Grief Therapists in West Lake Hills, TX

Sometimes life will bring difficulties that challenge our ability to experience it to the fullest and meet our potential. Helping you to navigate the tough parts of your life and discover your true potential for success and happiness is what I enjoy most in my practice. I have spent several years working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, relational problems, life transitions, self-harm, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

Screw it. I'll just come out and say it. Counseling has become too expensive for most people to afford. Getting superior help shouldn't be a trade-off that adds financial stress to those already struggling with other concerns. Though my wife insists that I should get paid what I'm worth, what use is my "worth" if it aids only the privileged few? The fact is that I love counseling. It brings me joy and deep fulfillment. It's fun for me and, yes, immensely rewarding. This is my payment. So, I have decided to work with anyone for any amount. Name your own fee. All I ask is that you bring an open mind and genuine hunger for change.

If you want to work on your relationship to food & body, heal pain in your history, and increase self-compassion, I'd love to walk with you. In our sessions, we will explore who you are and what matters to you. We will tackle thought patterns that aren't serving you and work on new ways to interact with your thoughts and feelings that serve you more effectively. I have found that the clients I am most "in my element" with are teens and young adults. When working with teens, I also work with parents to help them navigate supporting their teen at home.

Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of depression, anxiety, or overthinking? If you find it challenging to advocate for yourself, come talk to me! Whether you’re seeking help for the above, or topics such as LGBTQ+ issues, lack of direction, career issues, or something else entirely, I want to help! Together, we will work on strategies that will allow you to address the root cause of said difficulty and build meaningful connections and confidence. It can be difficult and overwhelming to begin the counseling process but remember that asking for help is a sign of strength. Let's create a judgment-free, safe, and exciting sesh.

If you are reading my profile, then you are probably looking for someone to help you with the problems that you and your family are facing. Perhaps your child is struggling with social anxiety, is depressed, acting out aggressively, having difficulties accepting a divorce, experiencing stress from school and extracurricular activities, or they just want someone to talk things through with. My practice focuses on helping youth learn how to cope with the stressors life brings them and to reach their potential.

The person I’m feel best able to work with is someone that has dealt with significant trauma or serious difficulties in their life, due to chronic health or family issues. But they are now interested in working to overcome the impact of these issues on them and their life. Since this person has made an active decision to begin the change process I want to be able to provide support and guidance to them in starting this process. I will work with them to support them in whatever direction they choose to go in their journey. I will also work with LPC-Associates to provide them with competent support, as they start their career.

Seeking professional help is a significant and empowering personal decision. It’s an opportunity to sort through troubling thoughts and feelings, overcome obstacles, and search for new solutions and pathways for positive change and growth. It’s an acknowledgement of the desire and need to look at one’s life from a different perspective. I believe one of the most important components for guiding clients through this process is the establishment of a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. Within this framework, I strive to offer understanding, reassurance, acceptance, and hope.

The life we live and the life we want do not always match up. Funny enough, life some times gets in the way of the life we want. I believe that we can live an authentic life with meaningful connections that makes suffering through hard stuff worth it. A person is more than their problems, thoughts, and feelings. I like to work with individuals on figuring out what kind of life they want, and how to persist through tough times to achieve it.

We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.

I am passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, & adults. I provide therapy for individuals who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, school, & relationships. I have had the unique opportunity to work with people of all ages in private practice, inpatient hospitals, and a juvenile detention center over the past 13 years. I have experience with assessments, IEP, 504's, & school advocacy. I use an integrative approach & strive to understand the person as a whole. I provide an environment that is collaborative, inclusive, supportive, & empowering.

A particular passion of mine, present throughout my life, has been fostering healthy relationships. I have served in multiple roles within mental health, including crisis management, inpatient psychiatry, and therapy. In every context, one thing continues to ring true- your relationship to yourself is the foundation to your relationship with others.

Todos nos enfrentamos a conflictos, retos continuos en nuestra vida... la pérdida de un ser querido, pérdida de empleo, metas no logradas, baja autoestima, culpas no resueltas, estrés, transiciones, dificultades en nuestras relaciones con amigos y familiares, enfermedades físicas y de salud mental, entre otras. Muchas veces logramos nosotros mismos vencer esos obstáculos que se nos presentan, pero en otras ocasiones necesitamos la guía de un profesional que nos escuche atentamente, sin juzgar nuestras emociones, pensamientos, conductas, y nos ayude a desarrollar estrategias para manejar y transformar esos conflictos en fortalezas.

We live in a time when self-help tools abound, yet there are times we can't meditate enough, go for a long enough run, read another book or medicate out of a difficult situation. Many of life's traumas are relational in nature. We need a therapeutic relationship to help us heal from these traumas and find new ways of interacting. We need to feel seen, heard and supported emotionally by another person. And we need to trust that what we're saying will be held in strictest confidence. Welcome to Goodwin Counseling where I am committed to helping clients live happier, healthy lives.

We all work towards a life we want, but sometimes we feel hopeless and that we're holding ourselves back. I utilize a combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-based therapy, EMDR, and somatic work to empower you to be your authentic self no matter the trauma. In my work I work alongside my clients to find ways of being that are sustainable and long-term. Whether it's addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or trauma, we will hold space to grow our ability to be mindful, to be in tune with our bodies, and be connected with everyone around us.

Sometimes we face challenges that are difficult to overcome. You might feel overwhelmed and alone. Friends and family can offer their support and encouragement, but even with their best intentions, their help might not be enough. In Austin Bilingual Therapy we work with people who are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, sad, depressed or experiencing difficult transitions in their lives.

At Austin Bilingual Therapy, you will find a safe and trusting place to explore your concerns. Through nurturing, curiosity and playfulness, you will become aware of what keeps you from believing, feeling or doing what you want to reach in life. I see myself as a companion to you or to your family and children in this journey that is life. I feel honored that you are choosing me to be a witness to your growth as an individual, parent, child, sibling, and partner.

Counseling is a trusting relationship where someone is actively seeking help from a professional who is willing to help. My goal is to explore my client's needs for therapy. From there, I will try to find out what they might expect from therapy such as developing the mental/emotional strength necessary to relate well with others, making decisions about relationship or career issues, reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, or decreasing depressive symptoms that make their day difficult. I will be honest and understanding. It is my hope that each and everyone finds happiness, peace, and hope.

Trouble turning your brain off? Does anxiety get in the way of truly connecting or being present with others? I get it. I can help. Together, we can find the agency you need to take control of whatever aspect of your life that isn’t working for you.

Thank you for stopping by. For more info about my services, please visit www.MyAustinTherapist.com. A psychologist for 20 years, my goal is to help bring positive change to all aspects of your life and your future. It may be through helping you feel good again, improving your self-esteem, developing better relationships, leading a more rewarding life, or achieving your goals; to be empowered, cope with stress or help with identity development.