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Therapists for college students near University of Texas at Austin

Odira Ughanze, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Hi, I’m Odira, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping individuals create meaningful change in their lives. I see clients in-person sessions in Abilene, TX, and virtually or telehealth sessions across Texas. I specialize in addressing challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and relationship dynamics—issues many students face during their academic journey. My approach is person-centered, holistic, and eclectic, grounded in the belief that you are ...

Connie Molina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

The students I connect with most are often feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where they’re headed. Many of them are juggling school, relationships, family pressure, and trying to figure out who they are — all at once. They may look like they have it all together, but inside, they're feeling anxious, burnt out, or like they’re falling behind. What they all have in common is a desire for change — even if they’re not sure what that change looks like yet. They’re open to talking things thr...

Kelly McGettigan
Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

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Ansley Huffman
Pre-Licensed Professional
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here. I work best with individuals who are navigating the impact of trauma and who are open to exploring how their past continues to live in their body and shape their present. Together, we’ll gently uncover how your experiences have influenced your nervous system, your emotions, and your inner narrative—so that healing can begin not just in the mind, but in the body as well. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that the body holds deep wisdom. Throu...

Bailey Murphy, LMSW
Pre-Licensed Professional
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Hello, my name is Bailey. With a passion for helping others and a strong background in mental health, I aim to assist in navigating clients through any challenges or harder experiences they may have. I believe that creating a safe and caring space allows for clients to grow and find how their strengths can be utilized in many ways. I strive to ensure that each individual I work with feels supported and respected. In my free time, I enjoy staying active, exploring nature with my dog, and spen...

Beverly Benoit, LMSW, Supervisee in Social Work
Pre-Licensed Professional
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Hi, I’m Dr. Beverly Benoit, and I’m dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and break cycles of generational trauma. With experience supporting individuals from age 4 through adulthood, I offer a trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive space where young clients can explore their emotions, strengthen their sense of self, and thrive. My therapeutic approach is rooted in the understanding that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) ...

Angel Smith, LMSW
Pre-Licensed Professional
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Hello, I am Angel Smith a Licensed Masters Social Worker. I attended The University of Texas-at Arlington where I received my master’s degree in social work, and I am licensed in the state of Texas to practice. I have experience working with severe mental illness, children and families, autism, adolescents, at risk youth, LGBTQIA+, homelessness and substance use. I have compassion for working with individuals and families facing life adversities, I’m here to educated and provide support whil...

Julie Koster Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been passionate about working with people — listening to their stories, understanding their experiences, and helping them find their way through life’s challenges. Becoming a therapist has always been my calling, and it’s truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they navigate both the struggles and joys of life. My practice offers a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted. I believe that the relationship between a thera...

Legion Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Are you struggling with mental health issues and unsure of where to turn for help? As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with years of experience, I understand the importance of providing compassionate care for those seeking support in their mental health journey. I am excited to share that I am accepting new patients through my exclusively online practice. I am dedicated to offering a safe and inclusive space for patients of all ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, ...

Jean Yih Kingston
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

It's wonderful you're taking the step to care for your mental health! I have a heart for college and graduate students and understand the unique stressors of university life, such as academic pressure, social anxieties, and the transition to independence. I am also passionate about helping individuals explore how their cultural and ethnic identities and upbringing interplay with their mental well-being, including the experiences related to cultural identity and navigating multiple cultural space...

Mark Steele
Pre-Licensed Professional
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

College life should be an exciting and challenging time. Becoming more independent and living away from home is a significant life transition. Enjoying this newfound autonomy while adjusting to college life can bring about a whole range of challenges, such as alcohol/substance abuse, academic stress, relational stress, neurodivergent issues, identity development, anxiety, social isolation, depression, trauma and many others. As a former Texas University graduate, former counselor of college stud...

Kayla Bartlett, LMSW
Pre-Licensed Professional
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Hello, I'm Kayla Bartlett, a dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate life's challenges. With a background in child welfare and healthcare, I bring valuable experience in trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress management, mood disorders, and more. Specialties and Approach: I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These evidence-based ...

Autonomy Therapy
Group practice
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Are you struggling with recent life transitions? Not sure how to break the cycle of yo-yo dieting or how to manage frequent, anxious thoughts? At Autonomy Therapy, we provide high quality, evidence-based care to support our clients in learning how to strengthen their mind-body connection and become the most authentic, resilient versions of themselves. The therapy that our clinicians provide empowers our clients to develop increased trust with their own thoughts, emotions, and decisions, and supp...

Just Mind Counseling
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Just Mind is a community-oriented, mission-driven, and inclusive mental health practice in Austin, Texas. Just Mind was started in 2007 by husband-and-wife team, Teri and William Schroeder. Since then, we’ve been thrilled and grateful to see our practice grow to over 40 clinicians and serve over 8000 clients from every walk of life. No matter who you are, and no matter what you’re going through, our team is committed to you. We aim to remove the stigma of therapy and provide high-quality m...

Colleen Bardelli
Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Do you feel deeply, think a lot, and sometimes wish your brain had an “off” switch? Are you exploring your identity and looking for a space that affirms all of who you are—queer, neurodivergent, artistic, sensitive? Are you going through a big change—like starting college, coming out, or navigating independence—and feeling lost or unsure of your place in the world? Are you drawn to self-growth, even when it feels overwhelming or hard to quiet your inner critic? My practice may be a g...

Zarina Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or the feeling of never being “enough,” you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re navigating cultural expectations or life transitions, I’m here to support you. I’m Zarina (she/her/ella), a bilingual Latina therapist in Texas, offering culturally affirming therapy in both English and Spanish. I specialize in helping BIPOC, Latinx, Spanish-speaking, and LGBTQ+ clients...

Kaela Pefley
Marriage & Family Therapist
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

I specialize in working with female students who are struggling with anxiety or stress. Maybe you are noticing burnout and feeling a lack of interest in classes, feeling stressed with upcoming exams, feeling anxious making new friends, or feeling completely overwhelmed by the sorority system at school. College or graduate school is meant to be an experience of self-discovery, but you may find yourself isolating, worrying, anxious, or overwhelmed. The pressure to excel academically, anxiety o...

Dr. Ashley Glover
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Hi there, my name is Dr. Ashley Glover and my approach is creating a safe place for you to be yourself. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I help individuals with managing their anxiety, depression, work-related stress, trauma, life stages, cultural related issues, and relationship challenges. I focus on a warm, friendly, and welcoming approach to help build a trusting relationship. I aim to assist with building confidence to live a healthy quality of life. I am a graduate of The Unive...

Lauren Thompson, LMSW
Pre-Licensed Professional
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

I believe in the power of connecting past experiences to the present, while honoring culture, identity, and interconnectedness. I view therapy as a space where you can express yourself freely, reflect on experiences & how they shape you, and make the changes necessary to explore & embrace your authentic self in order to be the person you strive to embody. People often say I have a warm, welcoming energy that make difficult conversations feel comfortable. I value finding moments to incorporate la...

Marissa Allen, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Austin, TX
Accepting new clients

Welcome! Thanks for viewing my profile. I have experience working with people who have struggled with their self-esteem, life transitions, depression, anxiety, school, existential crisis, and negative relationships. I can help you navigate your day to day and make connections that you may not have made before. I work with clients to recognize and change unwanted thinking patterns, manage their stress, and prioritize themselves. I want to help people feel better about the future and even the pres...

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