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Life is a difficult and confusing journey for all of us at times. Occasionally we get "stuck" along the way. My approach to counseling works best if you feel this way and are ready for change. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-oriented, and reality-based techniques, I can help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals if you are experiencing problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, ADD/ADHD, and relationship difficulties. Instead of focusing only on your problems, I believe that tapping into your inherent strengths and resources is a key to discovering solutions to your struggles.
Research on therapeutic outcomes clearly shows that forming a strong working alliance is essential to the effectiveness of therapy. Without this relationship, techniques and models are useless. My specialty is forming an effective therapeutic relationship so that, together, we discover unique possibilities for positive change tailored to your individual needs.
If you are an adult or adolescent looking for a psychologist in Austin, consider taking a few moments to browse the Therapy and Articles sections of my website. These sections describe my general philosophy, the approaches that I use, and a little bit about me so that you can get to know me better. If what I have to offer sounds like a good fit for you, this greatly increases the likelihood that you will find the therapy services beneficial.
In addition to therapy practice, I am the Director of the Austin Psychology and Assessment Center (or ApaCenter - www.ApaCenter.com). The ApaCenter is comprised of psychologists with different but overlapping areas of expertise who conduct assessments to help you capitalize on your strengths, work through your challenges, and reach your goals. We work with individuals ranging in age from young children through adults.
Some of our areas of specialization at the ApaCenter include:
If you are searching for a psychologist in or around Austin, Texas, who can conduct an assessment to meet specific needs such as diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and eligibility for special education or 504 services, please browse the ApaCenter website to see whether what we offer can meet your needs.
Please feel free to contact my office at (512) 569-1930 if you have additional questions or you would like to set up an initial therapy appointment.
Rosalie A. Cripps, Ph.D.
Practice Information:
Profession Title: I am a Licensed Psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas. I have been practicing as a clinical psychologist for over 30 years and have experience working with people from many different backgrounds and having a wide range of concerns.
Define Specialty(s): In the specialty area of chemical dependency, I work with persons who themselves have or who are affected by someone else's problems with alcohol or drugs. Another specialty area, loss and grief, includes dealing with the effects of a death, divorce or break-up of a relationship, losses involved in geographic moves and other major life changes and transitions.
In addition, I have extensive experience working with Anxiety Disorders (including Panic Disorder, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety), Depression, Codependency, Couple and Family Relationship problems, Geriatrics/Aging, Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse, and Women's Issues.
Office Policies:
My office is located in the central area of Austin. I accept appointments for after 5 p.m. two days a week. I am a network provider for a number of different health insurance plans.
College or University Name:
I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1973.
Continuing Education:
I hold memberships in the American Psychological Association, the Texas Psychological Association, and the Capital Area Psychological Association. I am certified as a specialist in the treatment of alcohol and drug problems by two different organizations.
Contact Information:
1500 W. 6th St.
Austin, Texas 78703
rosalieac@aol.com
Office phone
(512) 542-9444
FAX number
(512) 542-9444
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Mary E. Pharis, Ph.D.
Practice Information:
I am a Licensed Psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas.
Define Specialty(s)
I have been practicing as a mental health professional since 1962. I am both a social worker and a licensed psychologist, and am experienced in the evaluation and treatment of psychological problems from infancy through adulthood. I have and two years advanced training in marital and family therapy. In my work I rely heavily on psychodynamic and family systems theories; most of my work is long-term intensive work with individuals, couples, or families.
Office Policies:
I practice out of a cottage in a NW Austin area neighborhood, which offers my clients an unusual degree of privacy. I send general information and a map to individuals who call me for appointments.
Biographical Information:
I received my Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1978.
College Affiliations:
I've been a Congressional Science Fellow for the Society for Research in Child Development, and the Special Assistant to the Chief of the Mental Health Study Center, NIMH. From 1981 to 1994 I was a full-time tenured faculty member and the Willoughby Centennial Fellow in Child Welfare at the University of Texas at Austin in both the School of Social Work and the Department of Psychology. While on faculty there, I taught (among other graduate courses) Life Span Development, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Psychological Assessment. I retired from the University in order to give more time to private practice.
Continuing Education:
I hold membership in the American Psychological Association, the Texas Psychological Association, the Capital Area Psychological Association, the American Board of Professional Psychology, and the Society for Research in Child Development.
Contact Information:
5400-B Ridge Oak Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
Office phone
512-458-8511
FAX number
512-458-8574
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Sherry L. Payne, Ph.D.
Practice Information:
I am a Licensed Psychologist with a private practice in Austin, Texas.
Define Specialty(s):
I provide services to children, adolescents and adults in the following areas: Anxiety; Depression; Divorce Recovery; Geriatrics; Grief and Loss; Hypnosis; Panic; Parenting Skills; Post Traumatic Stress; Sexual Abuse; Sexual Issues; and Women's Issues.
Office Policies:
My office is located in the Northwest area of the city. I have office hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Biographical Information:
I received my Ph.D. from the University of Texas, graduating in 1973.
Continuing Education:
I hold membership in the American Psychological Association, the Texas Psychological Association, and the Texas Association of School Psychology.
Contact Information:
4005 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, Texas 78759
taurlinc@aol.com
Office phone
512-343-9056
FAX number
512-458-1041
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Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D.
Practice Information:
I am a Licensed Psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas.
Defined Specialty(s):
I work with adolescents and adults as well as with couples and families. I provide assistance with issues related to: Codependency, Divorce Recovery, Grief/Loss Issues, parenting, and Step-families.
Office Policies:
My office is located in the central area of Austin and my hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. My office is located on a bus route.
Biographical Information:
I completed my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1970.
Continuing Education:
I am a member of the American Psychological Association, the Texas Psychological Association, and the American Author's Guild.
Contact Information:
3311 Bryker Drive
Austin, Texas 78703
Office phone
(512) 452-4543
Office fax
(512) 458-5329
Web site: www.carlpickhardt.com
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Leslie D. Rosenstein, Ph.D., Clinical NeuropsychologistDefined Specialty(s):
Services include neuropsychological evaluations, independent examinations, assessment of capacity/competency, forensic psychological exams, and consultation.
Office Policies:
The Neuropsychology Clinic, PC is located in the central area of Austin at the corner of W. 38th Street and Jefferson.
Biographical Information:
Dr. Rosenstein received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas in 1988. She then completed the formal re-specialization program in Clinical Psychology with a major in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Arizona in 1992 with an internship emphasizing clinical neuropsychology at Austin State Hospital.
Continuing Education:
Dr. Rosenstein is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Texas Psychological Association, the International Neuropsychological Society, Austin Neuropsychological Society, the Austin Cognitive Medicine Society, and the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. She is currently on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, and has served on the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and Division 40 (Clinical Neuropsychology) of the American Psychological Association. She has been Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology since 1994.
Contact Information:
1600 W. 38th St., Suite 421
Austin, Texas 78731
lrosenstein@austin.rr.com
Office phone:
512-454-9429
FAX number
512-454-9429
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Linda G. Eldredge, Ph.D.
Practice Information:
I am a Licensed Psychologist in private practice with Austin Psychotherapy Associates in Austin, Texas.
Define Specialty(s):
I provide services related to the difficulties in the following areas: Career; Codependency; Divorce Recovery; Eating Disorders; Gay/Lesbian Issues; Parenting Skills; Post Traumatic Stress; Sexual Issues; Stepfamilies; and Women's Issues.
Office Policies:
My office is located in the Northwest area of the city.
Biographical Information:
I received my Ph.D. from Baylor University, graduating in 1989.
Continuing Education:
I hold membership in the American Psychological Association and the Texas Psychological Association, the American Deafness & Rehabilitation Association, the American Association of the Deaf-Blind and maintain continuing education through those two organizations.
Contact Information:
Austin Psychotherapy Associates
5806 Mesa, Suite 220
Austin, Texas 78731
Web address: http://www.austinpsych.com
Office phone
512-467-1376
FAX number
512-467-8658
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Jo Ann C. Powell, Ph.D.Practice Information:
I am a Licensed Psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas.
Define Specialty(s):
I do brief or long-term psychotherapy, using psychodynamic and/or cognitive-behavioral approaches.
I offer help in the following areas: Attention Deficit Disorder; Anxiety Disorders; Depression; Grief and Loss Issues; and Women's Issues.
Office Policies:
My office is located in the Northwest area of Austin. I usually see clients on Fridays.
Biographical Information:
I received my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990.
Continuing Education:
I hold memberships in the American Psychological Association, the Texas Psychological Association, the Capital Area Psychological Association, and the Austin Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
Contact Information:
4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite M-2
Austin, Texas 78759
Web Address: http://texaspsyc.org/displaypersonalwebpage.cfm?id=7747
Office phone
512-431-9326
FAX number
512-342-2931
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Raymond C. Hawkins, Ph.D., ABPP (Clinical Psychology)
Practice Information:
I am a Licensed Psychologist with a part-time private practice in Austin, Texas.
Define Specialty(s):
I provide services in the following areas: ; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Anxiety; Bipolar Disorder; Career; Chemical Dependency; Depression; Divorce Recovery; Eating Disorders; Gay Lesbian Issues; Geriatrics; Grief and Loss; Men's Issues; Pain Management; Panic; Phobias; Post Traumatic Stress; Spiritual Issues; Weight Management, and Women's Issues. I work with adolescents and adults.
Office Policies:
My office is located in the central area of the city. Most health insurance plans are covered, and a sliding fee may be negotiated for those without insurance.
Biographical Information:
I received my Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Continuing Education:
I hold membership in the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, the Texas Psychological Association, the American Association for Behavior Therapy, AAPB, SRCD, and SBM.
Contact Information:
New Life Institute
4001 Speedway
Austin, Texas 78751
hawkins@psy.utexas.edu
Office phone
512-469-9447
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Deborah S. Lyons, Ph.D.
Practice Information:
I am a Licensed Psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas. I am licensed by the State of Texas as both a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology.
Define Specialty(s):
Play, individual, and family therapy offered as well as psychological testing to both hearing and deaf clients across the life span. I integrate a systems centered approach with psychodynamic/object relations theory and cognitive-behavioral perspectives into my therapy. Treatment for children, adolescents, or adults seeking evaluation and/or treatment for: mood disorders, child development and behavior problems, parent-child and family issues, trauma resolution, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders such as PDD and Aspergers, and adjustment to life changes (stepfamily, divorce, infertility issues, chronic illness, death). Skillful in helping parents develop and implement appropriate school and home interventions for their children. Group therapy also offered for children in elementary and middle school grades who need assistance building social skills and developing peer relationships.
Office Policies:
My office is located in the central part of Austin with extended office hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings. I am fluent in American Sign Language.
Biographical Information:
I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University, graduating in 1991.
Continuing Education:
In addition to my specialty graduate training as a child and adolescent clinical psychologist, I have postgraduate training in marriage and family therapy. I have extensive clinical training treating hearing-impaired and deaf populations and have consulted for many years with school districts, the legal system, and have supervised other professionals working with these groups.
I maintain membership in the Texas Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and am listed on the National Registry of Health Service Providers and the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists.
Contact Information:
4310 Medical Parkway, Ste. 103
Austin, Texas 78756
Office phone
512-459-1272
FAX number
512-459-1515
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Bonny Gardner, Ph.D.
Practice Information:
I am a Licensed Psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas.
Define Specialty(s):
I work with adolescents and adults in the following areas: Anxiety; Bipolar Disorder; Career; Chemical Dependency; Depression; Divorce Recovery; Geriatrics; Grief and Loss; HIV Positive Issues; Panic; Parenting Skills; Phobias; Physical Abuse; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Psychological Testing; Sexual Abuse; and Women's Issues.
Office Policies:
My office is located in the North central area of Austin. Weekday evening appointments are available.
Biographical Information:
I received my Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1989.
Continuing Education:
I am a member of the American Psychological Association, the Texas Psychological Association, a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, the Capital Area Psychological Association, and the Austin Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. I also hold a Certificate of Proficiency in Treatment of Alcohol and other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders from the American Psychological Association, College of Professional Psychology.
Contact Information:
4131 Spicewood Springs N-11
Austin, Texas 78759
gardnerb@swbell.net
Office phone
512-338-0201
FAX number
512-482-0327
