Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and support for families in conflict — in person in Austin, and by telehealth anywhere in Texas.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, chaotic relationships, and Borderline Personality Disorder: a skills class, individual therapy with a diary card and skills practice, and phone coaching for help using skills in the moment.
A structured, non-judgmental place to work on chronic suicidal thoughts and self-injuring behaviors. Using DBT, we work to understand the root of the pain, reduce harmful behaviors, and build distress tolerance skills. Specialized step-down therapy for the critical transition home from a hospital, Residential Treatment Center, or IOP — for clients and their families — working alongside psychiatrists and treatment centers for a seamless continuum of care.
Also SPACE, for parents of a child or teen with severe anxiety, OCD, or emotional outbursts.
Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) is an adaptation of standard DBT for people who struggle with overcontrol, which can show up as treatment-resistant depression, severe perfectionism, or rigidity. At intake we'll determine whether standard DBT or RO-DBT fits your needs.
Family systems therapy, co-parenting support using frameworks like New Ways for Families, court-involved families, blended-family transitions, parent coaching, and support for families going through a divorce.
Board-approved Texas LPC and LMFT Supervision for Associates, plus DBT consultation, case conceptualization for complex family systems, and guest lecturing for group practices and clinical training programs.
The structure
Definitely stuctured and not too rigid. Our sessions include homework, learning coping skills, and relentless problem solving.
A chance to hear what's bringing you in and see if my specializations can help.
We get to know each other and figure out if we will feel like a good fit to work towards your goals — both ways. Together, we map what's going on and what you're hoping for.
The real work — understanding what reinforces the things you want to change, practicing skills, and problem solving.
We taper off when you feel steadier, with the door open when you'd like to come back.
Fees at a glance
First contact with Kristina, my office manager
Email, phone or text
Initial session
90 minutes
Individual and Family Sessions
50 minutes
Monthly superbill
for out-of-network reimbursement
A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest way to figure out whether the work I do fits what you're looking for.
Schedule a consultation