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2,600 people sought family therapy help at Austin in the last year

Discover how starting family therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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30  therapists available in Austin

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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Fort Worth

I know the importance of having a safe place to discuss anything that is bothering you....

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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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San Antonio

Having experienced personal trauma and loss, I have a deep, authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances affect us—an...

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Georgetown

As an African American male who has personally experienced ADHD and anxiety, I understand how stress can make tasks feel overwhel...

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Lubbock

I am happy that you are beginning your journey toward a balanced life and I am honored to support you....

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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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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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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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Grand Prairie

I believe healing begins with being truly seen and heard, so I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their ...

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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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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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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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Fort Worth

I have been in a place where it felt that a storm of problems was all there is to life, and I know that together we can find at le...

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Houston

I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen and understood, and my goal as a therapist is to create a space where you can sho...

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San Antonio

Hola, my name is Monica. I was born in Mexico and I am proud to call San Antonio my home for over 20 years now....

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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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Missouri City

As a Black woman and trauma-informed therapist, I create a space where authenticity, cultural identity, and emotional healing can ...

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Houston

As a person with a broad amount of experiences, I believe my eclectic approach to therapy can help others move forward...

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College Station

I hold a special place in my heart for children and adolescents navigating day-to-day life challenges, and I am honored to walk al...

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McKinney

With my vast experience, I provide a neutral ground to individuals and families to grow and strengthen themselves and each other....

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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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McKinney

As a professional counselor with more than 19 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, I have helped people wit...

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College Station

As a bilingual psychologist shaped by my upbringing as the daughter of immigrant parents, I approach therapy with cultural humilit...

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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

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

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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McKinney

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." –Eleanor Roose...

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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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Arlington

You see what living in today's world requires. What used to work doesn't make sense anymore, but the demands of change and maintai...

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Hear from our clinicians

What is your go-to approach for family therapy?

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

Yvonne: My go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is exploring the family's boundaries, or lack thereof. I find the best benefit in educating families on healthy boundaries because when you have healthy boundaries, you will have healthy relationships.

What tools do you teach in family therapy?

Sue: 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.

Yvonne: "I teach the following tools in family therapy:

  • Healthy boundaries: Respecting each individual's boundaries.
  • Assertive communication: Asking for what you need and want from the other person and accepting if their answer is ""no.""
  • Common safety: Exploring what the family needs in order to feel safe and secure at home.
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How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy?

Sue: 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.

Yvonne: I know a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy when relationships in the family improve and the interactions are more mindful.

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

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

Yvonne: Clients can supplement their time in family therapy with practicing self-compassion, self-respect, and positive affirmations.

What should someone do to prepare for starting family therapy?

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

Yvonne: To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can reflect, identify, and list the issues they want to see changed in the relationship that they have control over.

Starting Family therapy in Austin

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 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Austin accept 55 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • 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 of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | MyBlue (BFT)

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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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Hear from our clients

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I've loved how extremely useful everything is.
Samantha Jul 2025
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She's very easy to talk to and very attentive I was always skeptical about unloading my though but she has made that easy for me and when I'm done I feel a large weight off my chest and a lot more clear headed
Corey Jun 2025
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★★★★
I appreciate the effort my provider displays to best understand her client/ me the most. It's very validating and reassuring that what I say and how I feel matters.
Brooke Jun 2025
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★★★★★
ERIN Is very insightful and amazingly alert listener she responds very clearly and precisely to my concerns. She helps me to clarify within myself in my own thoughts and emotions. I appreciate Erin and Thriveworks very much.
Dolores Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Therapy has never helped me until I found Simone! I've truly never felt more listened to, understood and I'm actually getting better now!
Tristen Jun 2025
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★★★★★
My therapist is sincere and helpful she validates my feelings and makes me feel heard , she understands my struggles and helps me with the tools she has in the best way possible she is literally such a hero and has made myself feel more at peace and comfort in helping my anger and anxiety
Read more My therapist is sincere and helpful she validates my feelings and makes me feel heard , she understands my struggles and helps me with the tools she has in the best way possible she is literally such a hero and has made myself feel more at peace and comfort in helping my anger and anxiety
Savannah Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Loving the tools, they are very helpful.
Genevieve Jun 2025
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★★★★
Cassandra- my provider, is amazing. She doesn't give me any answers, she just helps me process through them and helps me come up with the answers I need. She truly is an amazing provider and she makes a point to reflect on what she heard, give a little bit of feedback, then ask how the client feels about it.
Read more Cassandra- my provider, is amazing. She doesn't give me any answers, she just helps me process through them and helps me come up with the answers I need. She truly is an amazing provider and she makes a point to reflect on what she heard, give a little bit of feedback, then ask how the client feels about it.
Ava Jun 2025
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Where to find us

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Address

10816 Crown Colony Dr Suite 100 Austin, TX 78747

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.

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Phone number

(512) 601-5856
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Languages spoken by TX providers

  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
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Hours

Sunday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Monday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8:00am - 9:30pm

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Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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