Individual, Couples, Teen, & Group Therapy in Austin, TX

Be Present.

Feel Connected.

Enjoy Life.


Rooted in neuroscience, we treat the whole person: Mind, Body, Nervous System, and Soul; combining talk therapy, somatic work, and body-based approaches to help you live different, not just feel different.

Of course we struggle, no one taught us how
to process emotions or be vulnerable

Until we learn to sit with our emotions instead of being consumed by them or experience a relationship where vulnerability is safe, we will continue to stay stuck in old patterns.

I'm here to tell you,
You are Capable of Learning ...

  • Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Learn to regulate.

  • Worried about what others think of you? Develop unwavering confidence.

  • Say Yes to things you don't want to do? Learn to set boundaries with ease.

  • Feeling hopeless and lonely? Discover purpose and connection.

  • Exhausted because you always have to be on? Learn to relax without guilt.

  • Struggling in your relationship? Rebuild with communication skills.

Together we'll explore what is keeping you stuck and
empower you with tools to move past it.

Areas of Specialties...

Mental Health Struggles

Trauma

Trauma lingers in the body and relationships. Whether from one event or years of pain, healing means finally feeling safe again.

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Perinatal Mental Health

Pregnancy and postpartum can bring more than joy - they can stir anxiety, sadness, or identity struggles. You don’t have to go through it alone.

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Anxiety

When your mind won’t shut off or your body is always bracing for the worst, it’s exhausting. Therapy can help you calm the noise and learn trust yourself.

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Depression

When life feels heavy, joy is gone, and you don't want to be here. Together, we’ll rebuild connection, meaning, and a life that's worth showing up for.

ADHD/Neurodivergence

Neurodivergent brains aren't one-size-fits-all, and neither is the impact.

It can shape your self-worth, how you show up in relationships, how you function at work, and how you care for yourself day to day, often in ways that go unnamed or misunderstood by others.

Therapy isn't about making your brain work like everyone else's, it's about finding tools, strategies, and support that actually work for how you're wired.

Bipolar

Living with the highs and lows of bipolar disorder can make it hard to trust your own mind or feel steady in your relationships and daily life.

The unpredictability can be exhausting, not just for you, but for the people who love you.

Therapy offers real tools for stability, a deeper understanding of your patterns, and a space where you're understood and supported, not just managed.

Personal & Identity Struggles

Burn-Out

When exhaustion becomes your baseline and rest doesn't actually restore you, it's a sign something deeper needs attention.

Burnout isn't just about being tired, it's often what happens when you've been giving more than you have for far too long, at work, at home, or both.

Therapy helps you reconnect with your limits, understand what's driving the depletion, and build a life that doesn't require running on empty just to keep up.

Life Transitions

Big changes - graduating, career shift, divorce or breakup - can shake your sense of identity. Support gives clarity and steadiness.

People-Pleasing

When “keeping the peace” leaves you drained, it’s a sign your boundaries need attention. Learning to say no (without guilt) is part of healing.

Perfectionism

When good enough never feels good enough, and mistakes feel like failures rather than just mistakes, it's exhausting to keep the bar that high.

Perfectionism rarely stays in one place, it can show up in your work, your body, the way you parent, or even your ability to rest without feeling like you have to earn it.

Therapy helps you loosen the grip of impossible standards and find out what it feels like to be enough without needing to be perfect.

Gender/Sexuality Discovery

When the boxes available to you don't quite fit, exploring how you identify and who you're attracted to deserves space without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out.

This work moves at your pace, whether you're just starting to ask questions or you've known for a while and need support navigating what comes next, coming out, relationships, or simply feeling more at home in yourself.

Therapy offers an affirming space to explore without an agenda other than your own clarity and comfort

Highly Sensitive Person

If you feel things more deeply, get overstimulated easily, or have been called "too sensitive" your whole life, you're not broken, you're wired differently.

Being an HSP means your nervous system processes the world with more intensity, which can be a real gift, but it can also leave you drained, overwhelmed, or misunderstood by people who don't experience the world the same way.

Therapy helps you understand your sensitivity as a strength to work with, not a flaw to fix.

Self-Worth

When there's a deep, quiet belief that you're simply not good enough, it's hard to ever feel settled, no matter what you accomplish or how much you give.

This often shows up as difficulty setting boundaries, staying in relationships that don't serve you, or putting your own needs last because caring for yourself feels like something you don't quite deserve.

Therapy helps you gently untangle where that belief came from, and start to build a steadier sense of your own worth, not something you have to prove, but something that was already yours.

Relationship Struggles

PreMarital Counseling

Before you say "I do," it's worth building the skills that will carry your marriage forward, not just planning the wedding.

Premarital counseling gives you and your partner space to talk openly about expectations, communication, finances, family, and the life you're building together, before those conversations happen under pressure.

It's a chance to enter marriage with more clarity, tools, and confidence in each other.

Intimacy/Sex

Disconnection in sex or closeness? We’ll explore both the emotional and physical layers to rebuild intimacy.

New Parents & Parenting

Becoming a parent, or raising kids alongside a partner, can shift your relationship in ways no one really warns you about.

Sleep loss, shifting roles, constantly adjusting to the new developmental stage, and the sheer weight of it all can leave even strong couples feeling more like co-managers than partners.

Therapy helps you and your partner stay connected as a team, communicate through the exhaustion, and hold onto each other while you're raising your family.

High-Conflict

Fights that escalate into yelling, name-calling, or shutdowns leave partners feeling unsafe. Therapy helps break destructive cycles and restore respect.

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Infidelity/Betrayal

When trust is broken or pain gets numbed, relationships suffer. Healing means facing the hurt and finding healthier ways forward.

Discernment/Should I Stay?

Not sure if you want to stay or go? We'll slow down, get clarity, and make intentional decisions about the relationship.

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About Us

Why choose Observant Mind

It's time to shift out of survival mode

I created Observant Mind because I know how overwhelming and exhausting it can feel to keep repeating the same painful patterns. Left longing for connection and peace, yet feeling stuck in survival mode.

You don’t have to stay there.

Observant Mind is a place where healing goes beyond surface-level fixes. Our work helps you untangle the impact of complex trauma (especially early relational trauma) by addressing the whole person -Mind, Body, and Soul.

Healing isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. That’s why we take a collaborative, integrative approach weaving together evidence-based therapy, holistic practices, and soul-level wisdom. Because true healing happens when every part of you is seen, supported, and invited back into balance.

Leah Parker, LPC
Clinic Founder

how it works

Getting Started is Simple

trauma
trained

I specialize in complex trauma and how early wounds show up in these dynamics.

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acme co.

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REACH OUT

Healing starts with a conversation. Book your free 25-min consultation so we can explore how we can best support you and match you with the best fit therapist for you.

02

GET TO WORK

We’ll gently unpack the deeper layers of your struggles, heal past wounds, rewire old narratives, and build the tools you need to move forward with clarity, connection, and self-trust.

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SEE CHANGE

Transformation isn’t about forcing change, it’s about creating the conditions where healing happens naturally. As you heal, you’ll feel more grounded, connected, and empowered in your relationships, choices, and everyday life.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need to go to therapy?

The frequency of therapy depends on your unique needs and goals. With that said, the most common approach is to start with weekly sessions and then taper as you make meaningful shifts.

How does Out-of-Network insurance billing work?

We are an out-of-network provider, which means we don’t bill insurance directly. However, many clients are still able to use their benefits to receive partial reimbursement for sessions. To make this easier:

We verify your out-of-network benefits so you know what your plan will cover before getting started.

We submit superbills on your behalf so you don’t have to deal with the extra paperwork.

You pay for sessions up front, and if your plan offers out-of-network coverage, your insurance company will send reimbursement directly to you.

This allows you to use your benefits while avoiding the hassle of navigating the process alone

What questions should I ask a therapist during a consultation call to find the right fit?

When you schedule a consultation call with a therapist, it’s your chance to make sure their style, expertise, and approach match your needs. Here are a few key questions to ask and why they matter:


What is your approach to therapy?
This helps you understand their style (evidence-based, holistic, trauma-informed, etc.) and whether it matches what you’re looking for.


Do you have experience with my specific concerns?
Every therapist has strengths. Asking this helps you find someone familiar with issues like anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or people-pleasing.


What can I expect in our sessions?
Knowing the structure and pace of therapy helps reduce uncertainty and makes the process feel more approachable.


How do you measure progress?
This shows you how the therapist tracks growth and gives you a sense of what “moving forward” might look like.


What do the first few sessions usually look like?
Understanding the early process helps you feel grounded from the start, instead of walking in blind.

A great therapist will not only answer these questions but also help you feel seen, safe, and understood during the conversation. The consultation call is less about having the “perfect questions” and more about noticing how you feel while talking with them.

What should I look for in a therapist to know they’re the right fit?

The right therapist isn’t just about credentials or therapy modalities. IT'S ABOUT CONNECTION.
Look for someone who makes you feel safe, understood, and respected. Choose the person you would say yes to going grab coffee with, because you will be spending a lot of time together.

At the end of the day, TRUST YOUR GUT! The “fit” matters more than the resume.

How do I know if therapy is working for me?

It’s normal to wonder if therapy is actually “working.” In fact, sometimes progress feels messy. You might notice old emotions bubbling up or even feel worse before you feel better. That doesn’t mean therapy isn’t working; it usually means you’re finally addressing things you’ve been carrying for a long time.


Signs therapy is working include: feeling more aware of your patterns, noticing small shifts in how you respond, and building tools that help you regulate instead of staying stuck in survival mode. Growth isn’t always linear, but over time you’ll start to feel more grounded, connected, and confident in yourself and your relationships..

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Observant Mind

Integrative Counseling + Wellness

Offers in-person sessions at our South Austin location and online therapy for clients throughout Texas.

Virtual Appointments Available Across Texas

In-Person Available in South Austin

8700 Menchaca Road

Suite 702

Austin, TX 78748

OBSERVANT MIND

Integrative Counseling + Wellness

Where you learn to Build the Relationships you’ve always wanted & leave a Legacy of Connection and Trust.

Observant Mind

Integrative
Therapy + Wellness
South Austin

8700 Menchaca Rd.

Suite 702

Austin, TX 78748

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