Transgender Therapists in Austin, TX

Making the decision to engage in therapy can be a difficult one. Many times stressful life events lead us to seeking help. My goal is to help you acquire the skills you need to create the life you want, even in the midst of crisis. Authentic & Intentional Minds, PLLC welcomes adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, identity, mood disorders, relationship stressors, & adjustment to life changes.

Hello, my name is Jami! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, supervised by Jaclyn Sepp, LPC-S, RPT-S, NCC, RYT200. I specialize in working with teens and young adults, and am well suited to support college students, caregivers, HSP's, professional helpers and educators. l believe emphatically that a safe, nurturing relationship is the heart of the therapeutic process; in my practice, I utilize sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, play therapy and talk therapy to uncover layers and help young people live authentically as themselves, while also fostering coping skills for the obstacles life can throw their way.

Are you conflicted, unhappy, in crisis, in transition, struggling with mental health symptoms, or just feeling that something is off? Are you struggling with consistent conflict or miscommunication in your relationships and ready to do something different? Change isn’t easy and sometimes even scary but I can help you embrace change to enhance your relationships. I offer non-judgmental support around the challenges and stressors you’re dealing with.

I'm passionate about helping people create and live their best life. I believe everyone can experience their dream life when they have support and a clear direction. I love helping people reconnect, or uncover, their life’s passions through exploring past experiences and identifying what brings them joy and purpose. I started Atomic Souls because I know so many people who believe therapy is boring, too clinical, and quite frankly unhelpful. I hope to challenge that narrative about counselors by bringing creativity, fun, and passion into counseling.

I can help you get happy and become extraordinary. Most of my clients have what I describe as a "fulfillment deficit". They are often seen as people who have it all, but they just don't feel happy. My clients are unique individuals with unique needs. They are HNW/UHNW, professionals, entertainers, actors, therapists, professional athletes, politicians, power couples, and others who require an extra level of privacy, confidentiality, and discretion. They find themselves surrounded by "yes people", so the directness and honesty of our work together is a refreshing change.

Erin Schovanec is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and dance/movement therapist who has 16 years of experience as an expressive and creative mental health professional. Erin’s clinical experience has ranged in various treatment settings including outpatient therapy, Treatment Foster Care, and residential treatment. She has served children, adolescents, and adults experiencing symptoms related to attachment, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.

I already know you are worthy of a life full of joy. You are innately deserving of love and compassion, though you may have learned that you’re not enough. While you’re doing your best with the tools you have now, with nonjudgmental support and guidance, you can grow and flourish. Together, we will develop a healing partnership where you can feel safe when vulnerable, comforted in your struggles, and encouraged as you are guided toward what you need to feel more secure in the world. Empowering and personalized therapy is where we start.

Do you feel like you swing between constant worry and overthinking to periods of extreme exhaustion, numbness, and shutdown? For many of us, this state of constant survival has become part of our daily lives. For valid reasons, we can become masters at under or over-responding to our body’s distress signals. If you are reading this, you are already becoming aware this is an unsustainable relationship. You know on a deeper level it is time to make changes that lead to a life beyond survival. I help individuals understand the connection between their bodies, emotions, beliefs and how each influence overall wellbeing.

We all face difficult times in life, and we do not have to walk through those difficult times alone. We are all WORTHY of and DESERVE help.

I get what it feels like to feel stuck...seemingly unable to move forward or backward. At my group practice, Unstuck, we are professional therapists and counselors who seek to provide genuine, confidential, safe, and healing space for anyone who feels stuck in life. We focus on individuals and couples working through relationship struggles, symptoms of depression or anxiety, navigating life transitions, coming out trauma, dealing with family dynamics, spiritual questioning, or anything that makes them feel stuck or trapped in their current circumstances.

I believe in therapy. It helps us become unstuck, freeing us to move closer towards our goals and who we want to be. It allows us to begin healing from our past and transforms how we feel and act in our current relationships. It gives us support in times of crisis and stress, allowing us to become even more resilient in the future. And it frees us from habitual patterns that cause suffering in our lives.

I specialize in working with adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and couples, providing a safe and affirming space where all identities are celebrated and respected. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I've had the privilege of guiding individuals and couples through transitional phases of life in a variety of settings. As a parent myself, I understand the unique challenges and joys of parenthood. I love working with parents and people who are creating families, offering support and guidance as you navigate the complexities of family.

Does it sometimes feel like you just can't get it together? Does it feel like no one can help? I am glad you're here - I am skilled in working with people who have been to therapy previously and may not have had the best experience. I enjoy offering a corrective therapeutic experience aimed at helping you live a more connected life. I have many years of experience working with complex trauma and I am an EMDR certified clinician. Clients who have struggled with other therapists' styles often find my practice and begin to make noticeable changes pretty quickly. I am an engaged therapist with a knack for tracking patterns.

Do you want to grow and self-actualize? My modalities are experiential/insight oriented, so I like to work with people who look into themselves for healthier, fulfilled lives. Do you have depression/anxiety, bipolar? Looking for a career change, have gender identity questions, or want to maximize your potential? Need learning disability advocacy? Then call me today. We bring our past and decisions into every situation. Knowing what those decisions are, and that the past does not define us, is the first step in successful therapy. I use re-decision, Gestalt, NLP, hypnosis, and mindfulness to find answers and peace within.

Do you feel like you and your partner are caught in a cycle of arguing and conflict, feeling disconnected from each other, have communication issues, or are lacking affection and intimacy? Are you hoping to get your relationship back to a more unified place? Attending Couples counseling can help you reconnect with each other and work through those challenges.

We all go through life struggles, which we are not able to handle on our own. Therapy is a very helpful tool to get the help and guidance that you, your family or typical support network may not be able to provide. My job as a psychotherapist is to work collaboratively with clients to help you heal and grow. My approach is gentle and direct, and while I have confidence in my knowledge about therapy, I treat every client as an individual and learn from every person who works with me. My clients would say they trust my intuition, pay close attention, tell them the truth and empower them with ongoing effective strategies for healing.

I believe that all individuals have the capacity to self-heal. A supportive and respectful therapeutic relationship can be the perfect catalyst for growth and change. Through a guided and collaborative approach, we can discover why we fall into the same patterns, often reliving past hurts, and develop practical strategies for choosing to live life differently. By exploring vulnerability and tapping in to our creative, authentic selves, lasting change can occur.

Does it ever feel like no matter how hard you work, it will never be enough? Do you feel disconnected from your sense of self? Do you feel paralyzed with life's challenges or feel that you are somehow behind? Whether you are struggling with your identity, navigating neurodivergence, or looking for extra support through an especially difficult time, I would be honored to guide you with compassion, trust, and honesty towards your goals. Taking the first step can feel like the hardest part, but the good news is that you already have everything within you to overcome life's challenges, heal from past hurts, and live your authentic life.

Childhood trauma and attachment wounds often show up later in life as roadblocks to connection. As a somatic IFS therapist, I hold space for my clients to get to know these stuck parts and offer tools and strategies to increase embodiment and nervous system regulation. My niche is supporting neurodivergent individuals and their relationships, particularly around sexual and gender identity exploration, pleasure, and dating. I am an LGBTQIA+, Kink, and PolyA affirming therapist.