Psychodynamic Therapists in Austin, TX

To be fully alive in the 21st century, each of us has to make a conscious choice. Barriers can arise, challenging our ability to maintain personal values, stay mentally and emotionally stable, and live a life of our choosing. Mary works to help clients realize their version of a rich and balanced life. She provides a safe, supportive, judgment-free space to help you work through barriers that lie between where you are and where you want to be. What would you do if you knew you would not fail? Let's work together to find out. Mary B. Mattis at SoCo offers Clinical Supervision to LMSWs working toward LCSW status.

Welcome to uplift, I am happy to help you work on your therapy goals.I have 18 years experience in working with individual clients, adolescents and families. I am a mother of two adult sons and one fur baby. I enjoy helping clients meet their therapy goals. I know that in this time we all have some very challenging emotions as we navigate life. I have had the opportunity in my career to experience many different settings to gain knowledge and experience that allows me to have good outcomes with clients.

My interest is in people, their unique stories, and what brings them to therapy plays an important role in my work. I see my job as helping each individual understand what may be interfering in achieving their goals. I use a variety of techniques, tailored to each person's needs. I enjoy the process of forming a unique, collaborative relationship with each individual, leading to helpful change.

If you feel like you have tried everything and nothing works, I get you! I strongly believe that we all have an inner wisdom deep within us, but through our life experiences and social influences, most of us lose access to this inner healer. In our work together I will guide and support you as we peel back the layers so that you can reconnect with your deeper sense of self. As you begin to make that connection, shift happens. My intention is for you to feel empowered in your healing journey.

Are you feeling completely drained? Is the constant fight against anxiety and stress wearing you down? Feeling like you’re running on an endless treadmill, low on energy and getting nowhere, can be so exhausting. The painful situations that have hurt your heart, and the expectations of modern life, are heavy to carry alone. Imagine the relief you’ll feel when the pace of your life slows down, those negative self-critical thoughts quiet, and your joy begins to grow with every day. You deserve to live your best life, freed from the chains of suffering and worry.

Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing! Counseling can provide you with a supportive, safe environment in which to explore and navigate life’s challenges. I am dedicated to going at your own pace and providing a non-judgmental, nurturing environment along the way. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in eating disorders, career counseling, severe anxiety disorders, and trauma. My approach encourages conquering fears, pointing out strengths, building self-care into your schedule, practicing mindfulness, regulating emotions, and identifying passions so that you can lead a purposeful life.

My strengths work well with clients who were the truth-tellers in their families. Like the boy in “The Emperor Has No Clothes,” you probably experienced a lot of blowback for pointing out the obvious and uncomfortable. Maybe you came to doubt your own experience and wisdom. Over time you may have lost touch with those gifts, resulting in understandable confusion and coping skills that just aren't working anymore (symptoms). You came in this world authentically yourself, let's go find them! I offer a free 15 minute consultation so you can feel comfortable before making your first appointment.

Struggle is a part of life, but our struggles can often make life feel overwhelming, stifling, or meaningless. It’s all too easy to get stuck in patterns of living and relating that feel like endless repetitions of old models that seem to generate more problems than they solve. Whether your goal is healing from traumas, improving relationships, addressing complex mental health concerns, or striving for a deeper and more meaningful understanding of life and yourself, I believe that therapy can be an invaluable tool for exploration, healing, and growth.

Feelings and sensations are housed in our bodies. This is why the body in motion is our best tool to process life experiences, relieve stress, gain clarity and connect to your authentic self. If you are looking to develop a relationship with yourself and understand your own patterns as they show up in your life, I can help. Our bodies are wise and through movement, one can access parts of themselves that simply cannot be accessed verbally alone.

Maxine is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A) under the supervision of Sydney McQuade, LPC-S. Maxine graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Mathematics from St. Edward’s University in 2019 and later earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward’s University in 2023. I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults. I am passionate about helping young individuals navigate the complexities of life. Whether it's coping with anxiety, understanding and managing depression, or addressing the challenges of transitioning to adulthood, I am here to provide the guidance and support you need.

I help teens and adults heal from debilitating intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and unwanted behaviors. These thoughts and behavioral compulsions usually attack your personal values, identity, and beliefs, leaving you searching for reassurance and falling into the same exhausting cycle. My ideal client usually needs help relinquishing control and finding peace with the unknown. I provide a calming presence, a lighthearted sense of humor, and a non-judgmental space to overcome your fears. Together, we create structured goals and implement them in each session.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Are you feeling down or overwhelmed? Do you feel alone in a room full of people? Do you need help with identifying appropriate life goals; developing effective coping skills; improving stress; alleviating depressive symptoms or embracing life. People enter counseling for many reasons, from anxiety, stress, mental health fitness, depression, trauma and grief. Still others are curious to discover more about themselves and keen to enrich their relationships and inner lives. Whatever your circumstances, counseling can be the first step in an empowering journey of self-awareness and change.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your life's direction? Whether you're navigating the challenges of young adulthood, adjusting to motherhood/pregnancy, or struggling with relationships, you deserve to thrive. Let's embark on a journey to rediscover your identity, heal past wounds, and cultivate the life you envision. Together, we'll foster insight and empower you to make meaningful changes. With compassion and curiosity, I'll meet you where you are, supporting you on the path to building a fulfilling life.

My priority is providing a safe and non-judgmental space that fits your unique needs and goals. I have experience working with families and individuals, who were struggling/experiencing various life adjustments, grief and loss, processing trauma, stress and anxiety, depression, personal exploration related to spirituality and relationship conflicts. I’d love to support you in processing trauma, seeking personal development, and navigating life stressors.

I am a doctoral-level psychologist specializing in trauma resolution, attachment-related issues, relationship problems, and postpartum mood disorders. I facilitate healing by helping people connect deeply to themselves and others. People tend to seek me out when they feel stuck with their suffering and difficult feelings, and I imagine this is the case with you too. You've tried lots of things to move forward from the residuals of disappointing relationships, traumas, or depression and anxiety, but it isn't happening. Relief has been only temporary at best.

Welcome, I’m Mengisteab! If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands and expectations, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with stress, anxiety, low self-worth, relationship issues, or major life changes. But you don’t have to suffer in silence. I’m here to offer you compassionate and evidence-based support to help you heal and grow. You deserve a safe space where you can express yourself freely and be heard without judgment. In our sessions, I’ll listen attentively, respect your pace, and provide feedback and guidance along the way.

Finding the right therapist can be difficult as it is important the client feels like they are in a safe place; which is why I focus on building a trusting, nonjudgmental, and safe environment for the client. The therapeutic alliance between therapist and client is so important in therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist so I am trained in Family Systems and utilize these models in counseling. Through counseling my clients have learned effective communication methods, coping skills, boundary setting, assistance in addiction counseling, and rebuilding healthy relationships.

I believe that people come into counseling with their own solutions. My job is to create a unique therapy for each individual to help them uncover and build upon strengths they already possess. I seek to make the therapy room a safe & non-judgmental place for all emotional experiences, and a place to make peace with parts of ourselves that we fear & dislike. As clients build compassion for themselves, they find their compassion for others growing, and the strength to examine & change their lives for greater happiness & fulfillment.

Unfortunately, I am not able to accept new clients at this time - Hello, I’m Nicole, a therapist licensed to practice in Texas and offering teletherapy. I have experience treating many issues, including childhood trauma, strategies to manage ADHD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors such as skin-picking and hair-pulling. I am a proud social and racial justice advocate, LGBTQ+ ally, sex positive, and HAES- and poly-affirming. My primary approach to therapy is relational and client-centered, meaning I believe that the therapist/client relationship is central and that each individual client is the expert on their own life.