Therapists in 78759
Xiangya (Sonya) Gao
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RN
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
With a decade of experience in the mental health field, I have garnered comprehensive expertise in counseling treatments, assessment strategies, and crisis intervention skills. My professional background includes working with diverse patient populations, ranging from individuals dealing with serious mental illness, developmental delays, and personality disorders to those experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, as well as situational distress and adjustment issues. This wealth of experience positions me to offer nuanced and practical support to individuals facing a broad spectrum of mental health concerns.
With a decade of experience in the mental health field, I have garnered comprehensive expertise in counseling treatments, assessment strategies, and crisis intervention skills. My professional background includes working with diverse patient populations, ranging from individuals dealing with serious mental illness, developmental delays, and personality disorders to those experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, as well as situational distress and adjustment issues. This wealth of experience positions me to offer nuanced and practical support to individuals facing a broad spectrum of mental health concerns.
Austin Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT , LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
Austin Family Counseling (AFC) is a counseling practice providing expert-level guidance and support for families, children, couples, and individuals. We are a unique group of therapists who will not only help you feel connected and cared for, but also provide you with guidance and expertise that will give you what you need to restore hope and connection in your life and relationships.
Austin Family Counseling (AFC) is a counseling practice providing expert-level guidance and support for families, children, couples, and individuals. We are a unique group of therapists who will not only help you feel connected and cared for, but also provide you with guidance and expertise that will give you what you need to restore hope and connection in your life and relationships.
Noel Cho
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
Not accepting new clients
Life can be hard. Especially when we feel disconnected from the people that we should feel the closest to. Sometimes difficult life circumstances stand in the way of us experiencing better connection. Sometimes it can feel like being stuck in a cycle that just continues to pull us back in no matter how hard we try to break free. Sometimes we are in the cycle so long that it feels helpless and hopeless.
Life can be hard. Especially when we feel disconnected from the people that we should feel the closest to. Sometimes difficult life circumstances stand in the way of us experiencing better connection. Sometimes it can feel like being stuck in a cycle that just continues to pull us back in no matter how hard we try to break free. Sometimes we are in the cycle so long that it feels helpless and hopeless.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.