As far as picking a therapist goes... You can't go wrong with Stewart Gallas. If you are struggling…read moreto change things within your life, he can help. I sincerely believe I would not be alive today, if it wasn't for him. I've struggled with extreme anxiety and depression my entire life. I thought I was doomed to a life of sadness. He was truly the first person who believed in my future... causing me to believe in it as well. He challenges me every single time we talk. Sometimes, I dig myself deep into the ground with feelings of uselessness... And without fail, he's always there with a ladder, showing me the way out. He isn't your typical pen and pad therapist. He gives you his undivided attention. He's solution-focused. He also happens to be hilarious-- which provides a sense of comfort and relief when things feel too heavy. He is extremely empathic, always going through the hard stuff with you, rather than just standing by on the sidelines. Seriously, this therapist rocks. If you are truly motivated to work on yourself, look no further than Stewart.

Most toxic therapist I have EVER encountered. BE CAREFUL. I was in marriage counseling.......and…read morelater learned that once your therapist is counsrling a couple you do not see the individuals separately; there were other questionable practices....."name calling" which I was later apologized to; I could go on but there is too much chronic PTSD to keep going. It has been 20 + years and additional therapists to keep on going. Just be careful and BE SAFE.

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!

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 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.

This is just regarding Diana Schaefer. The facility has been beyond kind and helpful, and I hope to…read morefind a therapist here that fits my needs. -- Years and years ago, a therapist told me I was a whore for kissing a boy on the first date. I thought that would forever be my worst story of therapy gone wrong, of a therapist superimposing their own beliefs and issues on me. Diana hit a new record. She "fired" me as a client and pulled wildly unethical moves before doing so. I wholly believe that there is a time to part ways when therapy isn't serving the client or when a client is rejecting help from the therapist to everyone's detriment. Therapists have just as much of a right to end the relationship as clients do. The reason I'm writing this has nothing to do with the farewell and everything to do with how it was handled. I have an eating disorder. I made it clear from the start that I didn't care that she didn't specialize in them. I'd had enough therapy around eating disorders and wanted to take a new approach. I also told her in our first session that if she thought it wasn't a fit to have open communication because I would be doing so. I've played the "suffer through a relationship that isn't working" game too much at this point in therapy. We had weekly sessions for months. I thought many of them were helping. But then I told her how many calories I consumed during the week. That was undeniably the point where she flipped. We talked for a month or so more. She started talking to my dietician more. That seemed logical to me. And then she started telling my therapist I needed to go to treatment. Asking her why she hadn't suggested it or wasn't pushing it on me. (She has.) I am in no way a high risk anorexic. Perhaps treatment wouldn't hurt but my life right now prioritizes above something that isn't necessary. She pressured me and I said no, several times. And then the day came where she let me tell her about my life before interrupting and starting the conversation of removal of services provided. Like I mentioned, that alone wasn't the issue. What WAS the issue was that she had also called my dietician and tried to pressure her into leaving me. To the point of my dietician's discomfort and recognition that abandonment on that level would be detrimental and more harmful that good. (How Diana didn't see that, I don't know.) She gave me an ULTIMATUM of treatment or no therapy. She told me I COULD NOT go to therapy ANYWHERE until I dealt with my eating disorder. (And no, this wasn't just in reference to being cognitively unable to proceed with EMDR.) She wouldn't give me referrals. She made fun of the shirt I was wearing that day that said, "Mental health is health," because I wouldn't go to treatment. I was in utter shock during that last session so I didn't really have responses beyond saying no to treatment and that I understood where she was coming from. But none of those things are okay and I should have said that to her then. I regret that. Fuck that. I deserve therapy. Everyone does. She clearly spooked when eating disorder stuff came up, was not educated on it, and chose to bully and threaten me instead of just saying, "I'm not qualified in this topic and don't feel comfortable proceeding." Period. Period. Period. If you don't fit in her little box of qualifications, stay away. And if you pick up any of her own anxieties, leave. It's not worth wasting your time.

Excellent collection of mental health professionals. Depression, social anxiety, spousal abuse,…read moreobsessive procrastination, anorexia, grief, et al. They provide tools to help clients grapple with all of these issues. If I could offer more than five stars, I would attach as many as possible to this review. Outside of their counseling expertise, they have great administrative staff. Many payment options available. I needed receipts to submit last minute before my FSA money was deleted. They mailed them the day I called and I got them the very next day!!! No charge to me for the postage, which was greatly appreciated. Seriously. A lot of other offices would have been like, "You can drive over and pick them up at our front desk."

Lauren is amazing! She is such a positive spirit and an insightful coach. She is a compassionate…read morelistener and wants to help you reach your goals. I feel hopeful and uplifted after each of my sessions with her. I am so grateful for her services and support and I look forward to working with her in the future!

Lauren is, first of all, an incredible, extremely intuitive person. I saw her once a month for 2…read moreyears. Unfortunately for me, I see her on a need to basis now when I truly am in a situation that I feel I can not heal/fix on my own. Every time I see her, it is always the day that I need her help and guidance the most. I love her as my Life coach, as my friend and she is someone that I would gladly have in my life forever! Thank you Lauren for all that you do...most importantly for returning some peace and tranquillity to my life!

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.

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.

Staff and the iop are great. Most of the nurses were so kind and empathetic towards patients and…read moretreated us like people, way better than other psych wards

Editor's note: This review pertains to the DBT intensive outpatient therapy group only…read more If you are anything like me, you're rather apprehensive toward the idea of attending group therapy. The thought of having to share all of the "bad things" about myself makes me cringe; I'm a highly private person and I don't like opening up to people, especially strangers. I can count on one hand the number of people who know about my current issues, and there are only two people who know everything. Like I said, I wasn't really open to the idea of group therapy. I'd stuck to my guns and refused to attend group therapy for a few months until a particularly bad incident occurred and I started to reconsider. I had to try something, right? Doing something was better than nothing, and doing nothing obviously wasn't improving my situation. When you call and inquire about starting group therapy, you'll make an appointment for an assessment first in order to see which therapy is the best fit for you and your particular needs. If you've been to a therapist or a psychiatrist before, this is nothing new to you. If you have not, the assessment is really pretty simple - they'll ask you questions about yourself, your history, and what brought you in and you'll provide a basic rundown of your life and whatever problems you are currently struggling to resolve. Based on what you say, the social worker completing the assessment will tell you which therapy they recommend. Note: It is imperative that you are honest during the assessment, no matter how ashamed or embarrassed you may feel; if you are not honest, then they can't provide the best recommendation and you will miss out on getting the help that will be the most effective. Once you've figured out which therapy is best, you have an option of attending group in the mornings, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or in the evenings, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You will most likely be put on a waitlist, but the waitlist moves very quickly as people are constantly "graduating" from therapy or simply dropping out. I started group less than a week from my assessment, and I was fifth on the waitlist. It's called intensive therapy for a reason - you will go for three hours a day, four days a week, for five weeks. If you have three absences, you will be dropped from the program, as you will have missed too much material. You can always attend therapy again, but you will start over from the beginning. As far as group goes, it was nothing like I thought it would be. You spend the first half of group checking in, which means you fill out a diary card that asks you questions about your mood, appetite, amount of sleep, and various other things and then the group leader checks in with each person one-on-one. This is not a process group, so there is no cross talk during this part of group. Once everyone has checked in, there is a small break (15-20 minutes, depending on your group leader), and then you begin skills training. Dialetical behavior therapy (DBT), also known as emotion regulation therapy, does just that - you learn skills to help you regulate your emotions for a variety of issues. I won't go into the details about DBT here because you will learn more about it if it is the recommended course of action for you. My group leader, Heather McDuffee, was wonderful. She's kind and genuine, and she will push you to be honest. If I say I'm fine and I've circled that my anxiety and depression are up, she's going to call me on my bullshit and push me to express how I'm really feeling. She truly creates a safe space in which you can open up and I never once felt judged for anything I said during group. Heather will help you to identify your own personal struggles so that you can focus and work on them in order to build a life worth living. I was absolutely opposed to the idea of attending intensive group therapy, and I was in denial that I even needed to be there, but I can safely say that I am glad I completed the program. Someone mentioned that this was pre-treatment for me and that I have a lot more work ahead. I know this is true, and while that seems daunting at times, I am thankful that I am now equipped with the skills necessary to deal with the challenges ahead. This path is not easy, but, as Heather would say, it is as it should be. If DBT therapy is recommended for you, I highly encourage you to give it a try. It's not a magic cure, but it can set you on a path to make the changes you feel are necessary to create a better life. It takes work and you'll have setbacks and that's okay; none of us are perfect. I'm still coming to terms with letting my own need for perfectionism go; it isn't easy, but I'm closer now than I was before and that's a start. It's about the little victories and being gentle with yourself. You can't fix everything at once, but DBT therapy can provide you with the skills to change what you can, and that's all that really matters.

Pavlina is a very gifted healer and past life regression guide. I had a wonderful experience with…read moreher and highly recommend her. She's a very special person and a rare find.

I had been stressed and wasn't able to sleep for a few weeks, so I reached out to her, and I am so…read moregrateful I found Pavlina. I hadn't received Reiki in a long time, and returning to it with her was soooo good. I was able to completely relax, and she was always very respectful, and professional, and explained in detail what to expect from the session, which made me feel safe. Also she welcomes you into her home, and it is such a beautiful space. I am definitely coming back.