Therapists for college students near Austin, TX

College can be an exciting but challenging time filled with new pressures, uncertainty, and transitions. Many students face anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or questions about their future that can feel overwhelming. Balancing academics, social life, and personal growth often feels like a heavy load to carry alone. I’m here to support you through these challenges with a holistic, whole-person approach that considers your mind, body, and overall well-being. Using evidence-based practices like CBT and Reality Therapy, we’ll work together to identify stressors, develop practical coping strategies, and build resilience. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your experiences honestly and create meaningful, lasting change tailored to your unique college journey. Whether you’re managing stress, navigating life transitions, or seeking clarity and balance, I’m here to walk alongside you as you thrive during this important chapter of your life.

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My name is Dr. Aparna Atluru, and I am a Stanford trained psychiatrist, am on faculty at UCSF, and specialize in seeing young adults (18-35). I further subspecialize in treating young up and comers in high stress roles: graduate &professional students, residents/physicians and start-up founders/tech employees. I am many things professionally: academic physician, double boarded psychiatrist, skilled psychotherapist, and Harvard MBA. Given my diverse educational, training, and teaching experiences, I am able to understand high achieving young adults from a unique perspective. I feel I am the best fit for young adults who are multi-dimensional, high achieving, and are motivated to make a change. I have a very limited private practice, and only take on patients who are interested in working on their whole self from a mental health perspective. I provide both psychotherapy and medication management (if needed). As a double boarded physician specializing in psychiatry, I have extensive training in both pediatric and adult psychopharmacology. From a psychotherapy perspective, I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy and existential psychotherapy. On the personal side, I am originally from Texas, am Indian- American, and enjoy being outdoors, writing fiction and sipping on a good boba tea. My patients tell me I have a witty sense of humor, so if you can handle that, please reach out and lets see if we can work together!

You’ve always been the one who holds it together. The friend everyone leans on, the one who keeps the peace, even when you're falling apart inside. You’re kind, thoughtful, and always thinking about how others feel—sometimes to the point of losing sight of what you need. Maybe you grew up in a home where speaking up was risky, or you were labeled as “too much.” Now, in college or early adulthood, you feel lost - constantly second-guessing yourself, unsure who you are outside of relationships or achievements. You want to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life—but you’re not sure where to start.

Welcome to Rising Phoenix Counseling Services! We work with students, new parents, couples, military families and folks struggling with communication or mood problems via Telehealth. Therapy includes addressing your need for preventative, whole-person care as well as relationship healing if you're coming for couples' counseling. Laila Daniel, Owner and Clinician, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Fayetteville, NC- home to Ft Bragg. Her passion has been working with military couples and families since 2001. She began as an educator then began specializing in helping individuals adjust to military life in 2003. Laila worked as an intern and volunteer at the Colorado Springs Vet Center for 3 years. Laila also worked as a School Counselor from 2004-2009 in CO and NC. She began working in private practice in 2008. Laila was a Substance Abuse Counselor at the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) in Stuttgart, Germany from 2012-2013. She was a Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) from 2014-2021. Laila utilizes an eclectic approach when helping others. She uses Cognitive Emotional Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Existential Therapy and completed Level 3 Practicum Training In Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Laila is a Gottman Seven Principals Leader and Gottman Bringing Baby Home Program Educator. She completed additional trainings for Couples & Addiction Recovery and Treating Affairs & Trauma with The Gottman Institute. Laila completed Level I Practicum Training with The William Glasser Institute She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas too. Other credentials are : Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), Certified Addiction and Drug Counselor (CADC), Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) and Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor.

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College is supposed to be exciting, full of possibility and growth, but it can also feel overwhelming, lonely, and uncertain in ways no one really prepares you for. The pressure to succeed and have everything figured out, adds up. If you’ve been carrying more than you can hold on your own, you don’t have to keep doing it alone. Reaching out doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you’re human—and you deserve support, understanding, and a space where you can finally exhale.

If you are looking for a different type of counselor where you build an authentic relationship, you’re in the right place. To best help my patients, I believe that a solid and authentic relationship must be built between counselor and you. The most important part about counseling is that you feel heard and comfortable. My experience consists of 6 plus years of working with adults and adolescents in a private health setting. I have a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas. As a counselor, I have worked with patients who have anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and grief/grieving issues. My specialties lie in working with patients who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, and pregnancy issues, and abortion. Although I do follow a combination of counseling theories, my main framework would be Humanistic “Person-centered.” This means that I have great respect for your autonomy and your ability to discern your own path, solutions, and direction in life. My goal in therapy is to help you discover the answers that lie within yourself to better your life at a pace that you feel comfortable with. I look forward to helping you create some relief from your worries in life. Whether that's the stress and frustrations of daily life or overcoming personal trauma, I'm confident I can help guide you through the bad days and bring a different perspective that will help you take back control of your life.

Hello! I am Dr. Kathleen Wallace and I bring over a decade of experience counseling individuals as well as the education to maximize change within clients' lives. I work with people who struggle to build the quality of life that they desire. I help people identify their goals and co-create ways for them to begin working toward accomplishing those goals. I believe that people have the courage and strength to grow into who they want to become and that I can partner with them to do the work it takes to identify and realize their unique potential. I implement person-centered and strength-based approaches to build from each person's resilience and past successes. I became a counselor to partner with those hurting and seeking healing. I love building relationships and guiding growth that leads to the change my clients seek, and then celebrating those successes.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have extensive experience with young adults and college-age students who are navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or school-related challenges. My background includes supporting clients as a career development counselor, guiding them through career exploration, adjusting to college life, and maintaining balance between personal wellness and career success. I’m passionate about helping clients build confidence, manage change, and develop the clarity and resilience they need to move forward in both life and career. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you feel seen, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.

At Dallas Therapy Associates (DTA) we can take care of all your mental health care needs including psychotherapy and medication management. Our philosophy is to help each individual and family maximize their strengths and thrive in pursuit and maintenance of quality mental health. DTA takes pride in offering a non-judgmental, relaxed, compassionate, and safe environment. If you're dealing with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, adjustments issues, we are here for you.

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I work with young people who are navigating life and its many challenges. I specialize in trauma treatment and in working with difficult and complex situations wherein trauma, development, and mental health converge. My clients tend to have tried counseling and, for various reasons, feel it did not work for them. My clients are often struggling to show up in traditional therapy, feeling trapped in their suffering, frozen and unable to move. I work with them to find personal power and agency over their dissociative tendencies, to find healing and purpose again. I believe everyone can heal in relationship, especially young people.

Frustrated with juggling the demands of caregiving in your family? Do you find yourself constantly overwhelmed, struggling with sleep, or battling persistent fatigue that seems to linger no matter how much rest you get? Are you grieving someone who has passed away or the relationship that you expected? If you're experiencing anxiety, mood swings, social withdrawal, or neglecting your own needs while prioritizing everyone else's, it may be time to seek support. **Please note, I am not seeing clients with unmanaged personality disorders at this time** Professionally, I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern. I offer therapies that do not require much talking. I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, I am EMDR-trained, and offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Personally, I'm a nerdy, cat loving, Emptynester and Navy Veteran from Brooklyn, NYC.

Have you experienced something traumatic, stressful or life-altering? Do you feel unfulfilled, drained or overwhelmed? Do you feel frustrated, lost or hopeless? Are your thoughts negative and cruel? Do your emotions seem uncontrollable? Do you struggle to connect to others, or find joy in things you once loved? I have more than a decade of experience helping adults who are facing life's challenges, and we can work together to help you take your power back using simple tools & techniques. You’re not alone, and I believe change is within your reach.

Hi there! College can be exciting, messy, overwhelming, and everything in between—and you don’t have to figure it all out alone. My practice is a space where you can show up as your full self—no code-switching, no shrinking, no pretending. I center students who’ve felt “othered,” whether that’s because of race, gender identity, sexuality, or just not fitting into the mold of what college “should” look like. As a queer, Black provider, I understand how hard it can be to find support that gets it, so I bring compassion, honesty, and a real understanding of the unique challenges BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students face. Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, stress, or just trying to make it through the semester, I’m here to hold space for all of it. Therapy with me is collaborative, validating, and never one-size-fits-all—because you deserve care that sees you. You belong here.

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.

Hi! My name is Natasha Backman, and I'm passionate about creating spaces where people can explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. Life can be challenging, and we all deserve a space to get curious about where we’ve been and where we’re going. I'm here to support you, whether you've engaged in counseling before or you need help understanding how this process works. I know that therapy can be a weird and wonderful space. It is our time for healing and growth, in which the only pretense is that we give space for the most authentic version of ourselves. I have experience working with clients who have goals related to processing trauma, exploring their gender and sexual identity, and recovering from drug and alcohol use. Identity impacts the ways in which we interact with mental health resources, and I welcome conversations about race, power, and privilege. Counseling can be a place for processing painful experiences and emotional work in pursuit of change. At the same time, it can be a space of connection through laughter and compassion. I launched my private practice because I believe in the restorative power of the counseling process. I look forward to hearing your story.

Hey! Excited to meet you. I believe that we all deserve access to mental health care! We deserve a safe place to express our feelings and work on becoming healthier versions of ourselves. I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed with course work, professors, expectations, and balancing your every day life. I'm here to help.

Farah Shaddix is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been providing an array of mental health services to adult patients with depression and anxiety for 2 years as a nurse practitioner and over 2 decades in the mental health realm. She started her mental health career over 2 decades ago as a compassionate community case worker and worked her way into the role of a patient focused, compassionate, and understanding provider. Her training and experience in telehealth, outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings spoke to her core belief that everyone should have access to high quality mental health care no matter the situation. She specializes in diagnosing, educating, collaborating with patients about plans and outcomes, and implementing medications, if desired, for mental health conditions. Farah Shaddix, MSN, PMHNP-BC looks forward to helping you on your mental health journey.