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I listen without judgement, and as a Black woman who grew up in a rural community in East Texas, I know firsthand how powerful it ...
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I listen without judgement, and as a Black woman who grew up in a rural community in East Texas, I know firsthand how powerful it is to be heard, understood, and appreciated.
Nikki Easter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience. She began her career supporting individuals with substance use challenges, and later expanded her expertise to clients facing trauma, grief, anxiety, and identity-related concerns. Nikki has worked extensively with marginalized populations, including those experiencing chronic homelessness, domestic violence, and severe mental illness.
Nikki earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from Argosy University. She uses a trauma-informed, strength-based approach. She primarily uses CBT and integrates modalities like ACT, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and psychodynamic therapy to support healing and emotional growth in clients of all backgrounds.
Nikki believes healing isn’t linear. She creates a safe, judgment-free space for clients to work through fears, doubts, and emotional setbacks. Nikki’s compassionate approach helps you move forward with confidence and clarity when navigating trauma or life transitions.
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I use a client-centered, strength-based approach and strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you are heard, respected, a...
I use a client-centered, strength-based approach and strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you are heard, respected, and encouraged.
Katherine (Kathy) De La Paz is a Licensed Master Social Worker, practicing under the supervision of Nikki Stark, LCSW-S, who is passionate about helping individuals and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
In her work with couples, Kathy helps partners reconnect, communicate more effectively, and move out of painful or repetitive patterns. Whether couples are feeling emotionally distant, stuck in conflict, or overwhelmed by outside stressors, she creates a balanced and supportive space where both partners feel heard and understood. Together, they focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening connection.
Alongside couples therapy, Kathy supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her approach is practical and collaborative, helping clients better understand the factors contributing to distress, develop healthier thought and behavior patterns, and build skills that support emotional regulation and resilience.
Kathy’s therapeutic style is warm, direct, and grounding. She brings over nine years of experience using evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches to help people gain clarity, improve communication, and move toward meaningful, lasting change—both individually and within their relationships.
Working as a first responder in various capacities, I'm familiar with the continuous high level of stress and expectations and how...
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.
As I progress in my journey in life, I am determined to partner with people to transform their lives....
As I progress in my journey in life, I am determined to partner with people to transform their lives.
Gay Hunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate in partnering with adults to transform their lives. Gay specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma. Gay completed her Master of Divinity at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. She has been a single mother for 40 years with ample experience in child rearing and being supportive of adult children. Her life experiences coupled with her professional experience enable her to build a partnership that will help you transform your life.
Gay utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive processing therapy for PTSD (CPT) along with educating you on the connection between the brain, body, and mind and adverse childhood experiences.
We all go through times when it is beneficial to talk to a mental health professional. Gay is confident that she would be able to partner with you to learn new skills to transform your life. If you are ready to start your journey to transform your life, schedule and appointment with her today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques with a person-centered approach. I prefer this approach because it combines evidence-based strategies with a supportive and empathetic therapeutic relationship. In teen counseling, I find that CBT provides practical tools for addressing specific challenges such as managing stress, anxiety, or depression. By helping teens identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, CBT empowers them to develop healthier coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.
I teach the following tools in teen counseling: cognitive restructuring, mindfulness techniques, stress management strategies, emotional regulation skills, social skills training, behavioral activation, and problem-solving skills. These tools are tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each teen client, empowering them to develop skills for managing emotions, navigating relationships, and coping with life's challenges effectively.
Clients will show a reduction of symptoms related to their diagnosis, whether in how frequently these symptoms show up or having fewer symptoms. They will also have a toolbox filled with ways to combat thinking errors.
Clients can supplement their time in teen counseling with activities such as journaling, practicing mindfulness, engaging in self-care activities, setting personal goals, reading self-help resources, and practicing coping strategies learned in sessions.
To prepare for their first teen counseling session, a teen can reflect on their feelings and thoughts, jot down any questions or concerns they have, and think about what they hope to achieve through counseling.
Teen counseling helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst teens include anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problematic relationships with food.
Teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the teen’s unique needs — based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks teen therapists in Austin have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Signs that teens might need Teen counseling can be very subjective, as they are experiencing many changes and can have intense reactions to them. As parents, you know your child best and are best equipped to judge whether certain reactions are standard behaviors for your teen or whether they might be hinting at a larger problem. Even so, there are a few common signs and events that often point to a need for therapy, such as experiencing divorce or loss, grief, consistent low moods, teens distancing themselves and becoming isolated, losing interest in hobbies, excessive anger or irritability, substance use issues, and suicidal ideation, among others.
Teen counseling providers at Thriveworks in Austin, TX offer both in person and online therapy by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of teen counseling depends on your teen’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
Slammed doors, screaming, late nights; these are all too common scenes in households around the country. Parents fighting with their teenagers is very common; we see it on television and movies constantly. However, there is another level of discord that becomes so disruptive to the entire family, and so worrisome for parents, that professional help is needed. At Thriveworks Austin, we have counseling available for teens and their parents.
Perhaps you have the opposite problem. Your once talkative and happy child has become a distant and withdrawn teenager. While this is also common in adolescence, it can be troublesome as well. You may have concerns about what your teenager is doing in their free time, how school is going, and just how they are feeling, but be unable to get any answers. We can help bridge the gap of communication between you and your child. Your teenager may find it a welcome relief to have an impartial mediator to talk to about their feelings and emotions.
There are many temptations and scary situations in the world for teenagers today. We can help you navigate the waters of growing up. It is not a smooth road for many, and spending time with a counselor can be healthy for your teenager’s emotional and psychological health, as well as for your relationship. We have appointments available for new clients within 24 hours.
Call Thriveworks Austin today. We look forward to joining you on this journey.
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