Depression Therapists Available in Austin
This page is for people in Austin looking for online therapists who work with depression and are available to clients in Austin. Compare approaches, specialties, and years of clinical experience when choosing someone who fits your needs. Note that a Texas license covers the whole state, so a clinician’s physical location inside Texas is not a barrier to working with you. Look for mentions of depression-focused training, experience with mood disorders, and any preferred methods like CBT, interpersonal therapy, or medication collaboration when deciding who to contact.
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1. William Bernstein, LPC
Experienced Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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2. Lauren Scott, LPC
Support for life’s hardest transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Fayetta Simien, LPC
Texas LPC with 30 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Anger · Depression
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4. Mironda Womack, LCSW
Empowering, rapport-focused therapy with practical strategies
Works with Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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5. Caitlin Clark, LCSW
Support for stress, relationships, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression
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6. Andrea Cozby, LPC
Texas LPC supporting resilience and wellbeing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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7. Chenetta Kirksey, LPC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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8. Diane Weatherford, LPC
Texas LPC supporting life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · LGBT
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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9. Natalia Rodriguez, LPC
Grounded, collaborative therapy for clarity and self-trust
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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10. Dr. Ngozi Okose, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in trauma and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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11. Asia Olson, LPC
Support for change beyond substances
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Frank Centonze, LPC
LPC guiding clients through anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Stephanie Bevills, LPC
Faith-informed counseling for stress, relationships, and healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Shatonya Craddock, LCSW
Support for healing, confidence, and healthier relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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15. Lisa Lang, LCSW
Support for anxiety, grief, relationships, and addiction recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Grief · Depression
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About depression therapy for people in Austin
Everyone listed on this page holds a license to practice in Texas and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a license is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Texas regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Austin can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,271 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LPC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes into licensed therapy work. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Austin
Austin has a population of about 961,855. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I compare clinicians who focus on depression?
Look at the treatment approaches they list, such as CBT, behavioral activation, or interpersonal therapy. Check for experience with major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, or postpartum depression. Read brief bios to see who emphasizes mood tracking, crisis planning, or coordination with other providers. Compare fit based on communication style, stated population served, and clinical focus.
Can I work with someone online if I live in Austin and have severe depressive symptoms?
Yes, clinicians licensed in Texas can work with clients across the state, including Austin. When symptoms are severe, ask potential clinicians about their experience with high-risk cases, emergency planning, and how they coordinate care with local emergency services or primary care. Make sure you understand how they handle crisis situations before beginning.
What questions should I ask about therapy for depression during an initial contact?
Ask about typical session structure, assessment methods, length of treatment, and how progress is measured. Inquire whether they use specific tools like mood scales or activity scheduling. Ask how they approach medication discussions and coordination with prescribers if relevant. Also ask about preferred communication methods and what to expect between sessions.
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