Teen Therapy Austin & Round Rock
Support for Teens Facing Trauma, Anxiety & Big Emotions
Our trauma specialists empower teens to make real change that matters.
- NW Austin
- Round Rock
- Online Therapy across Texas
When your teen is hurting, it can feel like the ground drops out from under you. You’re doing everything you can…but nothing quite feels like enough. You just want them to feel safe, connected, and like themselves again.
That’s where we come in.
We help teens in Austin move from overwhelm and shutdown into confidence, connection, and a sense of stability—whether they’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, big emotions, or changes that feel too big to handle alone.
Why Parents Come to Us
Isolation
“My teen is withdrawn and I can’t reach them.”
Anxiety
“Their anxiety seems to be running the show.”
Behavior Problems
“They’re acting out…or shutting down completely.”
Low Functioning
“Their trauma is affecting school, friends, sleep, everything.”
Depression
“I’m scared for their future and don’t know how to help.”
Suicide & Self Harm
“It’s been too intense lately and they seem so desperate.”
You’re not alone. And your teen isn’t “too much.” They’re overwhelmed—and they need support that actually works.
How Teen Counseling Helps
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Therapy gives teens a steady place to sort through big feelings, build confidence, and learn how to stay grounded when life gets overwhelming.
We help teens:
Understand what they’re feeling and why
Build coping skills that stick
Reduce anxiety and emotional outbursts
Heal from trauma in a way that feels safe
Strengthen relationships with family and friends
Feel more like themselves again
Our approach is warm, practical, and paced to match what your teen can truly handle.
Meet Our Team
Traci W. Pirri, LCSW-S, Executive Director, EMDR Consultant
Advanced Clinician Heather Hammock, LMFT, EFT, EMDR, Sex Therapist
Senior Therapist Maegan Woytek, LPC, EMDR Certified
Advanced Clinician Shauna Diawaku, LPC, EMDR
Resident Clinician Oliver Papa, LPC-Associate, EMDR, Narrative Therapy
Bailey Pellissier, LMSW, EMDR (in training)
Trauma Therapy for Teens in Austin & Round Rock
Teen Trauma Therapy Austin
EMDR for Teens
Our Approach: Feel → Heal → Thrive
What Working With Us Looks Like
common questions
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven, powerful tool. It helps heal trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health issues.
Yes. Parents are a huge part of the healing process. We keep you updated, supported, and involved in ways that help your teen—not overwhelm them.
Absolutely. Many teens prefer EMDR, grounding tools, or creative approaches that don’t require nonstop talking.
You may have tried other counseling options before. You may have even tried EMDR before and not had great results. The benefits you receive from EMDR are a direct result of your therapist’s skills and training. Plus, your own readiness for treatment.
At Hope For The Journey, our EMDR therapists receive regular, ongoing consultation and training.
- EMDR Basic Training
- Follow Up Consultation towards EMDR Training
- Weekly Complex Trauma Consultation Group
- EMDR Certification
- EMDR Consultant Training
- Austin, Texas
- Round Rock, Texas
- Online Therapy for all of Texas
Yes—Austin, Round Rock, and anywhere in Texas.
Yes. This is one of our core specialties. We handle these cases with deep expertise and care.
EMDR helps with all sorts of issues from feeling insecure or anxious to intense abuse and neglect.
A Future You Can Picture
With the right support, your teen can:
Feel calmer and more hopeful
Communicate more clearly
Build healthy friendships
Sleep better and worry less
Heal from trauma
Feel safe in their own body and mind
Step into adulthood with confidence—not fear
You don’t have to navigate this alone. And your teen doesn’t have to stay stuck
Get Started
Your first step is simple:
👉 Schedule a consult call
We’ll help you find the right therapist and get your teen the support they deserve.