Austin, TX
Hi, I'm Shaina!
I'm an insight-oriented and relational therapist in Austin, Texas.
The people I work with are thoughtful, emotionally layered individuals seeking both symptom relief and a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns underneath what they feel.
My approach is insight-oriented and active. I pay close attention to what's happening beneath the surface and ask questions that help gently unpack emotions, contradictions, defenses, and relational dynamics in a way that feels exploratory rather than clinical or detached. I'm especially interested in the relationship people have with themselves: the parts that long deeply, protect themselves, overthink, idealize connection, yearn for growth, or feel disconnected despite wanting deeper meaning. Therapy is a space to better understand those inner patterns, build self-trust, and create relationships that feel more grounded, connected, and emotionally sustainable.
What I Do
Ways We Can Work Together
There's no one-size-fits-all in therapy. Here are a few of the ways I can support you.
Individual Therapy
The relationship you have with yourself is the one you live in every day. When that relationship is steadier and kinder, everything else tends to follow, including how you show up in love, conflict, and intimacy.
Couples Therapy
Relationships can be grounding and life-giving, and they can also be painful and confusing. Therapy can help you understand the patterns that keep you stuck and build a partnership that feels more connected, respectful, and secure.
Sex Therapy
Sexuality is part of being human, but many of us were taught to treat it with silence, shame, or performance pressure. Sex therapy offers a direct, nonjudgmental space to explore desire, boundaries, pleasure, communication, and whatever you want to understand or change.
About Me
Real connection, real change
Good therapy isn't about being told what to do or having someone nod along while you talk. It's about being in a room with someone who actually understands what you're saying and helps you see what's getting in the way.
My style is warm and down-to-earth. I use approaches that actually work (backed by research), but I'll never make you feel like a case study. You're a whole person, and that's how I'll treat you.
Curious but not sure yet? That's okay.
Starting therapy is a big decision. I offer a free 15-minute phone call so you can ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see if it feels right.