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 have seen around a dozen providers over my lifetime, and when it comes to personal and…read morerelationship coaching, Anita Lane with Core Breakthrough Coaching is at the top of my list. Anita has a way of cutting through the emotional static that confuses issues and gets to the core of what really matters. This provides results in real-time and allows for quick resolution of conflict and deep, introspective inner work. I highly recommend Anita's servicing to any individual or couple seeking a knowledgeable coach to navigate anything standing in the way of productive communication and a successful relationship or individual journey.

I grew up in a family where trauma was the norm. I knew when I left home that I needed to get into…read moretherapy, so I started with a therapist at 17 years old but nothing really changed. That started my on my journey to find what would work, as I knew that what I was creating in my life was a result of my childhood programing. The short list includes; Lifespring, beginning and advanced, Transformational Workshops, Tai Chi, meditation, hypnosis, medications, enough self help books to line the entire United States, women's groups, Al-Anon, Co-dependants Anonymous, Adult children of Alcoholics, Chronic PTSD therapy, Brain wave therapy and more. So when I found Anita's ad through an internet search, I was doubtful, but willing to try. My goal was to move forward in my life with dreams that had lived in my heart for decades but just could not work on them because the beliefs about myself were so deep, they felt as if they were in my DNA. I was elated and stunned when after the first session I was able to start my work to reach my goals. Previously, I literally felt sick to my stomach when I thought about doing the work. After three sessions, I have a regular schedule working on my goals and enjoy the work! I have been in some type of therapy for 4 decades and nothing really shifted the beliefs that were under my self confident exterior. Even though I had earned multiple degrees and was successful in many areas, the belief that I was a "joke" and it would be dangerous to do anything that would bring attention to me, drove my choices, I never, ever felt good enough. Now I do and I cannot thank Anita enough. I don't understand how it works, but it works!

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.

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."

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.

I have known Lauren over 20 years. I have watched her study, grow herself, build a practice, and…read morehelp countless people. She is truly amazing! If you are having difficulty with anything, need to heal, or simply want to grow your life, call Lauren. She is well studied in many areas - resonance repatterning, reiki, and hypnosis, to name a few. Lauren uses all of her knowledge to develop a unique personal plan for you. She is compassionate, authentic, comforting, supportive, and probably the most positive person I know. I just can't say enough wonderful things about her and her work. I've used Lauren several times - during my divorce, when I encountered difficulties related to my career, and for some health issues. Working with her always helps bring positive change easily and quickly. I am truly blessed to have her in my life. You will be too!

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!

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!

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 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.

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.

We have been going here with our son for over a year, and it has been a game changer for our son…read more The care, concern and time given by the staff has been top tier! I don't know what the bad review is, because that person isn't even at this office location.

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.