Discovery Counseling

Located along the Shoal Creek Trail, Discovery Counseling offers scheduled therapy in Austin and virtual sessions across Texas for children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families. Therapists treat anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss, eating disorders, body image concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and intrusive thoughts, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurodivergence, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and alcohol or substance use concerns. They also work with LGBTQ+ clients and offer nutrition counseling through a registered dietitian.

Therapy Approaches and Services

Therapists use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), ERP, somatic therapy, mindfulness, internal family systems (IFS) or parts work, solution-focused therapy, client-centered therapy, expressive arts, play therapy, sand tray therapy, Gottman Method, emotionally focused therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) informed approaches when appropriate. Clients can choose individual, couples, family, or group therapy. Child and teen sessions may include parent involvement, while eating disorder and body image care can include both psychotherapy and dietitian-led nutrition counseling. Sessions typically run 50 minutes, with 90-minute appointments and group sessions also available.

Cost, Access, and Practice Details

They began in 2017 and operate from 2520 Longview Street in Austin. Standard 50-minute sessions cost $125-$190, 90-minute sessions cost $175, and group therapy costs $40-$75. Limited sliding-scale rates range from $85-$130, while counselors-in-training charge $50-$75. Some clinicians accept Aetna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, BCBS PPO, and select Community Health Network/WebTPA plans, and some clients may use out-of-network reimbursement.