Business Details
Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Austin
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and children in Austin. My practice integrates attachment theory, psychodynamic principles, neurobiology, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and adoption-related concerns. I hold a doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin and am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EMDR, and play therapies.My work emphasizes fostering self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful connections through evidence-based approaches. I also engage in legislative advocacy and professional speaking, particularly in adoption-related fields.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychological Testing
Adoption Counseling
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of experience in Austin providing tailored therapy
- Specialized training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and EMDR
- Integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches for holistic care
- Extensive expertise with adoption triad members and fertility-related issues
- Doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin in Clinical Psychology
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. Integrates psychodynamic, attachment-based, and neurobiological approaches to foster emotional resilience and self-awareness. Sessions focus on identifying patterns impacting relationships and daily functioning through evidence-based techniques.
Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to restore connection and improve communication. Addresses recurring conflicts by exploring underlying emotional patterns. Sessions help partners develop secure attachment bonds and healthier interaction cycles through structured, research-backed interventions.
Family Therapy
Supports families navigating behavioral issues, intergenerational conflicts, and adoption-related challenges. Focuses on improving communication, establishing boundaries, and fostering emotional security. Incorporates child-focused play therapy techniques for younger family members.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive evaluations for emotional and cognitive concerns. Utilizes standardized tools to identify patterns affecting mental health and functioning. Results inform personalized treatment plans addressing specific needs across individual and family contexts.
Adoption Counseling
Specialized therapy for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families. Addresses reunion challenges, identity formation, and trauma through advocacy-informed care. Combines clinical expertise with lived experience to navigate adoption-related emotional complexities.
People
Joellen Peters
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience in Austin. Specializes in trauma, adoption issues, and couples therapy. Doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin. Trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and play therapies.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual, couples, family, and child therapy using psychodynamic, attachment-based, and evidence-based approaches like EMDR and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Do you specialize in adoption-related counseling?
Yes, I have extensive experience working with all members of the adoption triad, including reunion support, identity issues, and family dynamics.
What happens during the first session?
The initial session explores your concerns, treatment goals, and relevant history. For couples, I conduct joint and individual sessions to understand relationship patterns.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, confidentiality is maintained except in cases of imminent harm to self or others, as required by law.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not bill insurance directly. Payment options include cash, check, or credit card.
How long are therapy sessions?
Individual sessions typically last 50 minutes. Couples sessions may range from 45-90 minutes depending on therapeutic needs and progress.
