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Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Austin, TX
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of private practice experience in Austin, Texas. My practice focuses on providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families, integrating attachment theory, psychodynamic principles, neurobiology, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, adoption-related issues, and sleep difficulties, while offering specialized training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. My approach emphasizes compassionate exploration of conscious and unconscious patterns impacting relationships and self-perception.I hold a doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin and maintain professional affiliations with organizations like the American Psychological Association and the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. My work with adoption triad members includes individual therapy, legislative advocacy, and public speaking. I prioritize collaborative care, offering tailored treatment plans and community resource referrals to support client growth and resilience. Clients frequently report improved self-esteem, communication skills, and emotional regulation through our work together.
Services
Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of private practice experience in Austin, Texas
- We provide specialized training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
- Our practice integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- We maintain professional affiliations with leading psychological organizations
- Our team offers expertise in adoption-related therapeutic interventions
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions focus on developing self-awareness and healthier relationship patterns. Clients explore conscious and unconscious life patterns while learning coping strategies through evidence-based approaches including CBT and neurobiological frameworks. This service addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth needs.
Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy helps restore connection through pattern recognition and communication skills. Research-validated techniques address marital distress while improving emotional security. Sessions include individual and joint work, with 70-90% reported improvement rates according to clinical studies.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses behavioral issues, anxiety, and depression through attachment-based interventions. Parent coaching focuses on creating secure parent-child relationships while adolescents develop better coping mechanisms. Sessions may include parent consultations or mixed family formats based on client needs.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. Clients learn relaxation methods, positive self-talk, and emotional regulation strategies tailored to their specific anxiety triggers while exploring underlying psychodynamic factors.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery integrates EMDR techniques and neurobiological approaches to process traumatic experiences. Treatment focuses on somatic awareness and emotional processing while building coping resources to manage trauma-related symptoms effectively.
People
Joellen M. Peters
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Peters is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of private practice experience in Austin. She specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy, integrating multiple therapeutic approaches including EFT, EMDR, and attachment theory.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches including Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EMDR, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Do you work with adoption-related issues?
Yes, I have extensive experience working with all members of the adoption triad through individual therapy, support groups, and legislative advocacy efforts.
What are your session fees?
Individual and couple sessions cost $220 for the initial 45-minute session. Payment arrangements can be discussed during your initial consultation.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide out-of-network insurance statements for clients to submit to their providers, but I am not directly affiliated with any insurance panels.
How long do therapy sessions last?
Initial sessions typically last 45 minutes, while couples therapy sessions may extend to 60-90 minutes based on treatment needs and progress.
What areas do you serve?
I primarily serve clients in Austin, Texas, offering both in-person sessions at my Central Austin office and virtual appointments.
