Couples Therapy in Austin, TX

Master Your Communication.
Deepen Your Connection.

Increase Your Intimacy.

Serving In-Person South Austin, TX | Virtually Greater TX

We believe that every couple, no matter how distant or divided, has the potential to Rediscover the Deep Bond that once connected them

The truth is, love isn’t sustained by its spark alone. It requires intention. And without it, even the deepest love can begin to shift into Logistics & Dissconection.

You are Capable of Reconnecting!

  • Endless arguments leave you feeling exhausted & unheard? Learn to communicate and break the cycle.

  • Unmet needs left you feeling resentment? Express your needs clearly without guilt or fear.

  • Feeling lonely, even when in the same room? Rebuild intimacy intentionally.

  • Feel like you're the only one trying or that nothing you do is enough? Create shared responsibility and understanding.

  • Wondering if your partner cares as deeply as you? Restore closeness and strengthen your bond.

Change is possible.
Together, we’ll turn disconnection into understanding and closeness

Our approach...

Watch the video to learn about our Relational Repair Roadmap and how we guide couples from feeling distant back to feeling connected.

Through a trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware, and attachment lens, we help couples break patterns that leave them feeling unheard or disconnected.

We focus on:

  • Repairing emotional safety first (because connection can’t grow without trust)

  • Helping you communicate in ways that your partner can actually hear

  • Building practical tools for boundary-setting, empathy, and balance

  • Addressing the underlying pain that shows up as arguments, resentment, or distance

  • We practice connection in real time, so change isn’t just theory but lived experience.

What this means for you: You’ll feel seen. You’ll gain clarity around what’s happening in your relationship. You’ll learn new ways of responding so you stop just surviving and start thriving together.

Areas of Specialties...

Trauma - C-PTSD & PTSD

Past trauma can quietly shape how you relate to your partner, creating patterns of mistrust, fear, or distance. We help couples process these experiences together, rebuild safety, and strengthen emotional connection..

Military Life & Veterans

Serving puts unique stressors on a relationship. We help couples navigate deployments, reintegration, and transitioning while strengthening connection and communication.

Mental Health

Anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental health challenges can impact intimacy and daily life. We provide tools to support each partner, manage symptoms together, and build a resilient, balanced partnership.

Perinatal & Reproductive

Pregnancy, postpartum , fertility challenges, or pregnancy loss can leave couples feeling disconnected or overwhelmed. We help partners navigate these deeply personal experiences with empathy, practical tools, and renewed closeness.

Infidelity-Betrayal /
Self-Medicating

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

High-Conflict / Aggressive Couples

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

Discernment
Counseling

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

Lack of Intimacy /
Sexual Concerns

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

About Us

Why choose Observant Mind

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It’s easy for relationships to slip into survival mode.

The spark gets buried under stress, miscommunication, or old wounds, leaving you feeling more like roommates than partners.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

At Observant Mind, we help couples move beyond repeating the same painful cycles by addressing not just the surface conflict, but the deeper patterns underneath. Together, we’ll explore how past experiences, unspoken needs, and nervous system stress shape the way you show up with each other.


Our approach is holistic and integrative - blending evidence-based couples therapy, trauma-informed care, and mind-body practices. Because real change happens when both partners feel safe, seen, and connected not only to each other, but to themselves.

Here, you’ll find a supportive space to untangle the disconnection and rebuild a relationship that feels grounded, intentional, and deeply fulfilling.

Leah Parker, LPC
Clinic Founder

how it works

Getting Started is Simple

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trained

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

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01

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 trust.

03

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 relationship, choices, and everyday life.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if couples counseling is right for us?

If you find yourselves stuck in the same arguments, feeling more like roommates than partners, or struggling to communicate without conflict, counseling can help.

Couples therapy isn’t only for relationships on the brink. Many couples come in with a strong foundation but feel stuck on one issue, like intimacy, parenting, money, or navigating a major life transition.

Therapy gives you tools to move through those sticking points and return to feeling connected, supported, and on the same team.

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 if my partner doesn’t want to come to therapy?

This is common. Sometimes one partner is more ready than the other.

You can still begin therapy individually to build skills and shift patterns. Often, as changes happen, the other partner becomes more open to joining.

Will you take sides in our sessions?

Our therapists don’t play referee, but we also won’t sit back if one of you is consistently not showing up for the relationship.

Our role is to advocate for the health of the partnership as a whole, which sometimes means challenging one partner (or both) to take more responsibility. That way, both of you can feel safe, respected, and invested in the work of rebuilding.

Can therapy help us if we’re considering separation?

Yes. Couples counseling can provide clarity when you’re unsure whether to repair or release the relationship.

We also offer discernment counseling, which is a structured therapy helps partners decide their best path forward with honesty and care.

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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

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OBSERVANT MIND

Integrative Counseling + Wellness

Build the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted & Leave a Legacy of Connection.

Observant Mind
Integrative Counseling

Therapy in Austin & Greater TX

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8700 Menchaca Rd.

Suite 702

Austin, TX 78748

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