Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin

Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin Overcome your anxiety disorder with focused, research-based treatment. Anxiety disorders are some of

The Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin was established by Dr. Diana Damer, a licensed psychologist in Texas and Anxiety Specialist. Each clinician at the Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin is an anxiety specialist, and we work with the full spectrum of anxiety problems. Additionally, we each have areas of particular interest and experience.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps individuals gradually face the thoughts, images, situations, or sensations ...
03/12/2026

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps individuals gradually face the thoughts, images, situations, or sensations that trigger anxiety while choosing not to engage in compulsions. Over time, this reduces the intensity of fear and breaks the cycle that keeps OCD going.

The goal is not to eliminate uncertainty or force confidence. It is to build tolerance for discomfort and strengthen your ability to respond differently.

ERP is structured, collaborative, and paced in a way that feels manageable with support. If you are living with OCD, effective treatment is available.

Learn more about OCD treatment at www.anxietyaustin.com 🌿

“I feel confident I have a strong basis for managing my anxiety now.” 💬Anxiety is real, and it's treatable. With the rig...
03/09/2026

“I feel confident I have a strong basis for managing my anxiety now.” 💬

Anxiety is real, and it's treatable. With the right support, you can learn to manage symptoms and find relief.

You do not have to go through it alone. Visit anxietyaustin.com to get started.

Behind every session is a team committed to compassionate, evidence based care! đź’›At Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin, ...
03/07/2026

Behind every session is a team committed to compassionate, evidence based care! đź’›

At Anxiety Treatment Center of Austin, our clinicians specialize in anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. We believe therapy should be collaborative, individualized, and grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience.

Learn more about our clinicians and services at www.anxietyaustin.com đź’›

Looking for a supportive space to better understand and manage anxiety?Our ACTing Anxious in Austin group is a 10 week i...
03/04/2026

Looking for a supportive space to better understand and manage anxiety?

Our ACTing Anxious in Austin group is a 10 week in person experience designed for adults who want practical tools and meaningful connection. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, this group focuses on building psychological flexibility, reducing avoidance, and taking action toward what truly matters to you.

Each session combines structured ACT skill development with group discussion and reflection in a supportive environment.

đź—“ Mondays 1 - 2:15PM
đź“Ť In-person
đź’˛ $300 for the full 10 week group

If you're ready to approach anxiety differently and move toward your values, we would love to have you join us.

Learn more or get started at www.anxietyaustin.com 🎉

Goals do not have to be strict, overwhelming, or all or nothing to be meaningful. Gentle goals leave room for rest, flex...
02/28/2026

Goals do not have to be strict, overwhelming, or all or nothing to be meaningful. Gentle goals leave room for rest, flexibility, and being human.

Especially for individuals navigating anxiety or OCD, pressure driven goals can increase distress and avoidance. A gentler approach focuses on small, sustainable steps that support your nervous system instead of pushing against it.

Progress can look like showing up imperfectly, adjusting expectations, or choosing care over urgency. That still counts.

If goal setting feels hard or discouraging, support can help you find a pace that feels safe and doable. Learn more at www.anxietyaustin.com đź’›

OCD is often misunderstood as being about neatness or organization, but that is only one small and often inaccurate part...
02/26/2026

OCD is often misunderstood as being about neatness or organization, but that is only one small and often inaccurate part of the picture.

OCD is driven by intrusive thoughts and the urge to reduce distress through compulsive behaviors. These fears can center on harm, relationships, morality, health, or uncertainty, not just cleanliness or order.

Accurate information matters. When we understand what OCD really is, people are more likely to get the evidence based care they deserve.

Learn more about OCD and treatment options at www.anxietyaustin.com đź’›

When motivation feels hard, it doesn't mean you're failing.Anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout can drain energy, focus...
02/24/2026

When motivation feels hard, it doesn't mean you're failing.

Anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout can drain energy, focus, and follow through. What looks like a lack of motivation is often a nervous system that has been under prolonged stress.

Support can help you understand what is getting in the way, reduce avoidance, and rebuild momentum in a way that feels sustainable and compassionate rather than forceful. đź’›

Don't push through this alone. Learn more about therapy options at www.anxietyaustin.com

You deserve care without earning it, rest without guilt, and healing without apology.Many people with anxiety or OCD fee...
02/21/2026

You deserve care without earning it, rest without guilt, and healing without apology.

Many people with anxiety or OCD feel pressure to prove they are struggling enough to deserve support or to push through exhaustion before allowing rest. Healing does not work that way.

Care is not a reward. Rest is not something you have to justify.

Support is available when you are ready 👉 www.anxietyaustin.com

With Valentine’s Day just behind us, a lot of conversations about love, connection, and relationships may still feel clo...
02/19/2026

With Valentine’s Day just behind us, a lot of conversations about love, connection, and relationships may still feel close to the surface.

For people with OCD, love can sometimes feel tangled with doubt, fear, and a strong urge for certainty. Intrusive thoughts about relationships, reassurance seeking, or worries about doing love “right” can quietly take up a lot of emotional space.

OCD can show up in relationships as overanalyzing interactions, needing repeated reassurance, avoiding closeness out of fear, or feeling responsible for preventing harm or disappointment. These patterns are not a reflection of how much you care. They are symptoms of OCD.

Healthy relationships do not require certainty or perfection. They grow through flexibility, communication, and learning to tolerate uncertainty with support.

If OCD is impacting how you experience love or connection, evidence based treatment can help. Learn more about support at www.anxietyaustin.com

Anxiety does not only affect how we feel internally. It often shapes how we connect, communicate, and show up in relatio...
02/17/2026

Anxiety does not only affect how we feel internally. It often shapes how we connect, communicate, and show up in relationships.

These responses aren't personal failures. They're often protective strategies developed in response to stress and uncertainty.

The good news is that these patterns are treatable!

With compassionate, evidence based support, individuals can learn to navigate anxiety while building more secure, connected, and fulfilling relationships.

Learn more about anxiety focused therapy at www.anxietyaustin.com đź’š

Valentine’s Day can be about many kinds of love. Love for others, love for community, and love for yourself.If this seas...
02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day can be about many kinds of love. Love for others, love for community, and love for yourself.

If this season brings up pressure, comparison, or mixed emotions, you are not alone. Taking care of your mental health is a meaningful way to show care, today and every day!

Happy Valentine's Day đź’š

Happening TOMORROW 📢Join Diana Damer, PhD for a February professional development event focused on one of the core compo...
02/13/2026

Happening TOMORROW 📢

Join Diana Damer, PhD for a February professional development event focused on one of the core components of effective OCD treatment: tolerating uncertainty.

This 90-minute training will explore how difficulty with uncertainty shows up in OCD and how clinicians can support clients in building tolerance in meaningful, evidence-based ways.

🌿 February 13, 2026
🌿 12 - 1:30 PM CST
🌿 In person at The Carillon Restaurant in Austin or virtually via Zoom

Open to clinicians, students, and mental health professionals. Registration options are available for both in person and virtual attendance.

Learn more and register at austinpsychologists.net 🌿

Address

8701 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Ste 404
Austin, TX
78757

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8am - 9:30pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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+15128791836

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