Photo of Austin Mental Healthcare LLC in 78746, TX
Austin Mental Healthcare LLC
PA-C, CAQ
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Patients very often say "I wish I had started my treatment years ago". The harsh reality is that emotional struggles to this day continue to be stigmatized and shamed. The brain is an organ, and like any other physiological system it may require some fine tuning from time to time. Whether you or a loved one have been under the grips of anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping, or simply sub-optimal functioning, we can have an open, honest discussion about whether medication is the right answer. Throughout my 15 years in psychiatry, I've had no greater joy than to see my patients improve. It's never too late to get help.
Patients very often say "I wish I had started my treatment years ago". The harsh reality is that emotional struggles to this day continue to be stigmatized and shamed. The brain is an organ, and like any other physiological system it may require some fine tuning from time to time. Whether you or a loved one have been under the grips of anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping, or simply sub-optimal functioning, we can have an open, honest discussion about whether medication is the right answer. Throughout my 15 years in psychiatry, I've had no greater joy than to see my patients improve. It's never too late to get help.
(512) 675-6373 View (512) 675-6373
Photo of Terry Rauschuber - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 78746, TX
Terry Rauschuber - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Not accepting new clients
Terry Rauschuber is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with a master’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She is a mental health therapist with over 20 years of successful experience working with adults and seniors with depression and anxiety. She applies techniques to develop skills to learn how to manage negative thought processes and develop alternative thinking patterns. Terry’s experience in hospitals and psychiatric hospitals provides a wealth of knowledge of treatment modalities as well as maneuvering through the maze of healthcare. EMDR Trained
Terry Rauschuber is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with a master’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She is a mental health therapist with over 20 years of successful experience working with adults and seniors with depression and anxiety. She applies techniques to develop skills to learn how to manage negative thought processes and develop alternative thinking patterns. Terry’s experience in hospitals and psychiatric hospitals provides a wealth of knowledge of treatment modalities as well as maneuvering through the maze of healthcare. EMDR Trained
(512) 640-2161 View (512) 640-2161
Photo of Brittany McCarty, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78746, TX
Brittany McCarty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I also have worked with individuals experiencing clinical mental health disorders which include but are not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation.
We, as social creatures, thrive when we feel understood and accepted. My goal as a clinician is to assist individuals in creating a greater sense of self-understanding, acceptance and appreciation. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy but use a variety of approaches in treatment.
I also have worked with individuals experiencing clinical mental health disorders which include but are not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation.
We, as social creatures, thrive when we feel understood and accepted. My goal as a clinician is to assist individuals in creating a greater sense of self-understanding, acceptance and appreciation. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy but use a variety of approaches in treatment.
(737) 377-0797 View (737) 377-0797
Photo of Dr Terry Eagan - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry in 78746, TX
Dr Terry Eagan - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation also known as TMS Depression Therapy is an FDA cleared treatment for depression and co-occurring anxiety, postpartum, OCD, addiction, and other mental health conditions.
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from leading a happy and balanced life. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options to recover. Call for a Free Confidential assessment and schedule an appointment today.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation also known as TMS Depression Therapy is an FDA cleared treatment for depression and co-occurring anxiety, postpartum, OCD, addiction, and other mental health conditions.
Suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can be debilitating and hold you back from leading a happy and balanced life. We invite you to learn more about your treatment options to recover. Call for a Free Confidential assessment and schedule an appointment today.
(844) 908-3517 View (844) 908-3517
Photo of Anne Marie Jennings, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 78746, TX
Anne Marie Jennings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
My specialties include depression, anxiety, marital counseling, parent-child relationships, families, bipolar disorder, and anger management.
I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or managed depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, marital counseling, parent-child relationships, families, bipolar disorder, and anger management.
I approach therapy as a partnership with my clients in which you are the ultimate decision maker and I work with you to clear away obstacles and identify opportunities. My clients have successfully overcome or managed depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, marital stress, parent-child difficulties, domestic violence, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and anger issues.
(512) 430-4524 View (512) 430-4524
Photo of Shantel Mackey, Psychologist in 78746, TX
Shantel Mackey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
In a world where so many feel alone in their suffering, I do my best to offer a safe space of acceptance. Research shows that processing feelings and events works best when processed interpersonally. Therapy is a worthy investment. When people invest in themselves emotionally and psychologically, they tend to reap the rewards of improved mood, healthier relationships, better overall health, and more occupational/creative success.
In a world where so many feel alone in their suffering, I do my best to offer a safe space of acceptance. Research shows that processing feelings and events works best when processed interpersonally. Therapy is a worthy investment. When people invest in themselves emotionally and psychologically, they tend to reap the rewards of improved mood, healthier relationships, better overall health, and more occupational/creative success.
(432) 535-3144 View (432) 535-3144
Photo of Matt Bierds, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78746, TX
Matt Bierds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746  (Online Only)
My clients are adults who are struggling with different mental health issues and looking for relief and support. Specific issues relate to anxiety, depression, men's issues, general stress management, family/relationship issues, and sexual issues. My clients want a therapist that is warm and compassionate, yet also direct and willing to talk about the difficult areas of life so that they can face life stressors head-on and create positive change.
My clients are adults who are struggling with different mental health issues and looking for relief and support. Specific issues relate to anxiety, depression, men's issues, general stress management, family/relationship issues, and sexual issues. My clients want a therapist that is warm and compassionate, yet also direct and willing to talk about the difficult areas of life so that they can face life stressors head-on and create positive change.
(915) 221-7203 View (915) 221-7203
Photo of Katherine Velasquez, Pre-Licensed Professional in 78746, TX
Katherine Velasquez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
My ideal client seeks positive change and growth, grappling with challenges that hinder well-being. They yearn for effective coping mechanisms and greater self-awareness, aiming for a more fulfilling life. Their goals are rooted in achieving a harmonious balance, and they understand the transformative power of therapy. Motivated by a desire for purpose and understanding, they seek a safe, empathetic space to explore their unique journey. I aim to guide them towards lasting positive change, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of purpose in their lives.
My ideal client seeks positive change and growth, grappling with challenges that hinder well-being. They yearn for effective coping mechanisms and greater self-awareness, aiming for a more fulfilling life. Their goals are rooted in achieving a harmonious balance, and they understand the transformative power of therapy. Motivated by a desire for purpose and understanding, they seek a safe, empathetic space to explore their unique journey. I aim to guide them towards lasting positive change, fostering resilience and a renewed sense of purpose in their lives.
View
Photo of Mindnest - Behavioral Health Made Simple in 78746, TX
Mindnest - Behavioral Health Made Simple
MD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
Online and In-person medication management, therapy, psychological testing, advanced psychiatric procedures.
Online and In-person medication management, therapy, psychological testing, advanced psychiatric procedures.
(281) 609-9641 View (281) 609-9641
Photo of Three Oaks Counseling & Psychiatry, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 78746, TX
Three Oaks Counseling & Psychiatry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.
We are a group of talented and experienced mental health clinicians that provides counseling and medication management all across Austin and greater Texas. We have offices in West Lake Hills, Georgetown, and Dripping Springs. We also provide telehealth service anywhere in Texas.
(512) 772-5453 View (512) 772-5453
Photo of Barb Matijevich, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78746, TX
Barb Matijevich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that trauma is the universal experience --we all carry trauma with us--which is why I'm a trauma therapist with a focus on complex PTSD. I am EMDR-trained but I draw on many therapeutic modalities to meet my client's needs. To me, therapy is about releasing the things that prevent us from moving toward ease in our daily lives, in our relationships, and in the way we show up in the world.
I believe that trauma is the universal experience --we all carry trauma with us--which is why I'm a trauma therapist with a focus on complex PTSD. I am EMDR-trained but I draw on many therapeutic modalities to meet my client's needs. To me, therapy is about releasing the things that prevent us from moving toward ease in our daily lives, in our relationships, and in the way we show up in the world.
(512) 975-2161 View (512) 975-2161
Photo of Susannah D. Kirksey, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78746, TX
Susannah D. Kirksey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Rollingwood, TX 78746
We live in an extraordinary stressful time. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or lonely? Maybe you face issues of love and relationship, career and money, health and happiness, or bereavement and loss. Perhaps you are simply sick of repeating the same self-defeating patterns. Whatever the case, we can figure it out together. I will guide you in the journey of self-inquiry that will lead to creating something beautiful and extraordinary in your life no matter the circumstance. Life will take on new meaning and purpose as you begin to explore and discover and love who you are.
We live in an extraordinary stressful time. Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or lonely? Maybe you face issues of love and relationship, career and money, health and happiness, or bereavement and loss. Perhaps you are simply sick of repeating the same self-defeating patterns. Whatever the case, we can figure it out together. I will guide you in the journey of self-inquiry that will lead to creating something beautiful and extraordinary in your life no matter the circumstance. Life will take on new meaning and purpose as you begin to explore and discover and love who you are.
(512) 598-4239 View (512) 598-4239
Depression Therapists

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.