Behavioral Issues Therapists in Austin, TX

Hello! My passion is working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. If you or your child are navigating life transitions or a difficult period in your life, I can provide a nonjudgmental and safe place to help you or a loved one get through these moments. I use my skills to help clients achieve their short and long-term goals. I collaborate with my clients to become present in their everyday lives and not allow life to pass them by with overwhelming emotions or symptoms. If you are experiencing depression, or anxiety, struggling with ADHD, or have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, I'll be happy to assist you in this journey.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with special training and interest in areas of marriage and relationships, postpartum depression, separation and divorce, parent-child relations and women's issues. In my practice I strive to create a compassionate, respectful and trusting environment in which clients feel comfortable to explore their individual experiences. I conduct individual, couples, and family therapy, which includes practice with adults, adolescents, and children.

Hey there, My name is Victoria Gomez, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with many years of experience working with children and adolescents from various backgrounds. My expertise includes trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships/familial issues, major life changes, and behavioral concerns. Recently, I have also begun working with young adults who are struggling to find themselves and overcome their anxiety and depression symptoms.

Do you struggle with anxiety, panic, worry, trauma, intrusive thoughts, school difficulties or uncontrollable stress? I am here to help. I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, school/social related issues and ADHD. I also provide parent coaching and support. Additionally, I am a LPC- Supervisor and welcome opportunities to provide supervision to LPC- Associates. My goal for all my clients is to help them feel better but also give them the tools to manage their thoughts and feelings in healthy and constructive ways.

Thank you for considering me to be a part of your mental health journey. Reaching out for help as an individual or a parent can be anxiety provoking and it is my goal to be as transparent about therapy and mental health treatment as possible to ensure you feel comfortable with choosing me to be your therapist. I have experience working with adults and teens who experience suicidal ideation and self-harm, impulsive behavior, mood swings, anger outbursts, depressive episodes, and anxiety symptoms. I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and various parenting interventions. I am also a certified Sandtray Therapy provider.

I have 17 years of experience in behavioral health, and seven of those through virtual platforms I am here to help you with whatever life has thrown your way, and I am in this journey to self-improvement with you. I specialize in helping individuals experiencing LGBTQ + issues, depressive disorders, anxiety, stress, and relationship related concerns.

Past traumatic experiences can significantly impact how we function in the present, affecting our relationships and overall sense of self. This can lead to feeling disconnected, stuck, or emotionally flooded. I aim to provide a safe space that encourages self-exploration for processing past wounds, ultimately leading to self-acceptance. Having worked in diverse settings such as schools, private practice, and the justice system, I understand that the human experience can be painful, and no one should have to endure this pain alone.

Graduating with a Bachelor's in Psychology in 2009 and earning my Masters in Counseling in 2021, my journey in the field includes a decade as a special education teacher and two years as a school counselor. My experience in foster care has deepened my understanding of families and the impact of trauma. These experiences shape how I help as a therapist. I'm passionate about neurodiversity, focusing on individuals with diverse neurological profiles. I'm trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, trauma therapy, parent coaching, mindfulness, and art therapy, tailoring my approach to each client's unique needs.

Therapy is a special relationship that fosters behavioral and thought changes while increasing personal growth through the creation of a secure environment. Through effective communication, therapeutic techniques, and positive support together we can work on the difficulties and struggles in your and your family's lives. I enjoy working with individuals and families struggling with a variety of issues. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, self-esteem and trauma. I have been working with children, adolescents and adults for the past 10 years in a variety of therapeutic settings.

Being a teenager can be challenging, especially during a pandemic. Being isolated from friends, spending more time at home and going back to school are just a few stressors. I have learned through my own personal experiences, what it looks like to listen to a persons issues, needs and goals. I have experience both in my professional career as well as through my own mental health journey what it means to be a person who actively listens. I understand there are times when insight is needed but there is also value in having someone simply listen.

Dr. Friedman is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based approaches for youth and families struggling with post-traumatic stress, behavioral challenges in early childhood, mood and anxiety disorders, and coping with chronic illness. Informed by her research background in attachment, Dr. Friedman is particularly drawn to supporting the parent-child relationship as a source of resilience, and empowering caregivers with concrete tools to navigate challenging seasons of their child’s development.

Racine Anxiety and OCD Practice is currently accepting new clients (updated 1/1/2024). Dr. Racine is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety and related conditions. She has expertise with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and habit-reversal therapy for the treatment of obsessive compulsive, panic, anxiety, and pediatric mental health conditions. Dr. Racine is co-author of the self-help guide: From Misery To Mastery: A Revolutionary New Treatment for Anxiety and Depression.

Relationships are powerful. They have the power to inspire us, help us grow, or they can smother and even damage us. We spend much of our time and energy engaged in relationships, tolerating, fixing, and avoiding relationships. I believe that relationships are powerful vehicles for change. As a psychotherapist, I offer a relationship that is warm, challenging, accepting, and personal where you can feel a full range of emotions, learn, grow, and attain your goals.

Sometimes children go through a tough time or feel overwhelmed, and it has an impact on the whole family. Parents may feel frustrated or confused about how to help their children. They may feel that nothing will change. I partner with children and parents who are struggling with challenging behavior, trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, and other concerns that are creating a disruption in relationships. Parents want their children to be able to handle life transitions, to heal from trauma they may have experienced, or to handle their feelings better. Children want to feel better, but may not know how.

Is there a part of you that is causing you pain or distress? Facing these emotions is the first step towards your healing. You are my priority. I specialize in counseling individuals and couples. As your counselor I combine the science of proven success tools and the art of integrated models to create your specialized experience. My counseling with you can revolve around relationships, communication, life transitions such as premarital counseling, divorce, or loss as well as anxiety, or depression. It is my calling and passion to be instrumental in your healing. I offer Christian and/or spiritual counseling upon request.

My hopes are to help school aged children and youth as well as their families overcome past or current traumas, work on attachment issues, and offer general support to all the curveballs life throws at us. I work well with children who have need help with emotional and behavioral regulation. I utilize interpersonal neurobiology, play therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy principles to help guide your child to a more regulated self! I offer parent coaching so you feel in the loop and support throughout your child's therapy process.

Defeat the bad behavior not the kid. Play is the natural language of the child. Rules without relationship equals REBELLION- are terms I have used throughout my clinical career. Parents, remember the behaviors didn't take overnight to appear, nor will they disappear overnight. But with empathy, compassion, consistency equals CHANGE. OCFS specializes in children from 3 to 13 yo. Mobile-Office-Telehealth services available. OCFS is also a proud provider of Medicaid (Superior Health, Dells Children).

My approach is strengths-based with a focus on helping clients recognize and develop their positive values, abilities and qualities. I am a child, adolescent, adult and family psychologist who provides individual/family therapy and parent coaching. I have over 13 years fo experience working with a variety of issues such as anxiety (including selective mutism), depression, anger, noncompliance, defiance, impulsive behavior, trauma, parenting, and family relationships.

I’m here to help you feel less overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless or helpless. To help you quiet your brain/body, organize your thoughts, and figure out not just where all this stuff comes from, but what you can do about it. Sometimes I help people find answers inside themselves they already knew, sometimes I help people get outside of themselves and use insights from our fellow humans, from nature, science, spirituality, philosophy, you name it. I’m a straight talker, AND I don’t judge— literally, I can teach you how to use a nonjudgmental stance— and possibly most importantly, I bring some FUN to this process!