Therapists for college students near University of Texas at Austin
We offer diagnostic evaluation and medication management with psychotherapy for individuals facing ADHD, Bipolar, Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Attacks, and other mental health disorders. We also provide telehealth services for those who prefer to receive care from the comfort of their own home.
Are you feeling stuck in anxiety, low mood, or a season of life that no longer fits who you are becoming? Maybe you are navigating depression, grief, or a major life transition and finding that your usual coping skills are no longer enough. Many adults and families reach a point where stress, mood changes, or emotional pain begin to interfere with relationships, work, or daily functioning. If you are seeking clarity, stability, or a sense of direction, you are not alone. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and reconnect with your strengths. I find joy in the journey of self discovery. I have experience with 12 step programs, and I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also have considerable life experience to assist people who are struggling with life transitions. Reaching out and stepping into change can be very challenging, and it’s the first step towards personal discovery and lasting change and recovery.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been passionate about working with people — listening to their stories, understanding their experiences, and helping them find their way through life’s challenges. Becoming a therapist has always been my calling, and it’s truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they navigate both the struggles and joys of life. My practice offers a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and a client is one of the most powerful tools for healing and growth. Building a genuine, trusting connection is at the heart of my approach. and together we’ll explore your experiences, identify patterns, and work toward meaningful change in your life. I work with individuals, couples, and families in both short- and long-term therapy. I am here to support you and help navigate: relationship issues, parenting challenges, or life transitions, anxiety, depression, OCD, and feelings of just being stuck. Additionally, I specialize in marriage and couples counseling to help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional bonds. Reaching out for support takes courage. I will meet you with compassion and understanding- you don’t have to face life's challenges alone. We'll work together to help you find balance, clarity, and connection in your life and connection in your life and relationships. I genuinely look forward to getting to know you and guiding you through your journey toward healing and growth.
Everyone says you’re “young,” “in your prime,” and living what are supposed to be “the best years of your life”…why doesn’t it feel that way? As you try to juggle school and work and family and relationships, you might constantly worry that you aren’t good enough or aren’t doing this right. You’re lost and burnt out, but also expected to be ‘adulting’...and you’re scared you don’t really know how. If you are struggling with any of these issues, you might be in the right place. My name is Elyse, and I specialize in supporting teens and young adults working through the many transitions of high school, college, and career. My purpose is to create a safe space where clients feel heard, build self-confidence, process their emotions, and work to solve their problems. I work with my clients to figure out the goals and values that are most important to them. Together, we will focus on your strengths and work towards a life where you feel like you are safe, respected, and confident. Making an appointment for therapy can be intimidating, but I am here to help you through the process. I offer a free consultation to discuss your goals, answer your questions, and decide if we are a good fit. If you are interested and ready to make positive changes, please reach out! I am currently serving in-person clients in Austin and virtual clients from anywhere in Texas.
At Firefly Therapy Austin, we are passionate about helping people find their joy, reconnect with their authentic selves, and create lives that feel luminous. We help people by teaching hands-on coping skills for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and relationship challenges. We also provide a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, fears, hopes, & dreams. Our team at Firefly Therapy Austin is committed to meeting you wherever you are on your path and guiding you with a variety of individualized treatment methods to help you get through stuck points, pain, trauma, and fear, and emerge with emotional freedom and inner peace.
Hello, I’m Karen Goldsum. I earned my master's degree in couples and family therapy from the Texas State University. And, I love dinosaurs and conceptual art. I am Happy to See…. LGBTQIA+, People who want introspection and support, Kink and Polyamory Folk, Artists, Agnostics, Skeptics, and Humanists, People who feel misunderstood or invisible, Individuals experiencing life transitions, young professionals, Eggheads, introverts, Nerds, Geeks, Misfits, Butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers
As a mental health therapist and licensed clinical social worker, I find great honor in walking alongside people amid different seasons of life. I work to tailor my approach towards each person's unique experiences, identities, and needs. I approach my work from a relational and trauma-informed framework while drawing from a variety of treatment modalities. My aim is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic environment that equips clients to achieve their individual goals ultimately enriching their lives. I commonly work with people presenting with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I additionally have specialized training and experience working with those who have endured complex trauma, sexual harm and those who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking.
Life can sometimes throw us into situations that seem impossible to handle. Whether it’s personal relationships, work, or financial issues, it can feel like everything is falling apart. You feel inadequate and powerless as a result, like you can't manage everything on your own. Additionally, you may feel isolated and misunderstood, experiencing shame and self-blame for circumstances beyond your control. It could be a past experience that troubles you, or a current situation that is overwhelming and unmanageable.
Many of the clients I work with feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, or life transitions. As someone raising two college-age children, I understand how change can bring both growth and uncertainty. Life often pulls us in many directions, and it can be hard to slow down and care for ourselves. Together, we take time to explore what feels heavy, build healthier ways to cope, and create a sense of balance, confidence, and peace.
Hey there! Happy to see you in my little corner of ThrivingCampus. I currently have over 8 years experience working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship based complications/attachment wounds, stress management, addiction/substance abuse, self esteem complications, trauma focused care for PTSD, ADHD, and much more. I'm a big proponent of meeting you where you're at on your healing journey, as well as empowering you to create a healthier version of yourself. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and generally enjoyable environment for you to flourish within. We're two people with the same goal: helping you. A little more about myself: I really enjoy music, playing video games with my wife, attending renaissance faires, playing D&D (when schedules allow for it), and am a proud cat dad. Looking forward to working with you!
Tell Us counseling is a therapeutic alliance where we create a safe space for you to discover, process, and heal your mental and emotional wounds when you TELL US your life journey. Counseling to help you navigate through difficult life challenges so you can live a healthy life. Christian counseling offered upon request.
Feeling stressed, burned out, or like you’re always behind? I help college students and high-achieving adults in Austin and online across Texas manage anxiety, perfectionism, and “imposter feelings” while building balance, boundaries, confidence, and sense of fulfillment. Using practical tools and strategies, we work on you feeling more grounded, focused, and in control of your life. Support for: stress, anxiety, perfectionism, life transitions, imposter syndrome, relationships, grief, and trauma. Feel like you're stuck in a loop repeating similar patterns? Visit my website to learn more about the High-Functioning High-Achiever Loop and find out if any of it resonates with your experience. Affordable support: I’m currently offering a significant sliding scale for college students who could benefit, ask me about it. Take the first step, schedule a secure online session or send a message today. Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta-Leech, PhD, LPC-S
The goal is to feel seen, heard, empowered, and equipped to take on life's many challenges. The primary populations with which I have worked since 2006 are children, teenagers, and families who have been impacted by abuse and trauma providing advocacy, crisis intervention, and brief targeted interventions. I take a person centered and solution focused approach to therapy. You are the leader in the process, and I am here as a support and resource. You can book me by clicking on my website.
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About Life can feel like standing at a crossroads with no clear signs. The pressure to have it all figured out — your career, your relationships, your sense of self — can quietly build into something heavier than you expected. If you're waking up exhausted, struggling to feel motivated, and carrying a low hum of worry that never quite goes away, you're not alone. And you don't have to keep pushing through it on your own. I specialize in working with adults navigating the overlapping challenges of anxiety and depression — two experiences that often travel together, each making the other harder to manage. You might find yourself caught in cycles of overthinking and withdrawal, feeling both restless and empty at the same time. That tension is real, and it makes sense given everything you're carrying. My approach combines talk therapy with practical, evidence-based tools designed to build lasting change. Together, we'll work to untangle the thought patterns keeping you stuck, develop coping skills you can actually use in daily life, and strengthen your emotional resilience and flexibility — so that when life gets hard, you have real resources to draw on. I create a space that is warm, judgment-free, and genuinely tailored to who you are, and what works for you.
Hi there! I am so happy you're here. I know starting therapy can be a little overwhelming and I am here to answer any questions you may have. Does it feel like your mind never fully shuts off? You may feel exhausted all day but wide awake at night, replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow, or feeling stuck in a cycle of disconnection from yourself or the life you want to be living. I understand how draining it can feel when your mind won’t slow down while you’re still trying to keep up with everything life is asking of you. I can help you work through anxiety, insomnia, and burnout by giving you practical tools for what you’re dealing with now while also helping you understand how past experiences may still be affecting you. Together, we'll identify patterns that are keeping you stuck while building strategies to improve your mental wellness and reconnect with yourself in a more compassionate way. I take a collaborative approach and use evidence-based practices to help you create meaningful, lasting change that feels realistic for your lifestyle and personal needs. Therapy can be a space to help you slow down, feel supported, and make sense of what you're going through. In our first session, we'll focus on understanding what's bringing you to therapy and begin creating a plan that supports the changes you want to make in your life. If you feel like we may be a good fit, I would love to connect and answer any questions.
Are you that student who looks totally put-together but is secretly running on anxiety and stress? Do you feel a low-grade burnout where simple assignments feel impossible? Are you constantly fighting ADHD challenges—struggling to focus, organize your syllabus, or actually follow through on your potential? Whether you're dealing with major life changes, the pain of loss, or just trying to manage too many classes and commitments, I get it. It’s frustrating when your big dreams feel stuck. Ready to ditch the low self-esteem cycle and make a real change? Reaching out isn't a weakness; it's the strongest move you can make to reclaim your focus and your life. Your therapy will be 100% tailored to your goals. You're the expert on your life; I provide the tools, expertise, and support to empower you to find your way forward. Ready to talk about what's next? Contact me to begin.
Hi, I'm Pak P., LMFT. In my practice, I provide therapy for individuals and couples navigating stress, relationships, and emotional challenges, with a specialized focus on men’s mental health, high-performing professionals, and culturally informed care. For couples, whether you're dating, engaged, or already married, I focus on building support and improving communication. My goal is to identify areas of growth for you as a couple working collaboratively toward positive change. The therapy journey is about connecting with yourself, gaining the confidence to navigate life's changes, and making positive steps toward the life you desire. In my therapeutic approach, I create a unique treatment plan just for you based on the foundations of psychodynamic theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This creates a comprehensive and effective therapeutic experience designed for you. Psychodynamic theory helps us to explore your unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and the impact they have on your present behaviors and emotions. It provides a rich understanding of the underlying dynamics that influence your thoughts and actions. EFT focuses on the emotional bonds within relationships, emphasizing the importance of creating secure connections and emotional responsiveness. In both individual and couples therapy, psychodynamic theory allows you to better understand the roots of deep-seated patterns. This can help you recognize and address unresolved issues that may be influencing your current struggles. For example, if you are grappling with recurrent relationship difficulties, psychodynamic exploration can help you uncover patterns established in childhood that affect your perception of intimacy and closeness. It’s pretty powerful! For couples counseling, EFT focuses on the emotional dynamics between you and your partner. It helps you identify and reshape negative patterns of interaction. For instance, if you are stuck in a cycle of blame and withdrawal you might learn to express vulnerable emotions and needs breaking the continuous cycle. By integrating psychodynamic theory and EFT, therapy becomes a dynamic and holistic journey. This can help you break free from unhealthy patterns and enter into a new stage of life. Seeking assistance is a sign of courage and a willingness to deal with life’s many changes. I look forward to providing you with the support you need in this journey
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Heard Counseling, we provide a compassionate virtual space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or past trauma, our dedicated team is here to help. We believe in a personalized approach to therapy, using evidence-based techniques to guide you toward healing and meaningful change. No matter where you are on your journey, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Are ready to take that first step in your healing process? If so, I am excited about your path to your counseling journey! Let’s do it together- Call today to schedule your session. For more information visit: www.overcomecounseling.com