Therapists in Austin, TX

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.

–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..

"Why is this so hard? We love each other, but we can't stop fighting." I understand the hopelessness of living in a cycle of conflict. I became a couples therapist because I believe deeply in the importance of having a supportive and loving relationship--with yourself and with your partner. I will help you learn how to stop when anger, fear and hurt cause you to react in defensive and aggressive ways toward your partner. By slowing down and taking care of yourself first, you will gradually learn how to connect from a more vulnerable and honest place, creating a more satisfying and peaceful relationship together.

The desire for connection and fulfilling relationships is a universal human experience, but what happens when you do not feel seen, understood, or heard? Specializing in relationship issues and trauma, I utilize attachment theory, positive psychology, and systems theories (IFS, RLT, EFT) to address your concerns. I can empower you with tools that help you foster strong and trusting relationships - not only with others, but also with yourself. Having a background in physical health, I like to incorporate mindfulness and somatic exercises into therapy, emphasizing the mind-body connection.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas and New Mexico, offering a personable approach to psychotherapy for Couples & Individuals. I have experience working with all types of mental health disorders in various settings (individual, group, couples, family). My focus is on personal wellness for the individual and the family system. My goal is to work on the issues at hand using the most up to date research proven methods. I am passionate about empowering clients to find their voice & gain insight in a supportive & non-judgmental environment.

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.

I have 10 years' clinical experience providing individual and couples therapy to adults. Every step we take has its mirror in the brain; in therapy you have a chance to re-write important parts of your story and support to move in new directions. I have extensive experience as a generalist mental health provider, working with anxiety, depression, major life changes, and relationship struggles. My clinical work has specialized in the LGBTQ+ community and I am comfortable with diverse sexual, gender, and relationship presentations.

Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a relational trauma therapist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression to reclaim their peace, power and pleasure. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.

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

You matter. Your life matters. Whether you are experiencing grief and loss, low self-worth, difficulty in your relationships, symptoms of anxiety or depression, or are navigating the impacts of stress, abuse, or trauma - you don't have to do it alone. What I offer is a genuine & sincere presence, an ability to go deep, and to try and walk alongside you in whatever part of the path you are on.

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.

Feeling alone, hurt, and disconnected. Struggling with relationship stress, an eating disorder, or general mental health? We often find ourselves trapped in negative, repetitive patterns of attempting to solve the problem on our own with no success. We desperately desire to be seen and heard and when this fails it can lead to arguments, shutting down, or avoidance. The more we try to break free from this pattern, the more isolated and hurt we feel. We yearn for comfort and healing. Whether this is affecting how you personally cope with challenging problems or hindering your connection with your loved one, there is help.

RJ García is a Central Texan with over thirty-five years of serving the recovery community. RJ earned a Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling from the world-renowned Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies at the Center City, Minnesota alcohol and drug addiction treatment center. HGSAS offered a unique curriculum that integrates theory, science and clinical practice. RJ is a member of the American Counseling Association. RJ is bilingual in both English and Spanish. RJ has a special blend of experience in recovery in educational services, health expertise in interventions, therapy, and heroic habits coaching.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You’re here, and that’s a huge first step. Finding a nonjudgemental, compassionate therapist to share your struggles with isn’t easy, I definitely understand that. Together we’ll tackle those struggles, your desires, your pain points. We’ll fight together within the confines of society to discover your authentic self and learn to share your magic outwardly. Let’s work together to find the relationships you want, the love you want, the sex, the job, the life that brings you joy - the YOU that you want.