Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Wild Embers Counseling PLLC is a therapy practice offering affirming, trauma-informed mental health care for adults and relationships. Services are available in Austin, Texas and virtually across the state of Texas. Wild Embers Counseling specializes in working with LGBTQ+ clients, identity exploration, burnout, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

I primarily work with adults and relationships, with a special focus on LGBTQ+ queer and trans folks, folks questioning or exploring their identity or identities, neurodivergent (ADHD, Autistic, and AuDHD) adults, and those navigating burnout, stress, and identity-related concerns. In a nutshell, I work with clients who don’t fit neatly into boxes but know something in their life feels off, unsustainable or misaligned.

Clients often come to Wild Embers Counseling for support with:

• Anxiety and chronic stress

• Burnout and overfunctioning

• Identity exploration (gender, sexuality, values, roles)

• Relationship and communication challenges

• Life transitions and decision fatigue

• Boundaries, people-pleasing, and emotional exhaustion

This is not an exhaustive list—therapy is collaborative and individualized.

In-person sessions are offered in Austin, Texas at 2525 Wallingwood Drive.

Virtual sessions are available to clients located anywhere in the state of Texas.

Yes. I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy sessions to clients across Texas. Virtual therapy can be a great option for flexibility, accessibility, and comfort.

Wild Embers Counseling is a private-pay practice and does not accept insurance directly.

Session fees vary depending on the type of service (individual or relationship therapy). Current rates are shared transparently on the Services and Fees page and discussed during the consultation process. If you have questions about fees, I’m happy to discuss them with you before scheduling.

A limited number of reduced-fee sessions may be available depending on availability and financial need. If cost is a barrier, you’re welcome to reach out and ask.

My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded nervous system and body-based awareness, attachment-based and emotion-focused frameworks, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I prioritize creating a space where clients feel safe to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and explore patterns with curiosity rather than judgment.

Therapy at Wild Embers Counseling is collaborative, we move at your pace and focus on what feels most meaningful to you.

Yes. LGBTQ+ affirming care is a core value of Wild Embers Counseling, not an add-on. I work with queer, trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, questioning, and gender-expansive clients and strive to create a space that honors lived experience, identity exploration, and self-defined goals.

Finding the right therapist is deeply personal. Many clients say they’re looking for a therapist who feels grounded, affirming, and emotionally attuned rather than overly clinical or prescriptive.

I offer free, no-pressure consultation calls so you can ask questions, get a sense of my style, and decide whether working together feels like a good fit.

You can get started by reaching out through the contact form on this website. I’ll follow up with next steps, availability, and consultation options.

Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged 100% of the agreed upon session rate. This policy exists to protect both the therapeutic relationship and the sustainability of the practice.

Most clients meet weekly or biweekly, depending on their needs, goals, and availability. Session frequency is something we decide together from the beginning and can change over time as we continue to evaluate progress and support needs.

Yes. Therapy is confidential, with limited legal and ethical exceptions that will be reviewed during the informed consent process. Your privacy and trust are taken very seriously at Wild Embers Counseling.

Yes. Burnout—especially chronic, identity-linked, or relational burnout—is a common reason clients seek therapy at Wild Embers Counseling. Therapy can help unpack patterns, restore capacity, and explore more sustainable ways of living and relating.