Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Austin, TX

I believe everyone is doing the best they can with what they have. I connect through curiosity and compassion to meet you where you are. In our work together, my goal is for you to feel supported and empowered in your healing journey. I hope to guide you to recognize and use your strengths to make the most of your life and circumstances. I use a trauma-informed perspective that enables us to reach a level of safety in which you can process, experience emotions, and advocate for your needs. I believe deeply in the healing power of a secure therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist.

Beginning a new chapter in life can be challenging- I know first-hand how difficult new transitions in life can be. Hi there! My name is Allison, I want to congratulate your strength and resiliency in seeking therapy. Therapy can sometimes be nerve-racking and even daunting at first, though as time progresses therapy can be full of happiness, relief, positivity, and self-growth. It is my hope that together we are able to work throughout your therapy, to establish a positive therapeutic relationship and reach goals that you have set that will further assist you in years to come.

Are you tired of strong emotional reactions running your life? Do you want to break behavioral and emotional patterns that you feel stuck in? I work with people who want more control over their emotions and behaviors, and who want to be happier and more at ease. Now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for those with treatment resistant depression, OCD, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.

I believe that a collaborative approach between therapist and client is most effective. My intention is to empower my clients to put the pieces together to help solve the mysteries of their inner world. I truly believe that my clients can find their truth and move towards mental wellness. I use an integrated approach to treatment utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family System, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy. I also believe in equipping my clients with coping skills to practice between sessions.

Are you highly motivated and self aware but still finding yourself stuck in your head? Do you struggle to enjoy the present moment by living in the past? What brings you joy? What brings you happiness? How can you become the best version of yourself? Is your teen struggling with the adjustment that comes with adolescence? Do you struggle to communicate with your teen? Is your teen using social media as an outlet to escape reality? I am here to help. I love working with motivated, painfully self-aware people that are struggling to enjoy the present moment because they are stuck in the past. Let me walk the journey of healing with you

At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.

DBT is short for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This is a specialized type of therapy that requires intensive post-graduate training by the therapists who offer it. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is recognized as an evidence-based practice by the American Psychiatric Association. DBT is an effective treatment for helping people to manage the intensity of their emotions and impulsive behavioral patterns that are disrupting the quality of their daily lives. What DBT does best is that it teaches skills that are not confined to a clinician's office. These skills generalize to every aspect of your world.

I look forward to working alongside you to help navigate the challenges that you are facing and to help you explore and uncover any beliefs or patterns that may have kept you safe at one point in time, but are no longer serving you. I am trauma informed and utilize EMDR to help you reprocess your trauma as well as DBT to develop more skillful techniques for living as a survivor of trauma. I am very experienced in working with the LGBTQ, transgender, kink and polyamorous communities. I also have unique personal and professional experience and training in helping others through the grieving and bereavement processes.

I often struggled to find an answer to a common question: who is your ideal client? Upon reflection, I realized my ideal client is any individual or family who has been touched by serious mental illness, substance use, and/or trauma of any kind. In addition, my ideal client is any individual who chooses therapy as a means to discover more about themselves and the strengths, sorrows, fears, and hopes that they possess.

I strive to be an effective and warm ally for adult and adolescent clients. By way of creating a therapeutic relationship rooted in compassion, housed within a healing environment, I believe it is possible to find meaningful changes in one's life. I work primarily from a systems-informed approach and utilize this framework to help understand behaviors not in isolation but as part of a system of factors where solutions require a deepening understanding of those factors.

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. These three brief sentences perfectly summarize my approach as a therapist. I am seeking to be a safe, non judgmental place for my clients to rest and truly be seen, heard and known. I use a multitude of therapeutic approaches (DBT, CBT, Family Systems, Attachment, Narrative, Solutions Focused to name a few) but believe my skills as a relational clinician differentiate me amongst the crowded field of options. I work with Individuals (13+), Couples and Families. I find it a great honor to be a therapist and walk alongside those seeking help and I look forward to connecting with you.

I enjoy working with individuals with ADHD, depression, and anxiety symptoms. I can support you in processing your emotions, decreasing symptoms, and building healthy ways to cope with life's challenges. Clients often describe me as naturally warm, funny-when-appropriate, and approachable. I am a genuinely curious and empathic clinician who fosters a safe, inclusive, open-minded and collaborative environment for clients. Tailoring my approach to your unique needs, I incorporate CBT, DBT, play therapy, as well as Person-Centered, Strengths-Based and trauma therapies into your care.

My name is Laurie Pettis and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supervised. I am EMDR Trained. I began working with victims and survivors of sex trafficking in 2011 when I moved to China for a year. Then, I continued that work in Houston in 2017, which led me to graduate school for social work in 2019. After graduating in 2021, I have worked with both male, female, and LGBTQIA+ individuals recovering from substance use and other mental health disorders. I have worked with clients who have personality disorders, mood disorders, PTSD or emotional/sexual/religious trauma.

Each person has the gifts needed to take on any challenge. Sometimes people just need a little help unlocking those gifts. That is where I come in. I am here to support and empower you from the very first counseling session. A licensed marriage and family therapist and a chemical dependency counselor, I work with individuals and couples on a variety of issues.

I believe in working collaboratively to develop tools that reduce emotional intensity, restructure negative thought patterns, and reshape your responses to the world. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to work with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. My sessions are enriched with mindfulness activities, which invite you to anchor yourself in the present moment, promoting relaxation and deeper self-connection. I believe in the power of genuine human connection and strive to create a safe and supportive space where you can create sustainable change.

I believe at the core of every individual are the potential building blocks for resiliency. Therapy is a unique opportunity to be listened to and heard in a non-judgmental and safe environment. It is a valuable experience where you will gain insights and learn strategies to better understand your feelings, your strengths, your triggers and your goals. I am an advocate for an individual's well-being, and I honor and value the whole family unit in the therapeutic process. I provide a safe and confidential space for youth (10-18), young adults and parents.

It is a brave and courageous step to start this healing journey. Have you noticed yourself, or child feel overwhelmed? Have you experienced hurt, that causes you struggles in your daily life and relationships? Do you need a safe space to process difficult emotions or issues? Do you need assistance as a caregiver to connect with your child more? I would be honored to help you navigate any of these life stressors. I want my clients to gain as many skills as possible; leaving therapy feeling well equipped to manage any curve ball thrown your way.

If you're here you've probably met some life challenges. You may be feeling stuck and alone. I'm hopeful I can help. My name is Will Abshier, LPC (they). I specialize in general mental health, LGBTQ+ mental health, concerns of gender & sexuality, mood disorders, and trauma. My specialty and training have grown from 5 years of experience serving our LGBTQ+ community in combination with my own lived experience. I strongly believe that effective therapy needs to be accessible, individualized, mindfulness-based and solution-focused. I work creatively with each of my clients to provide them a truly meaningful experience in therapy.

Hi, I'm Katelyn! I have been working in the mental health field for the last four years. I am passionate about creating a safe therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable processing, exploring, and understanding their problems without judgment or shame. I hold the belief that authenticity is a path to genuine happiness and healing, and I take joy in assisting clients in their journey to explore and embrace their truth. I take a holistic approach to healing and emphasize the importance of wellness in all aspects of clients' lives. I believe that every human is unique and so is their path to healing and happiness.