Hope For The Journey

Hope For The Journey EMDR specialists serving Austin & Round Rock, TX. We're a team of trauma-specialized therapists serving Austin, Round Rock, and all of Texas online.
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We help kids, adults, couples & teens get unstuck, find meaning, & overcome negative events using counseling that works like EMDR Therapy — in-office, or online. At Hope For The Journey, we believe healing is possible , even if you've tried therapy before and it didn't work. Not sure you have trauma? Most people aren't! Basically this means we help people who are feeling stuck or struggling to get

out negative patterns. Our sweet spot is EMDR therapy, PTSD recovery, complex trauma, and s*xual trauma, but we also help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, anger, and more. We work with adults, teens, couples, parents & partners, men. Our therapists are EMDR trained or certified, IFS-informed, and have deep expertise in dissociation and complex trauma. Not sure therapy will actually help you? We're so confident in our approach, we offer a money-back guarantee on your first 1–2 sessions.

📍 Austin, TX | Round Rock, TX | Online across Texas 📞 512-400-4790 🌐 hopeforthejourney.org

04/27/2026

One of the ways we are spreading our mission & raising money for Hope For The Journey Collective is through brief gatherings we are calling house parties. This one was hosted by the lovely Kathryn Ehlert in her gorgeous garden. Good conversations with good humans wanting to help make the world a better place, one healed human at a time. Interested in learning more about hosting a house party? Email us at hello@hopeforthejourney.org.

04/23/2026

Today was a good day.
Our founder & Executive Director was honored to speak about leadership without losing yourself…
How being a leader brings up old wounds & how EMDR can be a great way to heal them & level up your leadership skills while also reducing burnout.

04/20/2026

Most people assume EMDR has to happen in an office to work well—but that’s not actually true.

Here’s the real difference 👇

In-person EMDR can feel more contained. You’re in a dedicated space, away from daily distractions, with your therapist physically present. For some people, that added structure helps them settle in more quickly.

Online EMDR, on the other hand, brings therapy into your real life. You’re in your own environment, which can actually deepen the work—because you’re processing in the same space where your triggers, relationships, and daily experiences happen.

Both can be incredibly effective.
What matters most is feeling safe, supported, and connected to your therapist.

If you’ve been wondering which is “better,” the better question is:
Which setting helps you feel most at ease?

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04/17/2026

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Is EMDR right for you?

It’s a question many people ask—especially if they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of talking about the same things without real relief.

EMDR therapy helps your brain process what hasn’t fully resolved, so those experiences don’t keep showing up in your thoughts, emotions, or body the same way.

It may be a good fit if you:
• Feel triggered by past experiences
• Struggle with anxiety, panic, or intrusive thoughts
• Notice patterns you can’t seem to break
• Want deeper healing—not just coping

You don’t have to have “everything figured out” to start. If something still feels unresolved, that’s worth paying attention to.

Healing is possible—and it can feel different than what you’ve tried before.

👉 Link in profile to learn more or get started

04/17/2026

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Meet Oliver Papa-Garcia, LPC—therapist at Hope For The Journey specializing in EMDR for s*xual and complex trauma, as well as working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and those navigating religious trauma.

He works with clients who are sorting through identity, relationships, and past experiences that may still feel heavy or confusing. Many come in feeling disconnected—from themselves, their partners, or their sense of safety and belonging.

In therapy, Oliver creates a space where clients can:
• Explore identity and relationships with honesty and support
• Process religious trauma and rebuild a sense of self
• Work through past trauma using EMDR in a grounded, structured way

Therapy can be a place to untangle what’s been carried for too long—and move toward clarity, connection, and healing.

04/17/2026

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Meet Maegan Woytek, LPC—therapist at Hope For The Journey, providing online therapy for teens and adults across Texas.

She works with clients who may feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or unsure how to move forward—especially when anxiety, trauma, or life stress starts to take over.

Many of her clients are used to holding things together on the outside while struggling internally. In therapy, Maegan creates a steady, supportive space where clients can:
• Better understand what they’re feeling and why
• Work through anxiety and past experiences that still carry weight
• Build practical tools that help them feel more grounded and in control

Online therapy makes it easier to get consistent support—right from the comfort of home.

💻 Now seeing clients virtually across Texas

04/17/2026

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Meet Heather Hammock—therapist at Hope For The Journey specializing in couples therapy, s*x therapy, and EMDR for s*xual and complex trauma.

She works with individuals and couples who want more—more connection, more honesty, and more freedom from the patterns that keep them stuck. Whether it’s relationship struggles, intimacy concerns, or the lasting impact of trauma, Heather helps clients move toward deeper understanding and lasting change.

Many of her clients come in feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. In therapy, she creates a space where clients can:
• Strengthen communication and rebuild trust
• Navigate intimacy and s*xual concerns with care and clarity
• Process trauma using EMDR in a safe, structured way

She also offers EMDR Intensives for those ready to do deeper, focused work in a shorter period of time.

📍Seeing clients in Round Rock & online across Texas

04/17/2026

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Meet Shauna Onabajo, LPC—an EMDR-trained therapist at Hope For The Journey in Austin.

She works with teens and adults, particularly Black women and women of color, who are navigating anxiety or the impact of s*xual trauma while also wanting to stay connected to their faith.

Many of her clients are carrying a lot—trying to be strong, stay grounded in their beliefs, and make sense of their experiences… all at the same time. It can feel isolating, especially when it’s hard to find a space that fully understands both their story and their spirituality.

In therapy, Shauna creates a space where clients can:
• Process trauma safely and at their own pace
• Work through anxiety without shame
• Integrate their faith into the healing process in a meaningful, authentic way

Healing doesn’t require choosing between your mental health and your faith—you can hold both.

📍Now seeing clients in Austin and online across Texas

04/17/2026

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Meet Bailey Pellissier, LMSW—an EMDR-trained therapist at Hope For The Journey in Austin.

She works with high-achieving teens and young adults who seem to have it all together on the outside… but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly “on” underneath.

Many of her clients are used to pushing through, overthinking, and holding themselves to high standards—yet still feel stuck, exhausted, or never quite “enough.”

In therapy, Bailey helps clients:
• Understand what’s driving their anxiety
• Learn how to calm their nervous system
• Build confidence that actually feels steady and real

Support doesn’t have to mean slowing down your goals—it can help you feel more grounded while you reach them.

📍Now seeing clients in Austin

04/17/2026

Feeling stuck in therapy… even though you’ve been doing the work?

EMDR Intensives offer a different path. Instead of weekly sessions, you can focus deeply over a shorter period of time—helping your brain process trauma in a more connected, efficient way.

Think of it like this:
Rather than stopping and starting every week, you stay in the flow long enough to actually move through what’s been holding you back.

Clients often choose intensives when they:
• Want faster progress
• Feel stuck or plateaued
• Prefer a focused, private experience
• Are ready to truly work through trauma—not just cope with it

You don’t have to stay stuck in the same patterns.

👉 Referral form link is in the profile

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04/09/2026

You don’t have to have the right words.
You don’t have to be “sure”.
You don’t even have to feel ready. Most people who reach out are unsure at first.
If something in you is saying “maybe it’s time”-that’s enough.
We have openings as early as this week.
Text or call 512-400-4790
Or use the referral form link in our bio.

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1101 Satellite View #501
Round Rock, TX
78665

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 9:30pm

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+15124004790

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Evening & Weekend Availability

We understand that you have busy lives. Making the investment in time and money for counseling can feel overwhelming. Hope For The Journey wants to make the process as smooth and convenient as possible.

That’s why we offer evening and weekend sessions. That’s why we have easy, online scheduling. Making the decision to tackle your demons is hard enough. We want to make the rest as smooth as possible.

Want more information to see if we’re a good fit? Schedule a quick phone call today. Just follow this link: https://traci-pirri.clientsecure.me/client_portal. Choose “Hope For The Journey Inquiries” & reserve a time that works for you.

It’s as simple as that. One call can be the beginning of a whole new life.