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24 Years
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Emergency
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Mental Health Therapy & Counseling in Austin, TX
Louis Laves-Webb, LCSW, LPC-S & Associates is a boutique mental health practice serving Austin, Texas since 2002. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in individualized therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges. We combine evidence-based methodologies with compassionate care to address diverse mental health needs across the lifespan. With two accessible locations and teletherapy options, we prioritize flexible scheduling, sliding-scale fees, and culturally affirming services for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our clinicians maintain advanced training in modalities like EMDR, IFS, and cognitive behavioral therapy while fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and emotional resilience. 
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Group Therapy
EMDR Trauma Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Counseling
Substance Abuse Treatment
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Online Teletherapy
Clinical Supervision
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience with specialized training in evidence-based therapies
- Our therapists provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care and cultural competency
- We maintain flexible scheduling with evening, weekend, and teletherapy options
- Sliding-scale fees and insurance assistance improve mental health accessibility
- Our team includes supervisors mentoring future licensed mental health professionals
What people say
Gentle safe environment
Profound counseling experience
Perfect balance of care
Instrumental personal growth
Professional and informative staff
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based approaches. Our therapists create tailored treatment plans using cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic frameworks. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and fostering self-awareness for lasting personal growth and improved quality of life.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges including communication issues, intimacy concerns, and conflict resolution. Our clinicians employ emotionally focused therapy and Gottman method principles to strengthen partnerships. Sessions help couples identify destructive patterns, rebuild trust, and develop healthier interaction frameworks while maintaining a non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic environment.
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing methodology. This evidence-based approach helps clients process distressing memories and reduce emotional reactivity through bilateral stimulation techniques. Our certified EMDR therapists guide clients through eight treatment phases to achieve lasting resolution of traumatic experiences and related symptoms.
LGBTQIA+ Counseling
Culturally competent mental health services for sexual and gender minority individuals. Our affirmative therapy approach addresses identity exploration, discrimination stress, and minority stress-related concerns. Therapists provide support for coming-out processes, gender transition journeys, and relationship challenges while maintaining a safe, validating therapeutic space.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Comprehensive counseling for drug and alcohol addiction using cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention strategies. Our therapists address co-occurring mental health conditions while helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms. Treatment includes motivational interviewing techniques and support for navigating recovery resources in the Austin community.
People
Louis Laves-Webb
Supervisor of Psychotherapy
Founder with 20+ years experience in mental health counseling, specializing in trauma recovery and emotional growth. Provides clinical supervision for associates while maintaining a private practice focused on deep therapeutic relationships.
Kalee Gower
Clinical Director
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in anxiety disorders and women's mental health issues. Oversees clinical operations while providing direct client care using evidence-based therapeutic approaches for lasting personal transformation.
Nicholas Mamey
Senior Associate
Specializes in couples counseling with proven success helping partners rebuild relationships through effective communication strategies and emotional connection techniques that produce measurable improvements in relationship satisfaction.
Emily Harrington-Cheney
Senior Therapist
Provides trauma-informed care with focus on women's issues and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques that help clients achieve emotional balance and improved mental wellness outcomes.
Robbie Price
Senior Associate
Experienced therapist specializing in men's mental health issues and emotional processing, helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and more authentic self-expression through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, EMDR trauma therapy, and specialized services for anxiety, depression, addiction, and LGBTQIA+ clients using evidence-based approaches.
Do you offer teletherapy options?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy sessions for clients who prefer virtual appointments, maintaining the same quality of care as our in-person sessions with HIPAA-compliant platforms.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions range from $100-$150, couples therapy from $120-$175, and group sessions from $30-$60 with sliding-scale options available based on financial need.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (512) 914-6635 or complete our online contact form to schedule a consultation. We offer same-day, evening, and weekend appointments for client convenience.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our clinicians hold active Texas state licenses in their respective specialties and maintain ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality mental health care services.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and can help clients navigate insurance benefits to maximize mental health coverage options.
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