Family Therapy in Austin, TX

The sexual part of your life is not where you want it to be and you are desperate for change. You and your partner are worried that something might be wrong with you or your relationship. You don’t know where to go for help. This sexual issue is keeping you from being happy and you and/or your partner are depressed and anxious all the time. You think about this all the time. You feel like you don’t know enough about sex and you certainly don’t know how to solve this problem, even though you have tried. No one taught you how to have a healthy and positive sexual identity, so how are you supposed to know how to fix this?

Is your relationship struggling? A breach of trust or issues such as resentment, conflict, distance or ineffective communication can erode closeness & intimacy over time. Our closest relationships touch some of our deepest emotional wounds, which makes distance and disharmony feel so painful. As a couples & family therapist, I specialize in helping relationships navigate the tough times and find a pathway back to closeness.

I believe that we hold the ability to challenge ourselves, to grow through maximizing our strengths, and finding unique ways to add to the best parts that already exist within us. I have found that through sharing a space where openness and understanding (and a little bit of humor) are present, you also have the ability to flourish, whether that be through walking the journey alone or with the added support of those who love and care for you. I focus on helping adults, both individuals and couples, with anxiety/stress, self-esteem, depression, communication, and relationships

Are you a couples struggling from substance abuse? Do you want to find an addiction treatment center for couples that allows you both to stay in the same room. Couples Rehab works with substance abuse treatment centers that have couples treatment programs. We have couples therapy and counseling that are focused on long-term recovery solutions. Our couples treatment centers offer inpatient and outpatient therpay programs, along with short-term and long-term treatment options.

My therapeutic approach is holistic, relaxed, and informed by values of empowerment, collaboration, and cultural humility. I value affirming care that emphasizes safety and creativity. I use an eclectic, strengths-based approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT).

Have you been wondering if this is as good as life gets? Are you feeling lost and confused about where to take your life? It can be hard to turn down all the noise of life's distractions (work, friends, family, etc) in order to really understand and articulate how you feel, what you need and what direction is best for you. My work with clients centers around taking a step out of their every day life to explore what is going right in their life and what needs to change. If you ready to make a change but you don't know where to begin, let's talk!

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to be here. I'm a licensed & board certified counselor-associate in the state of Texas. I'm the owner of Playful Minds Psychotherapy. I specialize in Play Therapy & Sand Tray Therapy with children ages 3-12. I also see teens and parents utilizing a combination of client-centered, collaborative conversation, & strengths-based techniques. I help clients learn essential skills to become self-sufficient & well-adjusted individuals in an unpredictable world. Areas that I help my clients improve upon are emotion regulation, communication, grief & loss, trauma, depression, & anxiety.

I've helped shed light on Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Health and Wellbeing. Work / Life Balance is possible and as an advocate on your behalf we collaborate to find solutions. Integrative health psychotherapy for 10+ years working with Adults, Adolescents and Couples. Time is a commodity, organizing thoughts and planning solutions to make significant shifts. Personal goals are acheivable however it means "getting out of your head and having a bias for action". Keep it simple, take the next indicated step as the investment in yourself is worth it. Insurances accepted, make the call.

It’s normal to feel ambivalent about recovery. Maybe you’ve found yourself looking for relief, but afraid of all recovery entails. Perhaps your experience has been minimized by those around you and now you tell yourself “it’s not bad enough” to warrant help. It can feel daunting to think of overhauling your life or giving up something that, at times, still provides comfort. I get it. I know what it’s like to be torn between the comfort of what is familiar, in a time that seems rife with chaos and tragedy, and the desire to have a life that feels purposeful and expansive, that is more than “just getting by.”

Please note I am not accepting new clients at this time..... When life becomes overwhelming it can help to talk to someone you trust. As a counselor my goal is to help you better understand your struggles and how to manage them. Children and teenagers often struggle to explain their feelings to adults, and even their peers, making it difficult to get the support they need. Adults sometimes feel that they need to have it all together and take care of everyone else. This often means not taking care of yourself. I will work with you to tackle the struggles you are facing to find peace and happiness.

All appointments are telehealth. I have a passion for assisting others in their journey of healing from within. Life experiences can bring about many feelings and emotions that may make it difficult to show one’s true self, I am here to help one navigate through those life experiences and aide in the healing process.

As a therapist and supervisor for associates, I strive to always be honest with my clients, open to feedback, and work collaboratively. It is my focus to assist you in reaching the goals that YOU want to achieve. We will work in a collaborative manner to create goals and design a pathway to change. I will challenge you to enact this change and guide you through the process in a supportive manner. For Parents of Children and Teens: Trauma, ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression can play havoc with your child's ability to thrive and be happy, affect grades, and lower cognitive abilities and emotion regulation. I am here to help.

If you feel stuck in your trauma or unhealthy patterns, I can help. I specialize in doing the deep work that helps people heal from complex trauma and PTSD, childhood abuse/neglect and other big wounds. My style is caring, compassionate, and direct. Expect me to listen deeply and help you heal from the inside out. We will work together to help you gain insight and learn new skills for managing difficult situations. You will learn to attune to how your body is experiencing the world and how to let emotions move through you. So much is possible when you have determination and the right guide. Together, let's make good shift happen!

Clients describe my therapeutic style as interactive, warm, and reassuring. It isn't easy to disclose personal challenges, but my clients have responded pretty quickly to my efforts to build rapport, explore issues, and experiment with solutions. Sometimes this work has been about learning new coping skills, and sometimes the work has been about digging deeply into the past to uproot old patterns that dampen the spirit. In my work with clients--whether individual or couples--I include a focus on integrating body awareness into the work of the heart and mind, so that more profound healing may take place.

Hi! I'm Dr. Shaden Powell, therapist, developmental psychologist and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, devoted to assisting children, parents and adults on their life journeys. My approach is rooted in developmental psychology and research, providing a solid foundation for our work together. In our sessions, inclusivity and diversity are paramount, ensuring an environment where all experiences are valued and respected. With compassion as my guiding force, I am here to support and empower you. www.cedarparktherapistinsight.com

I have knowledge and practice of many prominent counseling theories and will adapt my counseling approach to your needs and goals. I tend to implement a solution-focused approach in order to not only focus in on what your goals are, but also to get you to those goals as quickly as possible. While we develop solutions for your goals, I tend to think outside of the box and try to find unique solutions that are catered to you individually.

Do you constantly find yourself struggling with managing your emotions, forming healthy relationships, low self-esteem, perfectionism, or feelings of shame or guilt? Or maybe you are a parent or guardian of a child or adolescent that has difficulty with adjustments happening around them, and they are struggling with regulating their emotions, communicating, socializing with others, or having difficult behaviors? If you find yourself or your child navigating through life with these struggles, it would be my honor to support you.

I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults and their families to help them achieve fuller, healthier and happier lives. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults coping with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, chronic pain, adjustment to health conditions and difficulties managing emotions.

Due to your demanding lifestyle and taking care of others, you have inadvertently forgotten to take care of yourself and the people whom you value the most. I believe attending therapy will help you refocus and prioritize what will be most fulfilling – in your day-to-day life. Whether individual therapy or couples or family counseling, I would like the opportunity to work with you and discern what changes you want to make moving forward and generate an action plan to live out those goals. Let's get started!