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Therapists for college students near Austin, TX

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Mina O'Connell MA, MS, LMFT, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Antonio, TX

Hello, It is great to be part of this college referral source. Transitional life periods are excellent times to seek direction and to talk out important decisions. I am happy to hear your concerns, work with you to find positive solutions, help you to practice new skills, and walk with you as you form your identity during these college years. We can work together to help you heal from trauma, figure out confusing relationships, become more conscious of dynamics within yourself and with others, understand personality types better, and find your purpose in life. Values clarification helps to plot a course of action, and mindfulness and healthy lifestyle calm us down enough to live according to those values. There are many tools available now to assist you to heal, to remove obstacles, and to grow into the healthy, vibrant person you are meant to be!

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Brittney Hill
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Dallas, TX

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I obtained both my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Tyler. I have over 11 years of experience in nursing working in various fields and with a variety of patient populations. I have experience working with patients needing mental health services both inpatient and outpatient. I am dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with mental health concerns by increasing access to those needing mental health treatment while providing support, compassion, and understanding. I am here for the patient and want to ensure that all his or her needs are met. I have a passion for working in mental health services and genuinely care about each individual. I listen to his or her concerns and history to develop a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan with the patient. The patients preferences and needs will lead the treatment approach initially and going forward. I include the patient in all aspects of care. Listening to his or her concerns, symptoms, and history is an important starting point in developing a diagnosis. The diagnosis is thoroughly discussed with the patient and I will answer any questions that present. Following the diagnosis, a plan of care is developed with the patients input. Patient preferences for therapy, medication, or both, are included in the treatment plan, and any referrals necessary will be made. Medication, if necessary and agreed upon, will be called in to the patients preferred pharmacy and any remaining questions or concerns will be addressed. A follow-up visit to assess ongoing effectiveness of the treatment plan will be made. At consecutive appointments, any necessary changes to the treatment plan will be made. However, I am available for concerns, questions, or needs that may arise prior to follow-up visits when needed.

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Katharine McCormick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
St. Louis, MO

Are you feeling totally overwhelmed? Burnt out? Stuck? Resentful? Maybe your body feels like a mystery no one has the time—or patience—to help you figure out? Perhaps you're a high achiever but feel as if you're giving so much to coursework and to others that there’s nothing left for yourself. Or maybe you're navigating PCOS, thyroid issues, chronic illness or just feeling "over it" all, and you’re starting to wonder if this constant exhaustion and frustration is just how your life is going to be.Are you feeling totally overwhelmed? Completely overextended as a woman? Burnt out? Stuck? Resentful? Maybe your body feels like a mystery no one has the time—or patience—to help you figure out? Perhaps you're a healthcare provider (or any woman) giving so much to others that there’s nothing left for yourself. Or maybe you're navigating PCOS, thyroid issues, chronic illness or just feeling "over it" all, and you’re starting to wonder if this constant exhaustion and frustration is just how your life is going to be. I'm Kate, and I help young women like you—smart, compassionate, and deeply tired—find their way back to themselves. I offer therapy that’s somatic, trauma-informed and radically affirming. While I don't have any "fairy dust" in my pocket, I will happily walk beside you while you rediscover yours. This is a space where you don’t have to perform wellness and you don’t have to walk alone. If this profile calls to you, please send me a message and let’s schedule your free 15-Minute consultation or book with me now by clicking on my website link.

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Dr. Azuré Smith-Swan, LCSW, CFSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Dallas, TX

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!

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Emma Norton
Group practice
Fort Worth, TX

I believe that healing occurs through relationships, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey. Health is something we can never stop growing in. In order to reach optimal health, and we must nurture our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Everyone is special and unique, and your counseling sessions will reflect that. They will be tailored specifically for you. Specific evidence-based techniques and interventions I may use are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) mindfulness, motivational interviewing, expressive techniques, and interactive therapies. Together we will establish goals, and I will equip you with tools and resources to use not only in our sessions, but most importantly, into your daily life, no matter the circumstance. I will be right there with you as you learn more about yourself and the world you are a part of. I believe that health is something we can never stop growing in. In order to reach optimal health, and we must nurture our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Everyone is special and unique, and your counseling sessions will reflect that. They will be tailored specifically for you. Specific interventions I may use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, expressive techniques, and interactive interventions. I want to equip you with tools and resources to bring from our sessions together into your daily life. I primarily work with individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, abuse, stress management, body image issues, shame, self-esteem, and life adjustment transitions.

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Brent Arnspiger, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Houston, TX

Acceptance can be a powerful experience that shapes who we are. Reflect on a moment when you felt truly accepted and how it impacted your journey. I’m passionate about helping clients of all identities live authentically and build a strong, empowered sense of self. My practice is inclusive of people from all walks of life. I provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care. You don’t need to educate me about your identity—I meet you where you are and work to honor your lived experience. I provide space that embraces all of who you are—my goal is to provide therapy that feels grounded, relational, and deeply affirming. Therapy with me is collaborative and nonjudgmental. I offer treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Grief, Life Challenges, Adjustment, Sleep, and many other major challenges people experience.

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Carolyn Townsend
Pre-Licensed Professional
Alvin, TX

Hey there, I’m Carolyn, a very down-to-earth person who isn’t afraid to show up as my true self. I enjoy helping creative young adults set boundaries, navigate family expectations, and build healthier relationships. If you're an artist, writer, performer, or any creative feeling trapped by people-pleasing, family pressure, or repeating the same romantic patterns, this is your space.

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Connect Clinical Services
Group practice
Houston, TX

Connect Clinical Services is a trauma focused counseling practice in Houston, Texas providing EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, neurofeedback, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and individual psychotherapy for PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and burnout. Our EMDR therapists and trauma therapists specialize in complex trauma, childhood wounds, medical and workplace trauma, and high functioning professionals who look fine but feel overwhelmed inside. Located near Memorial, the Heights, River Oaks, and CityCentre, we offer in person sessions at 8100 Washington Ave Suite 170 and secure telehealth across Texas. Using brain based care including neurofeedback therapy, nervous system regulation, and body oriented trauma treatment, we help clients reprocess painful memories, calm chronic anxiety, improve sleep and focus, and feel present again. If you are searching for EMDR therapy in Houston, PTSD treatment, anxiety counseling, or a trauma informed therapist for adults and professionals, Connect Clinical Services can help.

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Lauren scoggan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
San Antonio, TX

Feeling overwhelmed by or drowning in the waves that life keeps hitting you with? Maybe you’ve been experiencing high tides for a long time or maybe you are experiencing them more recently due to a particular event in your life. Either way, it can feel exhausting AND you are not alone in this experience. Just as the tides of the ocean shift between high and low and never fully disappear, our life stressors will continue to ebb and flow. I will help you learn ways to navigate through the waves so that you aren’t consumed by them. I have 8 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults clinically in both crisis settings and school settings. I utilize a trauma-informed, integrative therapeutic approach to synthesize modalities to best meet the unique needs and goals of clients. Rather than maintain a rigid plan, I’ll intuitively pivot between Attachment-based therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic therapy, and other frameworks to best support the part of you that shows up in need during the session. Systems theory and social justice anchor my practice as I believe we are all deeply impacted by external systems, such as family, friends, careers, community, oppression, etc. I have experience working with clients who have been impacted by PTSD, incarceration, immigration, racial discrimination, homelessness, suicidal ideation, job loss, death loss of a family member, etc. No wave is too big or too small to be worked through in therapy. You’ve taken a huge step; You’ve shown up here for yourself to either start or continue your healing journey. If you feel we may align, please contact me for a free 15 minute consultation!

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Renee Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Middletown Township, NJ

Hello! My name is Renee and I have been a therapist for 17 years. I meet my clients with empathy, compassion, and the greatest respect for having the courage to look at oneself with honesty and embrace change. We all have the innate capacity to heal ourselves and the natural desire to grow and be the best version of ourselves. By creating a safe, non-judgmental space, I aim to help clients understand themselves better, uncover their own capacity to heal from pain, and ultimately find more meaning, authenticity, and joy in their life. I am experienced in helping adults and adolescents to recover from traumatic events and manage Anxiety. My approach emphasizes the mind body connection utilizing CBT, Mindfulness, and Somatic Awareness. I am certified in EMDR, a research based treatment for PTSD. I especially enjoy working with college students as they navigate the stresses of university life and transitioning to adulthood. As a first generation college student myself, I recall the self doubts, anxiety, and identity shifts that can accompany the college experience.

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Michele Cortez
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ann Arbor, MI

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Lindsay Merrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Boerne, TX

Life often asks women to hold so much—caring for others, navigating relationships, balancing responsibilities, and carrying silent struggles that can feel overwhelming. If you’ve been moving through an eating disorder, body image concerns, grief, trauma, fertility challenges, or simply the load of expectations, you deserve a place that feels safe, affirming, and collaborative. In our work together, you’ll find space to be fully seen and supported, with compassion guiding every step as you reconnect with your strength, your voice, and your true self. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where honesty, care, and curiosity guide our work. Rather than quick fixes, I help you slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with parts of yourself that feel lost. Together, we’ll build safety and trust while using evidence-based approaches to support meaningful, lasting healing. Here, every part of you is welcome—your questions, your grief, your dreams, and your story. This is a place to release what you’ve been carrying, to feel deeply supported, and to rediscover your resilience. I'll honor your process, creating space for healing, growth, and a return to you, but an updated you that feels in alignment with where you see yourself.

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Judes Santiago
Pre-Licensed Professional
Frisco, TX

Trauma, Relationships, and Family Patterns — Helping You Build Healthier Connections If you’re feeling overwhelmed by past experiences, stuck in relationship patterns, or struggling with communication and connection, you’re not alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating trauma, family-of-origin challenges, communication difficulties, cultural differences, and life transitions—and who are ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. As a practicum therapist in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Abilene Christian University, I am supervised by Julia Wesley, LMFT-S, and provide therapy in the Frisco and Prosper areas. In our work together, you can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we focus on understanding patterns—how you communicate, how your family-of-origin experiences shape your relationships, and how past experiences may still be impacting you today. I help clients build stronger communication skills, navigate conflict more effectively, and develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I am especially passionate about working with those impacted by trauma and helping clients make sense of how their past connects to their present. My approach is grounded in family systems and relational therapy, meaning we look at how your relationships, environment, and experiences all interact. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we work to understand the bigger picture and create lasting change in the patterns that matter most to you. I strive to provide a culturally sensitive and inclusive space, and I am committed to supporting clients from diverse backgrounds, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. Before entering the therapy field, I worked in leadership and people management, where I developed strong skills in communication, conflict resolution, and supporting individuals through challenges. I bring that real-world experience into the therapy room to help clients apply practical tools in their daily lives. I am also passionate about supporting diverse and underserved communities. My work as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ambassador and ADHD advocate reflects my commitment to creating an inclusive, culturally aware space where clients feel seen, respected, and understood. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey or want to see if we’re a good fit, I invite you to connect.

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Sharol Mejia
Licensed Professional Counselor
San Antonio, TX

I work best with students who are doing their best but still feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally tired. Many are balancing school, relationships, and personal pressures, and may struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, or expressing their needs. Therapy is a warm, supportive space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. Together, we focus on helping you feel more grounded, understood, and confident as you navigate college life.

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Sajl Salim
Pre-Licensed Professional
Frisco, TX

Are you a queer, BIPOC, or neurodivergent person struggling with relentless self-criticism? It might feel like you can’t stop beating yourself up and feeling like you’re not good enough, no matter how hard you try. This self-doubt can be reinforced by others treating you differently and the systemic oppression which is present in so many aspects of our world today. If you’re ready to escape from a shame spiral, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome! My name is Sajl, and I’m a nonbinary and South Asian therapist based in Frisco, TX. I work with motivated and insightful teens and adults via telehealth to liberate themselves from self-hatred. My goal is to provide you with an affirming, compassionate, and honest therapeutic space in which you are free to explore and understand where these beliefs stem from. Together, we’ll get to the root cause of your pain and help you develop a kinder and gentler inner voice. As a young queer person of color, I know what it’s like to be unsure of whether aspects of my identity will be accepted in new spaces. Rest assured, every aspect of what makes you who you are is invited when we share space together. My therapeutic approach is culturally sensitive, identity-affirming, and liberation-centered. I incorporate aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy, relational cultural therapy, and attachment theory to help you understand and face your pain with courage and compassion. If you’re ready to release the burden of the pain you’ve been carrying, I would be honored to lighten your load and walk alongside you in the path towards healing.

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Samantha Osborne
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Asheville, NC

Anxiety doesn't have to run your life. You can find joy again. On the surface, things are still looking great. You appear to “have it all”, but, on the inside, things are falling apart. You feel stressed, overwhelmed and out of control. It doesn’t have to be like this, and I can show you another way. I help driven people just like you manage their anxiety, stress and irritable bowel syndrome. You can gain stability and finally enjoy your success. If you are ready to do the hard work of changing your life, I’d love to talk to you.

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Inner Compass Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Haslet, TX

You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward—but deep down, you know there's more to life than just "getting by." At Inner Compass, I help individuals like you reconnect with your inner wisdom and rediscover the clarity and confidence needed to thrive. Whether you're navigating a life transition, healing from past wounds, or seeking greater purpose, you're not alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and uncover your natural resilience—so you can live more fully and authentically. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where curiosity and compassion lead the way. My approach is collaborative and empowering, rooted in helping you reconnect with your strengths and sense of direction. In each session, you can expect thoughtful guidance, deep listening, and a focus on what truly matters to you. Ready to take the next step? Let’s connect. Visit my website to learn more and schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Your path to healing and growth begins with a single, courageous step—and I’d be honored to walk it with you. Click through now to explore availability and begin your journey toward meaningful change.

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Aaron Leigh Horton, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, M.S., NCC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Granbury, TX

I work with adolescents and adults suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, complex trauma, women’s issues, narcissistic abuse, attachment issues, and personality disorders. I also work with couples to improve communication, develop healthy conflict-resolution skills, and create a long-term family vision and mission that restores harmony in everyday life. I believe psychoeducation and a personalized mental health care plan empower clients to make lasting changes quickly. I create a unique treatment plan for each client with specific, measurable goals. I use therapeutic breathwork, CBT, and DBT to help clients quickly reduce symptoms while evaluating emotional and behavioral patterns that may require longer-term therapy. I approach personality disorders, attachment dysfunction, and identity confusion from a developmental and psychodynamic perspective and have experience treating borderline, narcissistic, and schizoid personality disorders. I earned my B.A. in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and after a career as a business executive, returned to school in 2020, earning a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling from Tarleton State University. I am an alumna of the national women’s leadership academy, Leadership America, and was selected in 2015 to be a patient advocate for the National Center for Healthcare Research in Washington, D.C. I am a writer, public speaker, and patient-first healthcare activist, and have published many written works about the dangers of using pharmaceuticals and medical devices cleared (not fully approved) through the FDA's lax 510k marketing process. I enjoy gardening, all forms of creativity and self-expression, love to learn, and believe that where there is humor, there is healing. My husband and I live in Central Texas and enjoy camping with our two dogs and parakeet. We have two adult sons and three granddaughters and believe in the restoration of family relationships as a path to well-being.

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Robin Leah Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Sugar Land, TX

Our time together will be spent figuring the aspects- emotional, intellectual, sensory-based, and behavioral- of life through out your own story. Growing into learning how to listen to yourself so you can trust what it is you know, and what it is you need will be at the core of each session so that the feelings of stress, overwhelm, anxiousness, depression no longer keep you detached from yourself. The tools I use are done with cultural considerations, and by acknowledging the extra burdens social constructs and systemic environments put on you. I start with listening and being a witness to your story. With your consent, I use therapeutic tools to assist you in taking an objective stance in your story, and in offering yourself compassion. Continuing through developing and honing in on how you understand your experience through strengthening the connection between your mind and body. I am also trained in and have used EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) with children, teens, adults of both the neurodiverse (Autism, ADHD, etc.) and neurotypical populations. EMDR is used in session, with your consent, when you feel the need to address larger internal hurdles such as phobias or trauma(s) (also known as PTSD or C-PTSD). All of the work will be done at your pace and with your specific needs in mind. I am an affirming counselor and believe counseling should be for everyone. I understand the systemic pressure that can have you trying to “get it right!” A benefit to you may be my stance on de-stigmatizing mental health by avoiding rigid diagnoses and accepting that there is more than one way to live and thrive in this/your world.  I will be ready when you are. Until then, good luck on your search. My license number is #93296. I am supervised by Stamatis Bogdanos, LPC-S | #64556 in Houston, Tx. If you are under 18 and in need of a resource(s), here is a link to an article that may be able to help you find support:  https://www.teenlife.com/blog/mental-health-resources-for-teens/

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Healthy Minds Healing Hearts, PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
San Antonio, TX

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.

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