My name is Addie, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. I’m excited to connect with you and share a bit about myself and my approach. As you explore my background and the way I work, it’s crucial that you feel confident in choosing the right practitioner for your journey. I’m here to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where we can collaboratively navigate your unique experiences.
Addie Arnold, MA, LPC-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Ryan Smith, LPC-S (she, her)
Ryan Smith, LPC-S (she, her)
- Work best with: Children, Teens, Adults, LGBTQ+ Community
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
I most often use relational therapy with elements of IFS, emotion focused, and narrative therapies blended in. Relational therapy is the root of our work – helping patients find mutually satisfying relationships as well as giving attention to the larger systems the patient is a part of. My patients can expect to feel welcomed into our therapy space. I’m great for those familiar with therapy and first timers. I’m open to questions, worries, concerns, anything a patient might be feeling in the moment.
My patients have told me that they’ve enjoyed working with me, that I’ve provided a space for them to explore, grow, and discover their strengths. My patients have been able to heal old wounds, build up their tool kit of strategies to combat negative feelings, and success making new friends. Patients have noted that my non-judgmental approach helps them to feel free to say what is on their mind without fear, usually helping them uncover something about themselves. I create a space where a patients full self is welcome, and I’m patient as we build trust in the therapeutic bond. My teen patients have said I’m “cool for an old person”, which I hold as the highest of praise!
Credentials
Personal Interests
I have 3 cats (Athena, Apollo, and Uno). I enjoy playing D&D with my friends, watching theater around Austin, and traveling. I also was once on a hidden camera show!
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Existential Issues
- Fear of Rejection
- Gender Identity
- Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
- Life Transitions
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Perfectionism
- Performance, Test or Public Speaking Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Procrastination
- Religious Trauma
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Shame
- Shyness / High Sensitivity
- Social Anxiety
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Stress / Burnout
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Multicultural
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodrama
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Children (6+), Teens, Adults (18-39)
- Participant Types: Individual
- Language Spoken: English