Life Changes Therapists Available in Austin
This page is for people in Austin looking for an online therapist who helps with life changes, such as career shifts, divorce, retirement, relocation, or major family transitions. Compare therapists by areas of focus, therapeutic approaches, years of experience, and client fit. All clinicians listed are licensed in Texas, and that license covers the whole state, so being in Austin is not a barrier to working with any provider here. Use the profiles to find someone whose style and specialties match your needs and reach out to confirm fit and logistics.
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1. Nitzy Ocoro Mosquera, LPC
Spanish-speaking LPC supporting anxiety, grief, and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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2. Joey Ratcliff, LPC
Practical outpatient counseling for stress, mood, and addiction concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Joni Rodriguez, LPC
Trauma and addiction support with personalized, integrative care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · LGBT · Relationship · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Kenyon Arthur, LPC
Experienced LPC helping individuals and families
Works with Self esteem · Depression · Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy
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5. Cynthia Mickel, LPC
Support for healing, growth, and real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Rayla Higginbotham, LPC
LPC focused on trauma and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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7. 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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8. Susan Rhodes, LICSW, LCSW
Creative, direct support for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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9. Janice Burnham, LPC
LPC with 30 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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10. Steven Vaughan, LPC
Insightful, down-to-earth counseling for meaningful change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing · Psychodynamic Therapy
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11. Michael Spain, LMFT, LPC
Practical, goal-focused therapy for individuals and families
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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12. Monica Amaro, LPC
Support for anxiety, trauma, and mood challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Bipolar · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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13. Paige Jones, LPC
Licensed counselor for trauma, stress, and career transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Career · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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14. Jodie Tarver, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for anxiety, trauma, and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
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15. Robert Bell, LPC
Texas LPC specializing in life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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About life changes 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.
1,937 therapists match this page, all of whom name life changes 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
Can I work with a therapist in Austin even if they’re licensed elsewhere in Texas?
Yes. A Texas license covers the whole state, so therapists licensed in Texas may serve clients in Austin. Check each profile for the therapist’s stated availability and whether they offer sessions online. Confirm directly with the clinician about scheduling, platform, and any requirements before starting.
What should I look for when choosing a therapist for a major life change?
Look for therapists who list experience with the specific transition you’re facing, such as career change, divorce, or retirement. Compare their therapeutic approaches, communication style, and experience helping clients manage decision-making, grief, identity shifts, and practical planning. Read client-focused descriptions to gauge fit and ask about goals during an initial contact.
How do therapists typically support people adjusting to new roles or routines?
Therapists often help by clarifying values, setting realistic goals, building coping strategies, and addressing emotional responses like loss or anxiety. They may offer skills for problem-solving, stress management, and relationship communication. Ask potential therapists how they structure work around transitions and what short-term steps they recommend.
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