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Top therapists in Austin, TX accepting new patients
Austin's vibrant communities—from Zilker Park to Mueller to North Austin—deserve accessible mental healthcare. Headway offers sessions covering talk therapy and medication management with 10,000 providers available. Many clients save 75% through insurance, and free consultations help you find the right fit.
Not all wounds are visible, therapy is a way to heal from within. I provide psychotherapy and holistic support to help address anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, work stress, relationship conflicts or adjusting to the challenges of life. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties. I believe healing happens when people feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences without judgment while building the tools needed to create lasting change.
I have a M.A. in Professional Counseling and a B.S. in Psychology. I've received training in EMDR and mindfulness. Over the last twelve years I’ve worked in the mental health field while in a variety of settings. Including a non-profit agency, university setting, drug & alcohol center, private practice, research lab, and psychiatric hospital. These settings showed how mental health impacts people with various backgrounds and identities.
Hi! I'm Kelly (she/they). In the past, I've worked at hospices and crisis centers; I'm passionate about creating space to hold the heavy parts of life. My expertise lies in grief counseling, and I work with all different kinds of loss. I currently work in private practice, and I see both individuals and couples. I enjoy working with teens and young adults, queer and trans folx, and neurodivergent clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and existential dread.
Ashley's passion is to assist people in healing childhood and family of origin wounds. She specifically enjoys working with parents who recognize their own hurts are getting in the way of being a joyful and loving parent. Ashley has experience being a single parent, a married parent, a widowed parent, and a step-parent. She understands the unique struggles that many families face and has a deep passion for supporting parents and adult children in finding peace in their everyday struggles.
I give you a space to explore, feel, question, cry, scream, cuss, fall apart, and fall together. I like wrestling with whatever it is that is coming up in your heart or mind. I am open minded and care about the burdens you carry around everyday. It's hard work to grow yourself and we can work together to create and achieve your goals. I believe your story matters and holds a lot of power in shaping your life.
Hi I'm Paola. I'm an English and Spanish speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from Dallas, TX. I currently reside in Austin, TX. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Behavioral Neuroscience from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas and a Master of Science in Psychology with a certification in Psychological services for Spanish Speaking Populations at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.
Hi, I'm Amber Martinez, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in psychotherapy. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, trauma, and eating disorders. I offer both in-person sessions and virtual therapy for clients throughout Texas.
I earned my M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. My path into the counseling field has been shaped by a deep passion for both the healing process and holistic wellness. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in various levels of care, including residential and intensive outpatient settings, where I gained invaluable clinical experience and a deeper appreciation for mental health care..
Hi! I’m Paige Loria, M.A., LPC. I completed my bachelors degree in psychology with a concentration in mental health in 2020 from Southern New Hampshire University and my Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling in 2023 from Texas State University. I have experience working in outpatient DBT with both adults and teens treating mood disorders, personality disorders, chronic suicidal ideation and self injury behavior. I worked in a partial hospitalization program helping individuals with Complex PTSD, DID and OSDD, and have also spend some time working with teens and young adults who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and struggle with Depression, Anxiety, difficulty with family of origin, ADHD, Eating Disorders, racial trauma and the trauma associated with being part of a marginalized group. I utilize aspects of both CBT and DBT in every day practice and am trained in EMDR and ERP for OCD.
I believe that you have all you need inside you to be exactly who you want to be. My job is to help you uncover that strength and ability through listening to you and all your parts, asking questions and accepting you unconditionally for who you are. We will work together to uncover the beliefs about yourself that you have formed over time through life experiences, begin to challenge them, help all parts of you learn to feel safe, and work to form new beliefs and add new ways of coping that benefit you in the here and now to build the life you want for yourself.
I work well with children, adolescents and adults, parents, couples and families. I work with helping people improve their self concept, eliminating negative thoughts that disturb our peace of mind. I help people through transitions in their life, trauma, whether that be changes in school/work, relationships, grief and loss, moves, retirement, recreating themselves etc. I help individuals, couples and families communicate in a way that betters their interpersonal relationships. I work with past grief and traumas that get in the way of healthy life functioning. I help people move toward a balanced and happier overall way of life.
I offer an interpersonal style of therapy and I use many modalities and much experience to help individuals, couples and families work through difficulties they may be facing or helping work toward living a more aware, peaceful life. Check out my website for more information. My clients say that they are put at ease with me immediately and I help them.
I am here to listen with a trained ear and help with a easy warmth that will allow you to be gentler with yourself as you become the you that you dreamed to be.
I'm Amy and my goal as a therapist is to aid you in the process of healing attachment wounds, relationship trauma, and building healthy relationships. With unhealthy bonds, boundaries being broken, codependency and abuse, many struggle to uphold their values and self worth. I aim to help you find your best self, self love, and strength to take charge in your future.
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I primarily work with adult men, while welcoming adults of all backgrounds. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, or substance use, my goal is to offer a supportive space where you can feel understood and begin making meaningful changes.
With a collaborative, creative and strengths-focused approach, I provide therapy to individuals and couples, covering issues including resolving troubles, communicating effectively, meeting challenges, or dealing with addiction. I’m a licensed professional counselor, and my integrative and holistic approach is able to help you with a very broad range of topics.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in N Austin. Much of my clinical background is in Eating Disorder treatment. I also have extensive experience helping clients with various mental health struggles including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image, exploration of gender identity and or sexuality, interpersonal relationships, difficulty with life transitions, trauma, and more.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Austin, TX



- 97%Anxiety
- 91%Depression
- 87%Relationship issues
- 85%Stress management
- 79%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 64%Cigna
- 62%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 54%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- 48%Ascension

- 98%English
- 5%Spanish
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%Arabic
- 1%French

- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only

- 75%Woman
- 25%Man

- 58%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 3%Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor

- 100%Individual therapy
- 26%Family therapy
- 21%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Austin, TX
Searching for therapists in Austin starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Austin has a broad mental health community, with therapists across neighborhoods like South Austin, Mueller, Zilker, and North Austin. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions, look for a therapist whose listed specialties match what you want to address. Provider bios can also help you understand a therapist’s approach, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, couples therapy, or other styles of care.
In a major metro like Austin, having many options can make the search harder to narrow. Start with the practical details that shape whether a therapist is a usable match: appointment times, whether they are accepting new patients, location, and format. Some people prefer an in-person office close to work, school, or home, while others choose virtual sessions for easier scheduling. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, session structure, and experience with concerns like Austin counseling, couples therapy in Austin, or relationship counseling.
Therapy in Austin can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and get a clearer sense of what you may pay before you book. Headway makes that process easier by helping you search Austin, Texas therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, review detailed bios, see estimated costs after adding your insurance, and book directly when you are ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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