Therapists for college students near Austin, TX

Have you experienced something traumatic, stressful or life-altering? Do you feel unfulfilled, drained or overwhelmed? Do you feel frustrated, lost or hopeless? Are your thoughts negative and cruel? Do your emotions seem uncontrollable? Do you struggle to connect to others, or find joy in things you once loved? I have more than a decade of experience helping adults who are facing life's challenges, and we can work together to help you take your power back using simple tools & techniques. You’re not alone, and I believe change is within your reach.

I'm passionate about empowering my clients to find their own strength and confidence to navigate challenges in their lives. Most often individuals and couples reach out to me for challenges surrounding Dating, Premarital, Marriage, Pre/Post Baby, and Coping and Communication Skills. Therapy takes effort on your part, and willingness to be open and put in some "heart" work! I grew up in Texas and currently live in New York. I'm familiar with rural and urban cultures and happy to work with your culture in mind! I'm a wife, a mom, a sister, a daughter, a friend and so much more! I offer General Counseling and Christian faith-based counseling. Sign up for a FREE Consultation with me today!

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College life can feel overwhelming—balancing classes, deadlines, relationships, and big decisions about the future. If you’re weighed down by stress, anxiety, or even past experiences that still affect you, I can help. I work with students using mindfulness-based approaches like breathwork, somatic awareness, and ACT tools to manage stress, calm the nervous system, and build resilience. Together, we’ll create space for you to breathe, gain clarity, and make meaningful changes that support both your academic and personal life.

Do you often get caught up in repetitive, self-defeating thoughts or find yourself stuck in the same painful feelings despite your best efforts to change? Do you struggle to cope with or to make sense of your inner experiences? I can help you develop skills that allow you to be grounded, responsive, and purposeful in your day-to-day life and gain a deeper understanding of your most authentic self. Common themes in my practice are life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, codependency, substance abuse, and stress management. I have over ten years of experience helping individuals achieve mental health and wellness. I use a holistic, trauma-informed approach that incorporates both body and mind. I blend somatic therapies, cognitive-based therapies, and mindfulness techniques into my practice to support whole-person healing and change. Above all, I recognize feeling connected to your therapist is essential to the depth of work required in therapy. I strive to create a safe therapeutic environment that enables you to feel seen, heard, and supported. I want you to feel confident in your decision when selecting a therapist. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.

Welcome! My name is "Dr. Ed." I'm a Ph.D.-Diplomate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Houston and Governors State. In our multicultural world, therapy is a safe place to respect your values and honor your strengths! √ I'm 4.6 rated with 60+ reviews on HealthGrades, United Health, Aetna and Cigna. My treatment philosophy is built on respect and appreciation of the dignity for each person I work with. Let me emphasize this one more time, YOU don't have to settle for a poor self-image from negative experiences nor settle with poor relationships with your family, spouse, kids and yourself. Let's figure it out..together.. My therapy specialty is working with adults, couples, families, and pre-teens who are dealing with feelings of rejection, grief, and situation anxiousness-including balancing family and work-life stressors. I greatly appreciate listening to the adult male voice in relationships and families. Learning ways to bridge the gap in communication styles between men and women, parents and children, is important work! Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a core faculty member for nine years at Capella University-graduate and doctoral programs in Social Work and Public Service Leadership. Outside of work, Dr. Ed enjoys traveling to Barbados, Cancun, Houston Rodeo, is active in the KAY fraternity, and is an Astros and Cubs fan. "If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me"- Maya Angelou

Struggling with anxiety, ADHD, regulating your own emotions, or dealing with stressors from daily life or traumas? It can be hard to seek help and know that someone is there to support and connect with you. I see you as the expert on your own life and hope to help guide you on a more peaceful path. I use mindfulness based cognitive therapy, EMDR, parts work, and narrative therapy to help you learn techniques to better meet your own needs.

Dr. Marie Taniform is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the lead provider at Sparkle Path Psychiatric Care. She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve improved mental wellness through compassionate, personalized care. Dr. Taniform specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mood disorders, while also providing comprehensive care for a wide range of mental health conditions. She believes that effective mental health treatment should never follow a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Instead, she works closely with each patient to understand their unique experiences, challenges, and goals. Her treatment philosophy centers on collaboration, education, and empowerment. Dr. Taniform ensures that patients clearly understand their diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans so they can actively participate in their healing journey. By creating a supportive and judgment-free environment, she helps patients build confidence, resilience, and hope for a healthier future. At Sparkle Path Psychiatric Care, Dr. Taniform is committed to guiding every patient toward greater clarity, stability, and lasting mental well-being.

Hi there! College can be exciting, messy, overwhelming, and everything in between—and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. My practice is a space where you can show up as your full self—no code-switching, no shrinking, no pretending. I center students who’ve felt “othered,” whether that’s because of race, gender identity, sexuality, or just not fitting into the mold of what college “should” look like. As a queer, Black provider, I understand how hard it can be to find support that gets it, so I bring compassion, honesty, and a real understanding of the unique challenges BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students face. Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, stress, or just trying to make it through the semester, I’m here to hold space for all of it. Therapy with me is collaborative, validating, and never one-size-fits-all—because you deserve care that sees you. You belong here.

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you're carrying stress, uncertainty, or emotional pain. My goal working with clients is to create a supportive, collaborative space where you feel seen, understood, and valued just as you are. I work with clients who are navigating life, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, identity exploration, etc. I take a strengths-based, relational approach to therapy, meaning I focus not only on the difficulties you're facing, but also on the resilience, insight, and abilities you already bring into the room. Together, we build on those strengths to foster growth, healing, and meaningful change. My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection. I prioritize developing a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe to explore their experiences at their own pace. I meet you where you are at! As someone who is half Turkish, I also value cultural identity, background, and lived experiences as essential parts of the therapeutic process. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, therapy can be a place to find that and I would be honored to support you in that.

Hi! My name is Jen Russell. I would love to help you explore your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in a safe, empathetic environment. I think the therapeutic relationship is critical so I will work hard to establish trust and build rapport with you. We will discuss your hopes for treatment and then work together to establish goals that will help you meet them. I will work with you to process your stressors, understand your negative thought patterns and develop healthy behaviors to promote positive changes in your life. With a focus on mindfulness techniques, identification of non productive thought patterns, and encouraging a healthy life balance, we can work together toward the change you would like to achieve. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, or any other life challenge, I am here to listen, guide and support you. I would love to talk with you and answer any questions you might have. I have over 20 years of experience working with teens and adults. I look forward to begin working with you and helping you build skills and create positive change to improve every day!

Hi, I'm Amanda, a faith based counselor passionate about helping you navigate life's transitions with clarity, resilience, and purpose. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and integrate spiritual principles for those who desire a holistic approach to healing and growing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, grief, depression or adjusting to a new season in life, I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore your story and build tools for lasting change. My approach is warm, open- minded, and collaborative.

I acknowledge that navigating life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming and may result in a sense of lost direction. My objective is to assist individuals in rediscovering their personal empowerment. In therapeutic sessions, I employ a variety of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing, among others, to facilitate the attainment of your goals. I believe that each individual is the author of their own narrative, and I am committed to working at your pace while providing consistent encouragement throughout the process.

Welcome! I am a feminist, culturally sensitive therapist who specializes in working with adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, who are on the autism spectrum, and who are recovering from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and adverse religious experiences. I am recognized as a National Certified Counselor by the NBCC and I utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to CBT, ACT and EMDR techniques in individual therapy. I believe YOU are the expert on your life and your experience. You know what you need, and I am here to help you get there. What unhelpful thoughts and beliefs are preventing you from living your best life? We can work together to help you build a more positive, helpful, TRUE, and healthy outlook so that you can find peace and build the life you desire.

I believe in the power of psychoeducation and personalized mental health care, creating a unique treatment plan for each client with specific, measurable goals. I use several modalities, including therapeutic breathwork, CBT, and DBT to help clients quickly reduce symptoms while evaluating unhealthy emotional and behavioral patterns. I work with adolescents and adults suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, complex trauma, women’s issues, narcissistic abuse, attachment issues, and personality disorders. I also work with couples to improve communication, develop healthy conflict-resolution skills, and create a long-term family vision and mission that restores harmony in everyday life. I believe psychoeducation and a personalized mental health care plan empower clients to make lasting changes quickly. I create a unique treatment plan for each client with specific, measurable goals. I am licensed as an LPC Associate and supervised by Dr. Bryan C. Duncan, PhD, LPC-S.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you having trouble shifting from who your parents see you as to who you really are? College age years can be very difficult. You’re trying to figure out who you are, what makes you unique, and how to navigate the fears of being an adult. I can help.

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Welcome! I’m a compassionate and client-centered counselor dedicated to helping students navigate stress, anxiety, academic pressures, and life transitions with confidence and clarity. My approach is collaborative and supportive, creating a space where you can feel understood, respected, and empowered to grow. I use evidence-based techniques to help you build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and move toward a healthier, more balanced life. Whenever you're ready, I’m here to support your journey.

Are you struggling with your relationship with food and body image? Do you over eat only to feel super guilty later? Are you constantly on a diet to 'make up for' the way you have been eating? Or are you struggling to properly nourish your body with the food it deserves because you feel you will never be thin enough? I specialize in helping adolescents and women repair their relationship with food, and overcome their eating disorders, and finally find peace with food and body.

You have always given your all in your relationships. Whether it was with your parent, friends, or intimate partners; you wanted healthy relationships in your life. However, you often ended up feeling like you were not enough for any of them. You often felt rejected and disposable. You didn’t realize that this would impact you, but it has. Now, you often isolate yourself or just remain in relationships with toxic people who often use you for what they need and discard you. You have never felt good enough and often wondered if you would truly ever be loved adequately. However, you are enough and deep down you know that. And I am here to help you discover it. My name is DeAvila and I am a Mental Health Psychotherapist. I aid my clients in understanding where the root of feeling inadequate started and how to heal from those experiences. The world has told you that you were someone else and the world was so wrong. I help my clients discover who they are and aid them in becoming who they choose to be. . DeAvila Sadé, LCSW, LSSW is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR Certified, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She enjoys working with young to middle-aged adults to help them uncover past traumas, process them, and let them go. DeAvila has a wealth of knowledge including, but not limited to: depression resolution, anxiety, grief, abuse, trauma resolution, life adjustments, stress management, self-care, etc. . Take the first step in creating the life you deserve by scheduling your first appointment with me. Email me directly at DeAvilaSade@AskDeAvilaSade.com and let’s begin this journey together. Must live in Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, or Texas! . Look through our store for at-home therapeutic tools! AskDeAvilaSade.com