Teletherapy for Cedar Park, TX
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JoEllen Smith Goldsberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, DTLT, TBRI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
Both myself and one of my LPC-Associates have immediate openings! We'd love to talk more with you. I love to work with young professionals, parents, blended families, adults, and older adults. Common topics that we work together on in counseling are anxiety, depression, managing ADD/ADHD, learning differences, family conflicts, healthy boundaries, and how to live life fully!
Both myself and one of my LPC-Associates have immediate openings! We'd love to talk more with you. I love to work with young professionals, parents, blended families, adults, and older adults. Common topics that we work together on in counseling are anxiety, depression, managing ADD/ADHD, learning differences, family conflicts, healthy boundaries, and how to live life fully!
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Michael Brooking
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Let’s navigate your everyday challenges, personal struggles, and unfortunate circumstances together. I believe in the diverse abilities each person possesses and I strive to encourage positive changes in their lives. If you’re looking to process and overcome adversity present in your life, I look forward to working together!
Let’s navigate your everyday challenges, personal struggles, and unfortunate circumstances together. I believe in the diverse abilities each person possesses and I strive to encourage positive changes in their lives. If you’re looking to process and overcome adversity present in your life, I look forward to working together!
![Photo of Joann Martillotti-Cartwright, MA, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7ece85c6-a361-447f-8a9a-953002bfe667/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joann Martillotti-Cartwright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
My clients’ success has made space for you! Move from stuck to empowered! If you want to change - your relationships, your relationship to alcohol/drugs/food/sex/social media, your anxiety or depression, the way you react under stress - then call me today. You can have the life you desire and deserve. I want to help you develop new tools and resources to be who you want to be, get the relationships you want, and reach exceptional goals. You don't have to go it alone. Let's work together to break through! Now offering several therapy packages - Enhancing Sobriety, Transforming Relationships, and Breaking Free of Trauma. Call today!
My clients’ success has made space for you! Move from stuck to empowered! If you want to change - your relationships, your relationship to alcohol/drugs/food/sex/social media, your anxiety or depression, the way you react under stress - then call me today. You can have the life you desire and deserve. I want to help you develop new tools and resources to be who you want to be, get the relationships you want, and reach exceptional goals. You don't have to go it alone. Let's work together to break through! Now offering several therapy packages - Enhancing Sobriety, Transforming Relationships, and Breaking Free of Trauma. Call today!
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Marissa Barranco-Anxiety And Trauma Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Do you constantly worry that you are not enough? Was your childhood choatic? Eventhough you worked really hard to have a good life, sometimes the worry and anxiety crept in. Do you feel overwhelmed by just getting through the day and wonder if there is any light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if your emotional health could be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious and overwhelmed about moving past their previous trauma. I am a LPC and I am passionate about helping adults with childhood trauma using EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness.
Do you constantly worry that you are not enough? Was your childhood choatic? Eventhough you worked really hard to have a good life, sometimes the worry and anxiety crept in. Do you feel overwhelmed by just getting through the day and wonder if there is any light at the end of the tunnel? Do you wonder if your emotional health could be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious and overwhelmed about moving past their previous trauma. I am a LPC and I am passionate about helping adults with childhood trauma using EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness.
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Rebecca Kline
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Are you seeking guidance through a challenging phase of life? Do ongoing conflicts in your marriage leave you drained? Are past traumas affecting your ability to build meaningful relationships? Or perhaps you're simply longing for a greater sense of peace in your life but aren't sure where to start. At Guided Journey Counseling, we believe that with the right tools and within a safe space, we all have the capacity to heal ourselves. Our mission is to guide each client in moving through their challenges, enabling them to discover their unique path forward and empower them to share it with the world.
Are you seeking guidance through a challenging phase of life? Do ongoing conflicts in your marriage leave you drained? Are past traumas affecting your ability to build meaningful relationships? Or perhaps you're simply longing for a greater sense of peace in your life but aren't sure where to start. At Guided Journey Counseling, we believe that with the right tools and within a safe space, we all have the capacity to heal ourselves. Our mission is to guide each client in moving through their challenges, enabling them to discover their unique path forward and empower them to share it with the world.
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Emily (Holden) Belcher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613
It is my strong belief that my role as a therapist is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for each client where they can explore their inner selves, values, and life experiences in order to actualize their goals and hopes for their lives. I work in a collaborative way to assist clients in safely exploring and processing difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This process is specifically tailored to the unique needs of each individual and how they wish to show up in their lives. I am committed to creating an environment where people of all cultures and backgrounds are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
It is my strong belief that my role as a therapist is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for each client where they can explore their inner selves, values, and life experiences in order to actualize their goals and hopes for their lives. I work in a collaborative way to assist clients in safely exploring and processing difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This process is specifically tailored to the unique needs of each individual and how they wish to show up in their lives. I am committed to creating an environment where people of all cultures and backgrounds are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
![Photo of Acelli Crippen-Kok, LPC-S, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/76cc4a6b-6e89-4a82-aa00-10c1477cc7cd/2/320x400.jpeg)
Acelli Crippen-Kok
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Has your grip on life been slippery recently? Does it feel like it's getting harder and harder to regulate your emotions? Do the smallest tasks evoke crippling anxiety or panic? If any of these resonate with you, reach out today. I'm passionate about helping teens and adults live a full life. I believe that humans are fully capable of learning and growing, even amidst hardship. Behavior is the process by which we communicate and try to get our needs met. I'm a therapist in Cedar Park who loves helping others gain fulfillment in life by challenging ineffective behaviors or beliefs that bog us down.
Has your grip on life been slippery recently? Does it feel like it's getting harder and harder to regulate your emotions? Do the smallest tasks evoke crippling anxiety or panic? If any of these resonate with you, reach out today. I'm passionate about helping teens and adults live a full life. I believe that humans are fully capable of learning and growing, even amidst hardship. Behavior is the process by which we communicate and try to get our needs met. I'm a therapist in Cedar Park who loves helping others gain fulfillment in life by challenging ineffective behaviors or beliefs that bog us down.
![Photo of Russell Kauitzsch - Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists, MS, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e8985db3-6b42-42e7-875b-aa3b4184671f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
At Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists, our skilled counselors work with many different populations and needs! Our greatest areas of experience include trauma, crisis, sexual abuse/assault, EMDR, grief and loss, LGBTQ+, gender identity, Military, First Responders, and most general counseling needs as well. If you are looking to heal, grow and/or make a change, counseling is a great way to do that; to find or restore balance, peace, calm, well-being, and overall happiness. We believe in the power of healthy therapeutic relationships and are dedicated to helping you reach your counseling goals. We are here when you are ready!
At Austin Counseling and Trauma Specialists, our skilled counselors work with many different populations and needs! Our greatest areas of experience include trauma, crisis, sexual abuse/assault, EMDR, grief and loss, LGBTQ+, gender identity, Military, First Responders, and most general counseling needs as well. If you are looking to heal, grow and/or make a change, counseling is a great way to do that; to find or restore balance, peace, calm, well-being, and overall happiness. We believe in the power of healthy therapeutic relationships and are dedicated to helping you reach your counseling goals. We are here when you are ready!
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Julie A. Nachman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Waitlist for new clients
If you are going through challenging times, you are not alone. I am not afraid of exploring BIG feelings. I have a unique understanding of interpersonal neurobiology and offer research-based interventions related to the brain regions involved in symptomology. I specialize in healing PTSD. We will work together as you study yourself and I will reflect back to you your courage, strength and unique insight. It is my intention to provide support in a safe and accepting environment. I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to travel alongside those who continue towards a path of healing and well-being.
If you are going through challenging times, you are not alone. I am not afraid of exploring BIG feelings. I have a unique understanding of interpersonal neurobiology and offer research-based interventions related to the brain regions involved in symptomology. I specialize in healing PTSD. We will work together as you study yourself and I will reflect back to you your courage, strength and unique insight. It is my intention to provide support in a safe and accepting environment. I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to travel alongside those who continue towards a path of healing and well-being.
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Jennifer L Harrington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
***Teletherapy***Phone/Video Sessions and Messaging Plans Available*** I am currently accepting new clients across the state of Texas for teletherapy. As a therapist my goal is to join you on your journey, provide support, offer tools, and empower you to meet your goals. My style is non-judgmental and exploratory. I will be direct and honest with you, challenge you when necessary, and always strive to bring out your greatest potential.
***Teletherapy***Phone/Video Sessions and Messaging Plans Available*** I am currently accepting new clients across the state of Texas for teletherapy. As a therapist my goal is to join you on your journey, provide support, offer tools, and empower you to meet your goals. My style is non-judgmental and exploratory. I will be direct and honest with you, challenge you when necessary, and always strive to bring out your greatest potential.
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Laurie Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Accepting new clients at both locations. I specialize in working with women, teens and preteens struggling with anxiety, depression or having experienced traumatic events. I have done so in a variety of ways for more than 14 years. In a positive and caring environment, I will not only listen, but provide you with helpful skills to overcome the struggles. I realize one-size does not fit all and will work with your concerns. You set the goals, and we will get there together.
Accepting new clients at both locations. I specialize in working with women, teens and preteens struggling with anxiety, depression or having experienced traumatic events. I have done so in a variety of ways for more than 14 years. In a positive and caring environment, I will not only listen, but provide you with helpful skills to overcome the struggles. I realize one-size does not fit all and will work with your concerns. You set the goals, and we will get there together.
![Photo of Elyse Greenamyre, LCSW, LCDC, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/90e5a91c-88a7-43f3-904b-e8fd1ef107f9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Elyse Greenamyre
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
Life is tough but I am here to offer encouragement that you can get through even the toughest of battles. I am here to help you process daily life stressors and the big past hurts that have kept you stuck. By combining my personal life experience with formal education and training, I bring hope, empathy, kindness, and a solution focused mentality to the table as a counselor. I have many years of experience working with people who struggle with addiction, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I take a holistic approach to counseling which means that in our sessions we address mental health, as well as physical health, nutrition, and more.
Life is tough but I am here to offer encouragement that you can get through even the toughest of battles. I am here to help you process daily life stressors and the big past hurts that have kept you stuck. By combining my personal life experience with formal education and training, I bring hope, empathy, kindness, and a solution focused mentality to the table as a counselor. I have many years of experience working with people who struggle with addiction, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I take a holistic approach to counseling which means that in our sessions we address mental health, as well as physical health, nutrition, and more.
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Jere Webber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CNPL
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Do you and your spouse feel like roommates instead of lovers? Has infidelity entered the relationship and now you're at a crossroads? Are you checked out but your partner wants to keep trying? Are you caring for a loved one and feel you are losing yourself? Are you both feeling the weight of high-profile positions? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with adults and couples in these very situations. I commit to join your journey as you seek peace, hope, understanding, and connection. I am of the Christian faith and will honor your beliefs. I offer pre-marital counseling and discernment counseling as well.
Do you and your spouse feel like roommates instead of lovers? Has infidelity entered the relationship and now you're at a crossroads? Are you checked out but your partner wants to keep trying? Are you caring for a loved one and feel you are losing yourself? Are you both feeling the weight of high-profile positions? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have experience working with adults and couples in these very situations. I commit to join your journey as you seek peace, hope, understanding, and connection. I am of the Christian faith and will honor your beliefs. I offer pre-marital counseling and discernment counseling as well.
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At the 2510 Collective, we know that sometimes life can be a lot. Sometimes our mind powers through and we are none the worse for wear. Other times, the brain gets stuck on sad or scared or angry. We want to let go and move on, but the restless nights and tiring days seem to last forever. All too often, the problems seep into relationships with the ones you love the most. During these phases of life, counseling can be the rope that you can use to pull yourself free – to get unstuck. Unstuck means you feel in control of your emotions, your body, and your thoughts. Unstuck means you feel confident and safe in your relationships.
At the 2510 Collective, we know that sometimes life can be a lot. Sometimes our mind powers through and we are none the worse for wear. Other times, the brain gets stuck on sad or scared or angry. We want to let go and move on, but the restless nights and tiring days seem to last forever. All too often, the problems seep into relationships with the ones you love the most. During these phases of life, counseling can be the rope that you can use to pull yourself free – to get unstuck. Unstuck means you feel in control of your emotions, your body, and your thoughts. Unstuck means you feel confident and safe in your relationships.
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Lisa Thomas Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
My practice is dedicated to fostering strong connections and promoting individual well-being within the familial context. I specialize in addressing a range of concerns with a focus on anxiety and depression. My expertise lies in helping individuals navigate and overcome challenges to promote overall well-being and personal growth.
My practice is dedicated to fostering strong connections and promoting individual well-being within the familial context. I specialize in addressing a range of concerns with a focus on anxiety and depression. My expertise lies in helping individuals navigate and overcome challenges to promote overall well-being and personal growth.
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Carson J. Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Are you someone that wants to heal from trauma, would like to do EMDR therapy, or finds it hard to be your authentic self due to the anxiety that life brings? The good news is that you have unique strengths that serve as a strong foundation to solve your problems. Seeking out therapy can be scary, so I commend you for taking the first step. My priority is to help you achieve your goals with an emphasis on acceptance, your strengths, and empathy. If you are looking for a therapist that is collaborative and that will encourage you to accomplish your goals even when it is hard, we will probably be a good fit.
Are you someone that wants to heal from trauma, would like to do EMDR therapy, or finds it hard to be your authentic self due to the anxiety that life brings? The good news is that you have unique strengths that serve as a strong foundation to solve your problems. Seeking out therapy can be scary, so I commend you for taking the first step. My priority is to help you achieve your goals with an emphasis on acceptance, your strengths, and empathy. If you are looking for a therapist that is collaborative and that will encourage you to accomplish your goals even when it is hard, we will probably be a good fit.
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Christina Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Online Only)
Are you a compassionate individual who often puts other's needs before your own? Do you struggle with anxiety and find it challenging to assert yourself? Is it time to break free from the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? I want to help guide you on a transformative journey toward healing, empowerment and self-love.
Are you a compassionate individual who often puts other's needs before your own? Do you struggle with anxiety and find it challenging to assert yourself? Is it time to break free from the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? I want to help guide you on a transformative journey toward healing, empowerment and self-love.
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Whether you have been in therapy before, or you are braving these waters for the first time, welcome! You might be feeling stuck or overwhelmed, experiencing relationship issues, dealing with a life transition, or walking through the hardest days of your life thus far. Whatever that may look like for you right now, my hope for you is to have safe, healthy relationships where you can experience the compassion and care that you need. I would love to be a soft place for you to land, so that you may heal, grow, question, and transform into the person you were made to be - experiencing abundant life and joy.
Whether you have been in therapy before, or you are braving these waters for the first time, welcome! You might be feeling stuck or overwhelmed, experiencing relationship issues, dealing with a life transition, or walking through the hardest days of your life thus far. Whatever that may look like for you right now, my hope for you is to have safe, healthy relationships where you can experience the compassion and care that you need. I would love to be a soft place for you to land, so that you may heal, grow, question, and transform into the person you were made to be - experiencing abundant life and joy.
![Photo of Dr. Alaina Rachaun Patrick - Dr. Alaina Rachaun Patrick, The Therapy Experience, PhD, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d72cc972-21df-44a5-a8e4-999665332250/1/320x400.png)
Dr. Alaina Rachaun Patrick, The Therapy Experience
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD
Verified Verified
Cedar Park, TX 78641
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or life transitions? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with these challenges, and it can feel isolating and exhausting. Imagine a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly, without judgment. A place where your unique journey is honored, and your strengths are recognized. In our sessions, you will find a compassionate and client-centered approach designed to help you build resilience, gain clarity, and achieve a sense of peace and fulfillment. With a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and as a Licensed MFTA, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our work.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or life transitions? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with these challenges, and it can feel isolating and exhausting. Imagine a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly, without judgment. A place where your unique journey is honored, and your strengths are recognized. In our sessions, you will find a compassionate and client-centered approach designed to help you build resilience, gain clarity, and achieve a sense of peace and fulfillment. With a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and as a Licensed MFTA, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our work.
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I am currently an LPC-Associate in the state of Texas under the supervision of Sarah Arnold, LPC-S. I am now accepting new clients in person in the Austin, TX area or virtually. My specialty is helping adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress with coping strategies and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I work with the client to observe and acknowledge past beliefs and motivations and then work to rewrite that hindering narrative. I also see couples seeking relationship healing and connection through identifying hurtful patterns to rebuild trust and intimacy.
I am currently an LPC-Associate in the state of Texas under the supervision of Sarah Arnold, LPC-S. I am now accepting new clients in person in the Austin, TX area or virtually. My specialty is helping adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress with coping strategies and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I work with the client to observe and acknowledge past beliefs and motivations and then work to rewrite that hindering narrative. I also see couples seeking relationship healing and connection through identifying hurtful patterns to rebuild trust and intimacy.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.