Therapists in Austin, TX

My clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I also provide Spiritual Direction/Spiritual Formation. I have over 12 years of experience working in the mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse field. I have a Doctorate in Professional Counseling, with a specialization in trauma, grief, and loss. I also hold a Master of Arts degree in counseling, and a Master of Arts degree with a Theology concentration.

I provide compassionate and confidential therapy and counseling services to adults and couples. Whether you seek marital or couples therapy or individual help for adjustment issues, anger management or stress, I am prepared to help in a warm, supportive environment. I will help to create positive changes and support your finding of positive solutions to enhance your quality of life. I am trained with the most current psychological research offering individualized treatment plans. I provide secured video therapy at no additional cost to those who don't want to deal with traffic or live to far to come to the office.

Feeling Stuck? AnxiousAngrySadLonelyNumbHelpless? You've tried everything else. It's time for a gentle revolution. Give me a call. You and I will work together to loosen and sort this snarly knot of feelings and find calmness and clarity. Together, we will start you on your journey towards what you really want and who you really want to be. If you are looking to deeply explore the roots of any distress, need extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I'm here to help you

My ideal client is someone who has self-esteem issues. As a therapist I enjoy imparting positive feedback to my clients to help them see the value of themselves as an individual and to boost their perception of self. I treat the following issues: abandonment, abortion, adoption, aging/geriatric conditions, anger, blended family issues, bullying, caregiver issues/stress, co-dependency, commitment issues, communication problems, compulsive spending/shopping, control issues, divorce adjustment, emotional abuse, grief, LGBTQ issues, military/veterans issues, PTSD, women's issues, and workplace issues.

Finding answers, resolutions, and ultimately healing in the middle of some of life's most difficult times can be challenging. Help is about being guided to internal solutions that may be hidden by the intensity of the pain or the complexity of the challenge. Austin Counseling Associates can help. As practitioners of counseling arts, we are deeply committed to being present, connected, creative, and caring. Through the use of these attributes, we seek to guide clients down a path of discovery...a path to healing one's self. We are currently accepting new patients for individual, couples, and family therapy.

Change is inevitable. Pain is probable. Suffering is optional. Many of us already have the strength to manage change but need a little help finding the courage and confidence. That is why I take a collaborative, flexible, transformational, dynamic, and strength-based approach to empower clients to face life’s circumstances. I could help equip you with just tools to tackle your personal and professional obstacles or I can work alongside you and through dialogue help you to develop your own tools for long term sustainable strategies and an independent and purposeful life.

Hi, I’m Paula! A few of my favorite things include (but are not limited to): screaming Kendrick Lamar lyrics, breathing in fresh mountain air, and spontaneous trips to Juiceland (moontower fan for life!). I also spill food on my shirt daily, occasionally trip over air, experience emotions very intensely, and did not learn how to manage my own neurodivergence until adulthood. I’m a whole human outside of work, which means I’m a whole human while I’m working! I’m hoping that feels refreshing for you and opens the door for you to be a whole human with me too. My utmost priority is to nurture a space for you to “reveal your real!"

I get what it feels like to feel stuck...seemingly unable to move forward or backward. At my group practice, Unstuck, we are professional therapists and counselors who seek to provide genuine, confidential, safe, and healing space for anyone who feels stuck in life. We focus on individuals and couples working through relationship struggles, symptoms of depression or anxiety, navigating life transitions, coming out trauma, dealing with family dynamics, spiritual questioning, or anything that makes them feel stuck or trapped in their current circumstances.

My role as a therapist is to facilitate growth and change by assisting my clients in realizing and exploring the primary concerns in their lives. My job is to help them get "unstuck," so that they can choose other ways to live. I offer tools that can help them communicate better, establish necessary and healthy boundaries, manage anger and fear healthily, and eliminate self-destructive and self-harming behavior. Most importantly, I offer assistance in improving the self, which can enrich and increase the joy in my client's lives.

Do you find yourself plagued by emotions too big for the circumstances you find yourself in... swept downstream in turbulent emotional currents of intense anxiety, anger, grief... frozen in numbness, shame, withdrawal, emotional shutdown... struggling to find or stay on the path of your authentic self amidst the maelstrom of others' norms and expectations? For more than 20 years I have helped many like you learn how to safely navigate these challenging waters, shed the unnecessary and toxic intrusions and strictures of their past, and find and bring into the world their genuine self and voice.

My deepest professional aspiration is to enable others to discover their own motivations for change and to find within themselves the ability to take responsibility for their thought life and thus find the power to take actions and thereby make dramatic and transformative changes in their lives. In working with individuals, couples, and groups, my aim is to foster self-esteem, coping skills and encourage building positive and supportive relationships. I work with individual clients, couples, and lead weekly therapy groups. Deep lasting change that is already beginning iswithin your grasp. Reach out, I'd be honored to work with you.

I am a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia & schizoaffective disorder, as well as, the co-occurring diagnosis .

You may be anxious about therapy, so let’s address some common ‘what ifs’ about judgement or failure. I’m here to be present for you; to listen with an open mind and open heart. I will have human reactions to things you say, not because I'm judging you but because I'm fully engaged in hearing your story. There is no such thing as failing at therapy because every conversation is impactful. And yes, it's true that you may feel worse before you feel better, and I promise to guide you along the way. What if we're not a good fit? Don’t worry, I’ll do my best to help you find a therapist better suited for you. You deserve to be well.

Some of the issues I have worked with include addiction and recovery, depression, anxiety, stress, autism spectrum disorder, conflict resolution, anger management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ADHD, ADD, OCD, grief and loss, career challenges, and relationship issues to name a few. My counseling style is warm, empathetic and direct. I believe in empowerment and self-confidence and treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't believe in labeling and I am determined to be unbiased and objective so as to meet you right where you are.

Therapy offers a chance to learn new ways to cope with emotionally charged life challenges & process the things in life that keep us stuck. In our sessions, I'll help you identify & challenge self-defeating patterns that leave you stuck, unsatisfied, & less than your best. We'll develop a plan based on your needs & what you want out of therapy. I offer a supportive, nonjudgemental space for you to reflect, process, & grow. My approach is strength based, interactive, & collaborative, & I believe that authenticity, respect, & a sense of humor all contribute to a strong therapeutic relationship.

Finding answers, resolutions, and ultimately healing in the middle of some of life's most difficult times can be challenging. Help is about being guided to internal solutions that may be hidden by the intensity of the pain or the complexity of the challenge. Austin Counseling Associates can help. As practitioners of counseling arts, we are deeply committed to being present, connected, creative, and caring. Through the use of these attributes, we seek to guide clients down a path of discovery...a path to healing one's self. We are currently accepting new patients for individual, couples, and family therapy.

Has life stress reached a peak? Sometimes we need a safe place to sort through it all. ​No one teaches us what to do with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, or pain. What to do with setbacks, lack of confidence, or loneliness. How to fix a broken relationship, or how to get yourself out of a difficult situation you feel stuck in. Together we can sort through your current life stress, bring understanding, new perspectives, wisdom, and healing.

Feeling stuck, angry, depressed, or confused? Are you fed up, with yourself, your partner, or family members? Are you struggling financially? Are looking for a different career or starting one? Are your struggling with school or college? Do you have feelings and thoughts that you do not understand, and don't feel comfortable talking to friends or family about them? These are common experiences for many people in our complicated society. Sometimes people "act out", fall into addictions, just shut down, or make bad decisions. They want change, but are not sure how. That's when counseling and analysis can really help.

Are you stuck? You may find yourself stuck and unable to change recurring disturbing emotions, troubling thoughts and destructive behaviors. Past traumatic events may fuel painful feelings, disturbed thinking, relationship problems and hurtful actions. Eliminating ghosts from the past begins the process of enduring change and healing.