Austin Clinical Therapists
Our Austin therapists provide therapy for families, children, couples, and individuals. We also offer parenting workshops and groups for individuals seeking community and support.
We are a unique group of local therapists who will not only help you feel connected and cared for, but also provide you with guidance and expertise that will give you what you need to restore hope and connection in your life and relationships.
Kathryn Bates, LPC-Intern Specialties: Behavioral & Developmental Issues, Emotional Regulation, School Concerns & Motivation/Peak Performance
Clinician
Michelle Beyer, LPC-Intern Specialties: Children 3-12, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Parent-Child Relationships & Parent Support
Senior Clinician
Julie Burke, LPC-Intern Specialties: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Autonomy, Challenging Behaviors, Parent Support & Self-Esteem
Senior Clinician
Spenser Crain, LPC-Intern Specialties: Children & Teens (3+), School Observation/Consultation, Children with Special Needs Advocacy in Schools, Support for Individuals/Family Members with Special Needs 
Clinician
Lisa DeGraff, LMSW
Senior Clinician
Specialties: Children 3-14, Play Therapy, Parent-Child Relationships, Separation/Divorce & Trauma
Lora Ferguson, LPC-S Specialties: Teens & Parent Support
Senior Clinician
Andrew Groeschel, LMFT Specialties: Teletherapy, Adults, & Couples
Senior Clinician
Leanna Hammett, LPC Specialties: Children 3+, Adult Women, Couples, Divorce, Relationship Concerns & Trauma
Senior Clinician
Josh Killam, LPC-Intern Specialties: Adolescents, Families & Couples, LGBTQ+ Concerns, Behavioral Health Support & Trauma/PTSD
Clinician
Katy Manganella, LPC-Intern Specialties: Relationship Concerns, Life Transitions, Loss and Grief, Identity Concerns & LGBTQ+ Ally
Clinician
Sumati Morris, LPC Specialties: Children 3+, Teens, Relationship and Family Issues, & Trauma
Senior Clinician
Morgan Rupe, LPC-Intern Specialties: Children 3+ & Adults, Animal-Assisted Counseling, Emotion Regulation, Life Transitions, Social Skills & Anxiety
Clinician
Kirby Schroeder, LPC-S, LMFT-S Specialties: Children 3-13, Play Therapy, Sandtray, School/Pre-school Observation & Consultation, Assisting (parents) with Advocacy at Schools & Parent Support
Senior Clinician
Grace Shook, LPC-Intern Specialties: Children 6+, Young Teens & Adults, Trauma/EMDR, Christian Counseling, Self-Esteem & Body Image Issues
Senior Clinician
Julie Smith, LMFT-Associate Specialties: Teens, Parenting, Co-Parenting, Panic Attacks/Anxiety & Christian Counseling
Senior Clinician
Laura Strohm, LCSW Specialties: Trauma, Parenting, Attachment, Identity Concerns & Communication
Senior Clinician
AFC Administrative Staff
Our part-time Administrative Staff will help direct you when you arrive as well as answer any questions you may have.
Whitney Lloyd
Office Manager
Are you interested in seeing one of our Therapists?
Or just call us at 512-298-3381
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