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Discovery Counseling Austin

Mental health information and encouragement for recovery from eating and body image issues.

Counseling and coaching helps each of us practice self-discovery which leads to self-acceptance and compassion for ourselves. When we accept "what is" we are able to make the changes we want for our lives. The benefits of Counseling or Coaching include:
-Personal Insight
-Self-Exploration
-Problem Solving
-Recovery Support
-Spiritual Development
-Emotional Skills & Growth
-Relationship Awareness &

Skills
-Work-life balance
-Communication skills
-Flexibility and freedom from perfectionism & people pleasing
-Assertiveness
-Lifestyle changes
-Motivation
-Values-driven action
-Mindfulness

People come to counseling and coaching for many reasons but some of the issues that my clients have addressed with me include:
-Eating Disorders, emotional eating and disordered eating
-Mindful Eating & Intuitive Eating
-Weight management
-Over-exercise, exercise addiction, and exercise aversion
-Anxiety related eating concerns, e.g. OCD, rigid eating, rule-based eating, fear of food
-Relationship difficulties
-Career choices, transitions and struggles
-Life transitions, loss or grief
-Parenting - especially related to food behaviors and the family food system
-Spiritual exploration and/or spiritual struggles

04/20/2026

Emotional immaturity isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes it shows up in the small moments: avoiding hard conversations, shutting down, or struggling to take accountability.

If you’ve felt confused or drained in certain relationships, there’s a reason. Your experience is valid.

You can care about someone and still choose to set boundaries that protect your well-being. Not everything is yours to carry.

04/17/2026

There’s no rush in becoming more of yourself. Healing isn’t about forcing change - it’s about gently returning, piece by piece, to what feels grounded, safe, and true for you.

Some days that looks like clarity, and other days it just looks like showing up and staying kind to yourself anyway. Both count.

You’re allowed to come home to yourself slowly.

04/10/2026

Read that again.

Healthy relationships aren’t built on self-abandonment, over-explaining your needs, or shrinking yourself to avoid conflict. The right people won’t always get it perfect, but they will be willing to communicate, repair, and grow with you.

You are allowed to have needs. You are allowed to have boundaries. You are allowed to be met halfway.

04/06/2026

Big emotions aren’t a problem to fix - they’re experiences to move through.

Emotion regulation isn’t about shutting feelings off, it’s about learning how to stay with yourself while they pass.

Save these affirmations for the moments when your nervous system feels loud, your thoughts feel fast, or you feel the urge to react instead of respond.

You deserve tools that help you feel grounded, not just “fine.”

03/30/2026

Everyone, meet Emily! Emily is passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges while building confidence and healthier ways of coping. Her warm, collaborative style helps clients feel supported while also gaining practical tools they can use in everyday life.

Emily believes therapy should be a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. We’re so lucky to have her on our team!

Feel as though Emily would be a good fit? Fill out the information form on our website to get connected!

03/27/2026

Finding the right therapist is a lot like dating - the right fit matters. You deserve to feel safe, heard, respected, and challenged in a way that helps you grow.

It’s okay to ask questions. It’s okay to trust your gut. And it’s definitely okay to keep looking until it feels right. The right therapeutic relationship can make all the difference.

03/23/2026

Therapy isn’t always breakthroughs and big realizations… sometimes it’s nervous laughs, “I don’t know,” and accidentally unpacking your entire childhood in 50 minutes.

How many can you check off? Be honest.

(And yes, showing up counts as a win every time.)

03/20/2026

You can’t think your way out of an emotion.

We often try to analyze, rationalize, or “logic” our way through feelings like anxiety, sadness, or anger. But emotions aren’t problems to solve, they’re experiences to move through.

Instead of fighting the feeling, try noticing it. Name it. Breathe through it. Give it space to exist without needing to immediately fix it.

Sometimes healing starts when we stop trying to outthink our emotions and start allowing ourselves to feel them.

03/16/2026

Little things we’ve been loving on the internet lately 💭✨

Saving, sharing, and revisiting the reminders that help us slow down, reflect, and take care of ourselves.

Consider this your sign to curate your feed with things that actually support your mental health.

03/13/2026

We’re so excited to spotlight Madeleine! ✨

Madeleine loves supporting couples, families, and individuals as they navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, and grief. With a warm, collaborative approach, she helps people strengthen communication, deepen connection, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

03/10/2026

Your social media feed is part of your mental environment.

What you scroll, like, and follow every day shapes how you see yourself and the world. If certain accounts leave you feeling drained, insecure, or stuck in comparison, it’s okay to unfollow, mute, or step back.

Curating your feed isn’t petty, it’s self-care. Protect your peace, follow what inspires you, and remember that your mental health matters more than anyone else’s content.

03/06/2026

🚨NEW GROUP ALERT 🚨

Healing from complex trauma doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in safe spaces, with people who understand.

This 12-week group is for adults living with complex trauma who want to better understand their nervous system, build steadiness, and experience real connection with others on a similar path. Through guided conversations and practical tools, the goal is to move from simply surviving to living with more choice and safety.

If parts of this flyer resonate with you, you’re not alone, and support is here. Reach out to Alya to learn more!

Address

2520 Longview Street, Suite 307
Austin, TX
78705

Telephone

+15126079360

Website

http://www.discoverycounselingaustin.com/

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