Meet our Therapists
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Celestie Nguyen, LMSW
My name is Celestie Nguyen (she/her), and I am a queer, first-generation woman of colour with my heart in my hands and a love for buying new books before I can finish my current ones. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), and earned my MSW from Columbia University’s School of Social Work, before hauling myself, my partner, and our cat down to Texas. I am deeply committed to practicing from an anti-capitalist and anti-oppressive lens, and supporting clients onwards in their expansive journey of mental health.
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Maddie Domin, LMSW
Welcome! My name is Maddie Domin (she/her & they/them), and I am a queer, Latinx, larger bodied, detribalized Indigenous social worker that is WAY too obsessed with houseplants. I grew up on the outskirts of Austin while escaping to the city as often as possible once I got my drivers license. I attended TCU in Fort Worth where I fell in love with social work after I attempted being a business major for a singular semester (that econ class did not work out). I obtained my BSW and immediately began my MSSW on a clinical track at UT Austin. After graduating and obtaining my LMSW, I worked in community mental healthcare in the Transgender Wellness Program of Out Youth working with queer and transgender young adults allowed me to pour into my community while also prioritizing my personal and professional ethical responsibilities.
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Grace Lawrie, LPC Associate
Welcome! My name is Grace (She/They), and I am honored to be here with you. Finding the right therapist can be daunting. I know sifting through so many modalities and specialties can feel like a lot of jargon. While specialties and training are important, this relationship and our human connection is foundational to the healing process. I approach the therapeutic relationship as a partnership and healing as a journey. You are the expert on your life and are empowered to pick the destination. Together, we make the map, and I help navigate our expedition, offering guidance, tools, and support to facilitate healing.
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Noelle Prax, LPC Associate
My name is Noelle Prax (she/her) and I am a trauma healer and fierce advocate for my clients. Before becoming a therapist I was an Emergency Medical Technician, and often assisted with reproductive healthcare and sexual violence cases in the Emergency Room. Holding the hands of my brave patients inspired me to pursue a counseling career where I could heal the psychological trauma that interactions with our healthcare system often leave behind. I believe the connection between mind and body is fundamental in creating change in people’s lives, and if trauma has touched your story this connection may have been severed. Our bodies often give us cues like feeling overstimulated, feeling disconnected from our surroundings, or even just shutting down.
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Alex Morgan, LPC Associate
My name is Alex, and I am a compassion-led clinician with a goal of creating and maintaining an open and trusting connection with the people I work with. Because of my curious nature toward humanity and relationships, I believe that you have everything within you to navigate the challenges of life while maintaining inner peace and contentment in both your personal life and relationships. Each part of you—yes, even the ones that are hard to face—has something to teach you about yourself. Let’s explore these parts and emotions together.
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Barbara Salazar, LPC Associate
Hi there! I’m Barbara (she/her/hers), and I want you to know how much I appreciate you being here with me today! I know that reaching out for support isn’t always easy, so you should definitely give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far—reading this bio is a big step! You’ve already accomplished something meaningful. I believe that our therapeutic relationship will be a collaborative therapeutic partnership, where we work together as a team. My goal is to provide you with the skills and techniques you need to enhance your quality of life and help you achieve your long-term aspirations.As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) under the clinical supervision of llyse Kennedy, I’m here to support you in your journey.
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Andreanna Barley, LPC Associate
Hi, I’m Andreanna (they/she). My approach to therapy is rooted in curiosity, empathy and authenticity. I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and seek to build a strong foundation of trust and authenticity from which we may work together on your personal healing and self-discovery. I work to foster a safe and empowering space for individuals and couples to sift through their stories and experiences in order to better understand themselves and their patterns and allow space for healing from trauma and attachment wounds.
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Annabelle Gruner, LPC Associate
Welcome! I’m Annabelle (she/her), and I’m truly honored that you’re taking the time to learn more about me and my approach to therapy. I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.) from St. Edward’s University and am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) working toward full licensure under the supervision of Ilyse Kennedy, LPC-S, LMFT-S. Having personally navigated the challenges of starting therapy as an adolescent, I deeply understand the courage it takes to embark on the journey of healing. As a clinician, I believe in a collaborative and dynamic approach to therapy. You are the longest relationship you’ll ever have, and I encourage you to trust yourself and embrace the discomfort that often accompanies growth.
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Julia Berg, LPC Associate
Hi, I’m Julia—a trauma-informed IFS and EMDR therapist, the daughter of a Chinese immigrant, a goofball, a world traveler, and a fellow human who has experienced the transformative power of therapy. Therapy gave me the space to unpack and truly feel my emotions, guiding me through healing from childhood trauma and helping me discover who I want to be and how to show up authentically in the world with greater self-compassion and clarity.
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Nic Ahumada, LPC Associate
Hello, my name is Nic (they/she). As a therapist, I’m dedicated to crafting a space where authenticity, connection, and mutual growth are at the forefront of our relationship together. With a personal background shaped by my first/third generation Mexican-American indigenous roots, and queer identity, I’ve experienced navigating both individual and relational complexities within the context of systemic challenges that are constantly evolving. As someone who is also neurodivergent (ADHD), I constantly work to bring a perspective to therapy that acknowledges how our selves, experiences, and societal structures intertwine to shape our identities, relationships, and our mental health.
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Shelly Crossland, LPC Associate
Welcome! My name is Shelly (she/her). I have been described by clients, peers, and loved ones as open-minded, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I feel these qualities allow me to work with clients from all cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and life experiences. In our sessions together, I commit to showing up as my authentic self, leading with vulnerability and honesty, and hope to help you do the same.
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phoebe cocetti, lpc associate
My name is Phoebe (she/her).
As someone who has experienced confusion and disconnection from myself when dysregulated, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in exploring what it means to be embodied in our lives. -
evie carmody, lpc associate
If you are reading this, you’re probably just beginning your therapy journey. Maybe it’s the first time, maybe it’s the fifth, regardless I commend you for taking this step. My name is Evie (she/her) and I’m glad you’re here. As a therapist, my goal is to create a warm and affirming place for clients to share their experiences. Therapy looks different for everyone; it does not need to look or sound in any certain way. This space is for you to share your fear, joy, tears, wins, chaos, toughest battles, and everything in between. Being human is messy, sometimes it doesn’t play out the way we imagined, and I want to offer you a soft place to land and heal. I am looking forward to getting to know you.
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Samantha Bennett, LPC Associate
Do you feel disconnected from yourself, stuck in the “in-between,” or overwhelmed by past trauma that makes you feel unsafe in your body? Are emotions taking over, or has lingering depression left you questioning if relief is even possible? These struggles can make you feel fragmented, as though pieces of you are hidden or out of sync. Trauma and stress disrupt your nervous system, making it difficult to feel whole, safe, or at ease. I’m here to support you in reclaiming your sense of safety and reconnecting with the innate wisdom you already carry within. Through somatic practices, we’ll bring awareness to your body and gently help you reconnect with parts of yourself that may feel forgotten or shut down. As suppressed emotions surface, we’ll create space for healing and release.