Female Therapists in East Riverside, Austin, TX
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Arielle Sokoll-Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741
Congratulations on taking the first step to a more authentic, self-compassionate, and healed YOU. I work with my clients in a warm, comfortable, inviting, and non-judgmental environment. I like to provide a space where clients feel comfortable processing difficult emotions so they can leave the session feeling a greater sense of resilience, confidence, and happiness. I primarily specialize in grief/loss/bereavement and trauma/PTSD. I also have extensive experience and training in eating disorders, LGBTQ+, domestic violence and sexual violence, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal struggles, and life transitions.
Congratulations on taking the first step to a more authentic, self-compassionate, and healed YOU. I work with my clients in a warm, comfortable, inviting, and non-judgmental environment. I like to provide a space where clients feel comfortable processing difficult emotions so they can leave the session feeling a greater sense of resilience, confidence, and happiness. I primarily specialize in grief/loss/bereavement and trauma/PTSD. I also have extensive experience and training in eating disorders, LGBTQ+, domestic violence and sexual violence, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal struggles, and life transitions.
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Majeda Khan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
My nick name is Maz Khan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Houston, Texas. I will be only available for Telehealth. I work with adults only (18+) and have expertise with anxiety, depression, ADHD and Trauma. I also help with work life and personal/family life balance, divorce, grief and parenting. My approaches are dependent on what a client may need, but I typically use a client centered approach, Solution Focused approach, Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
My nick name is Maz Khan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Houston, Texas. I will be only available for Telehealth. I work with adults only (18+) and have expertise with anxiety, depression, ADHD and Trauma. I also help with work life and personal/family life balance, divorce, grief and parenting. My approaches are dependent on what a client may need, but I typically use a client centered approach, Solution Focused approach, Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
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DeYoung Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
Life can feel overwhelming at times and can be difficult to manage. Unexpected change can challenge our ability to navigate. Thankfully, you don’t have to navigate life’s transitions alone. I'm passionate about working with my clients to gain an understanding of both past and present stressors, while discovering tools for healing and growth. Investing time into better understanding and developing yourself is one of the most pivotal decisions you can make. Self-awareness and self-care are important for success. Together we can explore what gives your life purpose, hope and meaning and discover new paths for living your best life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times and can be difficult to manage. Unexpected change can challenge our ability to navigate. Thankfully, you don’t have to navigate life’s transitions alone. I'm passionate about working with my clients to gain an understanding of both past and present stressors, while discovering tools for healing and growth. Investing time into better understanding and developing yourself is one of the most pivotal decisions you can make. Self-awareness and self-care are important for success. Together we can explore what gives your life purpose, hope and meaning and discover new paths for living your best life.
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Dr. Fay approaches therapy from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. Additionally, Dr. Fay can help address adjustment to new health diagnoses or chronic medical conditions, such as: sleep problems, weight concerns, and assistance making difficult behavior and healthy lifestyle changes.
Dr. Fay approaches therapy from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. Additionally, Dr. Fay can help address adjustment to new health diagnoses or chronic medical conditions, such as: sleep problems, weight concerns, and assistance making difficult behavior and healthy lifestyle changes.
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At Tryumph Speech Therapy, my ideal client is someone who wants to know the underlying cause or the "why" behind their challenges in communication. They are curious, determined & hardworking. They want to better understand their strengths/weaknesses and develop strategies to successfully convey their everyday wants, needs & desires. My ideal client values a holistic approach, collaboration & functional therapy. Lastly, my ideal client values my expertise but understands that my goal is to empower them by providing the necessary education and resources so that they can make informed decisions about their unique communication needs.
At Tryumph Speech Therapy, my ideal client is someone who wants to know the underlying cause or the "why" behind their challenges in communication. They are curious, determined & hardworking. They want to better understand their strengths/weaknesses and develop strategies to successfully convey their everyday wants, needs & desires. My ideal client values a holistic approach, collaboration & functional therapy. Lastly, my ideal client values my expertise but understands that my goal is to empower them by providing the necessary education and resources so that they can make informed decisions about their unique communication needs.
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Virginia Bloom, Journey Into Wholeness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741
My approach is centered around helping you create wholeness within yourself. Once your goals for therapy are established, we will focus on achieving what you envision. We will identify and help you break through old patterns that hold you back in life. As you extricate yourself from past acculturation, you will get in touch with your beautiful core Self. At the end of therapy with me, you will feel a sense of restoration and experience freedom from your emotional baggage.
My approach is centered around helping you create wholeness within yourself. Once your goals for therapy are established, we will focus on achieving what you envision. We will identify and help you break through old patterns that hold you back in life. As you extricate yourself from past acculturation, you will get in touch with your beautiful core Self. At the end of therapy with me, you will feel a sense of restoration and experience freedom from your emotional baggage.
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Carissa Cano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Do you desire more joy in your life? Would you like to learn how to be your own healer and trust your intuition vs. living life from fear? Life may be painful, but you needn’t suffer or “feel stuck.” There is a way to live life to the fullest without being attached to emotions. Intuitive psychotherapy is where the therapist uses their own intuition in the healing process. Clients also learn how to develop and trust their intuition through specialized somatic and inner child work interventions.
Do you desire more joy in your life? Would you like to learn how to be your own healer and trust your intuition vs. living life from fear? Life may be painful, but you needn’t suffer or “feel stuck.” There is a way to live life to the fullest without being attached to emotions. Intuitive psychotherapy is where the therapist uses their own intuition in the healing process. Clients also learn how to develop and trust their intuition through specialized somatic and inner child work interventions.
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Beginning therapy is an act of self-compassion, and that requires courage and vulnerability. The journey of self-discovery can be daunting, yet unearthing subconscious drivers can encourage change. If you're feeling bogged down by a sense of being stuck, struggling in your relationships due to heightened reactivity, finding your old coping mechanisms ineffective in the face of intrusive thoughts or hopelessness, or noticing an uptick in substance use or drinking, it's time to take action and transform your life. Together, we'll work to help you create joy and fulfillment by cultivating a life that truly resonates with you.
Beginning therapy is an act of self-compassion, and that requires courage and vulnerability. The journey of self-discovery can be daunting, yet unearthing subconscious drivers can encourage change. If you're feeling bogged down by a sense of being stuck, struggling in your relationships due to heightened reactivity, finding your old coping mechanisms ineffective in the face of intrusive thoughts or hopelessness, or noticing an uptick in substance use or drinking, it's time to take action and transform your life. Together, we'll work to help you create joy and fulfillment by cultivating a life that truly resonates with you.
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Danielle McGowan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Danielle McGowan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience working with young adults, individuals, and families in their crisis, trauma, or desire for change. I specialize in adjustment, trauma, grief, anxiety, and understanding behavior patterns that are set from childhood and family systems. My most common practices include cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional-focused therapy, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and grief work. I believe that the most memorable therapy connections are with the most hesitant or unsure individuals.
Welcome! My name is Danielle McGowan and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience working with young adults, individuals, and families in their crisis, trauma, or desire for change. I specialize in adjustment, trauma, grief, anxiety, and understanding behavior patterns that are set from childhood and family systems. My most common practices include cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional-focused therapy, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and grief work. I believe that the most memorable therapy connections are with the most hesitant or unsure individuals.
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Mona Ghosheh -Online Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
You were brought up to talk a certain way, live a certain way, look a certain way and love a certain way. But deep down, you don't believe much of that anymore. So, you hide. You don't want to be a disappointment to your friends & family. The constant pushing down of your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings is killing you and getting harder and harder to keep from spilling onto every part of your life. I help millennials dig out from under the mess. To accept & celebrate all aspects of their identities and to improve their relationships both in and out.
You were brought up to talk a certain way, live a certain way, look a certain way and love a certain way. But deep down, you don't believe much of that anymore. So, you hide. You don't want to be a disappointment to your friends & family. The constant pushing down of your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings is killing you and getting harder and harder to keep from spilling onto every part of your life. I help millennials dig out from under the mess. To accept & celebrate all aspects of their identities and to improve their relationships both in and out.
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Nichole Henderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
What you focus on GROWS. Do you feel seen? Isaiah 58:11. Do you feel heard? Where do you go to fill your emotional and spiritual tank? I offer unique, specialized faith-based therapy services designed to help clients and families build a Victorious identity. Providing two-way discussions that bridge the gap to help you with difficult life transformations. It's time to unlock fear, pain, confusion, sexual compulsivity, unresolved grief & loss, and any barriers that keep you from living a Christ-filled lifestyle. I practice in Nevada Texas & Virginia. I ONLY provide services through video platforms.
What you focus on GROWS. Do you feel seen? Isaiah 58:11. Do you feel heard? Where do you go to fill your emotional and spiritual tank? I offer unique, specialized faith-based therapy services designed to help clients and families build a Victorious identity. Providing two-way discussions that bridge the gap to help you with difficult life transformations. It's time to unlock fear, pain, confusion, sexual compulsivity, unresolved grief & loss, and any barriers that keep you from living a Christ-filled lifestyle. I practice in Nevada Texas & Virginia. I ONLY provide services through video platforms.
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Cristina Plessinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
Currently Accepting New Clients! Additional weeknight and weekend session spots open as of July 1! Hi, I'm Cristina! Welcome to my practice, Grow Like a Girl. For over a decade, I've had the privilege of journeying alongside many incredible individuals facing challenging situations and emotions including anxiety, depression, trauma and life changes. My passion lies in supporting women as they navigate the ups and downs of life, offering a safe space where they can feel heard and understood.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Additional weeknight and weekend session spots open as of July 1! Hi, I'm Cristina! Welcome to my practice, Grow Like a Girl. For over a decade, I've had the privilege of journeying alongside many incredible individuals facing challenging situations and emotions including anxiety, depression, trauma and life changes. My passion lies in supporting women as they navigate the ups and downs of life, offering a safe space where they can feel heard and understood.
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Cat Logrip
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-A
Verified Verified
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741
I specialize in working with kids and their families who are experiencing difficulties regulating emotions, ADHD/living with someone who has ADHD, Autism, school refusal, difficulty sleeping and much more. My background in education offers me a wealth of knowledge that I can use to help you navigate the school system, IEPs and ARD meetings. If you are looking for a playful approach to addressing your serious issues, please reach out today.
I specialize in working with kids and their families who are experiencing difficulties regulating emotions, ADHD/living with someone who has ADHD, Autism, school refusal, difficulty sleeping and much more. My background in education offers me a wealth of knowledge that I can use to help you navigate the school system, IEPs and ARD meetings. If you are looking for a playful approach to addressing your serious issues, please reach out today.
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Jeanne Schillaci
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741
Not accepting new clients
You keep up with your responsibilities, but just barely. The weight of anxiety, depression or panic attacks is dragging you down. You may continue to be bothered by issues from your childhood. You see yourself as competent, professional and put together. It feels hard to be struggling. You think, "This isn't me" and "Why can't I snap out of it?" You've finally decided to seek help.
You keep up with your responsibilities, but just barely. The weight of anxiety, depression or panic attacks is dragging you down. You may continue to be bothered by issues from your childhood. You see yourself as competent, professional and put together. It feels hard to be struggling. You think, "This isn't me" and "Why can't I snap out of it?" You've finally decided to seek help.
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Roxanna Oloumi-Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741
I take a direct approach to the therapy process by working with adults to deepen self-awareness and explore the past to help better understand current situations, and find strategies to address current challenges. I aim to help clients gain clarity, insight and awareness of behavior and thought patterns so that clients can be more purposeful about how to approach everyday decisions. My goal for each client is that they end therapy not only with clarity about the past and the future, but also with the tools and confidence to achieve their goals.
I take a direct approach to the therapy process by working with adults to deepen self-awareness and explore the past to help better understand current situations, and find strategies to address current challenges. I aim to help clients gain clarity, insight and awareness of behavior and thought patterns so that clients can be more purposeful about how to approach everyday decisions. My goal for each client is that they end therapy not only with clarity about the past and the future, but also with the tools and confidence to achieve their goals.
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Emily Keefer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741
I believe that all individuals have the capacity to self-heal. A supportive and respectful therapeutic relationship can be the perfect catalyst for growth and change. Through a guided and collaborative approach, we can discover why we fall into the same patterns, often reliving past hurts, and develop practical strategies for choosing to live life differently. By exploring vulnerability and tapping in to our creative, authentic selves, lasting change can occur.
I believe that all individuals have the capacity to self-heal. A supportive and respectful therapeutic relationship can be the perfect catalyst for growth and change. Through a guided and collaborative approach, we can discover why we fall into the same patterns, often reliving past hurts, and develop practical strategies for choosing to live life differently. By exploring vulnerability and tapping in to our creative, authentic selves, lasting change can occur.
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Caleigh Balsamo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741
Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, or just stretched thin? Maybe you’ve been struggling to feel connected – both to yourself and others? Navigating these experiences can be scary, exhausting, and might leave you feeling hopeless, but the good news is… you’ve made it here, and I want to help. Together we can safely explore the past, learn to stay mindful in the present, and work to improve your future. I welcome college students and adults who face a range of issues such as anxiety, perfectionism, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, and poor self-esteem.
Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, or just stretched thin? Maybe you’ve been struggling to feel connected – both to yourself and others? Navigating these experiences can be scary, exhausting, and might leave you feeling hopeless, but the good news is… you’ve made it here, and I want to help. Together we can safely explore the past, learn to stay mindful in the present, and work to improve your future. I welcome college students and adults who face a range of issues such as anxiety, perfectionism, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, and poor self-esteem.
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Laura Zermeno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
We all face challenges in life where we feel overwhelmed and lost. Maybe experiencing low self-esteem, unresolved guilt, stress, life transitions, conflicts in relationships, unfulfilled goals, etc. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, safe space for you where you feel heard, validated, and most importantly supported. I hope that after our first session together you will walk away with better clarity of your situation, more confidence in yourself, and a feeling of relief.
We all face challenges in life where we feel overwhelmed and lost. Maybe experiencing low self-esteem, unresolved guilt, stress, life transitions, conflicts in relationships, unfulfilled goals, etc. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, safe space for you where you feel heard, validated, and most importantly supported. I hope that after our first session together you will walk away with better clarity of your situation, more confidence in yourself, and a feeling of relief.
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Grace Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741
My goal is to assist you in your journey of life, whether that be to work through hardships, make steps towards short or long-term goals, or to simply understand yourself and the world around you. I aim to develop a safe, supportive, and comfortable space in which a collaborative relationship can be formed. My modalities of therapy include humanistic and existential theories, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and mindfulness. Always remember that you are the expert of your mind, in both therapy and life. I am supervised by Jan C. Shope, MA, LPC-S.
My goal is to assist you in your journey of life, whether that be to work through hardships, make steps towards short or long-term goals, or to simply understand yourself and the world around you. I aim to develop a safe, supportive, and comfortable space in which a collaborative relationship can be formed. My modalities of therapy include humanistic and existential theories, cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, and mindfulness. Always remember that you are the expert of your mind, in both therapy and life. I am supervised by Jan C. Shope, MA, LPC-S.
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Summer Hatton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Riverside, Austin, TX 78741
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I've been working in mental health for 10 years. During this time I've worked with individuals and couples in private practice, as well as pediatrics, teens and adults in a hospital setting. The social injustices of the world initially drew me to the field of social work, and along this path I found my calling for working closely with people who've experienced complex trauma & adversity. I use trauma focused modalities in correlation with mindfulness practices, movement/nutrition, artistic expression, and an eclectic approach tailored to each individual's unique human experience.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I've been working in mental health for 10 years. During this time I've worked with individuals and couples in private practice, as well as pediatrics, teens and adults in a hospital setting. The social injustices of the world initially drew me to the field of social work, and along this path I found my calling for working closely with people who've experienced complex trauma & adversity. I use trauma focused modalities in correlation with mindfulness practices, movement/nutrition, artistic expression, and an eclectic approach tailored to each individual's unique human experience.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.