EMDR & Sports Therapist Serving Austin, TX

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Therapy Supporting High Performers, Athletes, CEOs, and Adults Across Austin, TX

At The Therapy Lounge & Performance Center™, Stephanie provides therapy for adults and athletes navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, performance pressure, identity concerns, and the emotional demands that can come with high achievement.

While based in Texas and serving clients virtually, Stephanie supports individuals throughout Austin, TX seeking therapy that goes beyond symptom reduction and helps clients move toward alignment, performance, growth, and emotional wellness.

Stephanie integrates evidence-based approaches including EMDR therapy, Brainspotting, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT), and sport performance-oriented treatment strategies tailored to each client.

Types of Clients Served in Austin:

  • Tech professionals

  • Startup founders

  • Remote workers

  • Creatives

  • High-achieving professionals

  • UT athletes

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Therapy for Athletes in Austin, TX

The Therapy Lounge & Performance Center™ has a unique focus supporting athletes, high achievers, professionals, entrepreneurs, helping professionals, and performance-driven individuals.

High performers often experience unique challenges including:

  • Difficulty slowing down

  • Performance pressure

  • Fear of failure

  • Identity tied to achievement

  • Self-criticism

  • Over-functioning

  • Transitioning after injury, sport, career shifts, or major life changes

Our approach recognizes that success and struggle can coexist.

We help clients build emotional resilience while protecting identity, purpose, and performance.

EMDR Therapy in Austin, TX

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps clients process distressing experiences & reduce emotional activation connected to trauma, adverse experiences, performance blocks, anxiety, and more.

EMDR may support clients experiencing:

• Trauma

• Anxiety

• Medical experiences or injuries

• Performance setbacks

• Self-worth concerns

• Persistent emotional distress

• Fear-based responses

At The Therapy Lounge & Performance Center™, EMDR is integrated within a broader treatment plan designed around each client's goals.

Areas We Serve Near Austin, TX

Austin
Round Rock
Cedar Park
Leander
Georgetown
Pflugerville
Lakeway
Bee Cave
Liberty Hill

West Lake Hills
Rollingwood
Dripping Springs
Buda
Kyle
Manor
Hutto
Taylor
Lago Vista

Sunset Valley
Barton Creek
Brushy Creek
Jonestown
Lake Travis area
North Austin
South Austin
East Austin
West Austin

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Stephanie provides virtual therapy services to adults and athletes throughout Texas, including clients located in Austin and surrounding areas in Central Texas.

  • Yes. TLPC has a specialized interest in supporting athletes, professionals, entrepreneurs, helping professionals, actors and musicians, and other high-achieving adults.

  • Many clients participate in EMDR through telehealth when clinically appropriate. Stephanie uses online software to provide bilateral stimulation via visual, audial, and somatic methods.

  • Treatment may integrate EMDR therapy, CBT, SFBT, and sport performance-focused approaches depending on client goals.