Trauma Therapy in Austin, TX

There’s what happened—and then there’s what it left behind.
The tension in your chest. The sense that something bad is about to happen. The way your body stays braced, even when things are quiet. The emotional shutdowns. The overreactions that feel out of your control.

Whether your trauma is something “big” or a hundred small things that added up over time, your response is real—and valid. You’re not dramatic. You’re not weak. Your nervous system adapted to survive.

Trauma therapy can help you begin to feel safe again. Safe in your body. Safe in relationships. Safe in your day-to-day life. And in a city as full-on as Austin can be, that sense of inner steadiness really matters.

What Trauma Can Look Like (Even If You’re “High-Functioning”)

In Austin, many people appear to be thriving on the outside while struggling privately. If you’re the one others depend on, if you hold it together in public and unravel behind closed doors, you’re not alone.

Trauma can show up as:

• Difficulty relaxing, sleeping, or letting your guard down

• Overwhelm in social settings, work stress, or dating

• Emotional numbness or disconnection from your body

• Anxiety, panic, or shutdown in response to conflict

• Guilt, shame, or self-blame that’s hard to shake

• Avoidance of places, people, or conversations that feel unsafe

• Feeling like “something’s wrong with me,” but not knowing what

These responses aren’t personality flaws. They’re coping mechanisms—brilliant ones, even. But they might be keeping you from the kind of life you want to live now.

Common Reasons Austin Clients Seek Trauma Therapy

• Childhood emotional neglect or complex family dynamics

• Relationship abuse, betrayal, or gaslighting

• Sexual trauma, assault, or boundary violations

• Religious trauma or spiritual abuse

• Burnout from caregiving, activism, or chronic invalidation

• Trauma tied to LGBTQ+ identity, racialized experiences, or marginalization

You don’t have to justify your pain. If it’s affecting your ability to feel present, grounded, or connected, therapy can help.

What Trauma Therapy Looks Like in Our Work Together

This isn’t about retelling your story over and over or digging into things before you’re ready. Our work will be paced, collaborative, and centered on safety, as well as emotional, physical, and nervous system well-being.

We might use:

• Somatic tools to reconnect with your body and regulate overwhelm

• Inner child work or parts work to care for wounded younger selves

• Attachment-based approaches to heal relationship patterns

• Mindfulness and grounding practices to feel more stable in the moment

• Narrative work is when and if you want to talk through your story with more clarity and compassion

You’ll never be pushed to talk about anything you’re not ready for. And you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Why Austin-Specific Trauma Therapy Matters

Austin is full of people pushing through burnout, hiding trauma behind careers, creativity, and community performance. It’s a vibrant city, but it can also feel overstimulating and isolating when you’re not okay.

Whether you’re a tech worker who’s emotionally shut down, a teacher who’s always in “fight or flight,” or a queer adult healing from religious harm, you deserve trauma therapy that meets you where you are.

Online Trauma Therapy for Austin Residents

All sessions are held online, through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. That means no traffic, no fluorescent office lights, no pretending to be okay in a waiting room. Just a quiet, private space where you can take a breath.

Evening and weekend sessions available.

You’re Not Broken. You’re Processing.

You’ve survived so much. And now, you get to do more than just survive.

If you're in Austin and ready to explore trauma therapy—whether you’re completely new to it or returning after a break—reach out to schedule a consultation or ask a question.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma Therapy in Austin

I just moved to Austin and feel totally overwhelmed. Can therapy help with that?

Yes. Moving—especially to a city as fast-paced and socially active as Austin—can bring up a lot, especially if you already carry unresolved trauma or anxiety. Therapy can help you adjust, process feelings of disconnection, and understand why this transition might be hitting harder than expected. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Austin feels overstimulating. Is that connected to trauma?

Absolutely. Many trauma survivors are more sensitive to noise, crowds, and unpredictability—things Austin has plenty of. Loud bars, packed events, traffic, and constant motion can be overwhelming when your nervous system is already activated. In therapy, we can work on building tools to feel safer and more grounded in overstimulating environments.

Can trauma therapy help with creative blocks or performance anxiety?

Yes. Many of my Austin clients are musicians, artists, writers, and creatives who feel stuck, frozen, or anxious around performing or sharing their work. Often, those blocks are connected to deeper emotional patterns—like fear of failure, visibility, or rejection. We can explore how past experiences might be affecting your creative flow and help you reconnect to it with less pressure and more self-trust.

What if my trauma is tied to LGBTQ+ identity or religious background?

That’s something we can absolutely work with. Many people in Austin are navigating the intersection of queer identity and trauma, especially related to family rejection, religious harm, or internalized shame. This is a space where you don’t have to filter your experience. You can bring all of it—your history, your identity, your questions—and we’ll meet it with compassion and care.

I work in tech/startups and feel numb or disconnected all the time. Is that trauma?

It could be. Emotional numbing, exhaustion, and feeling detached from your own life are often signs of unresolved trauma or chronic stress. Austin’s tech and startup culture can reward over-functioning while quietly burning people out. Therapy can help you understand what your body and emotions are trying to communicate beneath the surface of “being fine.”

Is online therapy just as effective for trauma?

Yes—and for many Austinites, it’s actually more accessible. You don’t have to fight MoPac or I-35, worry about parking, or show up perfectly put-together. Many clients find that doing trauma work from the safety of their home helps them stay more grounded and consistent. We use a HIPAA-compliant video platform and always move at a pace that feels right for you.