Interpersonal Therapists in Austin, TX

Life is complex and at various transitional times life can become confusing. In counseling, the integration of our conflicting emotions is at the heart of who we are and how we struggle. It is equally important that you feel safe, valued and respected as we develop our therapeutic relationship. Together we will explore and validate your true authentic self; develop skills to confront life's challenges and embrace the joys; delve into your feelings and emotions with understanding and acceptance. Finding your voice, understanding your emotions and choosing behaviors that reflect yourself at best will weave our therapeutic relationship together.

I support men and women struggling with their pain. Sometimes old events, losses, and ways of behaving bog you down or keep you feeling stuck. Maybe you are overwhelmed relating with your partner, friends, or kids- or you feel isolated and alone. Today's fast paced changes may leave you anxious and unsure. Sometimes that anxiety expands into full blown panic and fear. Together we can explore ways to shift reactive and impulsive behaviors that magnify your suffering. I will help you access your inner wisdom and healing so you may experience deeper connection with others and life feels more fulfilling.

As a parent, you might have some concerns about your adolescent. They may be having a hard time making and keeping relationships with positive peers. They may be engaging in conflict with you about academics and rules in your home. The may not be able to regulate their negative emotions in a healthy way. Your attempts to provide advice and support may not seem like enough.

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.

Anxiety and trauma are a heavy burden, disconnecting us from our lives, loved ones, and our own sense of vitality and safety in our minds and bodies while trapping us in a persistent feeling of unease. If you are like my clients, you want to truly heal from this burden rather than just cover up symptoms and stay stuck in the cycle of an overwhelmed nervous system. To move past trauma and anxiety for good, we must foster safety in our lives, heal the source of our pain, and develop a felt sense of our own capacity to flourish. My practice is all about helping my clients through that process as a supportive companion and guide.

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 feel like you keep attracting unhealthy romantic partners? In relationships do you find yourself often people pleasing and putting your needs second? Sometimes even when we think we are breaking this pattern we end up in the same type of relationship. Often this is due to how we have learned to cope with past traumatic or unhealthy relationships. Together we will help you understand your past and heal from hurtful experiences, so you no longer feel stuck in this cycle. You will learn to better understand your relationship triggers and seek relationships where you feel loved, seen, and cared for.

I work with Perinatal Mental Health (conception through 1st year postpartum), Neurodiversity, Learning Difficulties, Life Transitions, Anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and Depression. I am also a mother and work with Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Postpartum health. I always crave additional training, which is why I became certified in Perinatal Mental Health and completed EMDR basic training. I believe in the importance of focusing on the mind-body connection in a holistic manner.

Greetings, I am Dr. Seleena Smith. I recently made the decision to pivot from offering therapy to life coaching in an effort to have a greater impact on and more access to historically oppressed and underserved populations, more autonomy, and true freedom in my life. This shift led to the creation of REAL Liberation Coaching and Consultation Services (Restore, Empower, Align, and Love) and I am focused on helping my community heal. I strive to help high functioning clients find liberation and joy in their lives in a discrete, nonjudgmental, and safe space, while also helping them to reach their personal and professional goals.

It can be very frustrating to be misunderstood by your spouse or your partner. You probably have a hard time communicating with each other. You probably find yourselves fighting about seemingly minor issues. You might be hurting and even feel a great deal of anger and resentment. You tried hard to fix the situation yourself or even hoped it would go away but you always seem to end up fighting again. You may even feel defeated because of the frequent arguing and worried about the future of your relationship. You know its time to get some help.

I have learned that every individual has unique therapeutic needs and because of this, I strive to create an environment where you can discover your own inner strength and resilience in a setting that is filled with safety and compassion. I believe in a collaborative approach focusing on your own strengths and values. We will focus on internal struggles and challenges and also learn skills that can be implemented in daily life by changing behaviors that may be roadblocks to finding the life that you are striving for.

Are you struggling with trauma triggers, PTSD, anxiety, low mood, depression, difficulty managing emotions, stress, life transitions, health anxiety, or unresolved challenges? Whether you're dealing with past trauma or present-day stressors, I'll work with you to find solutions tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. I work with people of all genders, commonly ages 18-40. I work with various types of trauma though trauma related to sexual harm is my specialty. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and I'll work with you to help you achieve your goals, reduce suffering, and increase life's meaning and joy.

We deliver high-quality executive mental health and leadership development programs that drive business success. Unlock peak performance, elevate workplace mental health, and drive business growth. Led by a team of highly skilled corporate psychotherapists, executive performance coaches, and organizational psychologists, we support group and team relations, leadership, communication, high performance, and thriving for healthy, high-performing leaders and teams that drive business success.

Are you grappling with the impacts of a loss, medical diagnosis, or trauma? Loss is common to the human experience, but when it stems from the death of a loved one or a cancer diagnosis, it can be especially isolating and overwhelming. You’re asking big questions: Will I always feel like this? Is this normal? When will my suffering end? And despite trying therapy in the past or talking to your friends and family, it’s felt like no one has truly understood your experience. You’re craving warmth, safety, and radical unconditional regard—somewhere all of your emotions, questions, and fears can be freely shared and expressed.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life? It's time to prioritize your well-being and reclaim the power to your story! I specialize in women's health, focusing on supporting adult professional women who identify as daughters of immigrants and women of color. Together, we will explore what matters most to you and identify the patterns that may be holding you back from living a fulfilling life. My aim is to help you build healthy and sustainable ways to cope with life's challenges, form healthier relationships, and restore your hope to thrive beautifully.

Relationships are powerful. They have the power to inspire us, help us grow, or they can smother and even damage us. We spend much of our time and energy engaged in relationships, tolerating, fixing, and avoiding relationships. I believe that relationships are powerful vehicles for change. As a psychotherapist, I offer a relationship that is warm, challenging, accepting, and personal where you can feel a full range of emotions, learn, grow, and attain your goals.

I provide a safe, trusting environment for my clients to open up and share their experiences without feeling judged or shamed. I take a warm, client-centered approach to psychotherapy, based on the work of Carl Rogers. I believe that one of the most valuable aspect of therapy is for the therapist to have unconditional positive regard toward the client. As my client, I will think the best of you, and truly believe that you are capable of great things. I am positive, non-judgmental and compassionate, and when you enter my office it will be a safe environment for you to be vulnerable and be yourself.

I am a bilingual therapist, and provide therapy in both Spanish and English. It is a privilege to be able to provide therapeutic services in a language that is more comfortable to you. I have experience working with teens and adults, some of who have endured complex trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, and more.

Emotional, psychological, and interpersonal/social growth is a continual process of self transformation and change. At points when one feels stuck or confused in that process, or when life just isn't working, it often helps to connect with a therapist. I provide a safe space where you can be, or recover/rediscover, your authentic self; deepen the emotional connection with yourself and others; clarify thoughts, beliefs, and values; consider new ways of being in the world and w/others; develop healthier adaptive strategies for relating to yourself and others; and work through past and/or present griefs and traumas.