Finding a therapist in Austin who understands the complex interplay between the mind and the body is essential for lasting change. I provide specialized counseling services in Austin that move beyond traditional talk therapy to address the root causes of emotional and physical distress.
Based in the heart of Central Texas, I am a certified Somatic Experiencing® (SE) Practitioner—a body-oriented approach to healing trauma and chronic stress. I help my clients regulate their nervous systems, process unresolved tension, and find a sense of safety and ease within themselves.
If you’ve “talked through” your problems, yet still feel the physical weight of stress or trauma in your daily life, these counseling services in Austin that I provide may help you find a sense of safety and ease within.
Counseling Services in Austin
If you are seeking counseling services in Austin that are not listed below, please contact me and ask!
I am a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner having completed all of the contact hours and training. Somatic Experiencing is a modality that integrates mind and body to help release trauma and chronic stress and restore resilience to the nervous system.
Somatic Therapy can provide a pathway to heal from acute trauma, childhood abuse or neglect, chronic stress, grief as well as many other challenging life experiences.
Couples therapy is a gift you can give your relationship. Whether it’s early in your relationship and you want to build a solid foundation or you need some support later on when life gets more complex with careers and kids, I can teach you important skills around communication and connection. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence based modality, to help you slow down and organize what’s happening to both of you when you get triggered, ultimately helping you build a more secure relationship.
If you suffer from anxiety, then you’re probably already aware of the way the body and the mind are connected – you can feel anxiety symptoms in your body. I have years of experience helping clients figure out what’s underneath the anxiety (ex. trauma history, unprocessed grief or anger, stress) and working through it. I also teach coping skills for staying in the present moment by tracking sensations in the body.
Survivors of sexual abuse may experience anxiety, depression, or PTSD. We will co-create a safe place for you to work on feeling safe in your body, setting boundaries, and creating more fulfilling relationships. Somatic Experiencing interventions will give you the opportunity to complete and release the fight or flight energy that is held in your body after trauma.
Investing in your well-being by seeking help is a brave step. Reach out today!
Depression can be caused by current stressors or by old events from your childhood. There’s hope though and I’m here to help! During some of your darkest hours, I will sit with you and listen to you and support you. We will give you a safe place to have and release those difficult feelings that the depression is numbing out. And we’ll help you figure out how to feel connected to the world again.
You’ve read the attachment therapy books. You know your attachment style. You can trace exactly where it came from — the parent who wasn’t quite there, the relationship that confirmed your worst fears, the pattern you keep repeating no matter how clearly you can see it. That’s not a personal failure. That’s attachment — and it lives in your body, not your mind.
Consensual Nonmonogamy Counseling Services in Austin
I support all kinds of relationship structures and am committed to keeping a sex positive lens. We can work together to build the kind of relationship you want. And I can help you process moments when you are triggered by your partner – helping you to be able to share more vulnerability and develop better communication and coping skills.
LGBTQIA+ Counseling Services in Austin
You are welcome here! I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether we’re working on relationship counseling, coming out and embodying your identity, dealing with an unsupportive family, healing from shame/guilt or supporting your gender transition journey, I offer a safe place to process through all of it.
Other Counseling Services in Austin
We all have different ways of perceiving hurt and trauma and expressing how we feel isn’t always in sync with mental health industry jargon. If you are struggling in some other way than what I’ve listed here and feel that my approach might help you, please contact me to see if I can help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling Services in Austin
Is counseling confidential?
Yes, therapy is confidential! I am legally obligated to protect your privacy and cannot share your information without your consent (except in certain legal situations).
How much do counseling services cost?
You can see my current rates for individual and couples counseling services on my Therapy FAQs page.
How long does counseling typically last?
Everyone’s journey through counseling is unique. Some achieve breakthroughs in months, while others benefit from a deeper dive. The key is to be patient and consistent, knowing that lasting change is within reach.
What happens during a counseling session?
My first session typically involves discussing your specific concerns and goals for therapy in order to best understand your situation and develop a treatment plan. Subsequent sessions focus on working towards your goals and using various therapeutic techniques to address your unique challenges.
Who can benefit from counseling?
Anyone experiencing challenges in their life can benefit from counseling. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals dealing with:
- Stress, anxiety, and depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- PTDS/Trauma
- Career challenges
- Personal growth and development