Teletherapy for Lakeway, TX

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Dr. Eugenia Barr Austin Sports Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734
Sports challenges are unique. Understanding the connection between mind and body, and the role played by attitude, emotions, and perspective in achieving excellence is just as important as physical training. Our therapists are specifically trained on the nuances of working with athletes and their issues, which may include: sports performance & anxiety, injury & recovery, body image & eating disorders, post-sports transition, trauma, competition. We know disappointment is not failure. It is the opportunity to move forward into success, much like the mythical Phoenix rising above 'what is' to achieve 'what can be.'
Sports challenges are unique. Understanding the connection between mind and body, and the role played by attitude, emotions, and perspective in achieving excellence is just as important as physical training. Our therapists are specifically trained on the nuances of working with athletes and their issues, which may include: sports performance & anxiety, injury & recovery, body image & eating disorders, post-sports transition, trauma, competition. We know disappointment is not failure. It is the opportunity to move forward into success, much like the mythical Phoenix rising above 'what is' to achieve 'what can be.'
(512) 601-4325 View (512) 601-4325
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Kelly Pedersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, PLLC
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734  (Online Only)
I have been in private practice for 16 years and offer psychotherapy for adults 21 and over. I work with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, loss and relationship concerns. I incorporate faith-based principles as desired and am inclusive of all backgrounds and orientations. Typically, I work from a cognitive-behavioral approach and I include other theoretical frameworks to provide more effective outcomes. It would truly be my honor and privilege to help anyone seeking growth and fulfillment in life.
I have been in private practice for 16 years and offer psychotherapy for adults 21 and over. I work with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, loss and relationship concerns. I incorporate faith-based principles as desired and am inclusive of all backgrounds and orientations. Typically, I work from a cognitive-behavioral approach and I include other theoretical frameworks to provide more effective outcomes. It would truly be my honor and privilege to help anyone seeking growth and fulfillment in life.
(512) 546-6747 View (512) 546-6747
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Pam Newton
Counselor, MS, LCDC
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734  (Online Only)
My passion is working with family members of those struggling with addiction. Whether you are a spouse, child or parent, your life has been deeply impacted by your family member's addictive disease. As loved ones, we have often focused on our sick family member so long that we have lost ourselves. It takes support, education and courage to find balance. I have found that when loved ones get help for themselves, their family member often gets healthier. I also have deep compassion for parents, particularly d mothers, who are working to rebuild relationships with their children after battling their own addiction.
My passion is working with family members of those struggling with addiction. Whether you are a spouse, child or parent, your life has been deeply impacted by your family member's addictive disease. As loved ones, we have often focused on our sick family member so long that we have lost ourselves. It takes support, education and courage to find balance. I have found that when loved ones get help for themselves, their family member often gets healthier. I also have deep compassion for parents, particularly d mothers, who are working to rebuild relationships with their children after battling their own addiction.
(214) 390-9597 View (214) 390-9597
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Lori Sheffield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734
Reaching out to ask for help when we are struggling is one of the biggest favors we can do for ourselves. Just as our physical health is important to maintain functioning in every day life, so is our mental health and well being. I strive to help clients get back to finding their optimal balance in life by addressing concerns they have in all aspects of their life whether it be relationship and interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or trauma that is preventing them from living their best life.
Reaching out to ask for help when we are struggling is one of the biggest favors we can do for ourselves. Just as our physical health is important to maintain functioning in every day life, so is our mental health and well being. I strive to help clients get back to finding their optimal balance in life by addressing concerns they have in all aspects of their life whether it be relationship and interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues or trauma that is preventing them from living their best life.
(512) 960-3445 View (512) 960-3445
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Rajani Rastogi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78738  (Online Only)
Are you a teen or adult struggling with increased stress related to anxiety, depression, trauma, school stressors, relationship issues or life transitions? I have over 25 years of experience working in hospitals, mental health and school settings. I am here to provide support using strength-based and mindfulness approaches to help you overcome these challenges. I believe that everyone can work through difficult situations in their lives and develop resiliency. We all have strengths, abilities and goodness to become the best version of ourselves through self-reflection. I specialize in EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness therapies.
Are you a teen or adult struggling with increased stress related to anxiety, depression, trauma, school stressors, relationship issues or life transitions? I have over 25 years of experience working in hospitals, mental health and school settings. I am here to provide support using strength-based and mindfulness approaches to help you overcome these challenges. I believe that everyone can work through difficult situations in their lives and develop resiliency. We all have strengths, abilities and goodness to become the best version of ourselves through self-reflection. I specialize in EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness therapies.
(737) 387-4599 View (737) 387-4599
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Pamela Gates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, LCDC, ADCIII
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734  (Online Only)
Do you need someone to talk to and to find solutions to painful emotions and behaviors that are hurting you, your relationships and negatively impacting your quality of life? Call me, I can help. I have experience with most psychological disorders and difficult life circumstances and have helped individuals and families successfully cope with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma recovery, and substance abuse and addiction issues both within self or in the family. I have worked in a variety of settings as a clinician, supervisor, manager and director both before and after starting my own private practice in 2000.
Do you need someone to talk to and to find solutions to painful emotions and behaviors that are hurting you, your relationships and negatively impacting your quality of life? Call me, I can help. I have experience with most psychological disorders and difficult life circumstances and have helped individuals and families successfully cope with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma recovery, and substance abuse and addiction issues both within self or in the family. I have worked in a variety of settings as a clinician, supervisor, manager and director both before and after starting my own private practice in 2000.
(512) 607-7221 View (512) 607-7221
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Melissa Chapman Pettit
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, Veteran
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78738  (Online Only)
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results." ADDICTION & DEPENDENCY result from an unconscious refusal to move through the pain of withdrawal (from a chemical, thought-process, behavior, other person, etc.). The behavior gets repeated, accompanied by cycles of disappointment, shame, GRIEF, frustration and isolation. Having experienced this same cycle (more than once) I bring years of education, training, personal recovery experiences and compassion to our therapeutic relationship. My PERSONAL therapeutic process is on-going. I would be honored to help you in yours. EASY? Nope. WORTH IT? Yes!
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results." ADDICTION & DEPENDENCY result from an unconscious refusal to move through the pain of withdrawal (from a chemical, thought-process, behavior, other person, etc.). The behavior gets repeated, accompanied by cycles of disappointment, shame, GRIEF, frustration and isolation. Having experienced this same cycle (more than once) I bring years of education, training, personal recovery experiences and compassion to our therapeutic relationship. My PERSONAL therapeutic process is on-going. I would be honored to help you in yours. EASY? Nope. WORTH IT? Yes!
(830) 355-6156 View (830) 355-6156
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Laurie L Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734  (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist can be a difficult and overwhelming process. There seems to be an endless array of choices, and it's so important to find the right fit for you. In order to help make this process easier, I offer and encourage you to interview me over the phone, and I will be happy to answer any questions about therapy or the therapeutic process. I am skilled in working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues using an individualized approach. I have been in practice since 1990 and have extensive inpatient and outpatient experience.
Finding the right therapist can be a difficult and overwhelming process. There seems to be an endless array of choices, and it's so important to find the right fit for you. In order to help make this process easier, I offer and encourage you to interview me over the phone, and I will be happy to answer any questions about therapy or the therapeutic process. I am skilled in working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues using an individualized approach. I have been in practice since 1990 and have extensive inpatient and outpatient experience.
(512) 237-7507 View (512) 237-7507
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Maria Fishel
Psychologist, PhD, LSSP
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734
Overwhelmed? Tired of the same old patterns in your life? Doubting yourself or your decisions? Lost hope? Feeling disconnected from others and your goals? Let me be your guide through life's intersections. I believe we all can benefit from professional support at some point in our lives. Why not start now? My approach is supportive, empathetic, direct, and collaborative. I tailor my counseling to your needs. I welcome traditional and nontraditional individuals, and anyone who feels marginalized, isolated, or undervalued. Together, we'll work on building connections and finding solutions, one step at a time.
Overwhelmed? Tired of the same old patterns in your life? Doubting yourself or your decisions? Lost hope? Feeling disconnected from others and your goals? Let me be your guide through life's intersections. I believe we all can benefit from professional support at some point in our lives. Why not start now? My approach is supportive, empathetic, direct, and collaborative. I tailor my counseling to your needs. I welcome traditional and nontraditional individuals, and anyone who feels marginalized, isolated, or undervalued. Together, we'll work on building connections and finding solutions, one step at a time.
(512) 649-2180 View (512) 649-2180
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Virginia Spencer
MEd
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734
Negotiating for what you need is part of life. Whether you are at work and preparing for a difficult conversation with your boss or, in the middle of a family conflict, you might want to avoid those conversations. Even worse, you worry about what isn't being said and don't have the skills to discover the intentions of the other person. At best, you may be struggling with a relationship breakdown and in need of communication repair.
Negotiating for what you need is part of life. Whether you are at work and preparing for a difficult conversation with your boss or, in the middle of a family conflict, you might want to avoid those conversations. Even worse, you worry about what isn't being said and don't have the skills to discover the intentions of the other person. At best, you may be struggling with a relationship breakdown and in need of communication repair.
(512) 886-6866 View (512) 886-6866
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Abigail Stancik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We all have periods of time in our lives where we experience struggle. The pain of feeling that we are unworthy of love and belonging and the constant comparison between ourselves and others can make daily life difficult. We all need someone who will listen, validate and be a part of our many emotions depending on what's happening in our lives. I feel that everyone is capable of finding and maintaining the best version of ourselves when we take the time to examine the barriers in our own lives.
We all have periods of time in our lives where we experience struggle. The pain of feeling that we are unworthy of love and belonging and the constant comparison between ourselves and others can make daily life difficult. We all need someone who will listen, validate and be a part of our many emotions depending on what's happening in our lives. I feel that everyone is capable of finding and maintaining the best version of ourselves when we take the time to examine the barriers in our own lives.
(512) 572-5010 View (512) 572-5010
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Cristina Castro
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734
Reaching out can be difficult but worthwhile to improve your quality of life. I strive to provide a space that feels inclusive, non-judgmental, and safe. Counseling can help us gain a better understanding of our challenges and move us towards emotional well-being. I provide hands-on tools and strategies to address daily struggles while also working towards making connections and gaining insight to change existing patterns. Together we can identify what coping skills are no longer working and identify new ways to manage your life. I am available for a free 15 minute consultation call. I can be reached through email, phone, and text.
Reaching out can be difficult but worthwhile to improve your quality of life. I strive to provide a space that feels inclusive, non-judgmental, and safe. Counseling can help us gain a better understanding of our challenges and move us towards emotional well-being. I provide hands-on tools and strategies to address daily struggles while also working towards making connections and gaining insight to change existing patterns. Together we can identify what coping skills are no longer working and identify new ways to manage your life. I am available for a free 15 minute consultation call. I can be reached through email, phone, and text.
(512) 872-4551 View (512) 872-4551
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Andrea Albalawi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734  (Online Only)
Feeling hopeless? Depressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Angry? Looking for a safe space talk, process and heal? I will support you on your journey to healing and better health. I will help you tap into your own strengths and resources, support your healing in yourself, your relationships, and provide you with the tools to do so, through a trauma-informed approach. Together, we will co-create a plan that allows you to regain control over your circumstances and feel positive about the future. I encourage you to feel hopeful about your future. I look forward to working with you.
Feeling hopeless? Depressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Angry? Looking for a safe space talk, process and heal? I will support you on your journey to healing and better health. I will help you tap into your own strengths and resources, support your healing in yourself, your relationships, and provide you with the tools to do so, through a trauma-informed approach. Together, we will co-create a plan that allows you to regain control over your circumstances and feel positive about the future. I encourage you to feel hopeful about your future. I look forward to working with you.
(512) 881-6355 View (512) 881-6355
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Creating Tranquil Paths - Mary Osborne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734  (Online Only)
Has caregiving become your prominent role? Are you part of the sandwich generation? Are you squeezed between caring for a child/grandchild and aging parents, relatives, siblings, or friends? Middle-aged women are increasingly faced with caring for multiple generations within a family system. Nearly half of middle-aged Americans are currently experiencing this “sandwiched” effect, including the anxiety and grief that goes along with it.
Has caregiving become your prominent role? Are you part of the sandwich generation? Are you squeezed between caring for a child/grandchild and aging parents, relatives, siblings, or friends? Middle-aged women are increasingly faced with caring for multiple generations within a family system. Nearly half of middle-aged Americans are currently experiencing this “sandwiched” effect, including the anxiety and grief that goes along with it.
(737) 510-7667 View (737) 510-7667
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Michelle Monahan
LPC Associate, MSEd, LPCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734
Parents, are you struggling with knowing how to help your child? Life can come with challenges and seeking additional support can provide welcomed growth. Let me help you on this journey! My practice offers a safe and reassuring environment in which clients can feel seen, heard, and encouraged to explore their own vulnerabilities. My background and passions are in supporting neurodiverse school-aged children, young adults, and parents to collaborate and make a lasting change. Working together is my goal to develop coping skills, build resilience, and thrive. Booking now for an August start!
Parents, are you struggling with knowing how to help your child? Life can come with challenges and seeking additional support can provide welcomed growth. Let me help you on this journey! My practice offers a safe and reassuring environment in which clients can feel seen, heard, and encouraged to explore their own vulnerabilities. My background and passions are in supporting neurodiverse school-aged children, young adults, and parents to collaborate and make a lasting change. Working together is my goal to develop coping skills, build resilience, and thrive. Booking now for an August start!
(512) 995-7806 View (512) 995-7806
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Lauren Yelvington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78738
Therapy is one of the most valuable measures of self-care one can take to live a well-balanced life. I am honored to support my clients as they navigate rocky or unfamiliar waters during periods of adjustment, anxiety and depression. These seasons of our lives can feel unsettling and cause us to feel “stuck” in an unpleasant place. Fortunately, they also present us with the opportunity for growth toward a more rewarding life. Unveiling anxiety, depression, unsettling thoughts, insecurities, trauma and disappointment requires courage- I commend you for taking this first step!
Therapy is one of the most valuable measures of self-care one can take to live a well-balanced life. I am honored to support my clients as they navigate rocky or unfamiliar waters during periods of adjustment, anxiety and depression. These seasons of our lives can feel unsettling and cause us to feel “stuck” in an unpleasant place. Fortunately, they also present us with the opportunity for growth toward a more rewarding life. Unveiling anxiety, depression, unsettling thoughts, insecurities, trauma and disappointment requires courage- I commend you for taking this first step!
(512) 400-3768 View (512) 400-3768
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Denise Kotsonis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734
I am currently offering services both online or in person!.
Hello and welcome! Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time or looking for a fresh perspective, you’ve taken a significant step towards well-being and personal growth. I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals across all stages of life navigate the challenges that come with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
I am currently offering services both online or in person!.
Hello and welcome! Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time or looking for a fresh perspective, you’ve taken a significant step towards well-being and personal growth. I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals across all stages of life navigate the challenges that come with anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
(512) 980-3690 View (512) 980-3690
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Leah Elbaum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734  (Online Only)
You are the hero of your own tale; you are a warrior who can rescue yourself. Every warrior needs a tribe, people that are going to support them and rally around you in the darkest of times. Will you allow me to be part of your tribe? Therapy is about you, your freedom and the healing that occurs through self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning, and deepening one's insight. My role is to help you begin to think, feel, and understand yourself more deeply, empowering lasting change. My approach is a person-centered eclectic approach that fosters self-acceptance and empowerment. We will go at your pace, this is your journey.
You are the hero of your own tale; you are a warrior who can rescue yourself. Every warrior needs a tribe, people that are going to support them and rally around you in the darkest of times. Will you allow me to be part of your tribe? Therapy is about you, your freedom and the healing that occurs through self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning, and deepening one's insight. My role is to help you begin to think, feel, and understand yourself more deeply, empowering lasting change. My approach is a person-centered eclectic approach that fosters self-acceptance and empowerment. We will go at your pace, this is your journey.
(737) 204-6156 View (737) 204-6156
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Ashley Loeffel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734
Are you looking for someone to support you on your journey towards improving your mental health? Life can be very difficult and overwhelming at times. I have provided counseling in many different settings, including an eating disorder clinic, a residential treatment center for adolescents in the foster care system, a treatment center for adults with substance use disorder and a center for survivors of torture, working with refugees and asylum seekers. Currently, I am working towards obtaining my play therapist credentialing and work with kiddos as young as 7!
Are you looking for someone to support you on your journey towards improving your mental health? Life can be very difficult and overwhelming at times. I have provided counseling in many different settings, including an eating disorder clinic, a residential treatment center for adolescents in the foster care system, a treatment center for adults with substance use disorder and a center for survivors of torture, working with refugees and asylum seekers. Currently, I am working towards obtaining my play therapist credentialing and work with kiddos as young as 7!
(512) 886-9417 View (512) 886-9417
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Natalie Dickey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78738
Open for NEW clients! Your deep emotions of guilt, pain, hopelessness, and sadness are not forever. Expending all your energy, worrying about the needs of others, striving to meet the never-ending demands and unreachable standards is not forever! This is not your forever! Together we will work to help you find joy and fulfillment in life again. We will examine how past experiences have influenced the lens you experience the world while working to regulate and manage your future.
Open for NEW clients! Your deep emotions of guilt, pain, hopelessness, and sadness are not forever. Expending all your energy, worrying about the needs of others, striving to meet the never-ending demands and unreachable standards is not forever! This is not your forever! Together we will work to help you find joy and fulfillment in life again. We will examine how past experiences have influenced the lens you experience the world while working to regulate and manage your future.
(512) 546-6850 View (512) 546-6850
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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.