EMDR Therapy Therapists in Austin

My focus is on supporting clients navigating trauma, family and relationship challenges, and the stress of caring for others. Many of my clients are caregivers, parents, or people who have spent years being the reliable one, the person everyone turns to, and are beginning to recognize that they deserve support too. I believe healing happens through safe, authentic relationships where you feel seen, understood, and supported. I’m honored to walk alongside clients as they make sense of their experiences, build resilience, strengthen their relationships, and reconnect with a deeper sense of self. I offer in-person therapy in Northwest Austin and Round Rock, as well as online therapy throughout Texas.

Welcome! I'm Shannon, a therapist who works with women struggling with anxiety, trauma symptoms, and relationship challenges. I tend to be the therapist I personally would want to work with: real, genuine, non-judgmental, and with a touch of humor. I offer individual sessions for folks who want a little bit more than traditional talk therapy. This means incorporating some somatic and evidence based practices (called IFS and EMDR) that help you understand and reprocess your symptoms as opposed to just talking about them on a surface level. Whether you are brand new to therapy or have done it for years, I'd love to chat about your current goals.

I support professional women, who are often moms in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who are struggling with anxiety, managing midlife transitions, grief, trauma, constant overthinking. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with over a decade of experience. I am a certified EMDR and Brainspotting therapist with advanced training in IFS, DBT, and trauma informed CBT, and I see clients in Texas both in person and online. The women I support are often the planners and managers of their families and lives. You might be like some of my clients who quietly keep track of schedules, school emails, meals, medications, aging parents, work demands, and relationship dynamics while moving through perimenopause, menopause, or other big life transitions. On the outside you may look like you are holding it together. Inside, your mind does not shut off, replaying conversations, anticipating what could go wrong, and bumping your own needs to the bottom of the list.

I will bring a spirit of warmth, authenticity, and compassion to our work together…and a bit of humor from time to time as well. I became a therapist because I have personally experienced the power of counseling. You are the expert on you. My job is to walk alongside you as you explore where you’ve been, where you are, and where you want to go. Your story matters, and I am here to listen, support, and guide you as you unfold the chapters of your life. As a psychotherapist, my mission is to create a nurturing environment where you can freely express your thoughts, fears, hopes, and dreams. Every journey begins with the first step and, in reading this, you are on the way. Together, can navigate the pathways of your journey, fostering understanding, resilience, and personal growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Latinx Concentration from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. I often describe my career as “eclectic”. My undergraduate degree is in accounting and I’ve worked as an auditor, comptroller, finance director, and CFO. I’ve also worked in human resources, government relations, fundraising, and organizational development consulting. Once I had the idea to become a psychotherapist, the idea would not let go of me. Here I am. And I'm thrilled to be here.

If you’re living with chronic pain, trauma, or emotional overwhelm and feel stuck in your body or your relationships, I can help. I serve individuals and couples, both in-person and virtually. My work is grounded in a strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach. I believe healing happens when we look at the whole person—not just symptoms. I am a strong advocate for mind-body wellness and self compassion. I help clients reconnect with a sense of safety, agency, and trust in themselves.