Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Austin, TX

"I use a client-centered, strength-based approach and strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you are heard, respected, and encouraged."

Kathy Del La Paz is a Licensed Master Social Worker who is passionate about helping individuals and couples address the issues they are facing by creating a safe, positive therapeutic relationship that facilitates meeting their individual goals. Kathy specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum depression and anxiety, stress, career, and life transitions.

Kathy earned her Master of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. With experience, compassion, and empathy, she helps those wanting to make positive changes in their lives achieve their goals. Kathy uses multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.

Kathy creates a safe space, working side by side with you to help you gain new perspectives and techniques and reach your goals. She aims to provide counseling to empower clients through a collaborative relationship. Additionally, she provides you with insight and practical tools and discusses solutions to utilize in your daily life.

"Working as a first responder in various capacities, I'm familiar with the continuous high level of stress and expectations and how one event can alter your life."

Kasie "Fallon" Beasley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are struggling with conditions or concerns related to stress, anxiety, PTSD, life adjustment issues, boundaries, grief, and depression.

Fallon earned her Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice and Victim Studies from Sam Houston State University, as well as her Master’s in Clinical Counseling. She employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and reality-based therapy to support her clients. Fallon understands the toll that stress, trauma, and anxiety can take on a person while trying to balance out the complexities of life. 

Fallon has the experience of being a first responder in combination with her work experience as a counselor. Her unique perspective and insight into what is required to be 'in the trenches' offers clients a unique and understanding perspective. Fallon looks forward to working with you—finding personalized solutions as a team.

"My theoretical orientation is based in positive psychology using a strengths-based, person-centered approach with a focus on achieving resilience."

Jesus Valiente is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 8 years experience in the mental health field. Jesus works with adults and specializes in relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, bipolar disorders, domestic violence, HIV / AIDS-related worries, men's issues, and much more.

Jesus earned his Master's degree in Psychology from West Texas A&M University. His lived experience and clinical background combine to form the basis of his greatest superpowers— empathy and compassion.

Jesus teaches his clients about the link between thoughts, emotions, and behavior. That means that changes in behavior lead to changes in emotions and thoughts, and vice versa. Where would you like to begin working together?

"Using evidence-based approaches, I hope to provide a space where you can feel heard and encouraged. I like to bring in therapeutic gaming to help navigate life's adventure and process hardships in a safe space."

Claire Donofrio is a queer Licensed Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience in the mental health field. Claire has worked in schools and a residential treatment facility for children and adolescents, providing services for kids and teens expressing concerns with anxiety, depression, identity/LGBTQIA+, behavioral problems, relationship difficulties, family tension, and trauma. Claire has also provided case management in the school setting to assist with school support for children and adolescents.

Claire earned her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and is a certified Therapeutic Game Master. To navigate difficult experiences and/or feelings, Claire uses Dungeons and Dragons, board games, and video games. Claire also draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and expressive arts.

Sometimes it's hard to navigate what life has put in our paths and it is scary to feel like we're doing it alone. Holding the lamp to light the way, Claire encourages clients to sort through the choices ahead of them in a safe space. It can be hard to ask for help, but it can also be the first step down the path that leads to growth and change.