive, kink and polyamory friendly therapist with a humanistic lens, who believes that you are the expert on your own experience and health. I am also a proud member of many marginalized communities and feel honored to be able to help my siblings and allies from all shades reach the change you seek for your own life experience.

I've specialized in treating adults with anxiety and trauma for 20 years. Most people feel overwhelmed starting therapy, but we'll go at your pace. First, we'll get to know each other, building trust, and developing a plan. Next, we'll work as a team to practice new strategies, based in research, to create the life you want. I'll guide you through a process of change tailored to fit your particular identities and background (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, religious affiliation, US native or non-native, etc.).

Online therapy is central in my practice. It is effective, convenient and greatly appreciated by my clients. Scheduling sessions works well with almost everyone's calendar! I focus on/value your needs first. As we check-in together, connection, trust and comfort create an honest space for you to share and grow. I approach therapy as a dynamic partnership - where proven technique and deep relational connection yield cognitive, emotional and spiritual integration. Honing technique to fit client needs + personalized connectivity yields clarity and growth. Moving through the process, we target and work toward this result...together.

Do you feel overwhelmed by work, your relationships, or changes in your life? Do you ever find yourself wondering “Why do others look like they have their lives together and I’m struggling to just be me”? It can sometimes feel too painful to explore these questions alone and even scarier to let someone else be there to explore them with you. I understand that struggle and would be honored to work with you at your pace to figure out what it takes for you to feel satisfied and fulfilled.

Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.

Remember when it felt like your partner got you better than anyone? It felt so good to be SEEN. Now, small disagreements turn into big arguments. Sometimes you don’t even know what you’re fighting about, but you keep ending up in the same painful patterns. Don’t let your defenses stand between you and your partner. If you would like support getting back on the same page, email me to book a free call.

Are you looking for an inclusive, culturally aware, and relationally focused therapist? Many of the concerns that clients bring up in therapy often involve challenges related to their various identities (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, body size, etc.) and/or the quality of their relationships. When describing their experiences with previous therapists, many clients have expressed things to me like, “my therapist just didn’t get me", and as a result, find themselves wanting to be seen and affirmed. As part of my practice, it’s important to me that I hold a deep understanding of your story, worldview, and experiences.

It takes courage to seek out therapy, so congratulations on taking the first step in your journey of therapeutic healing and connection to self and others. What happens in the therapeutic setting in conjunction with lifestyle enhancements can, over time, bring about lasting change. With gentle facilitation, you can increase awareness of body and mind and enhance mood, motivation, agency, and integration of skills. These self-improvements allow for a more self-directed life that can be lived more fully through consciously curated personal values and choices.

Never in a million years did you think you’d be searching for a therapist to help you and your spouse address infidelity. Everything feels really intense right now – the betrayal, the grief, the unanswered questions, the revenge plotting, the instinct to do anything that will provide relief from this pain. Although you may feel like it’s all a mess, I know there’s a part of you that wants to see if your relationship can recover from an affair. Let's sort this out together.