Psychoanalytic Therapists in Austin, TX
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Ingrid Perdigon Gomez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78749 (Online Only)
I was trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and enjoy working with kids, teenagers and adults.
I enjoy working with clients who want to understand and get to know themselves in a deeper way by exploring how their emotions and behaviors are connected with the way they interact and perceive the world, themselves and others. My main focus is working on building a strong therapeutic relationship so that we can create a safe space to feel, process and understand things as well as get a better understanding on the role the environment and relationships with others play in our lives.
I was trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and enjoy working with kids, teenagers and adults.
I enjoy working with clients who want to understand and get to know themselves in a deeper way by exploring how their emotions and behaviors are connected with the way they interact and perceive the world, themselves and others. My main focus is working on building a strong therapeutic relationship so that we can create a safe space to feel, process and understand things as well as get a better understanding on the role the environment and relationships with others play in our lives.
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Gabrielle Zandan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I have a Masters in Counseling from NYU and am certified in Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
I am a career counselor and psychotherapist. My approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain greater self-knowledge and enable you to live a more satisfying life. Whether you are in the midst of a life struggle or not necessarily in crisis but looking to improve your general quality of life and well being, I believe our work together will empower you to cope with life difficulties in a productive way as you break negative patterns and have a deeper connection to yourself and others.
I have a Masters in Counseling from NYU and am certified in Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
I am a career counselor and psychotherapist. My approach is to collaboratively explore your thoughts, beliefs and life experiences to help you gain greater self-knowledge and enable you to live a more satisfying life. Whether you are in the midst of a life struggle or not necessarily in crisis but looking to improve your general quality of life and well being, I believe our work together will empower you to cope with life difficulties in a productive way as you break negative patterns and have a deeper connection to yourself and others.
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John A Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746 (Online Only)
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which draws primarily on a combination of contemporary psychoanalytic, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives, I am fully committed to walking with you on your journey toward greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
Freud is credited with stating that two things really matter in life: love and work. I help people find greater satisfaction with a) their relationships with themselves and others, and b) what they do to make meaning in their lives. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help you maximize your spiritual, physical, and emotional potential. Operating from an orientation which draws primarily on a combination of contemporary psychoanalytic, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives, I am fully committed to walking with you on your journey toward greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
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Lisa Thaler, LCSW moved to Austin in October, 2019 after maintaining a private practice in New York City for the past 28 years. She received her BA from Amherst College and her MSW from New York University. She completed her psychoanalytic training at The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute, which is specifically known for its attention to feminism, gender and social justice, as well as contemporary psychoanalytic thinking.
Lisa Thaler, LCSW moved to Austin in October, 2019 after maintaining a private practice in New York City for the past 28 years. She received her BA from Amherst College and her MSW from New York University. She completed her psychoanalytic training at The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute, which is specifically known for its attention to feminism, gender and social justice, as well as contemporary psychoanalytic thinking.
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I did my psychoanalytic training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies in Houston, where I currently serve on the faculty.
I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst experienced in working with older adolescents and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems and struggles with family dynamics, mood disorders, substance abuse, college and life transition anxieties - and those helping family members with these problems. My style is warm, engaged and collaborative. While I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, my orientation is primarily psychodynamic, which means I start with the assumption that the sources of distress can be complex and often outside our immediate awareness.
I did my psychoanalytic training at the Center for Psychoanalytic Studies in Houston, where I currently serve on the faculty.
I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst experienced in working with older adolescents and adults suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems and struggles with family dynamics, mood disorders, substance abuse, college and life transition anxieties - and those helping family members with these problems. My style is warm, engaged and collaborative. While I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, my orientation is primarily psychodynamic, which means I start with the assumption that the sources of distress can be complex and often outside our immediate awareness.
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Julia Shirar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
My approach is rooted in the belief that no matter what a person has going on, there is always an internal compass guiding them towards integration. In our sessions, we will incorporate Jungian/depth psychology, IFS/parts work, relational psychoanalytic theory, attachment, polyvagal, & mindfulness (MBCT). We can also incorporate creativity therapy and embodied dreamwork.
My approach is rooted in the belief that no matter what a person has going on, there is always an internal compass guiding them towards integration. In our sessions, we will incorporate Jungian/depth psychology, IFS/parts work, relational psychoanalytic theory, attachment, polyvagal, & mindfulness (MBCT). We can also incorporate creativity therapy and embodied dreamwork.
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Struggling with anxiety or depression, grief, life transitions, or do you simply need a place to verbally process? Did you know that research has shown that the therapeutic relationship itself can lead to effective outcomes? Jennifer takes a holistic approach to healing that integrates mind-body-spirit and guides clients with a curious mind in collaborative processes utilizing various approaches tailored to individual needs. Modalities include mindfulness, psychodynamics, DBT skills, somatics/experiential, narrative, trauma-informed CBT, and psychoanalytic dream appreciation.
Struggling with anxiety or depression, grief, life transitions, or do you simply need a place to verbally process? Did you know that research has shown that the therapeutic relationship itself can lead to effective outcomes? Jennifer takes a holistic approach to healing that integrates mind-body-spirit and guides clients with a curious mind in collaborative processes utilizing various approaches tailored to individual needs. Modalities include mindfulness, psychodynamics, DBT skills, somatics/experiential, narrative, trauma-informed CBT, and psychoanalytic dream appreciation.
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I use neurobiological and attachment-based relational theories in my practice and train in modern psychoanalytic interventions to help people notice and then integrate their thoughts, feelings/emotions, and body sensations.
If you feel like you are expected to “do it all” and carry more responsibilities than others in your life, and feel like you need a break, I may be able to help. Some people find that their personal relationships, either with friends, family, or co-workers, seem shallow, one-dimensional, or unequal. If you would like to improve your relationship with yourself and others, this may be something we can work on together. People may find themselves noticing that they keep engaging in relationships that wound them and wonder “is there something wrong with me?” We can answer that question together.
I use neurobiological and attachment-based relational theories in my practice and train in modern psychoanalytic interventions to help people notice and then integrate their thoughts, feelings/emotions, and body sensations.
If you feel like you are expected to “do it all” and carry more responsibilities than others in your life, and feel like you need a break, I may be able to help. Some people find that their personal relationships, either with friends, family, or co-workers, seem shallow, one-dimensional, or unequal. If you would like to improve your relationship with yourself and others, this may be something we can work on together. People may find themselves noticing that they keep engaging in relationships that wound them and wonder “is there something wrong with me?” We can answer that question together.
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In addressing these, and other, challenges collaboratively with clients, my experience and training include psychodynamic/psychoanalytic longer-term work with individuals; relational/interpersonal work with couples, individuals, and families; play therapy with children; dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness; and assessment and solution-focused work, for example, stress and workplace issues.
Emotional, psychological, and interpersonal/social growth is a continual process of self transformation and change. At points when one feels stuck or confused in that process, or when life just isn't working, it often helps to connect with a therapist. I provide a safe space where you can be, or recover/rediscover, your authentic self; deepen the emotional connection with yourself and others; clarify thoughts, beliefs, and values; consider new ways of being in the world and w/others; develop healthier adaptive strategies for relating to yourself and others; and work through past and/or present griefs and traumas.
In addressing these, and other, challenges collaboratively with clients, my experience and training include psychodynamic/psychoanalytic longer-term work with individuals; relational/interpersonal work with couples, individuals, and families; play therapy with children; dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness; and assessment and solution-focused work, for example, stress and workplace issues.
Emotional, psychological, and interpersonal/social growth is a continual process of self transformation and change. At points when one feels stuck or confused in that process, or when life just isn't working, it often helps to connect with a therapist. I provide a safe space where you can be, or recover/rediscover, your authentic self; deepen the emotional connection with yourself and others; clarify thoughts, beliefs, and values; consider new ways of being in the world and w/others; develop healthier adaptive strategies for relating to yourself and others; and work through past and/or present griefs and traumas.
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Elizabeth Haberer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
If you have a feeling that you may be holding yourself back from experiencing your full potential because of trauma, difficult to manage emotions, addiction or depression, psychoanalytic psychotherapy may be a beneficial path for you. This type of therapy helps you explore how things outside of your awareness affect your life and is focused on helping you unravel patterns that may be making you feel stuck or alone. If you are interested in going beyond symptom relief to explore yourself on a deeper level, I would be honored to meet you in that journey.
If you have a feeling that you may be holding yourself back from experiencing your full potential because of trauma, difficult to manage emotions, addiction or depression, psychoanalytic psychotherapy may be a beneficial path for you. This type of therapy helps you explore how things outside of your awareness affect your life and is focused on helping you unravel patterns that may be making you feel stuck or alone. If you are interested in going beyond symptom relief to explore yourself on a deeper level, I would be honored to meet you in that journey.
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Olivia Berkeley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703 (Online Only)
My training includes personal study of psychoanalytic theory and Jungian depth psychology, as well as a decade of my own therapy.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
My training includes personal study of psychoanalytic theory and Jungian depth psychology, as well as a decade of my own therapy.
Every person has the potential to live with more freedom, joy, ease, and love, and therapy supports us to realize this potential. Many of my clients have experienced various forms of relational trauma — including wounding that has occurred in intimate relationships or in childhood — and yearn to heal from these experiences and find healthier ways of dealing with addiction or problematic substance use, stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, relationship difficulties, and other challenging emotions. My goal is to help you live with more peace, acceptance, autonomy, confidence, satisfaction, intimacy, and joy.
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Element Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 73301
We use a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychoanalytic approaches to help our clients discover their best self and increase stability in their lives while building healthy relationships and connection.
Element Counseling is now accepting new clients in ARIZONA and TEXAS! Virtual and in-person appointments including groups! In addition, we are now offering Autism and ADHD testing in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Arlington, TX areas. Element Counseling has a team of therapists providing individual and couples therapy using a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We offer holistic and empirically based treatment focused on specific client needs. Our client focus is veterans and first responders, LGBTQ+ community members, perinatal mental health and women's issues, Autism, complex trauma, and behavioral problems.
We use a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychoanalytic approaches to help our clients discover their best self and increase stability in their lives while building healthy relationships and connection.
Element Counseling is now accepting new clients in ARIZONA and TEXAS! Virtual and in-person appointments including groups! In addition, we are now offering Autism and ADHD testing in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Arlington, TX areas. Element Counseling has a team of therapists providing individual and couples therapy using a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your needs. We offer holistic and empirically based treatment focused on specific client needs. Our client focus is veterans and first responders, LGBTQ+ community members, perinatal mental health and women's issues, Autism, complex trauma, and behavioral problems.
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You may feel stuck and ready for a change. You may have used your intelligence, motivation or creativity to succeed in the past, but something isn't working as well right now. You may feel disconnected in your relationships and overwhelmed by your emotions. Maybe you're very hard on yourself or have difficulty making decisions. I can help you learn to trust yourself, increase self-compassion, and improve your relationships. Therapy is a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths. Together, we can help you get clear on what you really want and develop steps to meet your goals.
You may feel stuck and ready for a change. You may have used your intelligence, motivation or creativity to succeed in the past, but something isn't working as well right now. You may feel disconnected in your relationships and overwhelmed by your emotions. Maybe you're very hard on yourself or have difficulty making decisions. I can help you learn to trust yourself, increase self-compassion, and improve your relationships. Therapy is a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths. Together, we can help you get clear on what you really want and develop steps to meet your goals.
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Mary Lynn Marinucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78751
I'd like to help you make the most of your work and life. You may crave more satisfying relationships, need support during a life transition or want constructive ways to cope with powerful thoughts or feelings. Or maybe you'd like more work life balance, less job stress or help navigating your career path. Welcome to Work.Life.Therapy. I'm here to provide skillful collaboration, thoughtful perspective and a holistic approach. Together, we'll get clear on what you want and need. You can count on me to offer practical support to help you work through what's getting in the way.
I'd like to help you make the most of your work and life. You may crave more satisfying relationships, need support during a life transition or want constructive ways to cope with powerful thoughts or feelings. Or maybe you'd like more work life balance, less job stress or help navigating your career path. Welcome to Work.Life.Therapy. I'm here to provide skillful collaboration, thoughtful perspective and a holistic approach. Together, we'll get clear on what you want and need. You can count on me to offer practical support to help you work through what's getting in the way.
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I am a relationally-focused clinician dedicated to helping others reach their full potential. I offer a safe space for anyone to share whatever they need and be whatever they need to be. I am relationally-focused because I believe we can experience greater awareness and understanding of ourselves, others and our struggles from exploring how we experience the past and present relationships in our lives. These struggles can manifest in many different forms which can include anxiety, depression, addiction, and unresolved trauma.
I am a relationally-focused clinician dedicated to helping others reach their full potential. I offer a safe space for anyone to share whatever they need and be whatever they need to be. I am relationally-focused because I believe we can experience greater awareness and understanding of ourselves, others and our struggles from exploring how we experience the past and present relationships in our lives. These struggles can manifest in many different forms which can include anxiety, depression, addiction, and unresolved trauma.
I am a licensed Psychologist with advanced post-doctoral training in psychoanalysis. I offer both psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, working with you to determine which form of treatment best meets your needs. My training allows me to work with people struggling with a range of difficulties, including interpersonal relationship issues, familial issues, childhood and adult trauma, anxiety, depression and artistic and career inhibitions. I often work with patients who have tried therapy in the past without obtaining the relief they'd hoped for. Visit my website: mariannaadler.com I will be happy to speak with you by phone to answer your questions.
I am a licensed Psychologist with advanced post-doctoral training in psychoanalysis. I offer both psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, working with you to determine which form of treatment best meets your needs. My training allows me to work with people struggling with a range of difficulties, including interpersonal relationship issues, familial issues, childhood and adult trauma, anxiety, depression and artistic and career inhibitions. I often work with patients who have tried therapy in the past without obtaining the relief they'd hoped for. Visit my website: mariannaadler.com I will be happy to speak with you by phone to answer your questions.
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Welcome :) I'm Amy and my goal as a therapist is to aid you in the process of healing attachment wounds, relationship trauma, and building healthy relationships. Throughout the course of our life, starting from when we're just children, we experience a variety of relationships that affect how we navigate our interactions with others in our day to day life. With unhealthy bonds, boundaries being broken, codependency and abuse, many struggle to uphold their values and self worth. I aim to help you find your best self, self love, and strength to take charge in your future. I strive to help you on the journey to finding a healthy life.
Welcome :) I'm Amy and my goal as a therapist is to aid you in the process of healing attachment wounds, relationship trauma, and building healthy relationships. Throughout the course of our life, starting from when we're just children, we experience a variety of relationships that affect how we navigate our interactions with others in our day to day life. With unhealthy bonds, boundaries being broken, codependency and abuse, many struggle to uphold their values and self worth. I aim to help you find your best self, self love, and strength to take charge in your future. I strive to help you on the journey to finding a healthy life.
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Kristen Crossen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78747 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed with various aspects of your life? Are you looking to make a change, but are not sure where to begin? If you answered yes, you are in the right place! Kristen will assist you in taking the first steps toward achieving your personal goals, and continue to support you along your journey to wellness.
Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed with various aspects of your life? Are you looking to make a change, but are not sure where to begin? If you answered yes, you are in the right place! Kristen will assist you in taking the first steps toward achieving your personal goals, and continue to support you along your journey to wellness.
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Charley Everett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745
Not accepting new clients
It takes courage to start therapy, because people are often hopeful they can change but also fear they cannot. There is good news. The human brain can literally rewire itself throughout the lifespan. This means if we are experiencing difficulties with relationships we can develop new patterns of thinking and feeing that can make intimacy easier for us. If we had trauma in childhood we can grieve those feelings so they no longer impact our current life. We can develop new world views as we go through life transitions. Therapy works because the safety and trust developed in the therapeutic hour can stimulate growth of new neurons,
It takes courage to start therapy, because people are often hopeful they can change but also fear they cannot. There is good news. The human brain can literally rewire itself throughout the lifespan. This means if we are experiencing difficulties with relationships we can develop new patterns of thinking and feeing that can make intimacy easier for us. If we had trauma in childhood we can grieve those feelings so they no longer impact our current life. We can develop new world views as we go through life transitions. Therapy works because the safety and trust developed in the therapeutic hour can stimulate growth of new neurons,
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Ruby Lewis Branson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78704 (Online Only)
Struggle is a part of life, but our struggles can often make life feel overwhelming, stifling, or meaningless. It’s all too easy to get stuck in patterns of living and relating that feel like endless repetitions of old models that seem to generate more problems than they solve. Whether your goal is healing from traumas, improving relationships, addressing complex mental health concerns, or striving for a deeper and more meaningful understanding of life and yourself, I believe that therapy can be an invaluable tool for exploration, healing, and growth.
Struggle is a part of life, but our struggles can often make life feel overwhelming, stifling, or meaningless. It’s all too easy to get stuck in patterns of living and relating that feel like endless repetitions of old models that seem to generate more problems than they solve. Whether your goal is healing from traumas, improving relationships, addressing complex mental health concerns, or striving for a deeper and more meaningful understanding of life and yourself, I believe that therapy can be an invaluable tool for exploration, healing, and growth.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.