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Meet our Austin, TX Therapists

Our Austin therapists are dedicated to helping you improve your mental health and well-being throughout Austin and the greater Texas area.

 

Each therapist brings unique specialties and expertise to the therapeutic relationship, including anxiety therapy, depression counseling, ADHD support, trauma therapyEMDR Therapy, chronic illness and disability counseling.

 

All of our clinicians are trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ affirming, with bilingual services available to better serve Austin's diverse community.

 

Therapist specialties are listed below their photo, and by clicking on any clinician's photo, you can read their full bio and learn more about their approach to therapy.

In Austin's creative and diverse community, we understand that mental health support should reflect the city's values of authenticity and inclusion. Whether you're a longtime Austinite navigating life changes or new to the city seeking your place in the community, our therapists are here to support your unique journey.

 

We understand that finding the right therapist in Austin can be a challenge, and we're here to help. If you're unsure which therapist may be the best fit for your needs, please don't hesitate to contact our Austin office. Our team is happy to help you determine which therapist can best meet your individual mental health goals and preferences.

Therapists in Austin, TX

Micaela Hernandez LCSW

Strengths-focused therapist helping you harness your resilience to thrive through life's challenges

​Micaela's Specialties

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  • ADHD

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Chronic Health and Pain

  • Depression

  • Gender & Sexual Identity Exploration

  • Grief and Loss

  • Life Transitions and Stress Management

  • Multicultural Concerns

  • Trauma/Intergenerational Trauma

  • EMDR​​​​​​

📍 In-person therapy in Austin, TX

💻 Teletherapy: Texas, Virginia

👥 Ages: Teens through Adults

Megan Bryk LCSW

Strength-focused therapist partnering with you to dig deeper and create meaningful change 

Megan's Specialties 

  • Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Anxiety

  • Body Image

  • Depression

  • Relationship Issues

  • Life Transitions and Stress Management​​​

💻 Teletherapy: Illinois, Texas, Indiana

👥 Ages: Teens through Adults

Teal Jackson Mappus, LCSW

Compassionate therapist helping you overcome obstacles and find creative pathways to empowerment and fulfillment

​Teal's Specialties

  • Abuse & Neglect

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Attachment and Relational Concerns

  • Depression

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Co-Dependency

  • ​Life Transitions and Stress Management

  • Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism)

  • Chronic Illness

  • Gender & Sexual Identity Exploration

📍   In-person therapy in Austin, TX

💻   Teletherapy: Texas, Colorado,             Wisconsin

👥   Ages: Pre-Teens through Adults

Dr. Beth Marnix

Warm, collaborative psychologist connecting past experiences to present healing through a focus on a strong therapeutic relationship

​Dr. Beth's Specialties

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • EMDR

  • Anxiety

  • Women's Issues

  • Life Transitions and Stress Management

  • Relationship Issues​

📍 In-person therapy in Austin, TX

💻 Teletherapy: Illinois, Indiana, Texas, and residents of  PSYPACT states

👥 Ages: Adults

Kate Morales

Empathetic bilingual therapist helping you sort through emotional clutter to make room for the life you actually want

Kate's Specialties

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Parenting

  • Latin Community support

  • Life Transitions and Stress Management

  • Multicultural Concerns

  • Trauma/Intergenerational Trauma

  • EMDR

Provides Services in Spanish

Terapia en español

📍 In-person therapy in Austin, TX

💻 Teletherapy: Texas

👥 Ages: Pre-Teens through Adults

🌍 Bilingual: Spanish/English

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Chicago, Illinois 60602

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