Therapy Your Way

No judgement, open-minded , patient centered care, come and let's talk about how to balance your life.
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About

We listen, act, and transform

For nearly 10 years Dr. Austin has been a clinician, program manager, clinic director, and supervisor for master’s level staff who are working toward licensure. She has also been an adjunct field instructor. She has seven degrees, all received at brick and mortar institutions. Dr. Austin’s clients include, adolescents, families and adults. She has extensive training in treating childhood trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder which includes EMDR and TF-CBT, both evidence-based treatment modalities. Dr. Austin’s has worked in community mental health settings, school social work, nursing homes, acute care hospitals, inpatient psychiatric facilities, community health, mental health advocacy organizations, and private practice. She utilizes a variety of techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, DBT, Psychoeducation, Play Therapy, behavior modification, mindfulness and relaxation. Dr. Austin believes in working in partnership with clients, utilizing their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals. She also realizes how important it is to identify all aspects of an individual’s life that impact their well-being including their physical health, support systems (family, friends), work or school environment, and faith/spirituality in this process. She is uniquely qualified and interested in you addressing your unhealed spaces.
DR MAKALA M. AUSTIN
MS, MBA, MSW, PhD, Psy.D

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Communication Issues
  • Military/Veteran's Issues
  • Men's Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • LGBTQIA+

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Trauma Focused

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • TRICARE East
  • Molina
  • Community Health Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • UTEAP
  • UMR
  • Beacon
  • United Healthcare

Fees

  • Initial Assessment: $280
  • Individual Therapy: $200
  • Couple/Family Therapy: $300
  • Emotional Support Animal Letter: $260
  • FMLA/Disability Documentation: $260
  • Packages Cash Sessions: $640

Location

Multiple Locations Call

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WELLNESS WITH DR AUSTIN COUNSELING GROUP PLLC

RICHMOND, TX 77469-4762

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