Social Constructionist Therapists in Austin, TX

I provide online therapy centered on personal growth and fulfillment. Recognizing that life's difficulties often prompt the search for a therapist, our work will address these immediate concerns while exploring the broader path to a meaningful life, uniquely defined by you. My approach integrates relational psychoanalysis, integral philosophy, and Eastern wisdom traditions, emphasizing mindfulness and compassion. I prioritize the present moment within our therapeutic relationship, using this focus as a means for reflection, insight, and transformation as we collaboratively create a space to understand the significant particular and universal experiences of your life.

At Vada Counseling, all of our therapists are queer and/or trans, and we bring that lived experience into every session. We understand the realities you’re navigating, and you won't have to explain, defend, or translate your identity or experiences. Our work is grounded in liberation, cultural humility, and care that rejects pathologizing frameworks. We focus on collaborative, transparent therapy where consent, autonomy, and shared power lead the way. Clients come to us when they want support that recognizes trauma, identity, and systemic harm without losing sight of individual strengths and self-determination. If you’re looking for care rooted in decolonizing and anti-carceral values, Vada Counseling offers a space where you can simply be, and be understood.

I currently have limited openings for discounted fees. For those using insurance, I am only in-network with United and Optum plans. I offer clients time and space to be heard with open-minded compassion & decades of experience.

You understand what’s going on, but your body didn’t get the memo. You may feel stuck in patterns of pain, shutdown, or overwhelm that don’t match what you know. I work with individuals (ages 16+) navigating chronic pain, trauma, dissociation, and long-standing stress. Many of the people I work with have already done a lot of thinking about themselves or tried therapy before, but still feel caught in how their body continues to respond. I help bridge the gap between insight and embodied change. Together, we focus on understanding how these patterns live in both the mind and body, using approaches that support nervous system regulation, processing of unresolved experiences, and increased connection to your internal signals. Through this work, clients often begin to experience shifts not just in how they think, but in how they feel and respond on a day-to-day level.

I do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.

Austin's explosive tech-industry growth has brought an influx of young professionals navigating burnout, identity shifts, and the pressures of rapid lifestyle change in an increasingly expensive city. The city has a large LGBTQ+ community and strong demand for affirming therapists specializing in gender identity, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. The University of Texas and major hospital systems including Ascension Seton and St. David's HealthCare provide supplementary mental health resources alongside the city's growing network of private practices. Many Austin therapists offer telehealth, making it easier to find care across the wider metro and surrounding Hill Country communities.

Gender ID

	42%	Female
	42%	Male
	8%	Non-Binary
	8%	Gender Fluid

Session Type

	78%	In Person and Online
	22%	Online Only

Top Specialties

89%	Depression
89%	Anxiety or Fears
67%	Stress
67%	Loss or Grief
67%	Social Anxiety
56%	Trauma and PTSD
56%	Self Esteem

Ages Served

100%	Adult
67%	Young Adult
44%	Senior
33%	Teen
11%	Children

Client Focus

67%	Women
56%	Men
56%	LGBTQ+
33%	Hindu
33%	Persons with Disabilities

Social Constructionist therapists in Austin, Texas TX

Dr. Daniel Cantor

Vada Counseling

Tracy L. Morris

Sarah Sustaita

Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)

Social Constructionist Therapy therapists in Austin, Texas Statistics

Average years in practice

Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale