2,121 people sought family therapy help at Austin in the last year

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34  therapists available in  Austin

League City

As a member of the disability community, I know that the world is a beautiful place because of our differences. As a therapist, it...

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Pearland

Having gone through various challenges and significant life changes, I can understand the difficulties you may be facing and I'm h...

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Houston

I create a space where adolescents and adults feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life's challenges and discover thei...

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Cypress

I want to congratulate you for taking this important step. Finding the right fit can be difficult, but I am here to listen, help y...

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El Paso

I am excited to hear your story and help you find the answers you need....

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Missouri City

As a person with ADHD, I know how difficult starting something new can be. As a counselor, I understand that each client is differ...

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McKinney

As a young adult, I understand the overwhelming feeling of life stressors and transitions as pressures of the past, present, and f...

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The Woodlands

I am a woman of color and a former educator who wants to empower you with the necessary tools to navigate life’s challenges and ac...

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Houston

Sometimes you just need a break from doing ALL. THE. THINGS. If you’re the type of person that feels like you're drowning and gets...

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San Antonio

I chose a career in counseling because I’m passionate about helping others, committed to promoting social justice, upholding ethic...

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Austin

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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Spring

As a Hispanic female who overcame multiple social barriers along the way, I can relate and empathize with people who lack and seek...

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San Antonio

As a woman of color, I feel deeply called to uplift marginalized voices, create lasting change, and help build a more inclusive an...

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College Station

Bilingual in English and Spanish, I’m committed to culturally responsive care that honors each client’s story and identity....

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The Woodlands

Based on my experience, passion, and licensing, I am able to offer a diverse set of counseling services and serve in many capaciti...

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Houston

As a married mother of a middle schooler and a disabled high schooler, I certainly understand trying to do it all while maintainin...

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Houston

As a 56-year-old single mother who has a wealth of experience, I understand life never goes as planned, or as desired....

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Pearland

It is with great pride and humility that I come to you prepared to listen and talk so together we can work for you TO BE YOUR BEST...

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Bastrop

I am an experienced counselor who believes in the power of resiliency and client-centered services....

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Cypress

My work exposure in different settings and among multicultural populations has taught me that everyone has what I call a "life bac...

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Pearland

Yeteast Ashley Green is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) who is in the process of becoming a Licensed Profes...

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San Antonio

As a Latina woman, I understand the unique role we play not only in society but in our own family....

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Waco

My number one priority is to help clients solve problems and achieve their goals....

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Pearland

Creating new patterns is possible, and I am here to help you navigate challenges and improve your quality of life....

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Lubbock

As a Latin woman, I have had many experiences that enhance my clinical skills....

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Pearland

I believe we all need someone to talk to at various times in our lives and I would like to be that safe person for you....

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Lubbock

After over 2 decades of providing counseling support, I maintain the same goal I started my career with – making sure everyone has...

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Cypress

As a veteran woman of color I understand the complexities of navigating and sustaining healthy relationships....

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Waco

I'm passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges and fostering meaningful, positive change through a strong therapeu...

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McKinney

I specialize in trauma, painful memories, phobias, and anxieties and will help you process these issues to bring a greater sense o...

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Cypress

As a black Christian woman, I understand the areas of pain, fight, heartache, and forgiveness that have allowed me to specialize i...

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Midland

As a woman of color, I understand seeking counseling can be a hard step to take for anyone. I want to make this process for you. I...

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Cypress

As an educator, wife, and mother, I understand the struggles that may occur whether at school, work, or home....

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Missouri City

Cheryl Clansy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), trained Mediator, and Life Coach with 20 years of experienc...

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What is your go-to approach for family therapy?

Family therapists may have clients practice positive communication skills, not interrupting, and trigger identification.

What tools do you teach in family therapy?

Family therapists may teach clients to let each person discuss thoughts and feelings, taking space when necessary, in order to not let communication escalate to yelling and disagreements.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy?

Clients are making progress when they can talk to each other without talking over each other, using “I” statements with each other instead of blaming.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement family therapy?

Clients can have weekly family check-in meetings with each other to keep issues from being swept under the rug and prevent resentment.

What should someone do to prepare for starting family therapy?

Clients can know that family therapy can be difficult at first, but everyone is entitled to their thoughts and feelings.

Starting Family therapy

What is family therapy?

Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in Austin, TX usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.

What is the most effective family therapy?

The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.

What is included in family therapy?

In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in Austin, TX offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.

Need more help deciding?

Family Therapy and Counseling – Counselors and Therapists in Austin

In a picture-perfect world all family life would be stable, and accord in the home would be commonplace. Unfortunately, we don’t live in an unflawed world. The best efforts of families to get along are not always enough. Problems and major upsets can sometimes poison the atmosphere in homes across the state. Kids run into major conflicts with each other or their parents. Sometimes parents get to the stage whereby they can no longer cope with their own children.

The longer the conflicts go on for, the more desperate the situation becomes. Family systemic therapy or family counseling is often the best solution. Qualified counselors can offer hope to what are otherwise hopeless situations. Reach out to Thriveworks Austin today for family counseling.

Common Family Problems

Here are a few of the most common causes of family turmoil:

  • ADD
  • Addictions
  • Adolescent related matters
  • Anger outbursts
  • Chronic anxiety
  • Food disorders (anorexia and bulimia, etc.)
  • Grief/depression
  • Marriage breakups

How Can Family Therapy Help?

For families who cannot resolve issues among themselves, counseling might be their missing link. Family therapists assist in all kinds of ways, for example they can:

  • Help families reestablish meaningful dialog and repair rifts
  • Lay the foundation for rebuilding much better relationships
  • Help divorcing couples to make better informed decisions in all areas of the split
  • Set secure environments where folks can communicate together or individually

Family therapists have helped all kinds of families resolve all sorts of difficulties. We are often the solution to otherwise complex problems. A simple phone call could be just the beginning of the end of your family turmoil.

Scheduling Family Therapy at Thriveworks Austin

If you think your family could benefit from therapy, reach out to Thriveworks Austin to schedule a family therapy session today. We offer many benefits to our clients including evening and weekend session options, same-week appointments, most major insurances accepted, and so much more. We look forward to hearing from you.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Austin therapists and counselors accept 45 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

  • Childrens Medical Group (Employers Health Network)

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Self-pay costs at Austin
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located on Crown Colony Dr, off of Monarch Hwy. We share a building with Onion Creek Homeowners Association and other businesses. Sullivan Park is nearby.

Phone number

(512) 601-5856

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
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