LCSW Therapists Available in Austin
This page lists LCSW (Clinical Social Worker) therapists who are licensed in Texas and available to clients in Austin. Use it if you want to compare licensed social workers who provide online therapy across a range of specialties and approaches. Look for practice focus, treatment methods, populations served, and communication styles. A Texas license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location within Texas is not a barrier to working with you in Austin. Read profiles to find clinicians whose experience and approach match your needs before reaching out to start a conversation.
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1. Zhanna Bukshan, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
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2. Dr. Gregory "Lynn" Jones, LCSW
Support for stress, life changes, and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
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3. Jessica Skinner, LCSW
Practical, supportive therapy for lasting personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychodynamic Therapy
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4. Gabriella Daniel, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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5. Abiola Olagbami, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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6. Mark Flores, LCSW
Experienced LCSW focused on collaborative change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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7. Amelia Rivera, LCSW
LCSW supporting life transitions and healing
Works with Coping with life changes · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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8. 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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9. Erika Sosa, LCSW
Erika Sosa - Bilingual LCSW for trauma and LGBTQ+
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief
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10. Julie Elliott, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. Hollie Chambers, LCSW
Support for self-acceptance and lasting connection
Works with LGBT · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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12. Dr. Bruce Friedman, LCSW, LICSW
Evidence-based support for change and recovery
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes · Coaching
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13. Linda Oberle, LCSW, LMSW
Licensed social worker helping with trauma and addictions
Works with Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Robin Burns, LCSW
Licensed social worker guiding compassionate change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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15. Dr. & Mrs. Joy Rodriguez, LCSW
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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About clinical social worker 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.
617 therapists match this page, all of whom name clinical social worker 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
What does LCSW mean and how is that different from other mental health licenses?
LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. LCSWs have graduate social work training and clinical experience in assessment and psychotherapy. They often emphasize social, environmental, and systemic factors in treatment. Compared to other licenses, training and scopes differ; compare education, clinical hours, and stated specialties when choosing a provider.
Can an LCSW help with practical social and community challenges as well as mental health symptoms?
Yes. Many LCSWs integrate therapy with practical supports, like connecting clients to community resources, navigating systems, and addressing social stressors. Profiles in this directory note whether a clinician highlights resource coordination, case management, or community-based interventions along with clinical therapy approaches.
How should I compare LCSW profiles to decide who might fit my needs in Austin?
Compare stated specialties (trauma, couples, teens, etc.), therapeutic approaches (CBT, psychodynamic, EMDR), communication methods (video, phone, messaging), and populations served. Look for clinicians who mention experience with concerns similar to yours and whose session style and language feel like a good match before contacting them.
Other reasons people in Austin look for a therapist
- Anxiety therapists in Austin
- Depression therapists in Austin
- Self-Esteem therapists in Austin
- Relationship therapists in Austin
- Life Changes therapists in Austin
- Trauma therapists in Austin
- Grief therapists in Austin
- Family therapists in Austin
- Parenting therapists in Austin
- Anger therapists in Austin
- Career therapists in Austin
- Addiction therapists in Austin
- LPC therapists in Austin
- LCSW therapists in Austin
- LMFT therapists in Austin
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