Therapists in Austin, TX
Gary Brothers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Not accepting new clients
First of all, I work for you. I am a hired consultant with specialized skills and expertise in certain areas with one goal...to make your life better. Often, however, getting to better takes some doing from both of us. This partnership, which is called the therapeutic relationship, is at the core of good psychotherapy. As such, I do not judge clients and do not look at things in terms of good or bad, right or wrong, should or shouldn't. Instead, I consider things in context of either constructive or destructive in moving towards the goal of making your life better in the ways you are seeking.
First of all, I work for you. I am a hired consultant with specialized skills and expertise in certain areas with one goal...to make your life better. Often, however, getting to better takes some doing from both of us. This partnership, which is called the therapeutic relationship, is at the core of good psychotherapy. As such, I do not judge clients and do not look at things in terms of good or bad, right or wrong, should or shouldn't. Instead, I consider things in context of either constructive or destructive in moving towards the goal of making your life better in the ways you are seeking.
Let's face it: LIFE. IS. HARD. You are out here giving it your all, yet often find yourself feeling exhausted, anxious, lost, and overwhelmed. Meanwhile, everyone else seems like they've got it all figured out. Well, here's the thing: you are not alone in feeling this way, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with you because of it. In fact, discovering this truth is at the heart of therapy.
Let's face it: LIFE. IS. HARD. You are out here giving it your all, yet often find yourself feeling exhausted, anxious, lost, and overwhelmed. Meanwhile, everyone else seems like they've got it all figured out. Well, here's the thing: you are not alone in feeling this way, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with you because of it. In fact, discovering this truth is at the heart of therapy.
Welcome, I'm Joel Stephen, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and mental health advocate dedicated to helping individuals overcome trauma and navigate crises. My passion for mental health advocacy was ignited when I experienced the profound impact of crisis intervention during my career as a Special Agent with the FBI. Now retired, my experiences, including facing my own mental health challenges through trauma, have deeply influenced my approach to therapy.
Welcome, I'm Joel Stephen, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and mental health advocate dedicated to helping individuals overcome trauma and navigate crises. My passion for mental health advocacy was ignited when I experienced the profound impact of crisis intervention during my career as a Special Agent with the FBI. Now retired, my experiences, including facing my own mental health challenges through trauma, have deeply influenced my approach to therapy.
Life can feel hard, but it will get better! I’m trained to understand why you feel as you do and I can show you the way out of depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I can also show you how to stop being self-critical so you can love your life again. Clients can hope to walk away from our work together feeling more connected to themselves- understanding their thoughts and feelings and knowing how to confidently deal with them. I have over 30 years of experience helping people feel better and achieve their goals. Helping moms is close to my heart. Check out my website Leighgermann.com to find tools made for moms!
Life can feel hard, but it will get better! I’m trained to understand why you feel as you do and I can show you the way out of depression, anxiety and relationship problems. I can also show you how to stop being self-critical so you can love your life again. Clients can hope to walk away from our work together feeling more connected to themselves- understanding their thoughts and feelings and knowing how to confidently deal with them. I have over 30 years of experience helping people feel better and achieve their goals. Helping moms is close to my heart. Check out my website Leighgermann.com to find tools made for moms!
Jocelyn Chamra Barrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703 (Online Only)
Grief is something we all face in life, but each person experiences it differently. Sometimes it’s due to the death of a loved one. Other times, however, it’s due to the loss of your country, your health, your plans for a family, or another important pillar of your life. You may be finding that this feels much different than you expected it to—rather than just feeling sad, you feel angry, impatient, constantly on edge. You’re tired of people telling you “they know how you feel” (they don’t) or that you’re “so strong” (you don’t feel that way). Your world has been permanently changed, and you’re not sure how to move forward.
Grief is something we all face in life, but each person experiences it differently. Sometimes it’s due to the death of a loved one. Other times, however, it’s due to the loss of your country, your health, your plans for a family, or another important pillar of your life. You may be finding that this feels much different than you expected it to—rather than just feeling sad, you feel angry, impatient, constantly on edge. You’re tired of people telling you “they know how you feel” (they don’t) or that you’re “so strong” (you don’t feel that way). Your world has been permanently changed, and you’re not sure how to move forward.
Terra Dominguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
You’ve been feeling a persistent sense of anxiety, overwhelm, and other difficult emotions; the negative self-talk and self-doubt feel constant, the internal pressure and expectation to be perfect or make everyone happy feels draining, the avoidance is growing, and you’re struggling with how to cope. Together, we’ll help you gain the tools you need to feel better, process the ways the past is impacting your life today, and create new, healthier patterns and behaviors. It is possible to find the relief you've been wanting, and feel at ease with yourself, your relationships, and your life.
You’ve been feeling a persistent sense of anxiety, overwhelm, and other difficult emotions; the negative self-talk and self-doubt feel constant, the internal pressure and expectation to be perfect or make everyone happy feels draining, the avoidance is growing, and you’re struggling with how to cope. Together, we’ll help you gain the tools you need to feel better, process the ways the past is impacting your life today, and create new, healthier patterns and behaviors. It is possible to find the relief you've been wanting, and feel at ease with yourself, your relationships, and your life.
It is a brave and courageous step to start this healing journey. Have you noticed yourself, or child feel overwhelmed? Have you experienced hurt, that causes you struggles in your daily life and relationships? Do you need a safe space to process difficult emotions or issues? Do you need assistance as a caregiver to connect with your child more? I would be honored to help you navigate any of these life stressors. I want my clients to gain as many skills as possible; leaving therapy feeling well equipped to manage any curve ball thrown your way.
It is a brave and courageous step to start this healing journey. Have you noticed yourself, or child feel overwhelmed? Have you experienced hurt, that causes you struggles in your daily life and relationships? Do you need a safe space to process difficult emotions or issues? Do you need assistance as a caregiver to connect with your child more? I would be honored to help you navigate any of these life stressors. I want my clients to gain as many skills as possible; leaving therapy feeling well equipped to manage any curve ball thrown your way.
Austin Mind Body, LGBTQ+ Counseling & Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78741 (Online Only)
Struggling with life transitions, creative ruts, and relationships are difficult in any situation but especially so if you do not follow the heteronormative path. It can be difficult to open up to someone when you are not certain that they understand Queer and Alternative relationship structures. I use an individualized approach with each client to build a therapeutic relationship based on specific goals. I focus my work around issues regarding LGBTQ+, sexuality, non-binary and transgender, complex relationships, power dynamics, sexual health, BDSM/Kink, and other dynamics.
Struggling with life transitions, creative ruts, and relationships are difficult in any situation but especially so if you do not follow the heteronormative path. It can be difficult to open up to someone when you are not certain that they understand Queer and Alternative relationship structures. I use an individualized approach with each client to build a therapeutic relationship based on specific goals. I focus my work around issues regarding LGBTQ+, sexuality, non-binary and transgender, complex relationships, power dynamics, sexual health, BDSM/Kink, and other dynamics.
Leslie Bailey-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Janet Scarborough Civitelli
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be stressful, can't it? Therapy or coaching can help you change the things you have the power to change individually while we collectively work for change at a systems level. I help clients who are struggling with workplace challenges, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, and medical challenges. I offer convenient, accessible telehealth therapy via a secure version of Zoom. I am licensed to provide therapy in Texas and all PSYPACT states. I also offer career coaching via telephone to clients in all U.S. states.
Life can be stressful, can't it? Therapy or coaching can help you change the things you have the power to change individually while we collectively work for change at a systems level. I help clients who are struggling with workplace challenges, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, and medical challenges. I offer convenient, accessible telehealth therapy via a secure version of Zoom. I am licensed to provide therapy in Texas and all PSYPACT states. I also offer career coaching via telephone to clients in all U.S. states.
Sumayah Luxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Hey, howdy, hi! :) I’m very happy you’re here. Life can be challenging at times and it can be extremely difficult when deciding to start therapy for you or your child. Give yourself a pat on the back for at least even researching therapy options. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. I believe counseling can be beneficial for anyone at any point in their life, young or old. It’s okay to ask for help, even counselors need counselors. My desire is to provide the safe and accepting space you or your child needs to take the lead and process what is on their heart and mind.
Hey, howdy, hi! :) I’m very happy you’re here. Life can be challenging at times and it can be extremely difficult when deciding to start therapy for you or your child. Give yourself a pat on the back for at least even researching therapy options. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. I believe counseling can be beneficial for anyone at any point in their life, young or old. It’s okay to ask for help, even counselors need counselors. My desire is to provide the safe and accepting space you or your child needs to take the lead and process what is on their heart and mind.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT, ABS, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Have you stumbled into questions or barriers in your relationships? Maybe things are just feeling hard right now? In my practice, I strive to create a safe and open environment for you to explore complex issues without judgement. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples, and prioritize safe and effective communication with emphasis on emotional exploration and connection. Navigating a new dynamic or feeling stuck can be tricky, I specialize in all forms of sex therapy including: desire discrepancy, physical changes, body image, and open/poly/kink to name a few.
Have you stumbled into questions or barriers in your relationships? Maybe things are just feeling hard right now? In my practice, I strive to create a safe and open environment for you to explore complex issues without judgement. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples, and prioritize safe and effective communication with emphasis on emotional exploration and connection. Navigating a new dynamic or feeling stuck can be tricky, I specialize in all forms of sex therapy including: desire discrepancy, physical changes, body image, and open/poly/kink to name a few.
Do you ever find yourself overeating when you’re hungry? Do you then try to diet to counteract how it made you feel by restricting food for a period of time? Are you struggling with your body image? Recovering from an eating disorder and body dysmorphia can be incredibly difficult, but it’s not impossible. Let me help you repair your relationship with food so you can get back to living a stress free life. My goal is to help make meal time a rewarding experience again.
Do you ever find yourself overeating when you’re hungry? Do you then try to diet to counteract how it made you feel by restricting food for a period of time? Are you struggling with your body image? Recovering from an eating disorder and body dysmorphia can be incredibly difficult, but it’s not impossible. Let me help you repair your relationship with food so you can get back to living a stress free life. My goal is to help make meal time a rewarding experience again.
Ashley Fedrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Are you struggling? My job as a therapist is to listen and provide feedback and tools that can help clients cope with life's challenges in a healthier way. I also work collaboratively with clients to identify and adapt unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors. I strongly believe things can improve no matter your circumstances or mental health diagnosis. No one should have to suffer alone or in silence.
Are you struggling? My job as a therapist is to listen and provide feedback and tools that can help clients cope with life's challenges in a healthier way. I also work collaboratively with clients to identify and adapt unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors. I strongly believe things can improve no matter your circumstances or mental health diagnosis. No one should have to suffer alone or in silence.
I am passionate about performance psychology and helping clients reach their ultimate goals while becoming more resilient and empowered in the process. No matter where you’re at in your performative journey, I strive to make you greater and more consistent in your performance by supplementing your mental skills with your physical abilities, like a personal trainer but for your mind, using evidence-based practices.
I am passionate about performance psychology and helping clients reach their ultimate goals while becoming more resilient and empowered in the process. No matter where you’re at in your performative journey, I strive to make you greater and more consistent in your performance by supplementing your mental skills with your physical abilities, like a personal trainer but for your mind, using evidence-based practices.
Elizabeth Devine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701
Have you tried everything to understand or fix a problem, but it just keeps showing up? I believe complicated problems require complex understanding. I aim to help every client gain greater insight into themselves and the dynamics at play in their life, relationships, and experience. Insight alone can have a powerful and significant impact on progress and is at the heart of my work. However, lasting change often also requires learning and trying new ways of interacting with the world. I offer information, suggestions, and encouragement to assist you in feeling, thinking, and, ultimately, living better.
Have you tried everything to understand or fix a problem, but it just keeps showing up? I believe complicated problems require complex understanding. I aim to help every client gain greater insight into themselves and the dynamics at play in their life, relationships, and experience. Insight alone can have a powerful and significant impact on progress and is at the heart of my work. However, lasting change often also requires learning and trying new ways of interacting with the world. I offer information, suggestions, and encouragement to assist you in feeling, thinking, and, ultimately, living better.
Melanie Cephas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705 (Online Only)
"The struggle that you are in today, is developing the strength that you need for tomorrow." Let's face it, life is far from easy, so if you are someone who is struggling with day-to-day living and finding it difficult to overcome the challenges and curveballs that life seems to throw at you, then let's work together to regain the strength that you already have within you. I am a therapist who specializes in working with individuals between the ages of 12-30 that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, unresolved past trauma, stress, grief/loss, relationship issues and lack of social and communication skills.
"The struggle that you are in today, is developing the strength that you need for tomorrow." Let's face it, life is far from easy, so if you are someone who is struggling with day-to-day living and finding it difficult to overcome the challenges and curveballs that life seems to throw at you, then let's work together to regain the strength that you already have within you. I am a therapist who specializes in working with individuals between the ages of 12-30 that struggle with anxiety, depression, anger management, unresolved past trauma, stress, grief/loss, relationship issues and lack of social and communication skills.
Laura Poulter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78758
If you have hopes and dreams for yourself but all you know is that whatever you do, it’s never enough; if you avoid facing the mirror because you don’t like who you see; or if you don’t know where to go but all you know is that you don’t want to be where you are: then searching for a therapist is an excellent first step to something new.
If you have hopes and dreams for yourself but all you know is that whatever you do, it’s never enough; if you avoid facing the mirror because you don’t like who you see; or if you don’t know where to go but all you know is that you don’t want to be where you are: then searching for a therapist is an excellent first step to something new.
Derek Leighton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT-S, LPC-S, CST, EMDR
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78703
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist available to help you experience relationships and sexuality in self-defined, healthy ways. Are you looking for more satisfaction in life? Or maybe struggling with out-of-control sexual behaviors? I believe it's important that you find a therapist that is the right fit for you. I offer counseling services to Couples, Individuals, and Families. After spending 23 years in high tech, my passion for helping others develop their careers and seek personal growth led to a natural transition to working as a psychotherapist.
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist available to help you experience relationships and sexuality in self-defined, healthy ways. Are you looking for more satisfaction in life? Or maybe struggling with out-of-control sexual behaviors? I believe it's important that you find a therapist that is the right fit for you. I offer counseling services to Couples, Individuals, and Families. After spending 23 years in high tech, my passion for helping others develop their careers and seek personal growth led to a natural transition to working as a psychotherapist.
Amanda O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78723 (Online Only)
We all want love. When it's healthy, it feels GOOD. We want our person-our best friend that makes us feel safe, valued, attractive, supported. But it's not always so easy...I work with women that are single, taken, or maybe even confused about where things stand. I help women cultivate a stronger connection with themselves and discover how to a work towards more satisfying romantic relationships. Maybe you're single and don't want to be. Or you're in a relationship, but find that you and your partner keep arguing about the same things. Perhaps your relationship is healthy, but you are overwhelmed about taking the next step forward.
We all want love. When it's healthy, it feels GOOD. We want our person-our best friend that makes us feel safe, valued, attractive, supported. But it's not always so easy...I work with women that are single, taken, or maybe even confused about where things stand. I help women cultivate a stronger connection with themselves and discover how to a work towards more satisfying romantic relationships. Maybe you're single and don't want to be. Or you're in a relationship, but find that you and your partner keep arguing about the same things. Perhaps your relationship is healthy, but you are overwhelmed about taking the next step forward.
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Number of Therapists in Austin, TX
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Austin, TX who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 71% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Austin, TX see their clients
| 55% | In Person and Online | |
| 45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |