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10+ Years of Experience
Masters in Counseling Psychology from Adler University in Chicago, IL
Change the way you think about yourself, and you can change your life. My goal is to help you do just that so you can overcome disruptions in your life caused by trauma, anxiety, grief, stress, or other persistent mental health challenges. In my experience working with youth and adults in the Austin area, I have found that trust, honesty, and individual responsibility can lead to the most effective treatment for you—and even peace.
As the proud owner of Austin Anxiety and Trauma Specialists, I aim to ensure the right care for each client and provide the best support for our clinicians. No matter the hurdles you’re facing, you can trust us to help you find the support you need—even if that means helping you look outside our own practice.
Specialties
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Trauma
Anxiety/Depression
OCD
Stress
Phobias
Treatments
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Rumination Focused ERP (RF-ERP)
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
8+ Years of Experience
Masters in Counseling Psychology from University of the Southwest in Hobbs, NM
You are the author of your story, so don’t let anyone else hold the pen! My goal is to provide you with the tools you need to be your absolute best self. As your therapist, I will work alongside you to help you discover and understand the root cause of your difficulties. We’ll do this in a trusting and safe environment where you have the space to be transparent and vulnerable. You’ll develop specialized skill sets that can help you overcome obstacles and take back control of your life.
As an Army veteran and PTSD specialist, I deeply understand the struggles you face dealing with physical and mental wounds. I am also a mother who personally recognizes the complexity of having a healthy work-home-family dynamic, and my background gives me extra insight into the practical tools that can help you find balance.
Specialties
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Divorce
Low self-esteem
Treatments
Eye Movement Desentiziation and Reprocessing EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Person-Centered
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
6+ Years of Experience
Masters in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX
Each of us faces challenges in our lives that drive us towards resilience by adopting our own unique ways to interpret ourselves, others, and the world around us in order to survive and remain normal. I understand that change can be a daunting task, and as your therapist I am dedicated to helping you discover the root cause of your challenges, overcome them, find relief, and take control for a more fulfilling and happier life.
My multicultural background in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, close to the border with Mexico, allowed me to work in schools, juvenile justice centers, and residential facilities for over 25 years. I learned to understand without biases and judgments so that today I can help clients of all backgrounds feel heard, seen, and validated in a warm, empathetic, and safe environment. I take a culturally-sensitive, trauma-focused, client-centered, and strength-based approach to help those in marginalized communities achieve their emotional well-being goals.
Specialties
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety, stress and depression
Children, adolescents, family and couples therapy
ADHD, autism, OCD, personality disorders
Veterans
Substance use
Anger management, grief
Treatments
EMDR & Parts Work, Somatic Techniques
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-based therapy
5+ Years of Experience
Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston, Texas
Finding your triggers can feel like being lost at sea with no land in sight—but with the tools and guidance you need, you can find your triggers and learn effective ways to cope. It’s my mission to help you uncover those factors in your life keeping you stuck in one place and support you in removing barriers to happiness and fulfillment.
Therapy is not a “one size fits all,” so we’ll approach your unique situation holistically to focus on the methods that work best for you. I’ll help you work towards your goals in a safe space to explore your habits, relationship dynamics, and past or present life events.
My experience providing career counseling in a university setting and to adults across the diverse landscapes of Texas allows me to bring to our sessions proven strategies tailored to your individual journey and career crossroads. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or relationship challenges, together, we’ll embark on a journey towards self-awareness, growth, and fulfillment.
Specialties
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety and depression
Individual Relationship Issues
Career Counseling
Treatments
Attachment-based Psychodynamic Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
7+ Years of Experience
Masters of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward’s University
My goal is to help you gain control of your life by fostering personal growth through the exploration of your cognitive, emotional, and somatic experience. I believe that therapy is most effective and beneficial when tailored to your unique needs and the systems in which you exist.
In my approach, I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, CPT, CBT, EMDR, and solution-focused therapy as well as incorporating mindfulness and narrative practices.
Throughout my career, I’ve helped adults and adolescents who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, drug addiction, and violence process their traumas and reclaim their lives. Engaging in my own healing journey has helped me identify and accept the parts of myself that make me uniquely me. My personal mission is to help you navigate your own journey of self-acceptance.
Specialties
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Trauma, DV, SA etc.
Anxiety and depression
Family of Origin Issues
Neurodivergent Individuals
Marginalized Communities
Treatments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
5+ Years of Experience
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Texas in San Antonio
Therapy is a place where you can feel validated, understood and accepted—often for the first time in a long time, and maybe even ever. Healing truly begins when you confront your pain without fear of judgment or ridicule. And that’s when you’ll find that the power to break free from the grip of your past lies within you. That your vulnerabilities are no longer vulnerabilities, but rather areas of strength that you can draw from. That is when the image of your best self will come into focus, and it is my goal to empower you with the tools and courage to turn that image into a reality.
Having grown up in a multicultural environment with a Hispanic and Middle Eastern family, I know the importance of processing issues related to acculturation, problems of adjustments to a new culture, and the emotional rollercoaster of experiencing cultural shock. I know from experience as an LPC that change is possible and I invite you to take your first steps in your healing journey.
Specialties
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety and depression
Stress
Treatments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Relational Cultural Therapy
