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10 Best Psychotherapists in Austin

The 10 supplied Austin options differ in clinical focus, client groups, formats, and intake pathways. Use this guide to distinguish practices centered on trauma, relationships, addiction, life transitions, family care, psychiatry, or specialized modalities before requesting an appointment.

How we rank this list

This guide does not try to list everyone. It is our pick of psychotherapists in Austin, built on each business's public reputation and on how central this service is to what it does.

Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.

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10 Psychotherapists in Austin Compared

Just Mind Counseling, Austin#1
Strengths
  • Services include EMDR, CBT, DBT, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, EFT and Gottman approaches

  • Employee programs can be structured through retainers, per-use billing or defined budget caps

Just Mind Counseling

4.960 reviews
4807 Spicewood Springs Rd Bldg 1, #1140, Austin, TX 78759, United States
A good fit for
Individuals, couples and families seeking therapyOrganizations looking for employee mental wellness support

Just Mind Counseling is a locally owned Austin group practice offering therapy online and in person for adults, teens, children, couples and families. Its clinicians support concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and neurodivergence, grief, relationships and work-related stress. The practice also provides employee mental wellness programs with confidential short-term counseling, flexible program design and options such as on-site clinician hours.

Bloom Therapy, Austin#2
Strengths
  • Offers several named therapeutic modalities and specialized groups

  • Provides a new-client interest form and free consultation pathway

Bloom Therapy

4.842 reviews
1205 & 1206, W 43rd St, Austin, TX 78756, United States
A good fit for
People seeking individual therapy or specialized support groupsClients interested in somatic or experiential approaches

Bloom Therapy is a group counseling practice offering holistic mental healthcare, community wellness events and learning opportunities. Its work includes somatic and experiential approaches such as IFS, SE, hypnosis, Hakomi and PPRT, alongside specialized groups including Divine Mama and Rooted & Resilient. The practice is suited to people seeking individualized therapy or support around motherhood, trauma, anxiety and relationships.

Carlisle Collective, Austin#3
Strengths
  • A client care coordinator helps match new clients with therapists

  • Offers multiple fee levels through an Accessible Care Program

  • Provides in-person, walk-and-talk, and virtual therapy options

Carlisle Collective

4.929 reviews
2525 Wallingwood Dr Bldg 12, Austin, TX 78746, United States
A good fit for
People seeking therapy for trauma, anxiety, relationships, or life transitionsClients who want help finding a therapist with a suitable approachPeople needing Austin, walk-and-talk, or virtual Texas therapy

Carlisle Collective is an Austin-based, depth-oriented therapy practice offering relational care for anxiety, trauma, relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, burnout, perinatal mental health, and related concerns. New clients can receive therapist recommendations and free consultations, then choose a clinician or self-schedule. Care is available in person, through walk-and-talk therapy, and virtually throughout Texas.

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin#4
Strengths
  • A detailed intake process with transparent pricing

  • Counseling described as attentive, empathetic and easy to understand

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin

4.658 reviews
7004 Bee Caves Rd Ste 222, Austin, TX 78746, United States
A good fit for
People seeking counseling for emotional challenges or life transitionsFamilies working through complicated relationships

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is a counseling center for people seeking support with emotional issues, life changes and complicated family relationships. The intake process is described as detailed and pricing as transparent, while counselors are described as attentive, empathetic and able to explain their guidance in accessible language. The practice requires appointments and offers on-site services with parking.

Alchemy Psychotherapy, Austin#5
Strengths
  • No abstinence is required to start addiction therapy

  • The approach integrates IFS, Somatic Experiencing, psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing

Alchemy Psychotherapy

5.014 reviews
4424 Gaines Ranch Loop, Austin, TX 78735, United States
A good fit for
Adults navigating complex trauma, addiction or co-occurring concernsPeople seeking telehealth with a harm-reduction approach

Alchemy Psychotherapy provides individual online therapy and virtual group therapy for adults in Texas and four other states, with Austin in-person sessions available by request. Shayan Salar’s practice focuses on harm-reduction therapy for addiction and complex trauma, alongside support for anxiety, depression, burnout, substance use, relational stress, identity concerns and co-occurring conditions. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than a standardized protocol.

Thriveworks, Austin#6
Strengths
  • The Austin practice lists therapy, psychiatry and medication services in one network

  • It accepts many major insurance plans and offers self-pay without membership fees

Thriveworks

4.5104 reviews
9300 Research Blvd Ste 205, Austin, TX 78759, United States
A good fit for
Individuals, couples, families and teens seeking counselingPeople looking for in-person or online careThose seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief or life transitions

Thriveworks provides in-person and online therapy, psychiatry and counseling in Austin, serving individuals, couples, families and teens. Its listed services include individual, couples, child and family therapy, teen counseling, online therapy and medication-related psychiatry, with approaches and specialties ranging from CBT and ACT to grief, anxiety, depression and life-transition counseling.

Deep Centered Mental Health (DCMH), Austin#7
Strengths
  • Combines therapy, psychiatry and comprehensive mental health care

  • Offers both in-person and telehealth appointments

  • Lists EMDR therapy among its specialties

Deep Centered Mental Health (DCMH)

4.4266 reviews
508 Deep Eddy Ave, Austin, TX 78703, United States
A good fit for
Individuals, couples and families seeking mental health carePeople seeking support for trauma, anxiety, PTSD, OCD or griefClients who need in-person or telehealth care

Deep Centered Mental Health provides therapy, psychiatry and comprehensive mental health care in Downtown Austin for individuals, couples and families. Its listed specialties include trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, grief and loss, EMDR, teen therapy and parenting therapy. Care is available in person and through telehealth, with licensed PhD, LPC and LCSW therapists and most insurance accepted.

Austin Psychotherapy Services#8
Strengths
  • Offers psychoanalytic and integrative therapy

  • Serves students, adults and couples

Austin Psychotherapy Services

5.010 reviews
805 W 10th St #201, Austin, TX 78701, United States
A good fit for
Individual, couples and family therapyRelationship and adulthood concernsClients seeking in-person or teletherapy appointments in Texas

Austin Psychotherapy Services provides psychotherapy, couples and family therapy for students, adults and couples in Austin and San Marcos. Services include relationship work, psychoanalytic and integrative therapy, and support around personality, men’s and women’s issues. Appointments are recommended, with Austin and San Marcos offices plus teletherapy appointments in Texas.

Austin Professional Counseling, PLLC#9
Strengths
  • The practice brings together therapists with different relationship and life-transition focuses

  • Its approach is described as both caring and informed by current therapeutic modalities

Austin Professional Counseling, PLLC

5.06 reviews
4407 Bee Caves Rd Ste 422, Austin, TX 78746, United States
A good fit for
Couples seeking help with intimacy and connectionIndividuals adjusting to parenthood or exploring spirituality

Austin Professional Counseling, PLLC is a psychotherapy practice for individuals and couples working through relationship concerns, intimacy, authentic connection, spirituality or the transition to parenthood. The team is described as warm, nurturing and informed by current therapeutic approaches, with particular fit for couples counseling and individuals adjusting to parenthood.

Calm Counseling Austin#10
Strengths
  • Emphasizes a judgment-free therapeutic environment

  • Sessions are described as leaving clients with practical tools

Calm Counseling Austin

4.47 reviews
2525 Wallingwood Dr Ste 1503, Austin, TX 78746, United States
A good fit for
People looking for a caring, nonjudgmental counseling settingClients who value practical tools alongside being heard

Calm Counseling Austin is a psychotherapy practice for people seeking a supportive counseling environment. The practice is associated with a safe, judgment-free atmosphere and sessions that combine attentive listening with practical tools. Appointments are recommended, making it a fit for people prepared to schedule counseling rather than rely on an unscheduled visit.

The key facts side by side

#BusinessRatingReviewsA good fit for
#1Just Mind Counseling 4.960Individuals, couples and families seeking therapy
#2Bloom Therapy 4.842People seeking individual therapy or specialized support groups
#3Carlisle Collective 4.929People seeking therapy for trauma, anxiety, relationships, or life transitions
#4Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin 4.658People seeking counseling for emotional challenges or life transitions
#5Alchemy Psychotherapy 5.014Adults navigating complex trauma, addiction or co-occurring concerns
#6Thriveworks 4.5104Individuals, couples, families and teens seeking counseling
#7Deep Centered Mental Health (DCMH) 4.4266Individuals, couples and families seeking mental health care
#8Austin Psychotherapy Services 5.010Individual, couples and family therapy
#9Austin Professional Counseling, PLLC 5.06Couples seeking help with intimacy and connection
#10Calm Counseling Austin 4.47People looking for a caring, nonjudgmental counseling setting

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Compare in-person and virtual therapy coverage

Geographic comparison is limited to locations and coverage named in the supplied descriptions, including Austin, Downtown Austin, San Marcos, Texas-wide teletherapy, and Austin walk-and-talk care. Use these references to compare travel needs with virtual availability.

Therapy formats and areas of support

  • Individual therapyMost listed practices describe individual counseling or psychotherapy, with areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, burnout, relationships, and life transitions.
  • Couples and family counselingAustin Psychotherapy Services, Austin Professional Counseling, Just Mind, Deep Centered Mental Health, and Thriveworks describe care for couples or families.
  • Trauma and specialized approachesOptions include EMDR, somatic work, IFS, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, EFT, Gottman approaches, and other named modalities.
  • Virtual and hybrid careAlchemy emphasizes online individual and virtual group therapy, while Carlisle Collective, Just Mind, Deep Centered, Thriveworks, and Austin Psychotherapy Services describe virtual or teletherapy options.
  • Psychiatry and medication-related careDeep Centered Mental Health and Thriveworks list psychiatry, while Thriveworks also describes medication-related services.
  • Matching and consultation pathwaysCarlisle Collective offers therapist recommendations and free consultations. Bloom Therapy describes a new-client interest form and free consultation pathway.
  • Support for specific life stagesThe supplied practices include teen, child, parenting, perinatal, parenthood, adulthood, and chronic-illness support, depending on the provider.

Finding a suitable Austin therapist

  1. Define the main reason for seeking careBegin with the concern you want addressed—such as trauma, anxiety, grief, relationships, addiction, parenthood, or work stress—and compare practices that explicitly list it.
  2. Choose the format you can sustainDecide between in-person, virtual, walk-and-talk, or a combination. Some Austin sessions are available only by request, while several practices describe telehealth.
  3. Consider who will participateIndividual, couples, family, teen, and child services are not interchangeable. Match the client group in the description to your situation.
  4. Ask about the therapist fitCarlisle Collective describes coordinator-supported matching, and several practices offer consultations or interest forms. Use those entry points to discuss approach and goals.
  5. Clarify practical intake requirementsMany listed practices require or recommend appointments. Deep Centered's Downtown office requires appointments, and Alchemy says Austin in-person care is by request.
  6. Review the care scopeIf you are looking for psychiatry, medication-related care, employee support, or an accessible fee option, compare the practices that explicitly describe those services.

Questions people often ask

Which Austin options offer virtual therapy?

Alchemy Psychotherapy offers online individual and virtual group therapy. Carlisle Collective, Just Mind Counseling, Deep Centered Mental Health, Thriveworks, and Austin Psychotherapy Services also describe virtual or teletherapy options.

Where can couples or families seek therapy?

Austin Psychotherapy Services, Austin Professional Counseling, Just Mind Counseling, Deep Centered Mental Health, and Thriveworks describe couples or family services.

Which practices mention trauma-focused care?

Carlisle Collective, Alchemy Psychotherapy, Just Mind Counseling, Deep Centered Mental Health, Thriveworks, and Bloom Therapy list trauma-related support or approaches.

Are appointments required?

Appointment requirements vary, but several descriptions say appointments are required or recommended. Deep Centered's Downtown office requires appointments, and Alchemy says Austin in-person care is available by request.

Do any practices offer matching or consultations?

Carlisle Collective describes therapist recommendations and free consultations. Bloom Therapy also describes a new-client interest form and free consultation pathway.

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