Our Therapists

Get to know Austin Mindfulness Center’s therapists. North and South Austin offices. Individual and family counseling. Online and in person.

  • Shelly Kessinger, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

    Brevity is wit.

  • Teresa Gross, LPC

    Senior Therapist

    Yoga, meditation, and recharging in calm, quiet spaces keeps me grounded, grateful, and present.

  • Amber Arellano, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Weekly dance, daily reading, and time in nature keep me grounded.

  • Vanessa Alegria, LMFT-A

    Supervised by
    Kristen Pierce, LMFT‑S

    I love spending time with family and friends, reading (especially historical fiction), and traveling.

  • Rachel Lhamon, LCSW

    Senior Therapist

    I'm a St. Louis Cardinals fan who enjoys traveling, a good donut, and gushing over every dog I see.

  • Wynden Rogers, LPC-A

    Supervised by
    Doc Davis, LPC‑S

    Greater self-understanding can open the door to new perspectives and meaningful change.

  • Karla Chamberlain, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    I help others quiet the noise so they can connect with inner wisdom and live with purpose.

  • Jadese Jasper, Internship Student

    Supervised by
    Marla Sanderson, LMFT‑S

    I love meditation, music-filled dog walks, new recipes, and history rabbit holes.

  • Craig Lesley, LPC-A

    Supervised by
    Laurie Stevens‑Beck, LPC‑S

    I'm happiest with my dogs, open-water swimming, grilling, and yoga.

  • Brynna Miller, MA, LPC, NCC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

    I love yoga, hiking, travel, and getting way too invested in historical dramas.

  • Brittany Tyrrell, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    A Massachusetts transplant who loves family, reading, baking, traveling, and the outdoors.

  • Jennifer Kirsten, LMSW

    Supervised by
    Gianna Viola, LCSW‑S

    I'm happiest swimming, hiking, cooking, or journaling in nature.

  • Sarah Becker, LPC-A

    Supervised by
    Rosalie Piedra, LPC‑S

    I'm a big hobbyist — circus arts, rock climbing, and hands-on DIY.

  • Kristin Vaughn, PhD

    Executive Director, Clinical Psychologist

    Austin native who loves walks in nature, cooking, and time with my family.

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  • Eleni Milliken, LPC-A

    Supervised by
    Colleen Bardelli, LPC‑S

    I recharge in nature with my dog, through movement and creative expression.

  • JonTayé Bonds, LPC-S

    Senior Therapist

    I recharge with roller skating, drawing, reading my bible and singing in the car.

  • Amy Nikitenko, PsyD

    Clinical Psychologist

    I love camping with family, trekking the wilderness, and crafty DIY projects.

  • Kristy Demers, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    I recharge by meditating, getting outside, and being with people who lift me up.

  • Giselle Otamendi, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    I'm bilingual and proudly Latina.

  • Karla Corro, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

    I love time with my three dogs and husband — hikes and road trips!

  • 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.

  • Jinjin Lu, LPC-A

    Supervised by
    JonTayé Bonds, LPC‑S

    Austin native — pickleball, rom-coms, and “summer days” (matcha included).

  • Marla Sanderson, LMFT-S

    Clinical Director

    I love reading, science fiction/horror, cooking, crafting, video games, and my two rescue dogs.

  • Alicia Ang, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    I play piano and cello, teach martial arts, and love to hike and camp.

  • Ellen Almanzan, LPC

    Licensed Professional Counselor

    I recharge in calm, quiet spaces where I can slow down and reflect.

  • Margot Goralczyk, LCSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    I recharge with my dog Poppy, the harp, hiking, and “The Office.”

  • Tori Anders, LPC-A

    Supervised by
    Doc Davis, LPC‑S

    I thrive on slow mornings, hot yoga, long walks, cat cuddles, and meaningful conversation.

  • Erica Speegle, LPC-A

    Supervised by
    Doc Davis, LPC‑S

    Journaling, time outside, and unstructured space for my ADHD brain to chase whimsies.

  • Alicia Denney, MA, LPC, SEP

    Senior Therapist

    Never underestimate the value of sitting with someone in pain and not running away.

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