Learn more about our highly skilled and friendly counselors at Thriveworks Counseling in South Austin, TX.

Mandy Davidson, LPC

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Sitting with people in their darkest moments is the most life-affirming work possible. Mandy Davidson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings her experience as an academic advisor, grief counselor, suicide hotline supervisor, and community agency therapist to support people through grief and loss, anxiety, career transitions, depression, trauma, and self-esteem and relationship issues. She often works with young adults navigating their first professional and personal crises, and also works with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents 13 years and older with grief and loss, specializing in suicide loss.

Mandy is completing Gottman I training for couples work and is trained in Motivational Interviewing and EMDR (to help your brain adjust the way it processes and stores traumatic memories and information), integrating these and other therapeutic techniques to tailor therapy to a client’s needs. She believes therapy is a reparative, mirroring process to understand and really see yourself and learn to untie your own knots. Mandy believes each client is the expert on themselves and teaches them to create their own toolbox to cope with life’s challenges.

Mandy earned her MA in Counseling at St. Edward’s University, and is also completing an MFA in Creative Writing at Lindenwood University because she believes in the value of telling stories to make sense of our lives.

Areas of specialty:

• Anxiety
• Career Counseling
• Couples or Relationship Issues
• Depression
• Family Therapy for Grief and Loss
• Grief and Loss- including pregnancy and suicide loss
• LGBTQ Ally
• Self-Esteem
• Trauma

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Karina Baltazar-Duran, LMFT

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Karina is a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in Texas and California. Karina has an extensive background of treating individuals, couples and families including but not limited to those with mood disorders, co-occurring substance abuse disorders, children including at-risk adolescents, families experiencing barriers to health care, parenting, women’s issues, Latino/Latinx families, the LBGTQ+ population, individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or suicide ideation. Karina specializes in bringing families together, helping them uncover barriers, and supporting them in reconnecting to the bonded unit they were meant to be.

Karina received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego, California and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University in San Bernardino, California. Karina was trained and certified in Multidimensional Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused CBT, is certified as a Parent Project Facilitator©, & has been facilitating parenting classes while empowering parents & enriching family relationships for over a decade. Karina led an award-winning gay straight alliance at a high school in Palm Springs, California, and has been very active in promoting diversity with the LGBTQ+ community. Yo hablo español!

Karina's specialties include:

• Native Spanish Speaker
• Marriage & Family Therapy
• Parent Coaching
• Children ages 4+
• Adolescents
• Substance Abuse Issues
• LGBTIA +
• Girls/Women/Self Esteem Issues
• Anxiety/Depression
• Trauma
• Crisis Management
• Psychosis

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Abe Clabby, LPC

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Abe Clabby is a warm and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor.  He graduated with a 3.7 GPA for a Master's in Counseling from St. Edward's University, where he spent an extra semester on their Marriage and Family Therapy courses.  Abe spent the last six years at the Love Is Respect hotline and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, where he has seen the best and the worst that family and relationships have to offer.  In postgraduate training like the Gottman Method, he found what some couples do that makes them thrive.  They're things that help with a partner, but they also help with our parents, our jobs, and our friends.

Abe works with a lot of good-hearted people.  They're compassionate and want to do good in the world and to help people they love.  Caring people can be taken for granted, taken advantage of, and even hurt and used.  They can be left feeling empty, unfulfilled, and unloved.  But with the right mindset, boundaries, and self-care, they can be respected, appreciated, and live a life that they're proud of.  Abe helps people care for others and in turn, care for themselves.  With therapy, people can troubleshoot their troubles in jobs and relationships.  We all have more options than we realize.

Abe uses Motivational Interviewing in a Client-Centered way, empowering people to change the Narrative and find an Existential purpose for what they do and using the tools of CBT to get around the obstacles where people feel stuck. Special new client rates of $110 intake and $100 follow up

Abe’s Specialties:

• Ages 13 +
• Healthy Boundaries
• Making and Improving Friendships
• Couples Therapy (new relationships welcome)
• Recovery from Abuse & Trauma
• Seeking Purpose

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Jessica Taylor, LCSW

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Jessie Taylor graduated from Texas State University with her undergrad in Social Work and went on to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland to earn her Master’s degree. She is an LCSW in the state of Texas and enjoys working with people to overcome life’s challenges, whatever they may be.

Jessie has experience working with people in acute mental health situations and specializes in crisis management, depression, anxiety, illness, grief, loss, trauma, relationship issues, and sexual assault and rape survivors. Jessie recognizes that underneath the depression, anxiety and trauma there is a well within you of resilience and strength. Her goal is to help you access those resources and tap into your power so that you can overcome obstacles in your own unique way. There is not just one path to wellness. Jessie wants to help you discover yours. Jessie utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions in this work, and continues to grow her skill set through research and ongoing education. Her professional goal is to offer clients the best intervention and therapy for their unique experiences, personalities, and needs. Jessie strives to provide culturally sensitive practice to minority populations including the LGBTQ community as well as POC. Her desire is to provide a safe and healing space for everyone to explore their experiences and emotions.

Jessie’s Specialties:

• Clients over age 12+
• Crisis Management
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Illness
• Grief & Loss
• EMDR provided for Trauma/PTSD clients
• Relationship Issues
• Sexual Assault/Rape Survivors
• LGBTQ
• POC
• Couples and families

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Andrew Brandt, LPC

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Andrew Brandt is an empathetic and warm Licensed Professional Counselor. He earned a Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University. He has been a licensed clinician in the state of Texas since 2016. Andrew has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents of all ages as well as adults. He is also experienced in working with families and couples. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy coupled with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques in order to help clients understand and work through a wide range of issues. He has specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Andrew is passionate about helping people to understand that mental illness does not mean that an individual is “broken” and that with hard work they can live a happier, more fulfilled life. He places immense value in the power of the individual and strives to help clients to recognize their strength and value. Andrew’s personal passions include exercise, spending time outdoors and cheering on his favorite sports teams – the Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin Badgers, and the Green Bay Packers.

Andrew's Areas of Specialty:

• Anxiety
• Mood Disorders
• Grief and Loss
• Parenting
• Crisis Management
• Trauma
• Relationships, couples and family issues

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Charmaine Mattocks, LCSW

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Charmaine V. Kerr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduate of Western Michigan University. She has lived all over and is also state licensed for Social Work in Georgia. Her passion is working with children, teens, couples and families to help them to become healthy families and display healthy relationships. She was formerly a Military Life Counselor so she understands the impact of deployment and reintegration on the active duty or veteran soldier and their families. Charmaine believes that her clients are the experts in their lives and that she is here to therapeutically guide them with proven tactics and tools so that her clients achieve the outcomes they desire.

Charmaine's Specialties:

• Child and Adolescent Counseling
• Veteran/Military Issues
• Women's Issues
• Cultural and Ethnic Issues
• LGBTQIA concerns
• Marital Counseling
• Anger Management
• Relationship and Couple's Counseling

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Francesca Zucaro, LPC, NCC, M.S Ed.

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Coping with life transitions, a new medical condition, depression, anxiety, loss, assistance with teenagers, dealing with the military impact of deployment and reintegration? Fran is a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers a collaborative approach where dynamic change can occur. She assists clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, grief and loss, medical illness, relationship issues, divorce, and child/adolescent trauma and behavioral issues. Fran brings a unique set of experiences. She has worked extensively within psychiatric inpatient units, intensive outpatient units (PHP/IOP), emergency departments, school counseling, and college admissions counseling.  She is a seasoned counselor who understands the need for safety and comfort during therapeutic sessions and her goal is to provide a trusting, relaxing and healing environment.

She believes that individuals can own their happiness.

Fran graduated from University of Rochester with a M.S in Counseling in 2005, and was trained at Strong Memorial Hospital in Psychiatry.  Fran was selected into Chi Sigma Iota, the international and professional academic honor society for professional counselors.  In addition, she will be graduating from Texas A & M, A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business with her MBA in 2020.

She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Strength Based Training to assist with the complex needs of her clients.

Fran’s specialties include:

• Child and Adolescent Counseling (7- 18)
• Educational Transitions (High School & College)
• Veteran and Military Issues
• Women’s Issues
• Chemical Dependency/Recovery/Substance Abuse Issues
• Marital Counseling
• Relationship and Couples Counseling
• Trauma & PTSD
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Dual-Diagnosis
• Mood disorders
• Adjustment disorders
• Medical Conditions
• Parenting
• Stress Management
• Workplace Issues

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Erin Schovanec, LPC

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Erin Schovanec is an expressive and creative Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Education from the University of Central Oklahoma and Master of Arts degree in Dance / Movement Therapy, Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School.

Erin has been a licensed clinician in New Mexico since 2006 and recently relocated to Texas in 2019. Erin’s clinical experience has ranged in various treatment settings including outpatient therapy, Treatment Foster Care, and residential treatment. She has served children, adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms related to attachment, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.  Her clinical approach is solution focused, person-centered, with the utilization of positive psychology and cognitive behavioral techniques.  In addition, as a movement therapist, Erin’s therapeutic approach stems from a mind-body perspective, in that there is an inner relationship between the physical body, our thoughts and emotions. In order to heal, one has to “move through” challenging barriers with open awareness and self compassion to develop a deeper understanding of one’s self. This healing process contributes to more meaningful relationships and greater connection to self and others.

Erin’s personal hobbies include dancing, teaching group exercise and running.

Erin’s specialties:

• Ages 3+
• Children and Adolescent Counseling
• Parenting
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Dual-diagnosis
• Life transitions
• Substance abuse
• Trauma and PTSD

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Gina Carlino, LPC

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Gina Carlino is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She works with clients who need support while they or their family member has either a dual diagnosis, or is struggling with an addiction such as drug or alcohol abuse. She is passionate about working with families and helping to rebuild trust in relationships. Gina has specialized training in working with couples to enhance their communications.

Gina is a graduate of the Texas State University Counseling Education program. Her work with clients spans a variety of issues, ranging from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, and family/relationship issues. She has a special affinity for working with the elderly and their end-of-life issues. If your loved one has Alzheimer's and you need support, then contact Gina Carlino for a consultation.

Areas of Specialty:

• Grief and Loss
• Aging and end-of-life issues
• Alzheimers support
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Pain Management
• Relationship, couple and family issues
• Dual-diagnosis
• Drug and alcohol abuse

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Kimberly Dillon, LPC

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Kimber Dillon is a native Texan who graduated with her Masters of Counseling from Sam Houston State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of clinical experience. She specializes in Trauma Therapy for all ages, including the utilization of EMDR.

She has a speciality for working with young clients through trauma or other life events. She works with all ages for disaster victims or crime victims. Kimber is experienced in Play Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Management and Debriefings, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Counseling, and Person-Centered Therapy. Kimber believes in providing a safe place for everyone, including the GLBTQ community, and guiding people to become their own ultimate safe place.

Kimber’s Specialities:

• Ages 3+
• Couples and Families
• PTSD and other Trauma
• Sexual abuse
• Childhood trauma
• GLBTQ and allies
• Workplace Issues
• Marital discord/separation/divorce
• Play therapy
• EMDR Certified level 2
• Stress Management
• ADD/ADHD
• OCD
• Anxiety/Depression/Bipolar Disorder
• Polyamorous/Kink Friendly
• 1st Responders/Military/Veterans
• Substance Abuse

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Jennifer Fuller, LPC

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Jennifer Fuller works with adults that are experiencing symptoms caused by anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma and grief.  My therapeutic approach is person-centered and solution-focused, based on cognitive techniques and each client’s individual needs.

She believes that we all have the capacity to live happier and healthier lives, but because of past trauma or current circumstances, we lose sight of our own strengths and uniqueness.  Exploring how a person’s thoughts or beliefs impact their feelings and behaviors is a critical aspect of making changes.  In many cases, uncomfortable feelings and maladaptive behaviors are a result of negative beliefs, and reframing those negative beliefs, whether they are newly formed or decades old, is a skill that can be learned and applied to any aspect of your life.

Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor as a second career and believes her life experiences as a wife, mother and professional have been immeasurable in helping her to understand and fully appreciate life’s stressors.  Ms. Fuller obtained a bachelor’s degree in communications from Boston University and a master’s degree in psychology from Capella University.  In addition to private practice, she has worked in residential drug and alcohol treatment facilities, grief support, and intensive inpatient and outpatient therapy settings.

Jennifer’s specialties:

• Adults only
• Grief and Loss
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Life transitions
• Substance abuse
• Trauma and PTSD

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Kelly Pedersen, LPC-S

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Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a transformative shift in your life? Acknowledging that our personal history often obscures rather than informs who we are, Kelly specializes in redefining perception: assisting individuals with trauma recovery & couples with intimacy-rebuilding with insight and useful techniques for bypassing roadblocks. She helps people hone their anger management skills and address the flip side of the coin: initiating the healing process after someone has endured physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a technique to treat PTSD, and she assesses trauma through the dual lenses of spirituality and culture. She also uses CBT and DBT in her therapeutic processes.

"Stuck" situations require creative solutions! Solving a problem in isolation isn't easy, which is why collaboration with an experienced counselor can prove invaluable. The details of each person’s thinking may be varied and unique in every case, but Kelly believes that what is really important is the sense of being enough…sufficient…responsible…capable as yourself…on top of the situation. When the work goes well (which certainly is the intention) the outcome will be the same: an increase in the sense of one’s own ability to manage life, and a feeling of growth and empowerment.

Kelly has a clear approach to counseling with people and it relates to what she sees as the ideal outcome of such work. The highest goal, the gold standard of good counseling, is an increase in client morale, a significant growth of feeling competent and confident to work with the feelings and situations that brought you to counseling in the first place. A good counseling relationship has worked when one hears, “You know, I think I can handle this now. I feel a lot better and think I know what to work on and what to do.”

As a counselor, Kelly strives to encourage a therapeutic connection that serves as a "secure base", enabling you to challenge your misconceptions about yourself and refocus on your strengths. She believes that accessing new experiences in the context a therapeutic relationship can help us rewire our brains-and our lives.

Kelly an LPC-Supervisor, graduated from The University of Texas -San Antonio with a M.A. in Counseling in 2004. Kelly is a member of American Mensa and founder of the South Austin Pickleball League. In her spare time, she enjoys taking cold water swims at Barton Springs and Deep Eddy.

Kelly's Specialties:

• Couples Therapy
• Relationship Counseling/Partner Issues
• Managing Life Transitions
• College Transitions
• LGBTQ Coming Out to Parents and Family Issues
• Mood Disorders
• Geriatric Issues
• Christian Counseling
• Religious and Spiritual Counseling
• Client- Ages 21 and above

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