I can't say enough good things about Lisa Young. Working with her has been incredibly helpful,…read moreespecially during the postpartum period after having my baby. She created such a safe, non-judgmental space where I felt comfortable exploring emotions and thoughts that came up that I honestly wasn't expecting. She helped me gently unpack why certain feelings surfaced postpartum and guided me through understanding them instead of feeling overwhelmed or ashamed by them. She never rushed the process and always met me where I was emotionally. I felt truly heard, supported, and validated in every session. If you're navigating postpartum changes, big life transitions, or just trying to understand yourself better, I highly recommend Lisa Young. She's compassionate, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about helping you move forward in a healthy way.

If you are looking for a wonderful option for therapy support, please take the opportunity to work…read morewith Caileigh Chadwick of Bloom therapy. I was fortunate to have great support in my younger years when I tragically lost my father at an early age. More recently, I felt I needed support as I have been dealing with PTSD from the past and anxiety. Caileigh is the most genuinely caring, empathetic , and active listening counselor I have ever encountered!! Whether it is our conversation, or the use of EMDR, She has been a problem solver and beyond wonderful!!!

I've been seeing Dr. Jordan for ten months and feel that she mixes equal parts neurological and…read morebehavioral research with genuine human warmth. Dr. Jordan offers me two types of therapy. Firstly, a traditional psychological approach based around an intellectual analysis of my problems. Secondly, an right-brained approach where a safe space is provided for me to feel uncomfortable emotions. This latter component has improved my life significantly, in terms of my personal and professional success.

Dr. Krista Jordan is an incredibly caring and skilled clinician, and I would recommend her to…read moreanyone seeking therapy, as well as to therapists seeking additional training. I worked with Dr. Jordan as a postdoctoral resident under her supervision from September 2017-January 2019, and am so appreciative of the guidance and knowledge she shared with me during that time. In terms of her work with clients, it is rare you see a therapist work with so much compassion, skill, knowledge, and flexibility. Dr. Jordan takes her responsibility to clients seriously, and it is inspiring to see the ways she goes above and beyond to ensure that her clients make progress and see positive change in therapy.

I just completed Jennifer's 8 months DBT group program. My emotional IQ has greatly increased…read more Not only am I more aware of my emotions, but able to control them. My relationships have immensely improved including my marriage which was on the rocks when I started. She's attentive, caring, funny, and not afraid to call me out on my BS.

I personally didn't think she listened or cared to listen to me and I found it incredibly…read moredisrepectful and unattentive. In the future, I really hope you treat your patients with a little more respect. And I truly hope your patients aren't wasting their money on your 9 month expensive ass program. Please don't try to relate to me with your Louboutins and kendra scott necklace. I want to seek help, but not with this selfish human. Btw, she only accepts cash or check in order to probably avoid taxes. Edit: after texting her, she did rip up my check and didn't charge me for the session and wished me well.

Dr. Taylor is the best Psychologist I've seen-- and I've been seeing therapists for 20 years. She…read moreis very well-educated, honest, open, caring and very flexible when it comes to scheduling her patients. She could easily overwhelm someone who is uncomfortable with strongly opinionated women, but she is an incredible listener and is not afraid to keep a patient's diagnosis a fluid one. She also gave me referrals for a psychiatrist and a marriage counselor-- when the first marriage counselor didn't work out well, she gave me another referral that did. She was recommended to me by a friend, and I've recommended her to my own friends and family. She is a Christian and that does influence her world view and style of therapy, but she does not only treat other Christians and is adept and skilled enough to keep religion out of sessions when necessary. Personally, being a Christian, she is the first real Christian Psychologist I've ever seen, and the experience has been life-changing. So many times I've been forced to keep my religious views out of my therapy sessions, but I just can't divorce my mind and my spirit like that. Other Christians who have just been "counselors" or "therapists" were not skilled enough to deal with the depth of my problems and ended up doing more harm than good. To say that I TRUST Dr. Taylor is the greatest vote of confidence I could ever give to a doctor, and I do.

Dr. Taylor is the best Psychologist I have ever worked with in 28 years in and out of therapy. She…read moreis a strong woman that has great wisdom, insight, and encouragement for wherever you may be in your life journey. She is not judgmental, but is not afraid to point out her concerns and give you a chance to think about her insights without pressure. She is a woman that depends upon the Lord for her wisdom, but she is not at all demanding about her personal faith. Please do not let her beliefs keep you from seeking her out. She is very well educated and skilled in her work and confident in the belief that she can help you or she will recommend someone who will be a better fit. I trust Dr. Taylor to have my best interest in mind and to be selfless in the way she serves. She is helping me through a very difficult time in my marriage and walking with me in my own journey of healing a great deal of heartache and grief. Do not miss out on allowing Dr. Taylor to help you as well.

I have been seeing Karen for approximately 15 years. She is the most caring, understanding and…read moreknowledgeable therapists I have ever met. If you're looking for a comfortable, casual and very "Austin" therapist, please give her a call.

Karen is a wonderful therapist. She is compassionate yet doesn't sugar coat things. She never falls…read moreasleep and remembers what happened last time in therapy -- this is HUGE as I have been to other therapists where I was reinventing the wheel each week. You get your money's worth every time you see Karen. She has an unlimited bag of tricks and contacts to help you in meaningful and functional ways. For instance, she has recommended to me everyone from medical specialists to home contractors. When I had an urgent, uncontrollable medical crisis, she came through with introducing me to Louise Hay and positive thinking. Sounds kooky but her talk therapy is very real and you will get to the bottom of things with her. She has been around Austin forever and has a network that may be beneficial to you. I can't recommend this therapist enough. If you want to work on yourself and get results, see Karen.

Covid has become a real challenge for me. I felt I needed some help. It's difficult to chose a…read moretherapist online but I took the plunge and called Austin Vitality Counseling. I'm so glad I did! They got back to me the same day. Registration was easy. The next day I was connected with a counselor, Shannon Dennis. We are a perfect fit.If you are struggling during this difficult time I highly recommend Austin Vitality Counseling. I'm a retired psych nurse so I've had some personal and professional experience with counselors

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!

I spent nearly 8 months doing weekly therapy with Engracia. Engracia is a gifted therapist who is…read morecommitted to helping people. I found her approach unique since she has knowledge of and the ability to use more than one therapy technique with her clients. I was in a situation where I had become disconnected from my body and couldn't recognize how my body felt as waves of emotions went through me. Engracia used EMDR to help me reconnect with my body. If she found I wasn't responding or making enough progress with EMDR, she would adapt and try something else which I found very helpful. Engracia also comes from a place of personal experience and can relate to her patients trauma. The relational aspect of her approach helped me be more open and share authentically about past experiences. If you're considering EMDR therapy, I recommend working with Engracia. She is committed to helping people heal and move past old traumas.

Engracia and I have been meeting to talk about an area of my life that I'd been struggling with. As…read morea life coach, Engracia is patient, kind, and empathetic. She asks excellent questions to steer the conversation in a positive, constructive path. Since meeting with Engracia, I've found peace with the issue with which I'd previously been struggling. I recommend her counsel to anyone feeling "stuck" in their life and needing help navigating their way through a struggle. Thank you, Engracia, for taking the time to talk to me. I have absolutely benefited from our conversations!