Becca's counseling services were instrumental in helping us repair our relationship and build new…read moretechniques to grow our marriage. Becca's schedule allowed us to find convenient dates and times to meet. Becca provided us tools to address our love languages, conflict resolution, and how to apply the Gottman method to our marriage. We strongly recommend Becca for all couples looking for help with their relationship.

My wife and I cannot recommend Becca any higher! Her non-biased, non-judgemental perspective helped…read moreus to ease tension, more appropriately handle general life complexity/stress, learn about and act according to our individual love languages, better deal with inevitable conflict, the list goes on and on. She equipped us with real-world tools to help navigate our relationship and lives and our only regret is that we didn't seek her services sooner. She truly changed our lives for the better - stop thinking about it and take the first step toward a happier marriage!

I saw Mary for EMDR. She is amazing and has made all the difference after realizing I still had…read moreheavy baggage from childhood trauma. She never judged me, criticized me or gave bossy advice like other therapists have. She listened closely, asked meaningful questions and talked to me like an equal. She let me cry; she let me vent. She felt like a true friend after six months of seeing her. I highly recommend SACS for anyone seeking counseling. Don't be afraid - everyone there is so welcoming. Whatever you need - a hug, a hot cup of tea, a blanket, a place to feel safe, an emergency last-minute session or talk ... they will do their best to make it happen. I will always appreciate Mary and this business for giving me a new life that is not dominated by trauma or emotional upheaval. Change is possible and making an appointment is the first step.

Here's a story: We…read morelive in Buda. My kids are Black. This is not a good mix. Buda is racist. Don't try to deny it; it is what it is. It's a quaint little community and I feel safe there, for the most part. My son was playing football with the crazy neighbor's kid. My son is super skinny, tall and bony. Crazy neighbor's kid caught the ball. Son went to tackle him and his nose hit my son's shoulder blade. A bloody nose is the result. Crazy neighbor calls police and ambulance. Says her family is in eminent danger from my son; that he has attacked her son and her son is now laying bleeding and helpless from the attack. NINE COP CARS show up. My son (may I add here that my son has Asperger's Syndrome) then watches the woman who keeps him after school thrown to the ground and kicked by Buda police as she is trying to protect him and tell the police that he has disabilities, his mother is on the phone and could he (the officer) please speak to me and inform me of what is going on. My son is then told "come here boy" (uhmm white cop/black kid... not ok to say "come here, boy") and cuffed. He is in tears. My twin girls, 14, are in tears, screaming at the police "PLEASE! My brother has muscular disorders and has special needs! PLEASE STOP" The twins are told to shut up or they'll be arrested, too. My son is rescued by the deputy Sheriff from Dahlstrom who hears what is going on over the radio, rushes to the apartments and informs the officers there of his knowledge of crazy neighbor and her antics. NOW, an hour into this, the police began talking to the kids who had also been playing ball to ask them what has happened. My son is taken out of cuffs. Crazy neighbor lady then proceeds to tell my son (and anyone else who will give her time to speak) that he is an animal and does not deserve to be in public school over the next few weeks. She tells my son she is going to "get him" anytime she sees him out. A couple of weeks later, crazy neighbor lady tries to break in to my apartment. My children are home and terrified This time, I call cops. My kids had nightmares for months. My son was afraid that he was "bad" and that he was going to be taken away from us. My daughters had nightmares that crazy neighbor broke in to the house and stabbed my son in the chest several times. I tell you all of this to say this: My son no longer has nightmares. He no longer thinks he is "bad" and he is back to his free spirited, happy kiddo self. There are no more tears in the middle of the night from him after awakening, screaming out in fear. He is finally going outside to play again and being social with kids. My daughters aren't afraid anymore. There are no more bad dreams about crazy neighbor lady. I was overwhelmed and knew that mommy kisses and "it's going to be ok" weren't working. I asked around and Tammie Martin came HIGHLY recommended to me by many trusted people in the Buda area. Tammie Martin worked her gentle, loving, soft as clouds speaking, magic. The twins love her and can't say enough wonderful things about her. My son thinks she hung the moon and says he feels good about having her to talk with. We now are dealing with teen angst; a whole other beast! Tammie is also awesome with that. Tammie is amazing. She's a great listener. She is soft spoken and kind. She is an encouraging person. She has made our lives so much better. We have been in for family and individual counseling and I cannot recommend her any higher. I am so glad we were referred to her; she is truly a miracle worker. P.S. FYI - Crazy neighbor lady has moved as of last month and we were very relieved, to say the least.

I feel incredibly lucky and grateful that I found Brenda and have been working with her for over a…read moreyear. I love her friendly/non-judgmental approach to therapy. She's relatable, attentive and gives non-bias advice and support. I always leave each session with "homework" and goals to aim for as well as podcasts and book recommendations. She is also flexible and easy to reach in a pinch! I don't know what I'd do without her.

I genuinely don't know what I would do without Brenda. I can say with complete honesty that she…read morehas changed my life. I came to see her initially because of a specific issue I was trying to work through and have continued to see her because she makes my life so much better. I feel lighter after I see her and more equipped to handle difficult situations. She is never judgmental and we have covered a range of life topics from career to marriage to family planning. She is so attentive and thoughtful with her advice and what I appreciate most is how focussed she is on gradual solutions to achieve your goal. It never feels like she is asking me infinite questions with no direction - it is a genuine conversation with real feedback and applicable advice. She is also available via text - which I appreciate - and can be flexible to get you in for an appointment at a convenient time. There is parking in front of her office and she has never once been even a minute late. Go see her!

Erika has been instrumental in helping me see more of the full picture and how to navigate…read moreconsciously through some of the hurdles life throws your way. She is a wonderful listener and is great at honing in on the epicenter of what you are trying to work on. She is very easy to talk to and we actually end up laughing a lot during most of our sessions. She has taught me some practical and useful meditation skills to help when things get a little tough, as well as tools to help ground myself when the path gets a bit hazy. I can't recommend Erika enough! Thank you Erika!

Erika is an incredible Mindfulness Counselor. I came to Erika with a problem I have struggled with…read morefor most of my life, sticking up for myself. Erika changed my life by helping me to identify my self limiting belief that is causing my issues, where it stemmed from, and how to mindfully change my habits and my life. Every hill that I encounter she helps me over it with grace. She is dynamic and willing to intuitively cater the session to exactly what I need; sometimes it's advice, sometimes it's meditation, sometimes we just get caught up in a healing conversation. She is warm, emphatic, honest, and what she does is unique. I have never felt like I have walked away with so many practical tools before, I can hear her voice in my head when I am about to repeat a negative pattern. She is someone you want in your support system for a mindful life.

I reached out to Deep Eddy to schedule a appointment with a PA or NP of psychiatry for medication…read moremanagement because I was finishing up a 12 week program at Meadows outpatient Center. I really only needed them to manage 4 medications (lithium, Quetiapine, lamotrigine and propranolol) no controlled substances. The dosages were already figured out. All the work had already been done for them. I also listed a bunch of other PRNs that I had tried while in treatment that i wasn't currently taking. Again no controlled substances, they were trazadone, gabapentin, hydroxyzine. I've been a RN for over 12 years, I was the supervisor on the first acute care floor in central tx to take on covid. The first wave really did a number on me that caused a lot of my PTSD. Anyway, what im trying to say is I tell people when they haven't been honest with me, to avoid being resentful toward them. When I tried to set up this appointment to see a PA for medication management I was denied because I was too "high acuity." What happened before that was me giving Christopher Keener some honest feedback on his response time. They wouldn't confirm the appointment until they had a credit card on file. Before I could put my husband's credit card on file I had to fill out a release of information form. Which made me feel like a criminal that had to prove my innocence. Credit card information has nothing to do with HIPAA. I have never heard or been asked to do this before. I was told I would be called as soon as it was in. I did it right away, waited, emailed to see if he received it, waited a little longer, tried to access my portal to enter the card but it hadn't been set up, I called back got someone different they said they sent him a message and he would be calling back in 20mins, it never happened that day. I wanted to get it done because I was finishing up treatment the next day and wouldn't have my phone on me. They would only hold the spot for 24hrs and i was worried I'd loose it. No attempt was made to reach out to me for clarification, no doc to doc was requested. Just a refusal. The corespondance is copied and pasted below. Notice the times. I gave him some honest feedback about response time at 11:46 and the refusal was sent at 11:52. I think somebody(Christopher Keener) may have got in their feelings and did this passive aggressive lash out. I'm really surprised that a therapist(Christopher keener) could have such thin skin. I love his its not you its me response. "Please know this isn't a reflection on you in any way; it's simply about making sure you receive the support that's best suited to your situation." On Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM CST, Deep Centered Mental Health scheduling@deepcentered.com wrote: Hi , Thank you so much for taking the time to complete our pre-screening! As I mentioned, our team primarily focuses on more routine psychiatric support, and I want to make sure you're connected with care that fully aligns with what you're going through right now. Based on what you've shared, it sounds like your current needs may be better supported by a provider or clinic that offers a higher level of care than what we're able to provide here. Here are a few referrals who may be able to better support you: BlueSky (telehealth) Legion Health (Austin) Mindful Behavioral Health (Dallas) Please know this isn't a reflection on you in any way; it's simply about making sure you receive the support that's best suited to your situation. Warmly, Christopher Keener -- Christopher Keener (512) 956-6463 On Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM CST, RN 45319 rn wrote: I left a message(called and emailed)and u ignored it/me. U promised to call back. U flat out lied to me. Why? Not a great way to start to building this relationship. The card has been entered into my portal. On Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM CST, Deep Centered Mental Health scheduling@deepcentered.com wrote: Hi RN, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Yes we have received all the forms, I was reaching out to you to add the card on file. If you can give us a call back at 512-956-6463, that would be great. You can add the card yourself if you'd like. Just log into your profile. You can click on 'Bills' followed by 'My Card' to input this information. Thank you, Chris Keener

My therapist after my first session set me up with what she said would be a weekly time slot, and…read morewe agreed on that. The next week, she did not show up for our scheduled session. Later that day I got a notification for an appointment the following day, which I was not available for. It was very confusing and I wasn't sure who to contact. The therapist later apologized and said she would get in touch about our next session, even though we had established a weekly schedule, but she never followed up. A week later I canceled services and had nothing but $300 in fees.

My daughter has started sessions there with Kierstyn and we already see a positive change. So…read moregrateful for this clinic which came highly recommended.

Toni and her team are warm and welcoming and their office is comfortable and relaxing. They put my…read moredaughter at ease and helped her work through some anxiety, and I really appreciated their guidance when I didn't know where I should start. Highly recommend.

Laurie is truly a GREAT therapist, and an asset to the community of Lakeway. She's has worked with…read moremany people I know, both clients and friends. The feedback and interactions we share, really help me thrive under adversity and have a skillset for adapting to the problems of everyday life, and tragedies. I find it easy to trust her.

I find L. Wheeler thoughtful, articulate,compassionate, and helpful. I needed some help with…read morecognitive behavioral therapy about my personal behavioral problems and she has helped put me on the right program of recovery from my angst.

Mary is a highly trained therapist offering EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted therapy, and a specialty in…read more prolonged grief disorder. She is up to date on all of the new developments in the field. Mary is a trusted colleague and I would refer to Lake Austin Psychotherapy in a heartbeat knowing clients will be treated with utmost care, compassion, and diligence.

From the owner: EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and general psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, grief and…read morePTSD/trauma. No waitlists. Contact us today for your free hour-long consultation session.

I can't recommend Pahtia Counseling Center enough. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and…read moreunderstood. The entire team is professional, compassionate, and truly committed to helping people grow and heal. My counselor was not only a great listener but also gave me practical tools that made a real difference in my life. The space is calming, the scheduling process is easy, and I always felt supported--never judged. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, or just need someone to talk to, this is the place to go. Truly life-changing.

From the owner: Therapy for teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship…read moreproblems, trauma, and more. Pahtia Counseling Center is located in Hays County and services the greater Austin Area as well as virtually anywhere in Texas.

My first review of Julie D. Lee, LCSW was posted 1/9/19 so it's time for an update…read more I originally found my way to Julie a few years after severe and permanent injuries caused me to lose my health and career, which put enormous strains on my personal relationships. I wasn't sure I would survive at all, much less figure out how to make sense of the predicament. Prior to the catastrophe I defined my worth as a human being, my actual right to live and breathe, through work and the ability to provide for my family. That's generally a good thing, right? Workaholism is complicated. That issue alone can cause serious problems if it gets away from you. In my case, it blew up in my face when I became bedridden and unable to perform even the most basic functions, dressing and feeding myself, bathing... It took many years of excruciating effort, surgical interventions, daily physical therapy, pain management, etc., to regain a life worth living. Part of that process was accepting the fact that my injuries were permanent and I would never be the person I was before. As it turned out, I also lost a parts of me that had been causing harm to my loved ones for decades... workaholism and all the nasty little traits that were hammered into my personality in childhood. Long story short, I was raised in an extremely violent home by whackadoo parents. In the small West Texas farming community in which I was raised during the 60's and 70's, it was perfectly normal for adults in schools, churches, etc., to ignore obvious signs of child abuse. The overlapping bruises and open wounds on my back, arms, legs, and torso rarely had time to heal before more were added. My brothers and I were manipulated into fighting one another like cats and dogs and to wage emotional warfare. It seemed there was no escape from the cycle of epic violence. I followed a stereotypical path through the criminal justice system in my teens, left home at 15 years old, and became a business owner just before my 20th birthday. I became a lifelong business owner and high producer...never looked back and thought I "had it all figured out." News flash: I did not have it all figured out. I would not be alive today if I hadn't reached out for help -- not just from surgeons and such, but also those wonderful people in the behavioral health specialties -- psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. Each played a roll in the seemingly impossible task of essentially un-hammering my mind and guiding me back to a life worth living. This is where Julie comes into the picture. My wife and I rely on her for couples counseling and we are both happier for it. Julie does an outstanding job untangling communication issues and helping us see and understand underlying issues that cause stress and confusion. My wife and I also rely on individual counseling with Julie to focus on issues more specific to our own life experiences and to better understand really...everything. I still don't "have it all figured out." But I do know this: Before the injuries that broke my body down and left me a basket case, the things that I thought were most important in life, and the tools I used work my way through it, were partly correct but also intolerably self defeating. And worse, I was inadvertently hurtful to those I cared about the most. Those are tough lessons for an old billy goat like me. But I am a better person for it and I can very clearly see how much happier my life is now. So thank you Julie Lee. Thank you for going above and beyond.

I don't think I can say enough great things about Julie - besides being a wonderful therapist and…read moreperson, she genuinely cares and is extremely insightful! This shows in how well she listens and interacts, is able to pinpoint the issue(s), and also with just how easy she is to connect with. She has a way of putting a person at ease while getting to the root of things and working together for a solution. She has done so much for me personally, and I am truly grateful for her! If you are looking for an amazing therapist, you should look no further!