Our Stassney office provides a quiet, welcoming environment for individuals seeking high-quality mental health care in the heart of South Austin. Easily accessible from major roadways and nearby neighborhoods like Sunset Valley and South Manchaca, this location is ideal for those looking for expert support without heading downtown. Clients will find a warm, professional setting where our experienced clinicians offer evidence-based therapy and psychiatric services tailored to each person’s unique needs.

Our Stassney Office has free – but limited – convenient parking.  Clients can park in front or back of the building but may need to arrive early to ensure minimal stress and plenty of time to settle in before session begins. Please consider arriving at least 10 minutes ahead of your appointment.  If you have any trouble finding the office, please contact our Scheduling team at 972-348-0008.

Our Therapists in Stassney

Our thriving (and rapidly growing) team of Stassney therapists, counselors, and psychologists work remotely as well as in-person.

Stassney, Austin

Aaron Dembe, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

I create a safe, genuine space where we can explore your emotions and experiences with compassion, connection, and curiosity.

Stassney, Austin

Charley Everett, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I help people heal, grow, and rewire unhelpful patterns by creating a safe, trusting space where real change becomes possible.

Telehealth Only

Cordell Spears, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

My approach is relational and supportive, helping you process emotions, build resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate life’s challenges.

Stassney, Austin

Elizabeth Ford, LCSW-S

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor

I’m Elizabeth, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who values creating a supportive space for growth and honors the courage it takes to seek help.

Stassney, Austin + Telehealth

Kate Cotnam, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

I’m here to support you in prioritizing your mental health and finding the right fit for your therapeutic journey.

Stassney, Austin

Katie Fahrner, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

At the foundation, my therapeutic approach will always include compassion, openness, and at times, a touch of humor. It will be important for us to work together to develop and understanding of the issues at hand within the context of who you are and your particular life circumstances.

Stassney, Austin + Telehealth

Lori Gonzalez, LPC, LCDC

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

In collaboration, we can discuss and process your needs and goals and achieve them together. My approach to therapy is one of empathy, support, and creating a safe, non-judgmental space.

Stassney, Austin + Telehealth

Markus Provence, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

I believe good therapy boils down to three basic ingredients: Building a relationship, telling your story, and taking action together.

Stassney, Austin

Rebecca Thompson, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I see therapy as a collaboration between myself and my client. I bring experience, knowledge, empathy, and compassion but I always want to work with you towards what YOU feel is the most important.

Telehealth Only

Ryan Smith, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

I am passionate about my role as your counselor, and I believe you will pick up on that passion from the very start of our journey together. Therapy can be a very vulnerable experience and helping you to be comfortable is a priority of mine.

Stassney, Austin

Dorsa Jahanbakhsh, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow

PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow
Supervised by Rachel McCarthy, PsyD

I’m here to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where we can collaboratively navigate your unique experiences.

Stassney, Austin

Dominic Rios Gonzalez, M.A, Doctoral Intern

MA, Doctoral Intern
Supervised by Mark Provence, PhD

My sessions generally have a focus on client autonomy and connection building with awareness to social-cultural issues.

Stassney, Austin

Ernesto Zepeda, MA, Doctoral Intern

MA, Doctoral Intern
Supervised by Oxana Kopeikin, PhD

I consider therapy a journey of self-discovery, navigating relationships, and internal growth.

Stassney, Austin

Alexandria Rhodes-Fernandes, Masters Graduate Intern

Masters Graduate Intern

Therapy with me is not just about solving problems—it’s about solidifying values, reshaping narratives that do not serve us well, and creating a future that encompasses more than survival.

Stassney, Austin

Patrick James, Doctoral Practicum Therapist

Doctoral Practicum Therapist
Supervised by Aaron Dembe, PhD

I have a deep respect for those different from myself– their identities, beliefs, and ways of living in the world. This perspective informs my therapeutic practice, and my goal is to gain my client’s trust so that they feel safe to express themselves authentically.

Stassney, Austin

Tara Thankachan, Masters Graduate Intern

Masters Graduate Intern

I want to help support you in reaching your goals and aligning with your authentic self through compassionate empowerment in a non-judgmental environment.

Stassney, Austin + Telehealth

Kyndal Edwards, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow

PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow
Supervised by Katie Fahrner, PhD

My therapeutic style can be described as person-centered, validating, and relaxed.

Stassney, Austin + Telehealth

Savannah Miller, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow

PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow
Supervised by Aaron Dembe, PhD

My primary therapeutic modality is contemporary relational psychodynamic therapy, with a particular emphasis on working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma.

Stassney, Austin + Telehealth

Ashley Rockwood, LPC-Associate

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Supervised by Sara Spotswood

I take a collaborative, patient-centered approach, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where patients feel seen and heard.