The Annex Mental Health

02/27/2026

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE 🍃 We believe treatment should be defined by a client’s growth, not a timeline. Our framework, The Core Ten, outlines the foundational competencies clients work to develop over time, recognizing that meaningful progress looks different for every individual. Our growth-based treatment model allows clients to build these capacities within a setting designed to support the complex and often chronic nature of mental health disorders.
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02/20/2026

We operate from a long-term, intensive clinical model designed to manage the emotional dysregulation, relational instability, and systemic chaos that often undermine treatment outcomes in traditional settings.

WHAT WE TREAT:
🍃 Complex PTSD
🍃 Borderline Personality Disorder
🍃 Other Personality Disorders
🍃 Chronic Emotional Dysregulation
🍃 Attachment Injuries & Relational Traumas
🍃 Co-Occurring Disorders
To learn more about what we treat at our Austin programs, visit https://bit.ly/4aEPd7M or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

02/13/2026

What's Special About The Annex? ... "We want to be the experts in one thing, and that's treating Personality Disorders and Complex Trauma." -Lauren Juvers, Director of Clinical Outreach
To learn more about The Annex, visit theannexmh.com or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

02/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that The Annex is a proud sponsor of the & Austin Marathon events from February 14th to 18th! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍🏃‍♂️

Join us for an insightful morning as our very own Clinical Director, Jen Shotwell, takes the stage as a featured panel speaker.

The Details: 🗓 Monday, February 16 🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Release Recovery Austin | 2416 S Lamar Blvd

The Topic: 🎤 “From Crisis to Continuity: Cross-Program Best Practices for Acute Clients and Family Systems”

We’re honored to support the recovery community and dive deep into the best practices that help families move from crisis to long-term healing. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/4r2Gh36

01/22/2026

Attending Pikes Peak Winter Symposium? Look out for Lauren!

Our Director of Clinical Outreach, Lauren Juvers, is officially in attendance. Whether you want to talk shop about C-PTSD and personality disorder support, or you need the recipe for a legendary pie party, she’s your person.

Find her in the crowd and say hello! ❄️✨
Learn more about Lauren and The Annex Team at https://bit.ly/4lB9GOo or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

01/16/2026

THE CORE 10 :: Mental health is more than just the absence of a struggle; it is the presence of a meaningful, stable, and connected life. At The Annex, we utilize The Core 10, a comprehensive framework designed to move clients from a state of survival to a state of emotional thriving.
Take a look at the ten pillars that guide an individual's journey toward lasting stability at https://bit.ly/4pGrcmk or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

At The Annex, we utilize The Core 10, a comprehensive framework designed to move clients from a state of survival to a state of emotional...

01/09/2026

MEET OUR TEAM :: JEN SHOTWELL, MS, MBA, LPC, LCDC, CS, EMDR TRAINER, NCC :: CLINICAL DIRECTOR
UNIVERSITIES + DEGREES .. Northcentral University [In Progress, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology], Southern Methodist University [Master of Science in Counseling, MS], University of North Texas [Master of Business Administration, MBA], University of North Texas [Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, BBA]
CLINICAL SPECIALIZATION .. Jen specializes in the treatment of personality disorders and substance use disorders, with an integrated focus on both the client and their family system. Her professional journey has included roles in transitional living programs, treatment centers, non-profits, and private practice. Drawing on both her lived experience and advanced training, Jen provides clinical therapy as well as consultation and education to families and professionals who feel stuck in the referral process or uncertain about how to engage complex cases. She is particularly recognized for her ability to break down complicated, overwhelming information into clear, practical, and usable strategies. Her dissertation research focuses on the causation and treatment of personality disorders, further deepening her expertise in this highly specialized area.
CERTIFICATIONS
▪️ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
▪️ Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
▪️ Licensed Clinical Supervisor (CS)
▪️ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trainer
▪️ National Certified Counselor (NCC)

12/31/2025

Our team leads with curiosity, empathy, and evidence-based clinical approaches to create an environment where lasting change is possible.

12/24/2025

May your holidays be full of kindness, 🤍 The Annex Mental Health.

12/19/2025

A short interview with Ryan Young, Chief Executive Officer & Founder at The Annex Mental Health. WHY AUSTIN, TX?
"The treatment industry here is extremely warm, extremely welcoming. It is very much a growing market in our industry. There are a lot of treatment centers opening up here, but there's a lot of collaboration. Austin's also kind of a hub for definitely progressive outside-the-box type therapies, and it's right in the middle of the country. Easy for both coasts to get to, and we love it. This is our home... forever." - Ryan Young

12/12/2025

Healing doesn’t just happen in a therapy room. At The Annex, located in Austin, TX, we bring treatment into the world through community-based experiences, shared living, and real-time therapeutic interventions that foster growth in context.
To learn about The Annex, visit https://theannexmh.com/philosophy/ or click Sprout 🔗 in bio

12/04/2025

MEET OUR TEAM :: HALEY DAROOWALA, LMFT :: LEAD CLINICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION .. Abilene Christian University [Marriage and Family Therapy, M.A.], Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo [Nutrition Sciences, B.S.]
CLINICAL SPECIALIZATION .. Haley Daroowala specializes in treating complex trauma and attachment disorders, eating disorders, body image struggles, and anxiety disorders. Her training as a marriage and family therapist emphasizes the role of the family system in the development of complexities in developing healthy relationships with others and with the self. Haley works with teens (16+), adults, and families. She draws from an eclectic range of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, attachment theory, and ACT, to create individualized treatment plans catered to the needs of each unique patient.
CERTIFICATIONS .. EMDR Trained
To learn more about The Annex Mental Health team, visit https://bit.ly/4lB9GOo or click Sprout 🔗 in bio