Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Austin, TX

"I passionately believe that every person has individual needs and challenges, and it's vital to develop a treatment focus and treatment plan in collaboration with the individual that meets those needs. "

Dr. Chris Hansen is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Nationally Certified Counselor (LPC-CS-NCC). Chris has experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are coping with severe psychological psychotic disorders, abuse, trauma, PTSD, addiction, domestic violence, and more. Given his extensive military experience, Chris has a passion for and specializes in treating military members and their families.

Dr. Hansen Served 24 years in the United States Navy, is a disabled veteran, and is a member of several veteran's mental health groups and associations. Chris obtained his Master's Degree from Texas A&M and his Doctorate from St. Mary’s University and graduated with honors from both programs. Chris has a very wide range of clinical experience ranging from inpatient, outpatient programs such as IOP/PHP, the Veterans Administration, Private Practice as well as clinical research and contract mental health work.

Partner together with Chris to start addressing the obstacles that you're encountering in your personal life. He'll work together to craft a personalized treatment plan that addresses your needs and concerns with expert guidance and compassion. 

"As an empathetic therapist, I have developed the ability to truly listen to the needs and desires of each client and help them determine what they need, allowing my clients to achieve their goals to live happier and more productive lives."

David is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), who is being supervised by Chris Hansen LPC-S, in the State of Texas who has over 12 years of experience. David has worked with clients from age 18 through 65 and older challenged with general issues and with anxiety, addiction, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, mood and personality disorders, grief, and trauma. David is a senior citizen and personally experiences the complexities of aging. He has previous experience with couples counseling, crisis intervention, and trauma and addiction recovery. David received a Certificate in Sexual Addictions Therapy from Mid Nazarene University.

David received his master’s in counseling psychology from the University of Saint Mary. David utilizes a variety of clinical approaches, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based practices, and eye movement desensitization therapy (EMDR).

David truly believes in the importance of assisting others to discover the goals of each client, helping people help themselves to achieve a life that is fulfilling, peaceful, and purposeful. David is looking forward to working with you to address your needs, discover your strengths, and develop coping tools for you to enjoy life.

"As a mother of special needs children, I understand the reality of life and the need for an unbiased and nonjudgmental person to work through life's unique journey."

Jamie Powers is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate being supervised by Chris Hansen, LPC-S. As a veteran and special needs mother, Jamie has spent years advocating for the educational rights and freedom of others. She is passionate about giving back to the community by promoting a healthy mindset and overall wellness. Jamie specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, transitional periods of life, special needs parenting, and couple/family/child relationships. She provides assistance to individuals ages 14-60. Jamie enjoys helping others navigate their journey by supporting, being empathetic, and providing an open space that is inviting to all.

Jamie has completed three degrees from Lamar University, including a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jamie uses a multimodal approach, primarily focusing on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy. She also has expertise in cognitive processing therapy for clients with traumatic experiences.

Jamie is confident that she would be able to provide a warm and welcoming environment to support you on your journey to obtain a healthy mindset. She hopes to help you regain inner peace and address whatever areas of need you may face across your lifespan. If you are ready to actively engage and do the work, she has evening and weekend timeslots.

"I look forward to building a meaningful therapeutic relationship with all my clients and always putting my client's needs first."

Audrey N. Gordon, M.S., LPC, LCDC.

Audrey N. Gordon is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who specializes in helping adults overcome alcohol and substance abuse, anxiety, PTSD, and military-related issues. With her extensive healthcare background and commitment to providing exceptional care, Audrey strives to create a safe and nurturing environment for her clients.

As a military veteran with a 17-year career as a USAF Medical Technician, Audrey has firsthand experience working in various settings, including hospitals, aircraft, and ground operations. This unique background has given her valuable insights into the challenges faced by individuals in the military community and a deep understanding of the psychological impact of trauma.

Audrey holds a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center, where she gained comprehensive knowledge and expertise in treating addiction-related issues. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, focusing on Pre-Med, from Bowie State University, an esteemed Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

With her training as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Audrey possesses the necessary skills to provide effective therapy for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health concerns. She is dedicated to continuous learning and professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic approaches.

One of Audrey's valuable tools in her therapeutic toolkit is her certification as a Basic Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) practitioner. Using rapid eye movement, ART helps clients process traumatic or disturbing memories and images by reducing their physiological responses. This evidence-based technique allows Audrey to support her clients in quickly and effectively addressing trauma and finding resolution.

Audrey believes in building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients by prioritizing their needs and creating a warm, empathetic space for healing and growth. She understands that each person is unique and tailors her approach to suit individual circumstances. Additionally, she regularly checks in with her clients' therapeutic goals to assess progress and ensure a good fit. When necessary, Audrey may refer clients to other specialists to provide comprehensive care.

With her unwavering dedication to her clients' well-being and passion for helping them overcome challenges, Audrey looks forward to meeting individuals seeking support and embarking on their therapeutic journey.

"Therapy is a safe space for you to share openly about your concerns each week, explore different perspectives of problems, and make decisions based on what is most important and meaningful to you. "

Simone Ducloux is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who is passionate about providing treatment for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, compulsive behaviors, and body image concerns. During her experience counseling adults in a community clinic setting, and her experience counseling young adults in a college counseling center, and her experience counseling adults in a community clinic setting, as well as young adults in a college counseling center, Simone developed a strong awareness of the important roles that creativity and self-compassion play in helping people connect with their strengths and trust themselves to work through challenges.

Simone completed her Bachelor of Music (BM) and her Master of Music (MM) in Piano at the University of Texas. She completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling at Texas State University. 

Simone has a warm and attentive style and integrates clinical perspectives and evidence-based techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and person-centered/humanistic approaches into her practice. It can feel lonely and confusing to navigate through life’s difficulties in the absence of a therapeutic relationship with someone who can help you process your thoughts and feelings, and to connect with your inner resources, so that you may build skills to find meaning and worth in all of your experiences, as you work toward your goals.

Kelly Pedersen is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who specializes in redefining perception: assisting individuals with trauma recovery and couples with intimacy-rebuilding with insight and useful techniques for bypassing roadblocks. She helps people hone their anger management skills and address the flip side of the coin: initiating the healing process after someone has endured physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. In addition, she helps people with trauma, life transitions, LGBTQ-related challenges, mood disorders, and geriatric issues.

Kelly is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a technique to treat PTSD, and she assesses trauma through the dual lenses of spirituality and culture. She also uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) in her therapeutic processes.

"Stuck" situations require creative solutions! Solving a problem in isolation isn't easy, which is why collaboration with an experienced counselor can prove invaluable. The details of each person’s thinking may be varied and unique in every case, but Kelly believes that what is really important is the sense of being enough, sufficient, responsible, capable as yourself on top of the situation. When the work goes well (which certainly is the intention) the outcome will be the same: an increase in the sense of one’s own ability to manage life, and a feeling of growth and empowerment.

Kelly has a clear approach to counseling with people and it relates to what she sees as the ideal outcome of such work. The highest goal, the gold standard of good counseling, is an increase in client morale, significant growth of feeling competent and confident to work with the feelings and situations that brought you to counseling in the first place. A good counseling relationship has worked when one hears, “You know, I think I can handle this now. I feel a lot better and think I know what to work on and what to do.”

As a counselor, Kelly strives to encourage a therapeutic connection that serves as a "secure base", enabling you to challenge your misconceptions about yourself and refocus on your strengths. She believes that accessing new experiences in the context of a therapeutic relationship can help us rewire our brains and our lives.

Sue Wendelin is a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist (LMFT) who has over 36 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families with a wide variety of treatment needs. She specializes in assisting clients who are struggling with career-related issues, coping skills, family conflict, grief, mental stress, parenting, academic issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger issues, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, and more.

Sue has an eclectic approach with a variety of techniques, including cognitive behavioral methods (CBT), family systems techniques, parent-child interaction (PCIT) approaches, person-centered methods, play therapy, sandplay, and solutions-focused brief therapy (SFBT). 

Sue will listen and create a safe space to help unburden the load of pain and struggles that are holding you down. The simplicity of having a warm, understanding, and actively listening ear can be healing during times of great stress. She wants to provide that outlet, and help you work towards emotional freedom.