Chris Byrne, LPC

Couples and Individual Therapist

 

Chris is a kind, compassionate, and insightful therapist who believes that we are all wired to heal and grow. His focus is to help clients achieve a sense of wholeness and to gain a greater connection and awareness to themselves, and those in their lives. Through a nurturing, collaborative relationship, he helps clients uncover their inherent inner wisdom and truth, guiding them toward a more harmonious way of being. His approach is warm, genuine, caring, and playful, with an openness that welcomes and holds space for all the unique parts of the human experience. Chris specializes in working with individuals, couples, and process groups.

Chris holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from St. Edward’s University and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the State University of New York. With a solid foundation in philosophy and a deep interest in understanding human nature, Chris brings a unique perspective to the counseling field.

As a dedicated individual, couple, and group therapist, Chris specializes in a range of areas, including:

• Couple Therapy/Relationship Concerns
• Intimacy and connection 
• Interpersonal Growth
• Identity and Self-Expression
• Anxiety & Depression 
• Grief and Loss 
• Trauma
• Attachment concerns 
• Depth Exploration 
• Spiritual Growth and Integration 
• Sorting Through Our Human Experience 
• Psychedelic integration 

Training/Therapeutic Approach:

Chris has a diverse range of training and incorporates a variety of therapeutic approaches. He has devoted himself to learning and integrating the leading-edge therapeutic approaches that provide deep healing and change. As someone constantly seeking continued growth and freedom, Chris is passionate about learning through his own internal work, as well as studying with leaders in the field.  Part of a multicultural family, he likes working with clients from diverse backgrounds and supporting parents in their journey of raising young people.

• EMDR trained
• DEEP Experiential Skills Certified (Dynamic Enriched Experiential Psychotherapy)
• AEDP trained (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) 
• PACT Level 1 (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) with Stan Tatkin, Psy D
• John Howard, MFT, LPC of Presence. Chris has been mentored/supervised by John since 2017 and continues to consult with and be influenced by him
• Trained with Dr. Tori Olds in Minding the Heart – Incorporating heart-centered therapy techniques, Advanced Minding the Heart, and Coherence Therapy training group with Tori and Bruce Ecker
• Jack Kornfield – Training in Buddhist Psychology – Integrating mindfulness and wisdom.
• Buddhist meditation training and studies
• Mystical/transpersonal studies and experiential groups 
• Ongoing Modern Analytic training groups

Chris is married with three children, and likes spending time with his family, being in nature, and playing music. A drummer for most of his life, Chris approaches life in an intuitive, spontaneous way, much like creating music.

4407 Bee Caves Rd, Ste 422
Austin, TX 78746
512.469.0535

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Amber Crable, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Supervisor

 

Amber believes that self-compassion and self-acceptance are essential for promoting growth and healing. Her work with clients is informed by multiple therapeutic approaches grounded in psychodynamic, attachment, somatic, emotion-focused, and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients reconnect with themselves and heal at a core level. She regularly uses AEDP, ISTDP and Internal Family Systems with clients. Amber helps clients heal the source of their distress, build capacity for emotion expression and regulation, and incorporate behaviors that lead to a healthier self and stronger relationships.

Amber has a B.A. in Psychology from Vassar College in New York and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, CA. She previously served as a Research Assistant at UCLA in Los Angeles working on stereotypes and perceptions of diversity.

Amber maintains an integrative mindset when conceptualizing mental wellness. She encourages clients to pursue overall wellness, including optimal brain health, to complement their mental health treatment. Amber’s doctoral thesis was on the role of nutrient therapy for major depression and bipolar disorder as she is an advocate for optimizing brain nutrition.

Amber also has a strong interest in Buddhist philosophy and incorporates its teachings into her clinical work as appropriate. She enjoys guiding meditations for clients and draws from the writings of practitioners such as Shinzen Young and Pema Chödrön to enrich her clinical approach. Her clinical work is further inspired by the contributions of psychology pioneers such as Habib Davanloo, Bruce Perry, Diana Fosha, Daniel J. Siegel, and Peter Levine.

Amber enjoys experiencing different cultures through international and domestic travel and speaks some Italian and Spanish. Amber regularly practices yoga and meditation and continues to seek out new ways to increase her and others’ well-being.

Specialties:

• Trauma (PTSD; acute, chronic & complex trauma)
• Relational/Attachment trauma
• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders
• Self-Compassion/Acceptance
• Personality issues
• Existential exploration
• Spirituality

Academics:

Amber has a B.A. in psychology from Vassar College, an M.A. in applied social psychology from Claremont Graduate University, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the APA-accredited Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Psychological Association, Division 39
• American Psychosomatic Association

Research Assistant, University of California, Los Angeles

Three research studies investigating stereotypes and perceptions of diversity among college students. Amber recruited participants and aided in construction of a website used to study perceptions of diversity.

Publications:

Frankovich, J., Thienemann, M., Pearlstein, J., Crable, A., Brown, K. & Chang, K. (2015).

Multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to treating youth with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS): Presenting characteristics of the first 47 consecutive patients.

 

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Peter Craig, LPC

Individual/Couples Therapist and Ketamine Assisted Therapist

 

Peter is a warm and empathic therapist with a deep presence. He has trained in modern psychology models that reflect the latest thinking in the field including PACT and Dynamic Experiential Psychotherapy. He has a Masters in Counseling from St. Edward’s University and a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Peter is a Licensed Professional Counselor who incorporates mindfulness in his work. He specializes in connection, authenticity, reducing stress and relationships. Peter’s style is positive and non-judgmental. He works with each client’s strengths to help them navigate life challenges, setting clear goals for the work.

Peter has dedicated himself to learning from top mentors including Stan Tatkin, Bruce Ecker, John Howard, and Juliane Taylor Shore. He has studied Dr. Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing approach to therapy and trained in experiential mindfulness with Dr. Tori Olds, both of which he incorporates into his work. Peter has participated in the PACT couples therapy training and was engaged in advanced couples therapy training under John Howard, LMFT. Peter also holds additional certification in the psychology of eating and can assist his clients in discussing their relationship to food and their overall wellness goals. He enjoys helping his clients explore, gain insight, and take action toward greater health by overcoming behavior patterns and fostering greater self-compassion.

Peter has an international background and is comfortable counseling clients of diverse beliefs and cultures. He has traveled widely since an early age, speaks a little French, and has lived abroad. Peter has studied many world traditions of healing and spirituality and is comfortable discussing personal growth and spirituality with clients who see their growth in those terms. Peter has studied with John Howard for over 10 years and adds his own warmth and enthusiasm for inspiring individuals and couples towards deeper connection. Peter is a 2017 Scholarship recipient of the Austin Group Psychotherapy Association and the Southwest Sexual Health Alliance and is a couples therapy teacher at UT Dell Medical. He is a TEDx speaker on men’s growth, plays guitar and sings for his band Dharma Collective which just released two singles “Here with Me” and “Would you Believe”, and is the author of 3 books on poetry. Peter also plays competitive sports, is a fitness enthusiast, and has been a sponsored triathlete for the JuiceLand team.

Specialties:

• KAT (Ketamine Assisted Therapy) Certified Therapist
• Relationships
• Men’s work
• Sexual issues
• Mindfulness
• Authenticity & Expression
• Personal Growth

 

Articles Written:

Local Therapists Answer Your Biggest Questions About Love

How to Feel Closer To Your Partner in 8 Steps, Based on Neuroscience

It’s Finally Ok for Men to go to Therapy

 

 

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