MEET OUR THERAPISTS
Brianne Blevins, LMFT-S, LPC-S, PMH-C
Will resume accepting new clients June 2023
Relationship Therapist, Supervisor, and Owner of Austin Women's Counseling
Will resume accepting new clients June 2023
Relationship Therapist, Supervisor, and Owner of Austin Women's Counseling
In today's world, many professional women do their best to balance "having it all" and struggle with their sense of self and managing relationships. I focus on working with women who are learning how to live an independent lifestyle and be fulfilled with life, whatever stage that might be. I don't always have all the answers, though sometimes sitting with people is a way to help them heal. At times, as clients share their story, their triumphs, and debacles with life, visions or symbols formulate, which I describe as a way to help others better understand the situation. Much of my experience thus far has been with women's issues and families regarding relationship problems, sex, anger, anxiety, and depression and motherhood, including challenges with parents. I also hold certification in perinatal mental health as well as have experience supporting women and families navigating fertility and perinatal journeys. Additionally, I have a particular interest in working with inter-generational patterns and ancestral trauma. This background has helped to sustain a thriving practice since 2010. I help women get out of their heads and understand where they are in their situations, as well as help heal through their problems by focusing on their strengths and goals. In our work, I take a relational and systemic approach to therapy coupled with gentle, loving humor. Although I do not see couples at this time, I do have many referrals for wonderful practitioners, including our student therapist, who can help couples realign their paths.
Teletherapy
I am trained in providing video sessions, which are conducted through a fully HIPAA-secure tele-mental health platform from the comfort of your own space. I am happy to provide a superbill if your insurance plan covers out-of-network teletherapy. Available for Texas residents only. All sessions are virtual.
EMDR
For those interested in managing trauma with a modality that assists traditional talk therapy, you may be interested in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have basic training with advanced coursework in ongoing traumatic stress and natural/man made disasters, as well as perinatal mental health. If this might be of interest, please let me know and we can explore together in the assessment. For questions or to learn more about EMDR, click here.
Perinatal Mental Health Certified
The perinatal period is defined as the moment of conception through the first year of life. However, I believe that parenting can begin long before conception and untreated perinatal health issues can long lasting affects for parents throughout their lifetimes as well as on subsequent generations. Certification in perinatal mental healthcare requires extensive training in mood disorders, trauma, medication, therapeutic modalities and treatment, as well as overall parent and child wellness. It requires structured professional education and assessment as well as ongoing continuing education. My hope is to combine training, years of practice, and lived experience to create a nonjudgmental and loving space for families to process and grow.
Teletherapy
I am trained in providing video sessions, which are conducted through a fully HIPAA-secure tele-mental health platform from the comfort of your own space. I am happy to provide a superbill if your insurance plan covers out-of-network teletherapy. Available for Texas residents only. All sessions are virtual.
EMDR
For those interested in managing trauma with a modality that assists traditional talk therapy, you may be interested in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have basic training with advanced coursework in ongoing traumatic stress and natural/man made disasters, as well as perinatal mental health. If this might be of interest, please let me know and we can explore together in the assessment. For questions or to learn more about EMDR, click here.
Perinatal Mental Health Certified
The perinatal period is defined as the moment of conception through the first year of life. However, I believe that parenting can begin long before conception and untreated perinatal health issues can long lasting affects for parents throughout their lifetimes as well as on subsequent generations. Certification in perinatal mental healthcare requires extensive training in mood disorders, trauma, medication, therapeutic modalities and treatment, as well as overall parent and child wellness. It requires structured professional education and assessment as well as ongoing continuing education. My hope is to combine training, years of practice, and lived experience to create a nonjudgmental and loving space for families to process and grow.
Stephanie Mata, MA Candidate
Student Therapist in Training
Not currently accepting clients
I am a graduate student through Lamar University trained in marriage and family counseling. I am completing my supervised clinical internship and am passionate about helping people improve the relationships in their lives. I focus on working with couples to identify the challenging areas of their relationship and help them to learn the skills they need to grow together toward relationship goals. I help couples at all stages of their relationship reduce conflict, improve communication, enhance intimacy, and strengthen their trust and commitment in one another. I have worked with couples who are feeling unseen or misunderstood by their partner, struggling to connect intimately, and challenged by communication. I have helped these individuals recognize and work through childhood or previous trauma that is showing up in their relationships, develop ways of seeing situations through their partner’s lens, which results in improving their communication skills, and move toward their relationship goals. In addition to couples, I work with adolescents, adults, and families that are struggling to find peace in their lives. I’ve worked with adult individuals experiencing stress and anxiety, low confidence/self-esteem, and life transitions. I worked alongside these individuals through their journey toward therapy goals. My goal is to create a safe space, free of judgement, for people to share their stories and learn skills they need for individual growth so they can develop meaningful, fulfilling relationships.
I also offer support to foster and adoption parents struggling in their relationship and/or experiencing emotional distress. I have personal experience with foster care and am familiar with the challenges that come along with the foster/adoption process. While it is meaningful and rewarding, I understand the emotional impact that it can have on a parent, their relationships, and the family as a whole.
Lastly, I understand that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and therefore integrate multiple therapy approaches based on the client’s needs. I have received specialized training in the following areas: Level 1& 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, treating trauma, treating affairs/infidelity, enhancing intimacy and working with men/men’s issues.
I see clients through a virtual platform at a reduced fee.
I also offer support to foster and adoption parents struggling in their relationship and/or experiencing emotional distress. I have personal experience with foster care and am familiar with the challenges that come along with the foster/adoption process. While it is meaningful and rewarding, I understand the emotional impact that it can have on a parent, their relationships, and the family as a whole.
Lastly, I understand that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and therefore integrate multiple therapy approaches based on the client’s needs. I have received specialized training in the following areas: Level 1& 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, treating trauma, treating affairs/infidelity, enhancing intimacy and working with men/men’s issues.
I see clients through a virtual platform at a reduced fee.