Therapists in Hutto, TX

Everyone feels anxious at times. Anxiety motivates us to prepare for important events and protects us when we are in harm's way. However, anxiety becomes problematic when it is out of proportion to the situation in a way that interferes with daily activities. Though anxiety is very treatable, only about one-third of those suffering from an anxiety disorder receive treatment. With the right type of therapy, the prognosis for anxiety disorders is very good; however, without treatment, anxiety tends to become more debilitating.

I take pride in my ability to relate to a large population, and I enjoy working with clients 12 years of age and up. My clients over the years have had: depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment difficulty, as well as teenagers with a variety of school, peer, family, and self-esteem issues. I work best with clients who are motivated for change, but also understand that teenagers often come to therapy at the urging of parents and may be resistant at first. I welcome women's issues, veteran's issues, LGBTQ issues, those who are just "stuck", going through a life transition or folks who have been in and out of therapy for years.

Kelly Nowotny is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2010. Her undergraduate degree is in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master's is in Professional Counseling: Marriage & Family Therapy from Texas State University in San Marcos. Kelly offers extensive therapeutic knowledge from 13 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

My goal is to help you, or your loved one, overcome any psychological and/or emotional state you may be struggling with, by providing a safe, caring, and professional environment to promote positive change towards well-being.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I work with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and life transitions. I utilize play therapy with children, solution focused techniques, CBT techniques, supportive therapy, family systems, and other techniques that match the client I am working with.

For as long as you can remember, your child’s been an anxious kid. You hoped they’d grow out of it, but it only seems to get worse. Getting them to school each day is a tear-filled struggle and you're struggling with how to help them. They spend more time in the office asking to go home than they does in class. Every anxious experience limits thieir world further. You try your best to accommodate their feelings, but you worry you’re making things worse. It’s getting to the point where all they seems comfortable doing is playing alone at home. Something has to change.

I am an eclectic therapist that combines emotion-focused strategies with psychotherapeutic evidence-based approaches. The underlying principles in my approach are that treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem and more can be traced to experiences, beliefs of shame, and other negative core beliefs in an individual. Finding out these aspects of a person’s life, naming them, and working through them are components of her counseling process. I believe in providing a holistic counseling therapy process so you live a wholly present, healthy life.

My goal in therapy is to guide others through their struggles, helping them gain insight and providing tools to resolve the challenges they face. It is always my goal to assist my clients toward the achievement of their fullest potential. I have a passion for working with women as they transition through life events; pregnancy, marriage, divorce, career, empty nest.

Kristin Keys is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping her clients make positive changes in their lives. She specializes in working with adult individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, and life adjustment issues. Kristin also provides parental counseling. As a mother, Kristin understands the struggles parents face. Kristin would describe herself as a goal-directed therapist. She is supportive in helping her clients identify their mental-health goals and what they want to gain from therapy. She then works collaboratively with her clients to help them implement strategies to achieve those goals.

Interested in online counseling? If you have an internet connection, I can provide video counseling from the privacy & comfort of your own home. Life is stressful and if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship dissatisfaction, chronic illness, grief, or a life transition (leaving for college, becoming a new parent, recently retired, just received a major medical diagnosis, etc), I would love to help you develop better ways to cope with your discomfort. My sincere goal is to provide an opportunity for growth and positive change, using a treatment approach that is individualized to your unique situation.

Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. You might need help sorting out what's going on. As a therapist, I have learned that we are not alone in our struggles. People hurt together, and we also must heal together. Through our relationships and experiences, we can grow and rediscover what we thought was once lost. I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.

You are not alone. Change is hard, loss is hard, and life is hard. We all know, we can't do this alone. We all need someone: someone to listen, to care, to go along for the ride. I would be honored to be that someone for you. We as human beings have an innate desire to thrive. We all want to improve and better ourselves. I believe every individual has the capacity to grow and change, and I can help you on this journey.

Patrick Lee is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC State of Texas). He earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Western Michigan University and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands.

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. I hold certifications as National Board Certified Counselor and a Certified School Counselor. I work with individuals, couples, and families. Working in public education - 10 years as a teacher, and 9+ years as a school counselor - I have had opportunities to foster growth not only among my student-clients, but their families, as well. Childhood experiences define who we are and how we respond to challenges as adults, so it is important for me to connect with the whole person.

Do you feel controlled by your emotions, stuck in thoughts about the past, and overwhelmed by the future? Do you constantly feel like a failure because you couldn't meet the goals that you sat for yourself? Life doesn't have to stay this way. Together, I will help you identify, process and heal from your past trauma by acknowledging and healing your inner child self using EMDR and hypnotherapy. In this process, you are behind the wheel and I am in the passenger seat, helping you navigate through your journey.

James is a licensed clinical social worker.His practice spans over 26 years (post licensure), and he works with children, teenagers, and adults seeking help with a variety of issues. Areas of work he has done with clients include:healing from trauma; coping with depression and bipolar disorder; managing impulse control and disruptive behavior disorders; working out marital and family problems; coping with addictions and substance abuse; grief work; career counseling; and effectively managing life transitions. James specializes in working with children and families.