Therapists in Austin, TX

–Currently accepting new clients in-person and virtually- Leah Van Duyne, LMFT-Associate in Austin, TX, is a qualified and experienced therapist specializing in family therapy and couples therapy. Currently being supervised by Dr. Alycia DeGraff Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S. Leah's experience spans a wide range of topics, including trauma work, interpersonal conflict, high conflict couples, intimate partner violence, and family life challenges. She has provided therapy to individuals and groups of a variety of ages, from adolescents to adults..

As we continue through life we are constantly adapting to change. Whether you are a single adult, coupled, or a adolescent life events and growing pains are inevitable. When you find it difficult to manage and regulate your emotions or loved ones that do, this process of adaption can make finding peace, contentment and joy in life challenging. Sometimes with past trauma and/or current stressors and vulnerabilities, this adaption process can get stuck or go off-line.

Anyone can benefit from an opportunity to productively process their experiences with a safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate therapist. Whether your experiences are related to a current crisis, a specific issue, past trauma, a series of events, or all of the above, together we can find a solution.

My role involves sparking conversations and inspiring the imagination while holding space for humor and compassion. You are the expert in the room and it's my job to make you feel safe and seen in your journey towards growth and healing. As we walk along this path together, I try to empower you to more fully connect with yourself and others with grace and authenticity.

I work with teens, young adults, college students, adults ages 25+, empaths, 2SLGBTQ+, and BIPOC clients! Together we navigate issues related to anxiety, attachment, family unacceptance, gender dysphoria, grief & loss, Health at Every Size (HAES), kink/BDSM, life transitions, multi-ethnic/racial, neurodiversity, non-monogamy/polyamory, self-esteem, self-compassion, spirituality, stress, relationships, transgender issues, and trauma. Most of my clients come to me seeking a safe, nonjudgmental space to be their authentic selves while working collaboratively toward towards balance, wholeness, and liberation.

My passion is to come alongside clients on the journey into their true potential. This may involve correcting negative beliefs formed in the past such as "unlovable, unworthy, never enough" and learning to cope with feelings of discomfort, loneliness, and overwhelmed. Helping adult children of addicted and dysfunctional families find their way into deeper meaningful connections while letting go of codependent behaviors and building boundaries remains close to my heart. I believe clients of all stages, gender, background, nationality, and sexual identity deserve hope and healing and feel honored to journey with you.

Ultimately, it’s about what is important to you. Please visit our website at www.LouisLaves-Webb.com to best learn how we can meet your needs. We have over 20 years of clinical experience, two locations, and Telehealth, same day, evening and weekend appointments available. Perhaps you're feeling stuck, scared, at a loss, or genuinely overwhelmed. Counseling sessions can provide a soothing ear, clearer direction, deeper connections, and functional tools when needed. Now Offering services Statewide.

Change is often uncomfortable so having a trusted ally and skilled clinician at your side can be essential. My goal is to help you along your path towards a balanced and healthy life. My approach is strength-based and positive. I have worked with hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and their families on almost every kind of issue. I work to balance empathy and sensitivity and yet help people find healing, move forward, and make meaning from their experiences. Nothing is wrong with you. It is possible to change negative, self-defeating patterns and emerge into a fulfilling life with greater freedom, expansion and joy.

Relationship Science informed wellness services are our speciality. If you are distressed about communicating with a loved one, managing conflict, building intimacy, or struggling to connect in a healthy way with romantic partners, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, seek proven strategies from a relationship expert. We are passionate about building healthy relationships at all levels of society. Our counselors trained in a variety of science-based relationship models including the Gottman method of couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the Internal Family Systems model, Intimacy support models, and the relational cultural model of counseling.

Counseling = a safe space to share, feel, think, ponder problems, grieve, hope, brainstorm solutions, practice healthy habits, and heal in mind-body-spirit. If you think you are--or even might be--open to positive change, EMAIL (DrDanaDoerksen@ gmail.com). For 20+ years, I've had the honor of walking WITH people in healing through the counseling relationship. I am empathetic and engaged in supporting clients as they process ups-&-downs and pursue their goals. I am confident about having expertise but definitely don't know all the answers. I enjoy learning from clients and deeply value clients' wisdom-- YOUR perspective for growth!

My role as a therapist is to facilitate growth and change by assisting my clients in realizing and exploring the primary concerns in their lives. My job is to help them get "unstuck," so that they can choose other ways to live. I offer tools that can help them communicate better, establish necessary and healthy boundaries, manage anger and fear healthily, and eliminate self-destructive and self-harming behavior. Most importantly, I offer assistance in improving the self, which can enrich and increase the joy in my client's lives.

You're here because you're hurting. Maybe it's from a past abusive relationship -- romantic or otherwise. Perhaps you had a neglectful, dismissive, or intrusive parents. Maybe you experienced sexual abuse. Whatever the reason, you find yourself anxious, numb, or just plain overwhelmed by your feelings. Sometimes you find it hard to enjoy life, the past keeps coming up. You find yourself wishing you didn't feel the things you do. You're afraid that there's something wrong with you because you can't get over it. I'm here to tell you that there's hope. Therapy can help with these issues and you don't have to do it alone.

If you are experiencing difficulty in communicating with those who matter most to you, you’ve come to the right place. I will provide you with a safe space and a non-judgmental environment. Regardless of how new or old these painful experiences are, I am here to help you and assure quality treatment so that your journey through life will be lighter and a more positive experience. I enjoy working with clients experiencing addiction, shame, grief, trauma, and familial abuse, families coping with new or existing illness, and clients in substance abuse recovery.

In dealing with conflicts, it is often not the problem itself that causes gridlock, but how we talk about it. When we focus on improving communication, we can turn conflicts into chances to turn toward one another and create shared meaning. Together, we can explore your story to identify outdated patterns, enabling the creation of a more fulfilling life that is tailored to your present self, rather than old, protective instincts. Ignoring your needs may deepen wounds, hindering enjoyment of life and current relationships. Break free from these patterns for a more enriching and authentic existence. It all starts by asking for help.

It is a brave step to seek out support and I admire your courage for taking that step. It would be an honor to support you on your journey. Often times we can feel stuck or overwhelmed with untangling life and therapy can be a container to process and navigate one's life direction forward. Your story is unique to you and as a therapist I join you in understanding and authoring the life you have lived and want to live.

Hey there! However you got here, I am glad we crossed paths and that you decided to take a look into counseling. It is no secret that sometimes we are handed some difficult circumstances, and it is my firm belief that we all need someone – someone to listen, care, and offer a safe space. Counseling is an opportunity to grow, heal, and flourish! Each and every client brings their own unique strengths to the table and I believe that these attributes can be leveraged in order to create a better quality of life. www.safespacehealingcollective.com

My internship experience begins at Austin Family Care, a group practice that works through a systemic lens offering individual, family, children/adolescent, couples, and group therapy. Whether you've already identified your therapeutic goals or are simply seeking a collaborative space for reflection and support, I'm here for you. In sessions together, we'll explore the quality of the relationships in your life so we can better understand the complex, multi-faceted relationship with yourself. I believe that deepening our connection to self, and to others, empowers us to live with authenticity, empathy, and radical acceptance.

Working with me delivers therapy tailored specifically to you. I accomplish this by creating a safe environment in which we can explore underlying issues, then develop achievable mental health goals. Each session is a collaboration where I approach your concerns with values of caring, curiosity, compassion, and collaboration resulting in an individualized approach specific to your needs. I find that most clients often want more than just simple coping skills, they want to understand themselves further. I have the skills to help clients explore deep-seated issues in a non-threatening manner.

Counseling is a process of discovery, learning, healing and growth. I work with individuals to process their thoughts, emotions and relational life. I like clients to take the lead in pursuing the things that are important to them, while I consider it my job to challenge them and help guide the therapeutic process of getting there. My approach is experiential - meaning I like clients to have an experience of change or growth within the sessions they can then take with them into their personal or professional lives.