the therapists

Founder & Supervising Therapist

Ellen Payne, LCSW-S

(she/her)

Virtual In-person (Round Rock)

Adults Teens

Specialties: complex trauma; intimate partner violence, sexual violence, childhood trauma and intersections with substance use and self-harm

Primary Modalities: psychodynamic, person-centered, somatic work, parts work, EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy

Years of experience: 14

LGBTQ+ competent

BIPOC competent

Neurodivergent affirming

Body Positive

Anti-oppressive

Social justice-oriented

Hi there! Sometimes it can be tricky finding a therapist that you vibe with and think you can trust. I hope that a bit more information about me helps you feel more confident in a decision to reach out.

Supervising Therapist

Patty Conner, LCSW-S

(she/her)

Virtual In-person (Round Rock)

Adults

Specialties: life transitions, trauma & PTSD, caregiver support, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships, interpersonal violence, childhood abuse, stress, and self-esteem

Primary Modalities: narrative, EMDR, internal family system (IFS), psychodrama

Years of experience: 26

LGBTQ+ competent

BIPOC competent

Neurodivergent affirming

Body Positive

Anti-oppressive

Social justice-oriented

Congratulations on taking this first step. Starting therapy can be scary, and asking for help is something many of us find difficult to do. Yet, we all experience pain and can use a little support now and then.

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Supervised Therapist Supervised by Patty Conner, LCSW-S

Claire Mancuso, LMSW

(she/her)

Virtual In-person (Round Rock)

Adults Teens

Specialties: domestic violence, childhood abuse & neglect, sexual assault, substance use, body image & disordered eating, grief & loss, gender & sexual expression

Primary Modalities: narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, EMDR

Years of experience: 2

LGBTQ+ competent

BIPOC competent

Neurodivergent affirming

Body Positive

Anti-oppressive

Social justice-oriented

Immigrant competent

Helping professional competent

Howdy! Finding a therapist can be daunting–whether or not it's your first time getting therapy, you’re coming back after many years, or you’re a seasoned therapy-goer looking for a change. I’m as excited to be with you in the trenches as I am to celebrate your victories, big and small.

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