Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Pflugerville, TX

"I'm a counselor with a great deal of lived and learned experience in helping people deal with difficult issues in their lives. This, combined with my education, gives me a unique point of view on serving others."

Gus Rodriguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a 20-year career spanning many mental health programs. He specializes in working with people experiencing trauma, chronic anxiety, chronic mental illness, and substance use issues. Gus has a passion for working with anyone interested in change, but he has a special interest in helping BIPOC populations who have historically had limited access to mental health services. His ideal client is open to help and willing to work on their health, with a long-term goal of a happy and stable life.

Gus earned his Master’s in Counseling from Texas Tech University. He is a strong proponent of trauma-informed and client-centered care. Gus uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to assist clients in assessing and understanding their needs.

Gus is happy to meet you where you are and promises acceptance and safety from your first meeting. If you are ready to begin the work to achieve a brighter future, reach out to him today!

"As someone who values genuine connection and open-mindedness, I strive to create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings during challenging transitions or when past traumas resurface."

Stacy Nelsen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 23 years of experience in her field, including 13 in the US Army. She specializes in supporting veterans, first responders, and similar-minded clients. Drawing on experiences as a combat veteran and wife of a first responder, Stacy understands the unique mindset and challenges these clients and their families face. Stacy helps clients gain clarity and empowers them to make impactful changes without compromising their values. She enjoys working with conscientious individuals who recognize and acknowledge their struggles and are open to change.

Stacy received her Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University. She utilizes modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive reprocessing, Christian counseling, reality therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.

Stacy knows that reaching out for therapy can be daunting. When you are ready to start the work, Stacy invites you to take that first brave step and schedule an appointment. Sometimes a person must experience something to value it.

"Healing begins the moment you take the first step and ask for help."

Jaime Olidge is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 10 years of experience working with teens, adults, seniors, groups, and families that are dealing with substance abuse struggles, ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder (ODD), bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Jaime completed her Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice at Benedict College and completed her Masters of Education in School Counseling at Liberty University. Additionally, she is a Behavior Specialist with a vast knowledge of understanding and identifying behavior functions, behavior intervention strategies as well as applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. Jaime has a passion for working with young adult women but loves to work with all adult clients. Jaime is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and is aware of the struggles in that community.

Jaime understands how hard it is to take the first step to ask for help but healing is within arm's reach. She is eager to help you build your own bridge to success along your journey toward healing, self-awareness, confidence, and growth in all aspects of life.

"My goal, as your therapist, is to help you look within to find your strengths that will help you to overcome adversity and discover the person you were meant to be."

Natalie Lenard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 10 years of experience in counseling and mental health. Working with clients across all age ranges, she has assisted clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, academic struggles, dissociative disorders, family and relational problems, and stage of life hardships.

Natalie graduated with a Master's degree in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Her degree included a focus on both School and Community Mental Health Counseling. Natalie's later experiences working in domestic violence, substance abuse, criminal justice, parental alienation, and high-conflict divorce have taught her that long-term healing is the result of working to heal the root causes of our struggles. Natalie’s treatment approach incorporates trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (TI-CBT), relational methods, and attachment theories, among many others.

Natalie understands the importance of personal growth to promote long-term healing. Her goal is to help you look deep within, find the person you are meant to be and use those strengths to be able to overcome difficulties yourself. Together, you will work to find the YOU that is the author of your story. Natalie looks forward to helping you achieve your goals.

"As someone who has had my own mental health issues, I understand the challenges of finding your way out of depression, anxiety, and the intense pain of emotional suffering."

Matthew Harmon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with adults and children with disabilities, with death and dying, and extensively in the inpatient/outpatient behavioral health setting with individuals in crisis, including suicidal depression and other issues.

Matthew completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and his Master of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. He is passionate, attentive, and well-organized. Matthew believes that life is not always easy, and though there is joy, there is also much heartache. After years of working in this field, providing services to many different clients, Matthew came to the understanding that no situation is hopeless, that there is a solution to every problem, though not always what we expect.

Matthew aims to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can learn about yourself and your loved ones in an effort to feel more whole, more connected, and more in control of your life’s direction. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is one of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic treatments available. CBT is based on something called the “cognitive theory", an idea relating back to the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus, who said, “Individuals aren’t disturbed by the world or what happens to them, but by their thoughts about the world.” The primary idea is that if we can change our thoughts about ourselves, the world, and our idea of the future, then we can change our experience. Matthew is also trained in hypnotherapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and has a passion for mindfulness, existentialism, ecotherapy, and other holistic methods.

"As a seasoned therapist, I am well equipped to meet you where you are and work with your unique needs and experiences to help support positive growth and emotional stability."

Amanda Ramos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has a great passion for helping clients remove any identified barriers between themselves and their life goals through healing therapeutic work and an increase in positive coping skills. Amanda has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field with a background in all levels of clinical care within both mental health and substance abuse treatment settings. She has worked within the court systems where she advocated for clients in drug court settings as well as in family court as a representative of the Department of Children and Families. Additionally, Amanda has extensive experience with clients in one-on-one and group settings. Throughout her career, Amanda has worked directly with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, change of life issues, substance abuse, trauma, eating disorders, mood disorders, family conflict, relational conflict, grief and loss, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Amanda completed her master's program in Psychology at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling. In addition to being an LPC in the state of Texas, Amanda is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LMHC-S) in the state of Florida, where her career began.

Are you ready to begin the healing journey and become everything you have always wanted to be? Well, you are in the right place! Your healing journey starts here! As you begin your therapeutic journey with Amanda, she will ensure that a person-centered approach is at the foundation of your work together. The person-centered approach is utilized to create a safe space, free of judgement, with unconditional positive regard in which you, the client, will feel comfortable being vulnerable and open in order to foster the level of healing you desire. Amanda will also provide an individualized plan for therapy that will utilize coping skills and new ways of thinking that fit your learning style and personality to make certain that the change you work hard to bring about will be long-lasting and sustainable. Additionally, Amanda will always collaborate with you, the client, on the plan for therapy. She is experienced in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), including the use of narrative therapy to bring about resolution to trauma symptoms, and mindfulness-based CBT.

"Whether you are navigating family dynamics, coping with daily life stressors, looking to improve social relationships, or anything in between, the empowering environment I create will provide you space to explore and work to resolve the challenges you face."

Catherine Atkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), who has a passion for helping others achieve the best versions of themselves. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Catherine specializes in anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics, and major life transitions.

Catherine completed her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from A&M University - Central Texas. She believes that effective therapy starts with establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with clients so that they feel comfortable, free from judgment, and encouraged to find solutions to reach their goals. Catherine utilizes multiple treatment approaches including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems. This allows her to adapt her approach to the specific needs of her clients.

We all go through challenges in life. Catherine is confident that she would be able to empower and support you on your path to gain new perspectives and techniques that will allow you to tackle whatever challenges you may be facing. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

"I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment where I can get to know you and what treatment(s) will work best for you."

Dr. Angela Ziskis is a Licensed Psychologist who enjoys working with adults and adolescents and has clinical experience in a variety of treatment settings, including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System. Dr. Ziskis has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.

Dr. Ziskis completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Northwestern University and her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University. She has lived in the Austin area since 2012 and is a native Houstonian. 

Dr. Ziskis's approach to therapy is person-centered, that is, creating an open and honest environment to get to know you, your strengths, and your struggles. Together, she will create a treatment plan with you that will enable you to use your strengths to achieve your life goals. Dr. Ziskis is trained to provide evidence-based treatments, which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive processing therapy (CPT). She often uses components of a variety of therapies to best suit your needs.