5 Highly Recommended Austin Anxiety Therapists
Takeaway: Anxiety can be an isolating experience. Alongside constant worry and trouble relaxing, you might struggle with feelings related to low self-esteem, excessive fear, people-pleasing, perfectionism, the inability to relax, and other painful habits that keep you feeling separate from others. As an anxiety therapist in Austin, TX, I help people find deep healing and connection. Get in touch today to learn more about how I can support you.
Meet our team
Top-rated anxiety therapists in Austin
1. Meg Mattingly, LPC
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Experiencing Anxiety on occasion is a normal human reaction to navigating scary things and unknowns. However, if anxiety is taking over your daily life, it may be time to seek out support. Again and again, I witness how overwhelming and debilitating chronic anxiety can be on a person. In my work with clients dealing with anxiety, I have come to learn what I am able to offer during our therapy sessions:
Inviting in self-compassion and mindfulness strategies
Creativity and exploration of self
Support in shifting perspective and storytelling. Is there possibly another story at play?
Use of metaphor and nature as a co-therapist
Playfulness and humor
Spirit of celebration and honoring the small shifts
A collaborative approach
2. Bird Caviel, LPC Associate
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Credentials: Associate Licensed Professional Counselor
Education: Masters Degree from Seminary of the Southwest
Specialties: Chronic Illness & Pain, Grief & Loss, Religious Trauma & Spirituality, Highly Sensitive People, Post-Traumatic Growth, Racialized Trauma, Dissociative & Antisocial Disorders
Availability: In-person, online, and outdoor therapy
Why choose Willow Tree Collective for anxiety counseling in Austin
Experiencing a bit of stress and other anxiety is just part of the human experience but what do you do when it...
gets in the way of your connections with others
makes it tough to venture outside your home
starts to weigh on your ability to do your best at work
Or when you...
find yourself reaching for more drinks
feel a knot of dread before social gatherings
begin experiencing physical discomfort?
These are important to pay attention to. Often we can get so used to feeling a certain way that it becomes normal, even if we are deeply struggling. Do you find yourself asking, "what is wrong with me" or feeling resigned to the fact that you're broken? These thoughts brought on by excessive anxiety can greatly impact your daily life. You may be experiencing anxiety because of a past traumatic experience, family dynamics, relationship issues, life transitions, becoming a new parent, intense fear about the state of the world, climate change...the list goes on and on! Anxiety disorders can show up differently and co-occur alongside panic disorders, major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder (BD), ADHD and substance use disorder (SUD).
Still unsure if you're experiencing anxiety?
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms and feel overwhelmed by your day-to-day life, it's time to stop trying to do it alone. We are here to help.
Irritability
Panic attacks
Unpleasant feelings
Nervousness in social situations
Difficulty concentrating
Constant worrying
Sleep difficulties
Speaking/performance anxiety
Procrastination
Avoidance of specific places or situations
Negative thought patterns
Physical symptoms like stomach issues, headaches, fatigue, sweating or heart palpitations
FAQs about Austin anxiety therapy
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When navigating anxiety and its overwhelming thoughts, finding a supportive anxiety therapist is key. Look for professionals like licensed psychologists, counselors (LPC), clinical social workers (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT). Clinicians also working under a supervisor as an associate is also a good option. While credentials are necessary, what truly matters is connecting with someone who makes you feel understood and supported. This work is relational, and its important that plays into your decision. At Willow Tree Collective, we work from a relational lens, and see each client as an individual, not as someone to fix, but rather someone to support.
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Finding the best therapy for anxiety can vary based on the needs and personality of the client. We incorporate evidence based practices that have shown to help support clients with anxiety such as Internal Family Systems, CBT, self-compassion, radical acceptance and nature based mindfulness techniques. Pulling from these common treatments and practices allows us to meet our client's where they are and adapt to their needs.
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If you find that the symptoms listed on this page resonate with what you're experiencing, it's probably a good idea to consider seeking treatment. Anxiety symptoms can vary from mildly irritating to overwhelming. No matter where you fall on that spectrum, therapy can offer valuable skills and tools to help you navigate through it all. Remember, you're not alone, and there are ways to effectively manage what you're going through.
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Absolutely! Seeking therapy for anxiety can be immensely beneficial. Research consistently shows that therapy can reduce anxiety symptoms, improve coping skills, and enhance overall well-being. Through this work, I've witnessed firsthand how therapy empowers individuals to regain control of their anxiety, fostering personal growth and resilience. My hope for clients is that therapy serves as another resource. Sometimes we just need an outside presence to help access coping strategies to move through daily life.
More Austin anxiety treatment resources
There may be times when Willow Tree Collective isn't the right fit for you. It's important that you find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and that aligns with your specific needs. If we aren't the right fit for you, we want to be a bridge to connect you to the best anxiety specialist for your needs. We might not be a good fit if you're looking for any of these specifics.
EMDR therapy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Specialization in child & youth support (under 18)
Inpatient anxiety treatment center
Highly recommended Austin anxiety therapists
Austin has an incredible community of mental health professionals ready to support your specific needs, from excessive worry, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder or other anxiety disorders. Check out a few of Austin's best who have a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating anxiety.
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3. Katie Cullather LCSW
Many folx come to work with Katie to address, understand and better navigate their anxiety, difficult life transitions, their sense of self, relationship difficulties, family of origin issues, and/ or trauma. Katie works with people in these areas from a body-mind perspective, meaning that our mental health is not just comprised of our thoughts and feelings, but how we hold these things in our bodies, too. To help you rewire your nervous system, thus improving your relationship with your feelings and creating new pathways of healing in your brain, she pulls from the following modalities in her work: somatic-based therapies, parts work (or IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Buddhist Psychology.
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4. Angeline Miller LPC Associate
Angel enjoys working with anyone who wants to reevaluate their life and relationships and is committed to the healing process—especially in the areas of identity & meaning, spirituality, trauma, grief and loss (of all kinds) and life transitions. Because of her identity as a mixed race Filipina and Caucasian woman, she understands the strengths and challenges of living with complexity and invite my clients to bring their whole, authentic self into their therapy. Her approach is depth-centered, attachment-based, and experiential.
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5. Austin Teen Therapy
Finding a good fit is a crucial step in finding a therapist for the teen in your life. As therapists, we know how it is important that we are able connect to our client’s experience and “get it” as well as hold professional boundaries. All Austin Teen Therapy therapists specialize in working with teenagers and the family system. We also see young adults as adolescence is a wide spectrum! Our offices and therapists are inclusive and trauma-informed.
Working with an Austin anxiety therapist can help you feel both grounded and empowered.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety problems is tough, but you don't have to face it alone. At Willow Tree Collective, we're here to offer you a warm and welcoming environment where you can find support and empowerment through individual psychotherapy. By approaching our work from a relational lens, and incorporating mindfulness strategies, nature based approaches and collaboration, we aim to help you feel grounded and connected to your own story. If you're ready to take that first step towards connection and understanding your anxiety, we encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. Let's embark on this journey together towards healing and growth.