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Ryan Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
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.
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.
(512) 270-6209 View (512) 270-6209
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Sherri Woodworth, MA, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I am a psychotherapist trained in pschodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential theories. I practice from a multi-disciplined perspective incorporating elements of mind, body, and spirit based upon a person's unique belief system. Whether you are seeking therapy to work through a life transition or crisis, or are looking for personal growth and new ways to cope with life and relationships , it can help to connect with a caring professional to walk with you and guide you through this process towards wholeness and healing.
I am a psychotherapist trained in pschodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential theories. I practice from a multi-disciplined perspective incorporating elements of mind, body, and spirit based upon a person's unique belief system. Whether you are seeking therapy to work through a life transition or crisis, or are looking for personal growth and new ways to cope with life and relationships , it can help to connect with a caring professional to walk with you and guide you through this process towards wholeness and healing.
(512) 865-5229 View (512) 865-5229
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Christian Counseling Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(512) 843-8181 View (512) 843-8181
Photo of Casey Bond Lepper, Marriage & Family Therapist in 78746, TX
Casey Bond Lepper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
14 week curriculum for individuals/couples to overcome mental limitations, heal and experience lasting self worth and love. Currently 3 spots available for intensive program! Group intensive beginning August 2024; signs are live. My goal is for every person I work with to have sustaining joy, abundance, and impact as well as a peaceful mind without worry anxiety or limitations: these programs are created to accelerate individuals/couples progress in life. Reach out to learn more!
14 week curriculum for individuals/couples to overcome mental limitations, heal and experience lasting self worth and love. Currently 3 spots available for intensive program! Group intensive beginning August 2024; signs are live. My goal is for every person I work with to have sustaining joy, abundance, and impact as well as a peaceful mind without worry anxiety or limitations: these programs are created to accelerate individuals/couples progress in life. Reach out to learn more!
(512) 942-0402 View (512) 942-0402
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Dara Paprock
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Lake Hills, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Integrative Depth Therapist specializing in Addiction, Trauma, and Family Systems
Integrative Depth Therapist specializing in Addiction, Trauma, and Family Systems
(657) 571-1159 View (657) 571-1159
Photo of Candace McWhirter Kimbrough, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78746, TX
Candace McWhirter Kimbrough
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC, MA, MPA
Verified Verified
I have been practicing mental health counseling for over 10 years. I hold licenses in Texas for Professional Counseling and Chemical Dependency Counseling. In private practice, my passions are working with adolescents, individuals, families, and addictions. After the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, I worked on-site with other clinicians to start the first mental health clinic in Uvalde for survivors, community members, and families of the deceased. I volunteer with the Austin Police Department as a member of their victim services team, providing counseling services to victims of violent crime. www.kimbroughcounseling.com
I have been practicing mental health counseling for over 10 years. I hold licenses in Texas for Professional Counseling and Chemical Dependency Counseling. In private practice, my passions are working with adolescents, individuals, families, and addictions. After the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, I worked on-site with other clinicians to start the first mental health clinic in Uvalde for survivors, community members, and families of the deceased. I volunteer with the Austin Police Department as a member of their victim services team, providing counseling services to victims of violent crime. www.kimbroughcounseling.com
(512) 222-7045 View (512) 222-7045
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Chelsea DeKruyff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I think that having a healthy, trusting, and genuine relationship with clients is important for healing.
My name is Chelsea DeKruyff, MA, LPC. I am a compassion-centered, neuroscience-informed psychotherapist in Austin, Texas. I specialize in working with PTSD and trauma-related disorders, ADHD, relationships and codependency, and identity issues. You may feel like your experience is too big, that it would overwhelm a listener. You may also think that your experiences are inconsequential and don't warrant the attention of a therapist. If you hold either view, I encourage you to open yourself to new possibilities.
I think that having a healthy, trusting, and genuine relationship with clients is important for healing.
My name is Chelsea DeKruyff, MA, LPC. I am a compassion-centered, neuroscience-informed psychotherapist in Austin, Texas. I specialize in working with PTSD and trauma-related disorders, ADHD, relationships and codependency, and identity issues. You may feel like your experience is too big, that it would overwhelm a listener. You may also think that your experiences are inconsequential and don't warrant the attention of a therapist. If you hold either view, I encourage you to open yourself to new possibilities.
(512) 807-0843 View (512) 807-0843
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Kate Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Often, they struggle with low mood, work-life balance, family conflict and relationship stress.
We all encounter major stress and loss and often we recover well on our own. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, confusing and too big to process alone. You can reach out for support, and you don’t have to do it alone. Through therapy, you have the power to focus on what helps you learn and grow. I am passionate about helping clients connect to their core values in therapy. We'll use mindfulness-based therapies to help you become aware of thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from experiencing a joyful and authentic life. I enjoy using humor, creativity and self-compassion in my practice.
Often, they struggle with low mood, work-life balance, family conflict and relationship stress.
We all encounter major stress and loss and often we recover well on our own. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, confusing and too big to process alone. You can reach out for support, and you don’t have to do it alone. Through therapy, you have the power to focus on what helps you learn and grow. I am passionate about helping clients connect to their core values in therapy. We'll use mindfulness-based therapies to help you become aware of thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from experiencing a joyful and authentic life. I enjoy using humor, creativity and self-compassion in my practice.
(512) 882-2010 View (512) 882-2010
Photo of Stacie Robertson, Marriage & Family Therapist in 78746, TX
Stacie Robertson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you and your partner experiencing more disconnection, frustration and conflict? Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed about your relationship? Are you stressed out and needing support to help navigate your relationship issues? Talking to someone to find hope and to feel more grounded can help. I specialize in treating relationships and couples counseling. I guide couples in managing everyday challenges as well as major changes in their life by providing skills and different ways of looking at their relationship problems to strengthen, rebuild and restore their relationships.
Are you and your partner experiencing more disconnection, frustration and conflict? Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed about your relationship? Are you stressed out and needing support to help navigate your relationship issues? Talking to someone to find hope and to feel more grounded can help. I specialize in treating relationships and couples counseling. I guide couples in managing everyday challenges as well as major changes in their life by providing skills and different ways of looking at their relationship problems to strengthen, rebuild and restore their relationships.
(512) 882-0259 View (512) 882-0259
Photo of Linda Gamst, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78746, TX
Linda Gamst
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families who are seeking support with relationships, managing emotion, co-parenting and navigating the obstacles of everyday life. Transitions can be challenging whether it be starting a new grade, adjusting to divorce, or leaving home to begin college. Mental health issues can complicate productivity making it difficult to experience happiness, joy and success. I enjoy working with the complex dynamics of couples and families. This might include helping children to improve peer or sibling relationships, adjust to a parent's divorce, or navigate their own powerful emotions.
I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families who are seeking support with relationships, managing emotion, co-parenting and navigating the obstacles of everyday life. Transitions can be challenging whether it be starting a new grade, adjusting to divorce, or leaving home to begin college. Mental health issues can complicate productivity making it difficult to experience happiness, joy and success. I enjoy working with the complex dynamics of couples and families. This might include helping children to improve peer or sibling relationships, adjust to a parent's divorce, or navigate their own powerful emotions.
(737) 204-8242 View (737) 204-8242
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Melinda Griffith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Have you had a recent change in your life? Feeling tired and frustrated? Unfulfilled in your personal and romantic relationships? When was the last time you thought about what YOU need or want? Have you ever felt like running away? I offer you an open and compassionate space to come explore all of this and more each week. Together you and I will explore your concerns and find new ways to re-connect with yourself and the important people in your life, and will be a support system for you while you explore the changes you would like to make.
Have you had a recent change in your life? Feeling tired and frustrated? Unfulfilled in your personal and romantic relationships? When was the last time you thought about what YOU need or want? Have you ever felt like running away? I offer you an open and compassionate space to come explore all of this and more each week. Together you and I will explore your concerns and find new ways to re-connect with yourself and the important people in your life, and will be a support system for you while you explore the changes you would like to make.
(720) 712-1086 View (720) 712-1086
Photo of Tom Bolls, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78746, TX
Tom Bolls
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
The best therapy is a playful blend of science and relationship. My approach is transparent and direct, getting to the heart of the matter quickly. I use lots of neuroscience to help educate my clients about why and how we should communicate in relationships. My style is unique because I will use lots of humor to encourage us as we navigate each painful spot in your life. The end goal of my treatment is practical as well as compassionate - helping you become more present with others as well as with yourself. I see our work together as the beginning of a transformative process, a collaboration to create meaningful change.
The best therapy is a playful blend of science and relationship. My approach is transparent and direct, getting to the heart of the matter quickly. I use lots of neuroscience to help educate my clients about why and how we should communicate in relationships. My style is unique because I will use lots of humor to encourage us as we navigate each painful spot in your life. The end goal of my treatment is practical as well as compassionate - helping you become more present with others as well as with yourself. I see our work together as the beginning of a transformative process, a collaboration to create meaningful change.
(512) 812-7263 View (512) 812-7263
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Maren Elizabeth Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
I have 10 plus years of experience in various settings within the community working with children, adolescents, adults, in individual, couples, and family settings prior to opening up my private practice.
Life transitions and hardships can bring about stress, Anxiety, and/or Depression. Left unattended the levels of stress and Anxiety can intensify. Together we can work to gain insight and understanding into these issues and strive for the life you envision.
I have 10 plus years of experience in various settings within the community working with children, adolescents, adults, in individual, couples, and family settings prior to opening up my private practice.
Life transitions and hardships can bring about stress, Anxiety, and/or Depression. Left unattended the levels of stress and Anxiety can intensify. Together we can work to gain insight and understanding into these issues and strive for the life you envision.
(512) 865-6180 View (512) 865-6180
Photo of Janice Reyes, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate in 78746, TX
Janice Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and trauma-informed, child and adolescent development expert committed to helping families and couples learn how to communicate effectively, create a sense of safety at home, and strengthen the bonds in their relationships. I approach our sessions with tenderness, warmth, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. I honor the unique needs and goals of your family, recognizing that each family is different and requires tailored support.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and trauma-informed, child and adolescent development expert committed to helping families and couples learn how to communicate effectively, create a sense of safety at home, and strengthen the bonds in their relationships. I approach our sessions with tenderness, warmth, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. I honor the unique needs and goals of your family, recognizing that each family is different and requires tailored support.
(737) 227-0382 View (737) 227-0382
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Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Accepting clients May 2024. I help couples work their way through crisis events by helping them find their feet amist the chaos. My role is to help couples have difficult conversations. With my background is in probation/parole therapy, I bring strong elements of fairness, repair, and rehabilitation to couples who have faced injuries. Some topics I have strong experience in are: infidelity, bisexuality, addiction, codependency, anger management, emotional availability, parenting approach, and lack of sexual intimacy.
Accepting clients May 2024. I help couples work their way through crisis events by helping them find their feet amist the chaos. My role is to help couples have difficult conversations. With my background is in probation/parole therapy, I bring strong elements of fairness, repair, and rehabilitation to couples who have faced injuries. Some topics I have strong experience in are: infidelity, bisexuality, addiction, codependency, anger management, emotional availability, parenting approach, and lack of sexual intimacy.
(469) 472-5167 View (469) 472-5167
Photo of Rachael Ashcraft, Marriage & Family Therapist in 78746, TX
Rachael Ashcraft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Do you often find yourself filled with anxiety about things in the future, setting boundaries, or your relationships in general? Do you sometimes have intrusive thoughts related to current stressors or past trauma? This is exhausting, and you deserve relief. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A), who is trained in working with couples and individuals, as well as EMDR therapy for individuals.
Do you often find yourself filled with anxiety about things in the future, setting boundaries, or your relationships in general? Do you sometimes have intrusive thoughts related to current stressors or past trauma? This is exhausting, and you deserve relief. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A), who is trained in working with couples and individuals, as well as EMDR therapy for individuals.
(512) 706-9794 View (512) 706-9794
Photo of David James Chambers, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 78746, TX
David James Chambers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
I work with individuals and couples who deal with anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and stress, among many other things. I help my clients discover where they desire to be and support them to find the tools they need to live into those hoped for identities.
I work with individuals and couples who deal with anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and stress, among many other things. I help my clients discover where they desire to be and support them to find the tools they need to live into those hoped for identities.
(512) 601-5005 View (512) 601-5005
Photo of Amy C Person, Licensed Professional Counselor in 78746, TX
Amy C Person
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
License; Individual & Group; Family Psychotherapy ; (family Dynamics, healthy Roles) Couples/relationship Counseling; PACT Level 1 Trained (Lesbian and Heterosexual) Inclusive of Married, Cohabitating, and Divorced Couples) assisting couples in conflict resolution, communication, intimacy, and prioritizing the relationship EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
I specialize in empowering individual people to take charge of their lives and create the life they want to have both internally and in their relationships with the significant people in their lives.
License; Individual & Group; Family Psychotherapy ; (family Dynamics, healthy Roles) Couples/relationship Counseling; PACT Level 1 Trained (Lesbian and Heterosexual) Inclusive of Married, Cohabitating, and Divorced Couples) assisting couples in conflict resolution, communication, intimacy, and prioritizing the relationship EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
I specialize in empowering individual people to take charge of their lives and create the life they want to have both internally and in their relationships with the significant people in their lives.
(361) 444-0344 View (361) 444-0344
Photo of Paige Bartholomew, Marriage & Family Therapist in 78746, TX
Paige Bartholomew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746  (Online Only)
Individual Counseling and Couples. Have you spent years in 'talk therapy', without seeing much real change? It’s probably time to try something new. Psychologists are learning there is a more successful way to heal. Deeper wounds can't be reached through talk-therapy alone. We must heal in a multidimensional way. It's about taking a gentle, deep look at the sub-conscious imprints in the body, mind, heart and soul levels to find out exactly where the pain lies. You and I will gently pave the way to clear them. Sessions are 65 minutes long, with free text check-ins 24/7. Insurance is accepted!
Individual Counseling and Couples. Have you spent years in 'talk therapy', without seeing much real change? It’s probably time to try something new. Psychologists are learning there is a more successful way to heal. Deeper wounds can't be reached through talk-therapy alone. We must heal in a multidimensional way. It's about taking a gentle, deep look at the sub-conscious imprints in the body, mind, heart and soul levels to find out exactly where the pain lies. You and I will gently pave the way to clear them. Sessions are 65 minutes long, with free text check-ins 24/7. Insurance is accepted!
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Photo of Nina Gilbert, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 78746, TX
Nina Gilbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
My therapeutic approach is direct and compassionate. My clients often tell me that I "keep it real". I see couples and individuals in person from my office in Austin, TX, and virtually for clients in Connecticut and New York. My specialities include eating disorders, addictions, trauma, couples therapy and LGBTQ+ issues.
My therapeutic approach is direct and compassionate. My clients often tell me that I "keep it real". I see couples and individuals in person from my office in Austin, TX, and virtually for clients in Connecticut and New York. My specialities include eating disorders, addictions, trauma, couples therapy and LGBTQ+ issues.
(980) 246-2385 View (980) 246-2385
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.