Therapists for college students near University of Texas at Austin

Hey there, welcome to Cowtown Therapy Center! I’m Kinley, and I work with college students and adults who are navigating the stress, relationships, and big life changes that come with this time in your life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by school, struggling with anxiety, or just trying to figure out what's next, I'm here to help. Together, we'll explore what's going on, figure out what’s working, and come up with practical, real-world strategies that will help you manage everything with more confidence and less stress. Let’s work together to help you feel more balanced and ready for whatever’s ahead. Use this link to book: https://cowtowntherapy.intakeq.com/booking

You may be a member of the LGBTQ+ community and experiencing challenges that others may not understand. Perhaps you're tired of not expressing yourself, feeling like you must hide parts of yourself to keep the peace, or feeling ashamed. Or maybe your relationship with sex is difficult, the spark in your partnership lost, or you're unsure how to communicate your desires and needs. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. One thing is for sure; you're ready for some relief. You want to start living authentically. When you choose me as your therapist, you're choosing someone who understands the LGBTQ+ community from the inside. Therapy is a safe space where you can feel at ease and valued. Our sessions will be more than just conversations-they will be guided journeys. Together, we'll strengthen your relationships and equip you with the tools for effective communication. As an experienced LGBTQ+ marriage and family therapist, I believe that we all deserve respect and connection. You don't have to continue hiding who you are from those you love most. So call, text, or email me today to set up a free 15-minute consultation. You are my passion, and I can't wait to hear from you.

Welcome! I'm Alison Bankston, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and stress. My background includes working in both school counseling and private practice settings, supporting individuals through some of life's most challenging seasons. I have experience working with veterans, adolescents, young adults, and individuals coping with grief, identity concerns, family conflict, and major life changes. My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills while tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs and goals. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported as you work toward meaningful change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating a loss, or simply looking for a place to process life's challenges, I would be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.

Do you feel like you aren't yourself right now? Are you feeling stuck in your marriage or life? Are you feeling overwhelmed due to constant misunderstandings with the people around you? Is your home not a place of peace due to family, parent-child, or marital conflict? How about feeling like your relationships/friendships are causing you to be stressed and emotionally drained? If you answer "yes" to any one of these questions, please allow me to help you. I can help you rebuild relationships with the people around you and gain a better relationship with self. I pride myself in offering a nonjudgmental and safe environment where my clients are free to share and work through whatever brings them to me. As I focus on holistic treatment, I also make sure I am culturally sensitive at all times. By helping and allowing my clients to be their true and full self, I hold space for them to be empowered. Allow me to go on your healing journey with you. I want to both help and collaborate with you during this empowering process. You do not have to go through this journey alone. A better you, a more healed you, and a stronger you is on the other side of this, so let's work to get there together. I believe in you! Let me help you start to believe in you, too.

I’m a therapist who values honesty, reflection, and meaningful change. I go beyond surface-level work, helping you understand the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that shape how you show up in your life. My approach is supportive yet direct. I’ll help you identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck—like perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-criticism—while creating a space where you feel respected and not judged.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you having trouble shifting from who your parents see you as to who you really are? College age years can be very difficult. You’re trying to figure out who you are, what makes you unique, and how to navigate the fears of being an adult. I can help.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. At BYWAY our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Our priority is helping you find the solution that works best for you, by listening carefully and asking the right questions before working with you to create a tailored plan to address your needs. We genuinely care about people and use the modalities and techniques that work best for the individual. We work with a wide variety of people with an even wider variety of needs. We both do a lot of work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQIA challenges, and aging or life transition issues. Carol E. O. Anderson earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina in 2002 and has 20+ years of experience in counseling. She is a member of the NASW and the National Guild of Hypnotists. Carol is trained in the use of brainspotting, EMDR, hypnosis, CBT, and trauma-informed somatic interventions. She generally sees people aged 17+ and accepts most major insurances, a full listing of which is posted on the website. Doreen Vosburg completed a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from The University of Missouri, Columbia in 1998. She has over 20+ years of counseling experience and is a member of the SC Clinical Mental Health Counselors Association and EMDRIA. She is IFS-informed and utilizes a combination of techniques, including brainspotting, EMDR, CBT, and other trauma-informed strategies. She is AANE trained to provide support to non-autistic partners in neurodiverse relationships and has a special interest in the healing and recovery of Adult Children of Alcoholics.

As a South Asian woman and first-gen college graduate, I understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate school, relationships, and identity while carrying cultural expectations and trauma. I specialize in helping students explore boundaries, burnout, and healing in a space that honors your story and lived experience. My approach integrates evidence-based therapy with cultural humility, compassion, and curiosity. Whether you're dealing with family pressure, anxiety, identity questions, or recovering from toxic relationships, you don’t have to carry it alone. Therapy with me is collaborative, affirming, and designed to help you reclaim your voice and power. 👉🏽 For more reflections and resources: @reclaimwithmavish on Instagram

Life can be hard. Extremely hard. Sometimes you can’t see your way out. It’s normal. When those hard moments in life come, I’m here to see you through to the other side of your pain. That’s the goal. The other side. I am the owner and lead therapist at Empowered Perspective. I am licensed in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and received my master’s degree in Human Relations (the study of psychology, sociology, and anthropology) from the University of Oklahoma. The program provided a solid foundation in my journey to counseling. Before arriving here, I worked in Corporate America for over 12 years guiding individuals through their careers as a Global Talent Director. Although I was “successful” by many people's definition, I wasn’t fulfilled. That is when I decided to answer my “calling” and enter into the counseling profession. I am honored that God chose me to do this work. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families and couples suffering from a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, and grief. As your counselor, you will get someone who is authentic, straightforward, down-to-earth, and open-minded. My job is not to judge you or your actions. My job is to listen to you, encourage you, walk beside you, and yes, sometimes challenge your perspective. I work primarily from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Spiritual/Transpersonal Therapy treatment modalities. In simple terms, CBT focuses on how thoughts influence our emotions and behavior. Spiritual Therapy focuses on the body, mind and health of a person’s spirit. It puts an emphasis on a person’s spiritual path or enlightenment during life. There is more to life than existing and living through the pain; more than being a mother, spouse, friend, employee, daughter, or son. Getting through the challenges and roadblocks can sometimes feel insurmountable and confusing. My goal is to help you see the beauty of life, find meaning, and sustainable joy. When you are ready, I am here to help.

At Healthy Minds Healing Hearts, PLLC, we believe that everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, supported, and understood. We work best with students and young adults who may be adjusting to life changes, managing stress or anxiety, or learning how to balance school, relationships, and personal growth. Our approach is compassionate and practical—we focus on helping you build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and create healthier connections with yourself and others. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can explore your challenges and discover your strengths, you’re in the right place.

Hello, I'm Nargis Ali, a licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas with over six years of experience in the counseling field. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am currently pursuing my PhD in Counseling and Supervision. I believe that healing begins when we feel truly seen, heard, and supported. In my work, I strive to create a warm ans nurturing space where you can show up exactly as you are - no judgement, just understanding. Together we'll explore your experiences, uncover patterns, and move toward emotional healing and personal growth at a pace that feels right for you.

At Therapy-Tree, I specialize in helping people navigate the messy & complicated parts of life—and for college students, that often means balancing independence, relationships, academics, and figuring out who you are meant to be. Many of the students I work with share a common thread: they feel the weight of expectations. Sometimes it shows up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety about the future, or being hard on themselves when things don’t go perfectly. Others are feeling stuck and frozen, untangling relationship patterns, healing from past hurts, or learning how to trust themselves and set boundaries. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I meet you where you are and follow your lead—you’ll get tools, honest conversations, and a safe space where all parts of your story are welcome. Whether we’re exploring stress, identity, relationships, or healing from trauma, my focus is on helping you feel grounded, supported, and more connected to yourself. If you’re a student who wants to be more emotionally regulated, feel more confident, and grow in ways that matter to you, Therapy-Tree might be a good fit.

I am a patient, compassionate, non-judgmental helping professional who understands struggle and uncertainty. I believe that people are generally doing their best, and that growth and change can be difficult, uncomfortable, and scary. I think that having someone help you navigate through times of uncertainty, sit with you in your struggles, and challenge your beliefs and behaviors can be instrumental in understanding how and why your behavior patterns are contributing to your distress and preventing you from moving forward. I approach counseling from an interpersonal attachment-based perspective, in that I believe relational issues are the driving force behind our emotions, motivations, and behaviors. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with substance use and abuse, specifically individuals who work in the service and hospitality industries. I also have experience counseling clients with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, borderline personality disorder, and relationship difficulties. I received my Masters in Counseling from Loyola University New Orleans and I am a provisionally licensed professional counselor. I find inspiration personally and professionally in the works of Brené Brown, Irvin Yalom, Gabor Maté, and Thich Nhat Han. I counsel individuals, groups, and couples. I respect everyone's individuality and do not discriminate against anyone.

At Peaks and Valleys Counseling Center, I understand that college can bring meaningful growth alongside overwhelming stress and uncertainty. I provide trauma-informed, compassionate therapy for students navigating anxiety, trauma, eating concerns, and grief. My goal is to offer a supportive space where students can better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience as they move forward with greater confidence and self-trust.

Do you find yourself constantly putting others first? Often at the expense of your own needs? Do you struggle to say “no” without guilt, or question your worth when you’re not being productive or perfect? You’re not alone. I work with women and teenage girls who feel stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, poor boundaries, and self-doubt; women & girls who are ready to reclaim their voice, reconnect with their identity, and finally start loving themselves deeply and unapologetically.

I offer counseling for Gen Zers facing the struggles of adulthood so you can reduce stress and discover joy. The things my clients and I often talk about include: -Anxiety and Worry for the Future -Isolation -Friendship and Social Skills -Dating -Independence and Career Exploration -Trauma -Tech Dependence -Self-Esteem

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Do you feel like adulting is just too much sometimes? Especially when you're juggling finances, relationships, work, and all the things? What about feeling overwhelmed with emotions you can't name or even feeling completely disconnected mentally, emotionally, and physically? Do you find yourself doomscrolling at 3am, diagnosing with the latest TikTok symptoms or shaming yourself over LinkedIn comparisons? Maybe you're highly self-aware and have 20 books on exactly what's wrong (hello, intellectualizing!) but still feel stuck. And that family trauma they swear never happened? Yeah, it's still showing up in your life today. I get it. I'm the opposite of a blank slate therapist. One who keeps it real—not just with a "yeah...okay...mmm" and nod. Using a holistic approach, I help Gen Z and Millennials that are seeking deep healing and liberation. Together, we'll move beyond just understanding your patterns to creating real change, using evidence-based tools for your mind, body, and soul. If you want to get unstuck, break those generational cycles, and start thriving (not just surviving), I can help. Even if you don't think your challenges are "serious enough" for therapy, you deserve support too. Ready to create a life that feels aligned and authentically yours? Schedule an intake or free 15 min consultation and let's see if we're a good fit!

Do you feel insecure in relationships, like your emotions are controlling you instead of you controlling them? Are feelings of anxiety, anger or rejection keeping you from healthy connection? If you find yourself repeating the same harmful patterns, or having the same arguments over and over no matter how hard you try, then it’s time for a change! You know you deserve better than what you’re allowing yourself to have, and you’re ready to start creating new patterns in your life, you're just not quite sure how to get it, and that's where I can help.