Therapists in North Shoal Creek, Austin, TX

Are you struggling with anxiety, panic, worry, trauma, or intrusive thoughts? Do you find yourself avoiding situations, activities, or thoughts to manage anxiety? I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and trauma-related disorders. Using an empathetic and warm style, and evidence-based treatments including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure with Response Prevention, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I can help you overcome your struggle with anxiety. Please feel free to call or email me at the Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin to see if my approach would be a good fit for you.

Discovering the Wisdom Within: Cultivating consciousness and tuning into presence-- I integrate spirituality into psychotherapy. These two pathways to healing are intimately connected, both offering important and necessary tools for deep healing and awakening. Psychotherapy employs tested processes to understand personality traits, events that create disturbance in our lives, and patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Spirituality offers us the ability to encourage loving kindness with all that we are. It teaches us to nurture and develop the inner observer, present moment awareness, non-judgment, and heart-centered thinking. Cultivating intimacy with all that we are--light and dark, high and low, superficial and deep.

Hello! My name is Barbara Koos and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 15 years of experience in the counseling field. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a person-centered approach. I provide individual counseling for adults ages 18 and up. I treat adults with a variety of mental health concerns. I focus most on clients with emotional or mood disorders. I also work with clients who have experienced trauma, interpersonal issues, or life stressors. My approaches are Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered. I like to create an open nonjudgmental environment with my clients.

Welcome! My name is Nicki Holtzman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 32 years of clinical experience here in Texas. I typically work with adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Additionally, I have experience working with divorce, abuse, and transgender issues. Using skills training and cognitive behavioral approaches, I help clients reframe their situations. With problem solving and processing feelings in a safe, therapeutic environment clients can learn effective ways of coping. I love helping people and encouraging people to be the best versions of themselves.

At Therapy Austin, we offer individual, couples/relationship and group therapy services. Using a sophisticated algorithm, combined with a human decision-maker, we will match you personally to one of our qualified counselors. Or, you have the option of choosing a counselor yourself. Affordable pick-your-fee service model, open nights & weekends with 5 locations in South, North & Central Austin. We're keepin' it local and keepin' it real.

If you're ready to leave behind the overwhelm of all that's not serving you and move instead toward relief and a more value-driven life, let's get started. I'm here to support your quest toward improved mood, sense of self, psychological sturdiness, and active self-nourishment. I'm a strengths-based therapist specializing in working with anxiety, self-esteem/self-compassion/relationship to self, and stressful life transitions. I approach emotional health from a holistic lens with an understanding of the mind-body connection and earnest attention paid to cultural and identity factors.

Now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy! I help young professionals change the way they relate to painful thoughts & emotions so they can live a life that is guided by their values rather than their fears. You might feel like life is mostly going okay. You might compare yourself to others and think “I shouldn’t be complaining” and yet you keep getting stuck in this painful cycle and you’re sick of it! You could be struggling with internal criticism, connecting with others, unresolved feelings from the past or paralyzing anxiety about the future. If so, schedule a free 15 minute consultation now to learn more.

There are times in life when you may find yourself panicking, full of rage or tearful, or fighting with your partner without understanding why. Big life events such as becoming a parent, beginning and ending relationships and experiencing loss are times that can bring about many different feelings. You might be wondering how you can get through anxiety or depression, or conflict with loved ones. Negative thoughts can make the past, present and future a scary place. It won't always feel like this.

UPDATE: I am not accepting new clients at this time. Are you or your child feeling anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Not sure where to turn? Life can be exciting, challenging, and sometimes scary. I would love to work with you or your child to find the positives in life, listening to each unique situation with compassion, understanding, and without judgement. Together we will create a plan to move forward and enjoy the moments.

It can be difficult to ask for help. Sometimes you're not sure if your situation necessarily qualifies for therapy. I believe it is okay to need support, to be vulnerable, or just want some time to reflect on what is going on for you. My role is to help my clients find this authentic place which ultimately leads to more comfort and peace. I consider it a privilege to have a client enter the office and be vulnerable enough to reach out for help.

I support men and women struggling with their pain. Sometimes old events, losses, and ways of behaving bog you down or keep you feeling stuck. Maybe you are overwhelmed relating with your partner, friends, or kids- or you feel isolated and alone. Today's fast paced changes may leave you anxious and unsure. Sometimes that anxiety expands into full blown panic and fear. Together we can explore ways to shift reactive and impulsive behaviors that magnify your suffering. I will help you access your inner wisdom and healing so you may experience deeper connection with others and life feels more fulfilling.

I typically work with high functioning people trying to regain a sense of control over their lives. Depression, anxiety, as well as other difficulties stem from relational problems, both past and present, that when explored lead to symptom relief. This can be done in individual, group, or couples therapy.

No problem is too big or too small to work on in counseling. If something is causing you pain or distress, it’s worth addressing. I am here to help you discover new ways to manage your life in a way that is genuine for you. While counseling can be a difficult and emotionally taxing experience, most find hope and strength throughout the process, as well as increased well-being during and after therapy. I am passionate about helping people overcome difficult situations, and helping each individual shine as the best version of her, them or himself.

So glad you’re here… I am a teacher, Co-Active coach, therapist, and LCSW-S based in Austin, TX, available to do psychotherapy and coaching for teens and adults via Zoom as well as supervise Texas social work students working toward their LCSW. I believe that people are inherently creative, resourceful, and whole, and I am driven to facilitate powerful conversations to enrich the lives of my students, clients, colleagues, and supervisees. I value vulnerability, play, humor, inquiry, engagement, and authenticity, and am interested in the stories we tell that invariably shape and define our lives.

Relationships can be the most important and supportive part of life but can often be difficult and filled with conflict. We can experience difficulty at home, at work, with friends, with coworkers, or extended family. Whether it is online or in person, we spend a lot of our day interacting with others and problematic relationships often negatively affect our overall mental health.

My therapeutic approach is holistic, relaxed, and informed by values of empowerment, collaboration, and cultural humility. I value affirming care that emphasizes safety and creativity. I use an eclectic, strengths-based approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT).

Therapy is a great tool to gain greater clarity and deep emotional healing. Whether you are in a painful cycle with relationships or dating, having family problems, or breaking generational patterns, we can work together to explore your experiences, address toxic behavior & develop the skills needed to cultivate healthy, deep, & meaningful connections. My primary interests are working with women with anxiety, stress, or depression & struggling with life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma-based symptoms, family problems, breaking generational patterns, balancing self-care & parenting.