Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. I'm currently welcoming new clients and can often schedule an initial appointment within one to two weeks. I offer in-person therapy in Northwest Austin (MoPac & Far West) and Round Rock, as well as secure online therapy for clients throughout Texas, including Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, and surrounding communities.

I work with individuals (ages 13+), couples, and families seeking support for trauma, relationship challenges, family conflict, anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with are healing from relational trauma, including betrayal, emotionally immature family systems, attachment wounds, and painful relationship patterns.

Appointments are generally available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with limited evening appointments available by request.

Most clients begin with a free 15-minute phone or Zoom consultation so we can determine whether we're a good fit. In some situations, we may decide together that scheduling an initial therapy session is the best place to start. You can use the booking link below to schedule, or email me at tsavener@seekthesun.net if you don't see a time that works for your schedule.

We'll talk about what's bringing you to therapy, what you're hoping for, and any questions you have about the process. It's also an opportunity for us to determine whether working together feels like a good fit.

If we decide to move forward, we'll schedule your first appointment in Northwest Austin, Round Rock, or online anywhere in Texas.

The first session focuses on understanding your concerns, your goals, and the experiences that have brought you to therapy. I'll ask questions to gain a clear picture of your needs, answer any questions you have, and begin developing a plan that fits your goals and circumstances.

I provide trauma-informed, relational therapy for couples, individuals, teens, and families.

I work with couples healing from complex trauma and dual trauma, betrayal trauma, infidelity, attachment wounds, and emotional disconnection. This includes couples struggling with the impact of pornography use, phone use, or AI use on their relationship. I help couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship. I work from a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+-affirming lens.

I also support individuals processing childhood and complex trauma, betrayal trauma, narcissistic abuse, emotional neglect, attachment wounds, emotionally immature parents, anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and painful relationship patterns.

In addition, I work with family conflict and estrangement, including the lasting impact of emotionally immature or high-conflict family systems.

Common areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, grief, burnout, life transitions, and relationship stress.

Yes. Trauma-informed therapy is the foundation of my work. I help clients process childhood trauma, complex trauma, relational trauma, betrayal trauma, attachment wounds, emotional neglect, and the lasting effects of difficult relationships. Depending on your needs, therapy may include EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Janina Fisher's trauma-informed parts work, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and other evidence-based approaches.

Yes. I work with teens ages 13 and older who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship concerns, perfectionism, stress, self-esteem, or major life transitions

Yes. I provide secure telehealth therapy for clients anywhere in Texas. Online therapy is available for individuals, couples, teens, and families and offers the same evidence-based approaches I use during in-person sessions, including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) when clinically appropriate.

Yes. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of several evidence-based trauma treatments I use when appropriate. During your initial sessions, we'll determine whether EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Janina Fisher's trauma-informed parts work, or another approach is the best fit for your goals.

No. I do not accept insurance. However, I can provide a Superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

Possibly. While I don't bill insurance directly, I can provide a Superbill for you to submit to your insurance company. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend contacting your insurance provider to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits.

• $150 per 50-minute session

• $250 per 90-minute session (by prior arrangement)

• A limited number of sliding-scale appointments are available for clients experiencing financial hardship.

I accept major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, and Diners Club, as well as HSA and FSA cards. Payment is due at the time of each session.

Please provide at least one business day's notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Appointments cancelled with less than one business day's notice, as well as missed appointments without notice, will be charged the full session fee.

Yes. Therapy is confidential, with a few exceptions required by law, such as concerns about imminent safety, suspected abuse or neglect, or when records are released with your written authorization. I'll review confidentiality and answer any questions during your first session.

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Yes. While I work with a wide range of trauma and relationship concerns, some issues are best served by clinicians or programs with specialized resources.

I do not provide primary treatment for active substance or alcohol dependence, eating disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

In couples therapy, I am not able to work with relationships involving ongoing domestic violence or coercive control, untreated severe mental health conditions that significantly impair stability or safety, or ongoing secretive affairs.

When appropriate, I am happy to provide referrals for a higher level of care or a clinician whose expertise better matches your needs.

No. I do not provide crisis services, emergency care, after-hours support, or case management.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or believe you may be in immediate danger, call 911, go to your nearest emergency department, or contact your local crisis service.

The length of therapy varies from person to person. Some concerns can be addressed in a relatively short period of time, while deeper trauma or longstanding relationship patterns often benefit from longer-term work. We'll regularly review your progress and adjust treatment based on your goals and needs.

Yes. Individual therapy can be highly effective, even if your partner or family members are not ready to participate. If couples or family therapy becomes appropriate later, we can discuss that together.

I support clients in exploring their experiences and making decisions that align with their values, emotional well-being, and long-term goals, whether that involves reconnection, establishing healthier boundaries, or maintaining distance and ongoing estrangement. Therapy provides a supportive space to process grief, confusion, guilt, and relational stress without pressure or judgment.

In couples therapy, the relationship is the client. Because of that, I do not hold significant secrets between partners. If something important comes up during an individual conversation, we'll work together to bring it into the therapeutic process in a thoughtful, safe, and constructive way.