Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Austin
Founded to prioritize human dignity in mental healthcare, our practice offers evidence-based treatments tailored to individual needs. We specialize in trauma recovery, severe mental illness management, and HIV-related psychological support, combining cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches. Our founder, Dr. Laura Cardona, brings expertise from Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami training to address depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.We emphasize self-coherence through personalized therapy for adults, with Spanish-language services available. Our approach integrates medical understanding with psychological theory to help clients navigate life transitions, grief, and chronic illness challenges while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Trauma Treatment
HIV Mental Health Services
Severe Mental Illness Treatment
Psychotherapy in Spanish
Highlights and features
- Specialized trauma treatment expertise from Jackson Memorial Hospital training
- Integrated approach combining CBT, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies
- HIV mental health specialization with medical-psychological treatment coordination
- Personalized care respecting client dignity and self-determination
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapy services available
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions provide personalized mental health treatment for adults. Combining evidence-based approaches like CBT and psychodynamic therapy, we address depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Treatment plans consider each client's unique life history, current circumstances, and medical conditions including HIV. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, improving coping strategies, and fostering personal growth through a respectful, caring therapeutic relationship that prioritizes client dignity and self-determination.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma treatment addresses the psychological impact of traumatic experiences. Using empirically validated techniques, we help clients process traumatic memories, manage symptoms, and rebuild emotional stability. Our approach integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with psychodynamic understanding to address both immediate symptoms and underlying psychological patterns. Treatment considers how trauma interacts with other mental health conditions and medical diagnoses, providing comprehensive support for healing and recovery.
HIV Mental Health Services
Our HIV mental health services address the unique psychological challenges faced by individuals living with HIV. We provide support for adjusting to diagnosis, managing treatment-related stress, and overcoming HIV-related stigma. Treatment focuses on improving medication adherence, building social support networks, and addressing co-occurring mental health conditions. Our approach combines medical understanding with psychological expertise to help clients maintain both mental and physical health while navigating the emotional aspects of living with HIV.
Severe Mental Illness Treatment
Specialized treatment for severe mental illnesses including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Our approach combines symptom management with functional improvement strategies, helping clients maintain daily routines and social connections. We address both acute symptoms and long-term recovery goals through individualized treatment plans that may include cognitive remediation, coping skill development, and support for medication adherence. Treatment considers how severe mental illness interacts with other life stressors and medical conditions.
Psychotherapy in Spanish
Bilingual psychotherapy services available for Spanish-speaking clients. Our Spanish-language therapy maintains the same evidence-based approach while ensuring cultural competence and linguistic accuracy. Services address the same range of mental health concerns as English-language therapy, with attention to cultural factors that may influence mental health experiences. This service ensures accessible, high-quality care for Spanish-speaking individuals seeking mental health treatment in their preferred language.
People
Laura A. Cardona
Founder and Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Laura Cardona founded this practice after completing training at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. She specializes in trauma treatment, HIV mental health, and severe mental illness management. Her approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies to address depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder while prioritizing client dignity and self-determination.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual psychotherapy for adults addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and HIV-related mental health concerns. Services include evidence-based treatments tailored to each client's unique needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept BCBS, Aetna, and Medicare. Payment options include cash, Mastercard, and Visa. Please contact our billing specialist for specific insurance verification details.
Are Spanish-language services available?
Yes, we offer psychotherapy services in Spanish for clients who prefer treatment in their native language while maintaining the same evidence-based approach.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Request an appointment by phone at (512)-975-2665 or complete our online Appointment Request Form. New patient paperwork can be completed before your scheduled visit.
What should I expect during initial sessions?
Initial sessions focus on understanding your concerns, treatment goals, and personal history. We'll discuss current symptoms, medical history, and develop a personalized treatment plan that respects your self-determination.
