Therapy, counseling & mental health services
Life can be hard. We’re here to help.
Greater Austin YMCA counseling provides mental health support to adults, couples, families and children dealing with the stresses of life.
What we offer:
- Appointments within 5 days, getting you the help you need, when you need it.
- A safe, familiar and discrete space for your wellness, right in your neighborhood.
- Your comfort, our priority: Virtual or in-person sessions.
- Engaging sessions (individual, couple, family & child) lead by trained professionals who understand your needs.
- Access to affordable and convenient mental health care services.
- Weekday & weekend appointments available to fit your busy lifestyle.
- Therapy in English & Spanish
Types of Therapy & Counseling Available
We offer affordable therapy in Austin with mental health services in English and Spanish. Whether you’re seeking support for your child, yourself or your family, our experienced providers are here for you. We specialize in marriage counseling, couples therapy and individual care for both children and adults. With options for in-person or online therapy in Austin, we deliver care that’s accessible, personalized and compassionate.
- Individual & Couples Therapy
- Child & Adolescent Counseling
- Family & Parenting Support
- Marriage, Divorce & Relationship Counseling
- Emotional & Behavioral Health (depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger)
- Grief, Trauma & Life Transitions
- Group Counseling Series & Workshops starting soon! Sign up here.
Need Support Now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Therapy & Counseling Costs
Greater Austin YMCA Counseling is committed to providing accessible therapy and mental health services in Austin. With no limit on the number of sessions, clients can continue receiving support for as long as they need. YMCA members also enjoy discounted rates.
If you’re concerned about therapy and counseling costs, financial assistance is available to help make our services more affordable. Please reach out to us at ymcacounseling@austinymca.org to discuss your options.
CLINICAL INTERNS
YMCA Member – Individual $65 Intake / $50 Weekly Appointment
YMCA Member – Couple/Family $75 Intake / $60 Weekly Appointment
Community Member – Individual $85 Intake / $70 Weekly Appointment
Community Member – Couple/Family $95 Intake / $80 Weekly Appointment
PROVISIONAL LICENSED THERAPISTS
YMCA Member – Individual $90 Intake / $80 Weekly Appointment
YMCA Member – Couple/Family $105 Intake / $95 Weekly Appointment
Community Member – Individual $110 Intake / $100 Weekly Appointment
Community Member – Couple/Family $130 Intake / $120 Weekly Appointment
FULLY LICENSED THERAPISTS
YMCA Member – Individual $120 Intake / $100 Weekly Appointment
YMCA Member – Couple/Family $135 Intake / $112 Weekly Appointment
Community Member – Individual $135 Intake / $125 Weekly Appointment
Community Member – Couple/Family $155 Intake / $140 Weekly Appointment
Therapy & Counseling Locations
In-person therapy, counseling and mental health services in Austin, TX are available at:
- East Communities YMCA
- Hays Communities YMCA
- North Austin YMCA
- Northwest Family YMCA
- Southwest Family YMCA
- Springs Family YMCA
- TownLake YMCA
Teletherapy and online therapy is available to all YMCA members & members of the community, regardless of their location within the state of Texas.
Meet Our Therapy Providers & Counselors
Kristen Pierce-Vreeke, LMFT-S
Kristen Pierce
Kristen Pierce-Vreeke, LMFT-S, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and is the Associate Vice President of Operations at The Greater Austin YMCA. She is the creator of Greater Austin YMCA Counseling, the Austin YMCA’s new mental health initiative. Prior to joining the YMCA, she served as the Executive Director of Austin Child Guidance Center, the first person of color to do so in their 70-year history.
Before moving into nonprofit leadership, Kristen spent over a decade helping couples and families curate relationships rooted in trust, collaboration, and fun. An AAMFT and Texas approved supervisor since 2011, she has supervised dozens of master’s level and provisionally licensed therapists over her 20+ year career.
Born and raised in Newton Massachusetts, she moved to Austin in 2011 with her family and currently lives in Northwest Austin with her husband and three very busy fur babies. She is the mother of two amazing adult children and loves anything to do with music and performing arts.
Simone Deloach, LMFT, LCDC
TownLake YMCA
Simone Deloach
Simone Deloach practices from the TownLake YMCA.
Simone Deloach, LMFT, LCDC is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed chemical dependance counselor. She is the Associate Executive Director of Mental Health & Community Wellness at the Greater Austin YMCA. Prior to her work at the Y Simone has worked with individuals and families of autism, addiction rehabilitation centers, partial hospitalization programs (PCP’s) and private practice.
Simone enjoys learning new therapeutic skills and working towards making each therapeutic experience unique to each individual. Understanding that therapy can be an unfamiliar place to some, Simone brings a comforting environment that allows most to grow in talking about what makes them uncomfortable. As a retired athlete, she has an even deeper understanding of what it looks like to push oneself, set and reach goals, and transition from one thing to another. With those life experiences, Simone finds that growth in the therapy space includes the small wins and adjustments that leads some to a more accessible way of life. Knowing that therapy is not one size fits all but instead working on a size best fits you.
Simone Deloach is not currently accepting new clients.
Karishma Arya, Clinical Intern
North Austin & Northwest Family YMCA
Karishma Arya
Karishma is a relational counseling intern who works with individuals and couples seeking deeper understanding, stronger connection, and greater clarity in their lives and relationships. She supports clients navigating life transitions, communication challenges, relational conflict, and concerns related to intimacy, anxiety, or depression. Whether someone is rebuilding trust, exploring patterns in their relationships, or simply wanting to feel more connected to themselves or their partner, Karishma walks alongside clients with care and curiosity.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and vulnerability often comes with uncertainty. Karishma strives to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences. She values sitting with clients in what they are going through and invites them to be active participants in the therapeutic process, helping them move toward the growth, insight, and shifts they hope to create.
Karishma's work is grounded in the ideas of Virginia Satir, which emphasizes the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and meaningful change when they feel supported and understood. She explores how early relationships shape communication, self-worth, and connection, helping clients recognize old patterns and develop more authentic and empowering ways of relating.
Karishma is currently completing her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas State University. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from The University of Texas at Austin and an associate's degree from Austin Community College. Hook 'em!
Annie Bernard, Clinical Intern
North and Northwest Family YMCA
Annie Bernard
Annie believes the most important thing in therapy isn’t the technique — it’s the relationship. She works to build a foundation of trust, safety, and the freedom for clients to show up as themselves. From a non-judgmental and open-minded stance, Annie walks alongside clients as they cultivate self-awareness, get curious about the thoughts and stories shaping their lives, and step into who they want to be.
Annie works with clients across the lifespan, with a special passion for middle schoolers, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, self-esteem, and the messy in-between of figuring out who they are. That same care extends to the parents, neurodivergent folks, and LGBTQ+ clients she works with, and to anyone trying to make sense of who they are and how they want to move through the world.
Annie’s style is warm, grounded, and solution oriented. She draws on skills-based work for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, alongside a willingness to gently examine the thoughts and beliefs that keep us stuck. She believes therapy works best when clients are active participants in their own growth, taking ownership of the lives they want to live.
Annie is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Edward’s University, a second act shaped by years of parenting teens and young adults. She believes growing up is harder than it looks, and that the work of figuring out who you are doesn’t end when you turn 18. A native Austinite with three kids in high school and college, Annie’s house is loud, full, and exactly where she wants to be — usually with two dogs underfoot, an indoor pig who pretty much runs the place, and basketball on TV. Go Spurs Go!
Annie would love to meet you, wherever you are on your journey.
Travis Cohee, Counseling Intern
Hays Communities, Springs Family & Southwest Family YMCA
Travis Cohee
Hi, welcome to my bio page, my name is Travis. I’m currently in the final year of my master’s program in Professional Counseling at Texas State University. You might be reading this to see if I’d be a good fit for you as a counselor. This is a great place to start. The truth is, not every counselor is the right fit for every person, and that’s okay. Each of us is unique, and the counseling relationship matters.
At the Greater Austin YMCA, there are many skilled counselors, and finding the right connection is important. I hope I might be a good fit for you. If what you read here connects with you, I encourage you to schedule a session so we can meet and see if it feels like a good fit.
I work with individuals and couples at any stage of adulthood navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, communication issues, and life transitions. I bring over ten years of experience supporting individuals in addiction and recovery and have a passion for helping those impacted by it, including family members. I have also spent many years mentoring men and walking alongside people through different seasons of life.
My approach is grounded in Adlerian therapy, with integration of somatic awareness and cognitive behavioral strategies. I believe people are wired for growth, connection, and purpose, and that meaningful change often begins with feeling understood and supported. I aim to create a space that is warm, non-judgmental, and honest—where you can be yourself, explore what’s going on, and be gently challenged when it’s helpful. I tailor that balance to each person and their unique needs.
If faith is an important part of your life, I’m open to incorporating a Christian perspective into our work together.
Outside of counseling, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four children, writing and recording music, having meaningful conversations, and finding ways to laugh often.
Monica Cottrill, Clinical Intern
Hays Communities, Springs Family & Southwest Family YMCA
Monica Cottrill
Hi, my name is Monica Cottrill, and I am a bilingual English and Spanish speaking counseling intern passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward healing and growth. My counseling approach is grounded in person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused techniques. I believe each person has unique strengths and the capacity for change.
As a wife, mother, and member of a blended family, I recognize that relationships, transitions, and life’s stressors can be complex and significant. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their counseling process.
I have a special interest in working with individuals and couples experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, communication challenges, relationship conflict, and life transitions. Although change is often challenging, it offers opportunities for personal growth, resilience, and stronger connections.
With my special interest in working with individuals and couples experiencing trauma, grief, relationship conflict, and life transitions, I seek to support clients meeting them where they are at with empathy, compassion, and respect.
Beyond counseling, I enjoy journaling, reading, working out, and spending time outdoors with my family. I am honored to walk alongside clients as they pursue healing, connection, and lasting change.
Rachelle DeMichele, Clinical Intern
Hays Communities & Springs Family YMCA
Rachelle DeMichele
Rachelle offers a warm, supportive space for individuals who feel weighed down by past experiences, emotional pain, or patterns that no longer feel manageable. Her work invites clients to pause, feel understood, and begin healing in a way that honors their unique pace and capacity. With over 15 years of experience in integrative medicine and acupuncture, her approach is shaped by a holistic understanding of the mind–body connection and a deep respect for the innate capacity for healing.
Rachelle is completing her final year as a graduate student at Texas State University and works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, emotional distress, mood disorders, trauma, and complex PTSD. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in Person-Centered Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), emphasizing the importance of a safe, nonjudgmental, and genuine therapeutic relationship where clients are met with respect and full acceptance. From this foundation, inner experiences and different parts are explored with curiosity and compassion, supporting greater emotional regulation, reduced internal conflict, and a deeper sense of balance, clarity, and wholeness.
Outside of the therapy room, Rachelle is a musician, acupuncturist, devoted parent, and lover of art, nature, and animals. Her own life experiences have deepened her understanding, compassion, and commitment to this work and to the people she serves. She is deeply committed to ongoing personal and professional growth, bringing curiosity, presence, empathy, and authenticity into both her work and her life.
Emily Field, LMFT-Associate
East Communities YMCA & TownLake YMCA
Emily Field
Emily Field practices from East Communities & TownLake YMCAs.
Hello, my name is Emily, welcome to Greater Austin YMCA Counseling! Finding the right therapist can be a challenging task, and I hope we can help you along your journey!
As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and open environment where you can learn, grow, and achieve your goals. I believe counseling to be a collaborative process where we work together to discover how best to approach and address your concerns and goals. You are the expert in your own life, and I believe the most effective therapy to be one where you feel actively involved and understood throughout the process.
As an LMFT- Associate, I work with individuals, couples, and families, and I have experience working with concerns related to anxiety, neurodiversity, relational trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and social and communication difficulties. I tend to take a skills-focused approach to therapy, as I find it important to address not only the impact of our emotions and thoughts, but also how our behaviors and actions influence and affect our lives. As a biracial Asian-American, I am passionate about working with clients struggling with cultural-relational issues.
As for me personally, I was born in Kansas but grew up here in Austin. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of North Texas and my master’s degree in counseling at Texas State University. I have a wide breadth of interests, including art, novels, music, and video games, and a particular passion for research in anthropology, psychology, and history. It is my personal belief that we should always strive to continue learning new things, so I am currently falling frequently in the process of learning to ice skate. If you are interested in working with me or have any questions, please reach out!
Mark Gomez, Counseling Intern
Southwest Family & TownLake YMCA
Mark Gomez
Mark Gomez is a graduate counseling intern with a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that emphasizes self-discovery, emotional awareness, and meaningful long-term change. His work is trauma-informed and relational, drawing from approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, person-centered therapy, somatic awareness, and EMDR-informed trauma treatment. Mark has completed EMDR training for trauma work and incorporates EMDR principles into treatment, as he works towards his EMDRIA certification.
He works with clients navigating anxiety, trauma, shame, emotional disconnection, relationship struggles, identity concerns, self-esteem issues, burnout, and patterns of self-sabotage or feeling stuck. His approach is compassionate but direct, helping clients better understand the internal patterns and protective strategies that shape their emotions, relationships, and behaviors.
Mark also aids in performance-focused work with individuals seeking growth in areas such as athletics, fitness, leadership, creative performance, and professional development, integrating mental, emotional, and behavioral strategies to support greater confidence, resilience, focus, and consistency.
If faith is important to you, Mark is happy to incorporate Christian spirituality and Catholic doctrine into your work together. He is currently completing his graduate training in clinical mental health counseling at Divine Mercy University.
Natalia Gonzalez, Clinical Intern
Townlake & Southwest YMCA
Natalia Gonzalez
Her work is guided by a holistic approach, recognizing the close connection between the mind and the body and how emotional experiences are often reflected in the physical body through sickness, anxieties, and irrational behaviors. Natalia's clinical perspective is based on the work of Virginia Satir, emphasizing working on the self, learning to regulate one's emotions with congruence and kindness, and the belief that individuals have the capacity for growth and healing when they learn to feel sure of who they are. She also integrates elements of Narrative Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, helping patients explore the stories they hold about themselves and their relationships, strengthen emotional bonds, and develop more secure and empowering patterns of connection and overall stability within themselves and external relationships.
Natalia welcomes anyone and everyone from all stages of life to work with her to pursue their curiosities and needs for everyday living to create the best personal reality one can have in this fascinating and mysterious world.
Natalia es una terapeuta clínica en formación especializada en terapia matrimonial y familiar. Trabaja con individuos, parejas y familias que buscan autocomprensión, equilibrio emocional y una conexión más profunda y gratificante consigo mismos y en sus relaciones personales. Actualmente, Natalia está finalizando su maestría en Terapia Matrimonial y Familiar en la Universidad Cristiana de Abilene. Su enfoque se basa en la neurociencia, ya que su licenciatura es en Neurociencia del Comportamiento. Es bilingüe (español e inglés) y con gusto trabajará con usted en cualquiera de los dos idiomas. Natalia se compromete a crear un espacio inclusivo y respetuoso para clientes de diversos orígenes culturales y relacionales, asegurándose de que se sientan seguros y cómodos para explorar sus experiencias a su propio ritmo.
Su trabajo se guía por un enfoque holístico, reconociendo la estrecha conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo y cómo las experiencias emocionales a menudo se reflejan en el cuerpo físico a través de enfermedades, ansiedades y comportamientos irracionales. La perspectiva clínica de Natalia se basa en el trabajo de Virginia Satir, enfatizando el trabajo en el autoconocimiento, el aprendizaje de la regulación emocional con congruencia y amabilidad, y la creencia de que las personas tienen la capacidad de crecer y sanar cuando aprenden a sentirse seguras de sí mismas. También integra elementos de la Terapia Narrativa y la Terapia Centrada en las Emociones, ayudando a los pacientes a explorar las historias que tienen sobre sí mismos y sus relaciones, fortalecer los vínculos emocionales y desarrollar patrones de conexión más seguros y empoderadores, así como una mayor estabilidad personal y en sus relaciones.
Natalia da la bienvenida a personas de todas las edades y etapas de la vida para que trabajen con ella, explorando sus inquietudes y necesidades cotidianas para crear la mejor realidad personal posible en este fascinante y misterioso mundo.
Ken Green, Counseling Intern
East Communities & North YMCA
Ken Green
Ken believes the stories we tell ourselves shape the way we experience the world. Influenced by narrative and systems-based approaches to counseling, he views each client within the broader context of their relationships, environments, and lived experiences.
Ken is especially interested in helping people recognize the internal narratives that may no longer serve them, while uncovering opportunities for growth, resilience, and meaning. His counseling approach is collaborative, respectful, and grounded in the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives.
Passionate about creating a safe counseling environment, Ken works hard to ensure clients feel heard without judgment or pressure. He values thoughtful listening, curiosity, cultural humility, and helping clients explore patterns in communication, relationships, identity, and emotional wellbeing. His areas of interest include anxiety and depression, addiction and recovery, trauma, anger and emotion regulation, and family system dynamics.
Outside of the counseling room, Ken enjoys spending time with his dogs, playing pool, making music, and laughing with friends and family. A longtime Austin resident since 1993, he has been married for 29 years and is the proud father of two adult daughters.
Ramey Guerra, Counseling Intern
East Communities & North YMCA
Ramey Guerra
Ramey Guerra is a graduate counseling student at Texas State University and is currently completing her clinical training with YMCA Counseling Services.
She takes a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental approach, working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents navigating a range of concerns. Ramey strives to create a space where clients feel comfortable, understood, and supported as they move toward meaningful change.
She has a particular interest in helping couples and families improve communication and strengthen connection. Clients often appreciate her approachable style, sense of humor, and ability to make difficult conversations feel more manageable.
Ramey is committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care under the supervision of licensed clinicians. Outside of counseling, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and staying connected to her Austin community.
Hillary Henry, Clinical Intern
Hays Communities YMCA & Springs Family YMCA
Hillary Henry
Hillary Henry practices from Hays Communities & Springs Family YMCAs.
Hillary Henry is a graduate student at Lamar University, pursuing a Master of Education in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. As a clinical intern, she welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, or families of all ages and backgrounds.
Hillary takes a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to therapy, helping you to overcome life’s obstacles by capitalizing on your unique capabilities. If you are looking for a faith-forward approach to counseling, she is also glad to incorporate Christian principals with clinically-proven methods.
Beyond her professional and academic work, Hillary is a wife as well as mother to three amazing boys. She enjoys spending time on the water with her family, is an active member of her church, worship vocalist, and enthusiastic amateur photographer.
Christina Lewis, Clinical Intern
North Austin & Northwest Family YMCA
Christina Lewis
Christina Lewis is a Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral intern with a professional background in social work and community-based services. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and brings several years of experience supporting individuals, families, and veterans across healthcare, nonprofit, and justice-involved settings.
As a Licensed Master Social Worker, Christina has extensive experience working with children, families, and young adults, including individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, and relational stress. Her clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care and informed by a systems-based, family systems perspective that considers the individual within the context of their relationships, community, and environment.
Christina integrates strengths-based practice, solution-focused strategies, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to support emotional regulation, healthy communication, and practical skill-building. She provides therapy services to veterans, young adults, couples, families, and children, and collaborates closely with clients to promote resilience, insight, and meaningful, sustainable change.
She is committed to creating a supportive, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Christina serves clients at the North Austin and Northwest Family YMCA locations.
Citlally Macias Maya, Clinical Intern
Hays Communities, Dripping Springs Family & Southwest Family YMCA
Citlally Macias Maya
Citlally works with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating life’s challenges. Her approach is rooted in connection, autonomy, and empowerment. Citlally uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) as her theoretical approach to create space in the room for the parts of you that need their story to be heard and pain to be witnessed.
She strives to show cultural humility and be responsive to cultural differences and has a social-justice-informed space where your experiences and identity are central to the work that you do together. Citlally understands her role as a support to walk alongside with you, and believes that ultimately, the client knows what’s best for them.
Citlally is a professional counseling student completing her master’s degree at Texas State University with a concentration in marriage, couple, and family counseling. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Texas State University. Citlally has experience working with the Intellectual Disability Disorder (IDD) population and navigating systemic barriers.
Outside of the counseling room, Citlally enjoys spending time in nature, reading, learning about history, and listening to true crime podcasts. Citlally resides in San Marcos with her partner and two cats, Olivia and Athena.
Michel’le McCallister, Clinical Intern
North Austin & Northwest Family YMCA
Michel'le McCallister
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and empowering. She assists individuals, couples, and families with building confidence, creating new coping strategies, and developing healthy boundaries that support emotional well-being and stronger relationships. Together, you will work toward self-care that feels sustainable and meaningful, not like another responsibility.
Therapy is a space to feel seen and understood. You will move at your pace, with compassion and intention, so you can move forward feeling more grounded, capable, and hopeful in your life and relationships.
Ruhee Momin, Clinical Intern
Townlake & Southwest Family YMCA
Ruhee Momin
Hi My Name, is Ruhee and currently am completing my master’s in professional counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling at Texas State University. I also hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and in Child Learning and Development.
I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, relationship challenges, and intergenerational patterns. My goal is to support clients in building a sense of safety, strengthening connection, and developing emotional regulation, both individually and within their relationships.
My clinical approach is grounded in a systems lens, meaning I view clients within the context of their relationships, family dynamics, and broader life experiences. I also integrate Somatic Experiencing (SE) and attachment-based theories to support awareness of how emotions and experiences are held in both the mind and body. I work collaboratively with clients to understand patterns, build insight, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow at your own pace. I am also fluent in Hindi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Greater Austin YMCA Counseling offers a range of services, including marriage counseling, couples therapy, adult counseling, child counseling, CBT therapy, and treatment for depression and addiction. These services are designed to address a variety of mental health needs and help clients improve their well-being.
Appointments are available within 5 days of your request, ensuring prompt access to the support you need. This quick scheduling helps you address mental health concerns without delay.
In-person sessions are offered at East Communities YMCA, Hays Communities YMCA, North Austin YMCA, Northwest Family YMCA, Southwest Family YMCA, Springs Family YMCA and TownLake YMCA. Online therapy is also available to all YMCA members and community members, providing flexible access to services from anywhere.
Yes, online therapy is available to all YMCA members and community members, regardless of their location in the state of Texas. Our service offers convenient and secure access to therapy from the comfort of your home.
No, you do not need to be a member of the Greater Austin YMCA to book counseling services.
Our team of experienced therapy providers and counselors specializes in various areas, including marriage counseling, couples therapy, CBT therapy, and treatment for depression and addiction. We treat both adults and children. We’re dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care tailored to your needs.
