Our approach evolves, just
like you.

Counseling is rarely a linear process. That’s why we jump around between Hindsight, Insight, and Foresight to inform the best course of action for all of our clients, whether you’re an individual or part of a group.
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Discover how past events are shaping the way you engage with the world.

Historians study the past to uncover the origins of present circumstances and identify pitfalls that should be avoided in the future. So do we.
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Techniques we commonly use:

Identify the ambiguous feelings you’re struggling to articulate.

Feelings and emotions can be like trivia answers that taunt you from the tip of your tongue. We’ll help you speak them into existence.
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Techniques we commonly use:

Set purposeful hopes, goals, and expectations for whatever lies ahead.

There’s a Goldilocks zone between anticipating too much and nothing at all. Let’s strike that balance without making too big of a mess.
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Techniques we commonly use:

Our Spaces

The Table

A vibrant setting to roll up your sleeves and tackle life's mysteries as a team.

The Nook

Cozy up on the couch, pick your favorite fidget, and let the therapeutic process unfold.

The Internet

We do our best to bridge the gap between virtual sessions and the in-person experience.

FAQs

  • We do not accept insurance, however, we are happy to provide a superbill that can be submitted to your health insurance provider for potential reimbursement.

    As an alternative to insurance, we strive to make counseling affordable and accessible by offering low-cost groups that provide similar (sometimes even more) therapeutic benefit as individual counseling and a limited number of sliding scale spots.

    You can also find additional low-cost or free counseling options in the Austin area by clicking here.

  • No and yes.

    No, because you get to choose what we work on in counseling and if there’s a time orientation you’re not interested in exploring, we won’t go there. An example of this is premarital counseling, where the primary focus is the present and the future, with only a passing glance at the past.

    Yes, because we believe the past, present, and future are inextricably linked, so even though we may not explicitly explore your entire existential timeline, we will be considering it in some capacity.

  • While most of the “Romantic Partners” we work with are part of a traditional couple, we don’t discriminate against anyone who dares to challenge conventional relationships (so long as they are lawful). We believe love is love, everyone deserves it, and we want to help you find and sustain it.

  • Most people have heard of family therapy, but families are just one of several systems we belong to where unresolved tension can lead to undue stress. Whether you (plural) share surnames, alma maters, or places of employment, we’ll help you identify and repair whatever is grinding your gears.

  • Closer Look Counseling is not an emergency mental health facility and should not be contacted in the event of a mental health crisis.

    If you are having a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 or dial 512-472-HELP if you are in the Austin area. Click this link for additional emergency mental health resources.

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Seen

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5555 North Lamar Blvd • Suite K124 • Austin, Texas 78751