Therapists at our North Austin office
These therapists see clients in person at our Northwest Hills office, and every one of them also offers secure online sessions. Tap a therapist to read their profile, see when they are next available and request an appointment.
Karla Chamberlain, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Helping others to connect with grace, grit and joy.
Sarah Becker, LPC-A
Supervised by
Rosalie Piedra, LPC‑SI'm a big hobbyist — circus arts, rock climbing, and hands-on DIY.
Wynden Rogers, LPC-A
Supervised by
Doc Davis, LPC‑SI care for myself by noticing what I need — quiet reflection, time outdoors, rest.
Laurie Stevens-Beck, LPC-S, EMDR-C, CCTP II, C-DBT
Senior Therapist
I can't start my day without grounding, a little yoga, and morning meditation.
Jennifer Kirsten, LMSW
Supervised by
Gianna Viola, LCSW‑SI'm happiest swimming, hiking, cooking, or journaling in nature.
Eleni Milliken, LPC-A
Supervised by
Colleen Bardelli, LPC‑SI recharge in nature with my dog, through movement and creative expression.
Jadese Jasper, Internship Student
Supervised by
Marla Sanderson, LMFT‑SI love meditation, music-filled dog walks, new recipes, and history rabbit holes.
Vanessa Alegria, LMFT-A
Supervised by
Kristen Pierce, LMFT‑SI love spending time with family and friends, reading (especially historical fiction), and traveling.
Craig Lesley, LPC-A
Supervised by
Laurie Stevens‑Beck, LPC‑SI'm happiest with my dogs, open-water swimming, grilling, and yoga.
See who has openings this week or call (512) 578-8070.
Our North Austin office is in the Northwest Hills neighborhood, just off Highway 360 near the Arboretum and the Domain — a calm, easy-to-reach spot we have called home since 2011.
If you are heading south on Highway 360 (or Capital of Texas Hwy), turn left onto Wildridge Drive and take your first right onto Mountain Ridge Drive. We are the first building on the left.
If you are heading north on Highway 360, turn right onto Wildridge Drive and take your first right onto Mountain Ridge Drive. We are the first building on the left.
9011 Mountain Ridge Drive, Suite 250
Austin, TX 78759
Directions to North Office
Counseling and Therapy Services at AMC
Explore our practice-wide services below. Services and approaches vary by therapist and office; we can help you find the right fit at this location or online.
Not sure where to start? Call or text us today or browse our therapists to find someone who feels like the right fit for you.
Therapeutic approaches we use
You may be looking for a particular kind of therapy, or you may simply know that something needs to change. Our clinicians draw from the approaches below. You do not have to choose one before reaching out: we can help you find a therapist whose experience fits your concerns and preferences.
Approaches vary by clinician, training, and availability. Some are complete psychotherapy models; others are techniques, frameworks, or complementary practices used within an individual plan of care.
Cognitive & behavioral
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Behavior Modification
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Trauma & nervous system
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- EMDR
- Polyvagal-Informed
- Somatic Therapy — including Somatic Experiencing
- Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Couples, family & interpersonal
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Humanistic & strengths-based
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Strengths-Based Approach
Depth & insight
- Adlerian Therapy
- Dreamwork & Symbolic Exploration
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Psychodynamic
Creative & expressive
- Art Therapy
- Bibliotherapy
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Play Therapy
Mind-body & complementary
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (Tapping)
- Microcurrent Neurofeedback (MCN)
- Mindfulness-Based
- Reiki / Energy Work
- Somatic Mindfulness
- Yoga-Informed
Integrative & framework lenses
- Enneagram-Informed
- Integrative Approach
- Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
Complementary practices such as Reiki / Energy Work are distinct from psychotherapy; their purpose, evidence, and suitability should be discussed with the clinician offering them. Listing an approach does not mean every clinician offers it or that it is suitable for every concern.
Tell us what you are looking for, or meet our therapists. For video appointments, see therapy online in Texas.
Our Approach to Therapy
At the Austin Mindfulness Center, we know you want relief from the pain you’re carrying so you can get back to the life you care about. It’s hard to find peace, stay connected to the people you love, or pursue what matters to you when depression, anxiety, or conflict takes up so much room.
The problem is that these conditions involve a cycle of thoughts, feelings and behavior that tend to become stronger over time without intervention. Combined with the stressors of your external environment, this can leave you feeling discouraged and hopeless to change your situation.
Perhaps you’ve gotten to the place where you just aren’t sure how to move forward. When you are consumed with the problems and the stress of life, it is hard to see and understand just what is holding you back.
The good news is that there is a path forward. We believe the skills of mindfulness are key to understanding how you got here — and to changing the patterns that keep you stuck. Our approach is not a quick fix. It’s about learning some fundamental truths about how suffering works, and practicing ways to apply them in your own life. Our mission is to equip you with the tools to move beyond this moment of suffering.
We are a team of therapists who have dedicated ourselves to mindfulness both in our own lives and in our work with clients. We have seen the research on the effectiveness of mindfulness — but more than that, we have experienced what it can do in our own lives.
We want to share this with you.
After the first session it felt like the crowbar in my mind’s gears had been pulled out and I could think again.
Individual Therapy
Our therapists can help with a wide range of symptoms and problems
Individual Therapy is a collaborative partnership between you and your therapist where you will explore what gives your life meaning and what seems to get in the way of living fully. Confronting these barriers both inside and outside the therapy office and developing new behaviors and responses to life’s stressors leads to increased happiness, wellbeing, and courage to be the person you really want to be.
Mindfulness-based therapy requires your active participation. From time to time, you and your therapist will evaluate your progress and goals. An important part of your therapy will be practicing new skills that you will learn in your sessions. Your therapist may assign “homework” like exercises, journaling, or reading to deepen your learning. You will probably have to work on relationships in your life and make long-term efforts to get the best results. These are important parts of making personal changes.
Insurance is accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare
Some issues commonly addressed in individual therapy:
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Trauma
- Relationship Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Children and Teens
- Life Transitions
- Self-harm
- Grief and Loss
Couples Therapy
At the Austin Mindfulness Center, we help couples explore values, expectations, communication, conflict, and concerns unique to each couple. Our approach promotes satisfying, healthy partnerships that can last and thrive.
Couples Counseling, also referred to as couples’ therapy or marital therapy, is a collaborative form of treatment between you, your partner, and your therapist. Couples counseling involves exploring the fundamental skills and behaviors required to build a resilient partnership with a strong foundation.
Insurance accepted: Optum, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare (EAP is not accepted)
Couples seek counseling for a variety of reasons
- Communication issues
- Intimacy problems
- Infidelity
- Infertility
- Parenting issues
- Finances
- Unsolvable conflict
- Past trauma
- Physical or emotional abuse
- Considering separation/divorce
Child and Teen Therapy
Children and teens face many unique challenges at each stage of development, and counseling is one solution to help them transition through the tough times while learning and growing. At Austin Mindfulness Center, we introduce individualized treatment plans that involve teaching kids that they are the bosses of their own bodies and have the ability to calm themselves down through mindfulness-based interventions and emotional regulation.
Insurance is accepted: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare
Common reasons for seeking child therapy:
- Bullying
- Anger Outbursts
- ADHD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Acting Out
- Body Image Issues
- Peer Pressure
- Learning Where They Fit In
- Life Transitions (Blended families, divorce, changing schools, grades, etc.)
- Underachievement
- Procrastination
- Sibling Rivalry
- Self-Harm
- Suicidal Thoughts or Actions
Ready to take the first step? We’re here when you are.
Telehealth Information
Mindfulness-Based Therapy Online
We also offer therapy by video. Hundreds of our clients have found that the connection with their therapist stays just as meaningful without the drive.
You can meet with your therapist from home — or wherever you happen to be. All you need is a quiet space and a phone, tablet, or laptop.
- If you are interested in becoming a new client, please request an appointment.
- If you are an existing client and would like to schedule or reschedule a therapy session, please contact us by calling 512-578-8070.
- 5 minutes before your appointment, find a quiet space to talk freely to your therapist.
- Check your client portal messages and email (including the spam folder) and click on the link to join the session.
- Your therapist will join the session at the exact time of your appointment.
Scheduling/Rescheduling Options
Please work with your therapist to reschedule. You can message your therapist via the client portal. If this is urgent and you need to speak to someone immediately, call us at 512-578-8070.
We Serve All Texas Communities
Austin and surrounding communities: Buda, Cedar Park, Georgetown, New Braunfels, Lake Travis, Leander, Liberty Hill, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos, Westlake
And more: Abilene, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco
* If you’re a Texas resident, we can help you!
Explore our counseling services or learn about online therapy across Texas.
What our clients are saying about us…
I love the atmosphere of the office and location.
What we help with in Northwest Hills
Each service below is offered in person here by at least two of the therapists above.
Insurance at this office
Therapists at our North Austin office are in network with Aetna, Sana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, Oscar, United Healthcare, Oxford, Carelon and EHN, depending on the therapist. Every therapist also sees private-pay clients. We confirm your coverage before your first session.
North Austin office: questions and answers
Where is Austin Mindfulness Center’s North Austin office?
Our North Austin office is in Northwest Hills at 9011 Mountain Ridge Drive, Suite 250, Austin, TX 78759, just off Highway 360 (Capital of Texas Highway) near the Arboretum and the Domain. We have been in Northwest Hills since 2011.
How do I get to the North Austin office?
Heading south on 360, turn left onto Wildridge Drive and take your first right onto Mountain Ridge Drive; heading north, turn right onto Wildridge and then right onto Mountain Ridge. We are the first building on the left.
Which neighborhoods does the North Austin office serve?
Clients come to our Northwest Hills office from Northwest Hills, the Arboretum, the Domain, Great Hills, Balcones, Allandale, Anderson Mill, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander and Pflugerville. We also see clients anywhere in Texas online.
Which therapists see clients at the North Austin office?
Fourteen therapists see clients in person at our Northwest Hills office: Jadese Jasper, Laurie Stevens-Beck, Craig Lesley, Karla Chamberlain, Sarah Becker, Jennifer Kirsten, Teresa Gross, Eleni Milliken, Wynden Rogers, Amber Arellano, Ellen Almanzan, Erica Speegle, Rachel Lhamon and Tori Anders. Each also offers online sessions.
What do therapists at the North Austin office help with?
Our North Austin therapists most often help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ concerns, life transitions, attachment concerns, stress, relationship concerns, grief and loss and identity exploration.
Is there anxiety and depression counseling in Northwest Hills?
Yes. Every therapist at our North Austin office works with anxiety and with depression, from a hard season to long-standing patterns.
What therapy approaches are used at the North Austin office?
Mindfulness runs through all of our work; it is in our name. At our North Austin office therapists also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the Gottman Method.
Can I get trauma therapy or EMDR in Northwest Hills?
Yes. Ten of our North Austin therapists work with trauma, and three offer EMDR. Five also offer somatic therapy.
Do you see children and teens at the North Austin office?
Yes. Seven of our North Austin therapists see teens, and two see children under 10. Tell us the age when you reach out and we will match you with someone who works with that age.
Is couples counseling available at the North Austin office?
Yes. Three of our North Austin therapists see couples.
Does the North Austin office take insurance?
Yes. Therapists at our North Austin office are in network with Aetna, Sana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, Oscar, United Healthcare, Oxford, Carelon and EHN, depending on the therapist, and every therapist also sees private-pay clients. We confirm your coverage before your first session.
Can I see a North Austin therapist online instead?
Yes. Every therapist at our Northwest Hills office also offers secure online sessions, so you can start online and come in person later, or mix the two.
Is therapy available in Spanish at the North Austin office?
Yes. One therapist at our North Austin office offers sessions in Spanish. Ask when you reach out.
How soon can I get an appointment in Northwest Hills?
It depends on the therapist, and it changes week to week. Our matching tool at matcha.austinmindfulness.org shows when each therapist is next available. If the therapist you want has a waitlist, we can add you to it or suggest someone with an earlier opening.
How do I find the right therapist at the North Austin office?
Use our matching tool at matcha.austinmindfulness.org: answer a few questions about what you want help with, your insurance and whether you want to meet in Northwest Hills or online, and it shows the therapists who fit. You can also call or text us at (512) 578-8070.
What if I am in crisis?
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any time. Our North Austin office offers scheduled outpatient therapy, not emergency care, and we are glad to help once you are safe.