Austin Therapy & Counseling Services

Taking the first step to consider therapy can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and scary all at the same time. I like to establish a warm, genuine connection with my clients in order to cultivate a sense of trust and safety when we meet. I assist clients in establishing goals and milestones they would like to meet in life and create a plan to help them get there.

I believe that unresolved trauma and/or grief is often the reason we may feel hindered or stuck in life, and that by processing past hurts, losses, and traumas, we are more free to be the best versions of ourselves; our true selves. I believe through a lens of self-compassion and acceptance, we can begin to be more kind to ourselves and heal our critical inner voice. Getting clear about our values will help guide our actions, which in turn helps us create a purposeful life based on what we believe to be meaningful — not necessarily what the world, society, or family tries to tell us "should be" important.

In my work with couples I utilize the Gottman Method. The first session we meet together to get an idea of what needs to be improved upon, what issues bring you to couples therapy, and a general sense of how the interactions and communication are in the relationship. In the second session, we split our time with each partner for individual sessions and I continue my assessment on the pillars that research shows are most important to lasting relationships. In the third session, I share a detailed report assessing both your strengths and areas of growth as a couple so that we have a roadmap of goals to work towards in a tangible, productive way.

I have a professional background working in K–12 education, higher education, and counseling in the non-profit sector before I opened New Vision Counseling in 2019. I have received additional trainings in DBT, Gottman Method, trauma-informed care, and EMDR. In my free time, I enjoy exploring nature with my baby girl and small pup.

We truly are all people hardwired for connection, but we live in a disconnected world where we inevitably accumulate burdens too heavy to carry alone. Therapy should be a place where someone joins you in that struggle and works towards helping you lighten the load that weighs you down. I also believe that everyone carries stories and experiences that shape who they are, and when those stories are told to a person who is able to give them sacred space, it can lead to a more whole and meaningful life.

Seeking therapy doesn't have to mean that something is necessarily wrong — it can also be an act of self-awareness and care. It can be a brave and empowering step toward healing, growth, and greater clarity. I personally find meaning in helping people better understand themselves, especially during times of change or transition. Whether you're coping with stress, loss, heartbreak, career shifts, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, we can work together to explore new perspectives and build tools that support your well-being.

I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but have specifically enjoyed working with families, couples, and young adults. I specialize in working with people dealing with complex grief, loss, career transitions, divorce, identity exploration, and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, mood and personality disorders. I am also experienced in working with individuals who struggle with addiction, family dynamics, interpersonal struggles, and self-harming thoughts.

As a Latina, spouse, and mother, I bring lived experience to my work and am committed to honoring the diverse backgrounds of my clients. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and offer unconditional positive regard to all. My training includes CBT, DBT, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), all from a trauma-informed lens.

Are you struggling with negative self-talk and debilitating thoughts and fears? Are you wading through the depths of grief and loss? Do you have difficulty effectively communicating your wants and needs in relationships? I'm here to help guide and support you on the journey of unleashing your innate emotional intelligence and resilience. I view my role as your co-pilot; together we can challenge beliefs that no longer serve you, bring awareness to how your past experiences inform your present self, and find freedom by responding to life's challenges in new ways.

My style is compassionate, down-to-earth, playful, and curious. I utilize a strengths-based, client-centered approach and invite collaboration every step of the therapeutic process. My areas of clinical focus include grief and loss, anxiety and depression, death and dying, trauma, sports psychology, and disordered eating. I also enjoy helping couples move from painful frustration toward healthy reconnection after a rupture.

I was inspired to enter the mental health profession by way of my own emotional transformations and life experiences. As a former professional photojournalist, I have documented some of the most beautiful and tragic parts of life. The common thread is that human emotions — from joy and awe to sadness, fear, and anger — are all an integral part of the human experience, and people want to be witnessed and supported through all of these.

My master's degree is in Clinical Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. In my free time, you'll find me hiking with my pups, grabbing a smoothie at Juiceland, or attending a UT volleyball game (go Longhorns!).

I believe that everyone deserves to feel seen and be heard. I approach my clients with understanding, patience, kindness, and empathy. Talking to a therapist doesn't mean you are unusual or broken — it means you care for yourself and recognize the value that therapy can provide. Empowering my clients to navigate their lives with more awareness and tools allows them to grow into the healthiest version of themselves.

Reflecting and learning about ourselves can help us gain a greater sense of clarity and direction in our lives by helping us to identify our values, strengths, meaning and purpose. It can also help us develop a greater sense of trust, self-awareness and self-acceptance, which can lead to greater confidence, resilience and a fulfilling life.

The only constant in life is change. Whether it is job stress, the loss of a family member or pet, a breakup or divorce, an accident or incident, or managing your mental health, together we can work to explore ways to adjust, adapt, and begin a new path forward. I enjoy helping people manage periods of change and transition — from navigating dating and relationships to career pivots, pet loss, and thoughts of self-harm.

I offer unconditional regard to all my clients regardless of race, age, gender, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or religion. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and work with individuals and groups. I combine education, experience, and skills with evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Contact me for a free 15-min pre-therapy consultation call!

In these uncertain times, many of us may feel overwhelmed, experiencing stress, anxiety, or feeling blue. It's especially challenging if we do not feel we have the tools or skills needed to navigate these stressful times.

My counseling approach is client-centered, focused on building on the inner strengths you already possess but might have lost or forgotten. I believe anyone can make a positive change, and my role is to provide a place of support and encouragement while also providing easy-to-implement tools and skills to support your journey to improved health. My approach is non-judgmental and supports all walks of life, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and religious worldviews.

Professionally I'm incredibly thankful for my over 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and counselor-supervisor. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my adult son and rescue pup, walking on the beach and enjoying nature. While asking for help can be hard, I believe counseling is a great gift to yourself.

I've been where you are now and understand the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek support. I was twenty-something when life taught me strong relationships are the key to health and well-being. Neuroscience has proven this true — we are inherently wired for connection on a neurobiological level. Connection isn't a luxury, it's essential to our survival. Ironically, it's connection that can also be the source of our most profound pain and suffering.

No matter how deep the hurt or how great the loss, things can shift when we feel seen, heard, and understood by another. We heal in connection with others. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space that allows you to experience safety, acceptance, and compassion; a space for you to be courageous, vulnerable, and authentic; a space to experience hope and genuine connection.

I enjoy working with both individuals and couples from all walks of life. I am LGBTQIA+ allied, sex and kink positive, and I strive to be inclusive and affirming of all identities. You'll find that I'm curious and compassionate as we explore your thoughts, feelings, and relationships with yourself and the world.

I'm technically a native Texan, but claim roots in Memphis and California too. I graduated from St. Edward's University with my MA in Counseling and also hold an MBA from Texas State. In my past life, I was a 3rd-grade teacher with Austin ISD. I love running, reading, cupcakes, and dogs.

Do you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning (or evening for you shift workers)? Do you dread going to work? Are you going through a major life transition? You are not alone, and I am excited to start this journey with you. I am here to meet you wherever you are. I use a variety of approaches that I tailor to your needs, and I provide a client-led space to collaborate on your needs and goals. You can cuss, cry, or laugh during our sessions.

My professional journey spans over seven years of law enforcement experience, complemented by several additional years in diverse helping professions. I have extensive training and experience in domestic violence and trauma.

Beyond my professional realm, I am a devoted dog mom to two spirited rescues. I enjoy making crafts and love all things Halloween. I am actively engaged in my community by serving on the board of directors for Hays County Crimestoppers and participating in my neighborhood's social committee.

Are you ready to feel better and look forward to getting out of bed? Reach out to set up a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit for each other.

I have been working with individuals and couples since 2015, and I can help you move through and heal the hurt so you can get back to having a life of love and intimacy. It's really easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we are supposed to go it alone — and having other people walking alongside us can feel vulnerable.

Life is full of challenges; everything from parenting, to work stress, to finding the balance between work, life, and play. Things don't always need to be taken overly seriously, and sometimes the best treatment is finding something to laugh about.

Sometimes when our relationships break down, what we need is to heal on our own. Maybe you feel lonely and disconnected in your relationship, or maybe you struggle to see your own inner worth. Either way, asking for help can be hard. I'm here to be a support, a guide, and occasionally someone to drop a truth bomb or two on you.

I know what it's like to come back from a failed relationship. I can help you heal your relationship or I can help you recover from a broken one. Reach out and I will gladly walk with you and help your pain find its place.

I have years of experience working with adults from 18 and up, primarily individually, on a broad spectrum of issues and needs. My approach is eclectic with a strength and hope-based perspective on human capacity for healing and change. Collaboration is a focus in the work I do — I hold as a priority setting up a relationship with my clients that is a sacred space that belongs solely to them. A comfortable space where we can sift through the resources already present within and how to nurture what else may be needed for balance.

I believe we all have a true self within, so therapy is not giving a client something they do not already possess — rather, it is an uncovering and refining of what is already there. Decision-making and growth through life is possible when we have a chance to step back and evaluate with skilled, clear, and compassionate eyes how to proceed on our path.

My specialties combine over years of experience and education: I'm a mental health therapist with a focus on how emotional regulation is connected with somatic practice; I'm a certified EMDR therapist and qigong/tai chi instructor; and I have an emphasis in working with mood and substance use disorders. I am also certified in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy, which emphasizes mindfulness as a resource that supports the efficacy of good mental health work.

Life seldom goes smoothly. Dealing with its ups and downs can be hard — throw in a crisis or two and life can feel overwhelming. The stress of relationships, family, finances, school, and work can often reduce our ability to enjoy life. These stresses and experiences may leave us emotionally and physically drained and feeling helpless.

Therapy is a collaborative endeavor that thrives in an honest and open space free of judgment. I emphasize the importance of self-awareness as a tool for regaining power and recognizing patterns within yourself and your relationships — moving toward doing more of what is working and less of what is not.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I have extensive experience working with clients in crisis, experiencing violence (verbal, emotional, or physical) with family or relationships, and law enforcement secondary trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD. I utilize a variety of techniques including CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and DBT to assist those experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and to address the challenges of ADHD and the development of healthy coping skills.

Originally from The Golden State, I now happily reside in Austin, Texas. I received a BA in Psychology from the University of the Incarnate Word, an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Mary's University, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. My diverse clinical settings have included non-profit organizations, private practice, private school, the correctional system, and substance abuse treatment facilities — with a clientele ranging from children as young as 4 to adults over 90.

I am a passionate scholar-practitioner who delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments. I have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using CBT techniques in clients struggling with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems, crises, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, addiction, and relationship issues.

I whole-heartedly believe in the power of positivity and the notion that each individual has the ability to create the life they desire. The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any. I am here to help you challenge those negative thoughts about your own abilities while providing a safe, compassionate environment. The services I provide are authentic and genuine — the relationships I have with my clients are very important to me.

I grew up in Wisconsin and moved to Austin in 2014 after receiving my Bachelor's in Psychology and Sociology from Saint Norbert College. While pursuing my Master's in Social Work from Texas State University, I worked as a case manager for foster families as well as providing post-adoption services to families that had adopted children. After graduating in 2018, I worked as a therapist in different mental health settings as well as in addiction and drug treatment.

I believe in the strengths perspective and utilize motivational interviewing with my clients to access the strengths they already have inside them to make lifelong change. I have worked with clients struggling with diverse mental health symptoms, trauma, substance use disorders, parenting concerns, and relationship issues.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I have significant experience helping clients process and work through their trauma and develop healthy coping skills. I am excited to be a part of your therapeutic journey and look forward to providing the space and support to help empower you to reach your goals.

I believe therapy is broad and ever changing, shaping to fit your needs as you move through life's ups and downs. Some people utilize therapy to address an acute problem, while others see it more as a tool for maintenance, same as we view exercise. Regardless of the circumstances, I know therapy has a positive role to play for all.

Whatever the road that brought you here and your lived experiences that have uniquely crafted you, this is a place for you to find growth and relief. Together we will create a safe space for you to unburden your mind and explore yourself more deeply. By utilizing various methods such as purposeful conversation, mindfulness, body-centered awareness, and client-led goal setting, we will find the balance you desire for your life.

Therapeutic techniques such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and correction of cognitive distortions will be incorporated into sessions to address concerns covering all aspects of the human experience — including stress and anxiety, anger management, grief and loss, trauma, and depression.

Welcome! I'm a licensed professional counselor with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Texas at San Antonio. My journey in mental health has given me a rich foundation in supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life's challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

In my practice, I work with couples looking to enhance communication, reconnect, and navigate challenges together. Whether you're working through a specific issue or simply want to strengthen your bond, couples counseling can be a transformative experience. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where each partner feels heard and valued, helping you work toward mutual understanding and meaningful change.

I'm also experienced in counseling children and adolescents, creating a supportive environment where young people feel free to express themselves and explore their emotions. For younger children, I often incorporate play therapy, while with adolescents, we may focus on skills-based approaches like DBT to help them manage emotions and relationships effectively.

Additionally, I have training in animal-assisted therapy, where therapy animals can be included in sessions to offer comfort and connection. My approach is holistic, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices — all aimed at helping you or your loved ones grow and heal.

Satang Ann holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a board-certified family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and licensed in Texas. Satang Ann has extensive experience in patient care and is qualified to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions across the lifespan.

Satang Ann is dedicated to supporting her clients' mental and emotional well-being through compassionate, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive care. She is LGBTQ-friendly and strives to ensure every client feels welcome.

In addition to medication management, Satang Ann provides supportive therapy. She takes time to understand each client's unique background and needs, and is committed to delivering innovative, judgment-free care. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.