Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Austin
Beth Block has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care since 2001. Our practice integrates contemporary Western psychology with Eastern spiritual practices, offering a unique therapeutic approach that combines Freudian and Jungian theories, humanistic and transpersonal frameworks, and Buddhist mindfulness techniques. With specialized training in sandplay therapy and play therapy, we maintain a dedicated sandplay room to facilitate symbolic exploration for clients of all ages. Our services span individual, couples, and family therapy, addressing anxiety disorders, depression, relationship challenges, and adolescent development.We prioritize creating a safe, empathetic environment where clients can cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthier interpersonal connections. Our therapeutic methodology incorporates attachment theory, neurobiology, body awareness, and psychodynamic principles to support lasting personal growth. As a licensed marriage and family therapist in Texas, we bring over two decades of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in both educational and clinical settings.
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Couple Psychotherapy
Adolescent Psychotherapy
Workshops
Sandplay Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in mental health therapy
- Our integrative approach combines Western and Eastern therapeutic practices
- Specialized training in sandplay therapy for symbolic exploration
- Experienced in working with clients across all developmental stages
- Comprehensive treatment for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues
What people say
Compassionate approach
Holistic healing methods
Specialized sandplay therapy
Experienced therapist
Effective for relationship issues
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, and emotional challenges using integrative approaches. Combines psychodynamic theory, mindfulness practices, and neurobiological insights to help clients develop self-awareness and emotional regulation. Addresses social phobia, PTSD, and OCD through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Couple Psychotherapy
Couples therapy focusing on communication improvement and relationship dynamics. Addresses conflict patterns, intimacy issues, and trust rebuilding using a structured therapeutic framework. Specializes in affair recovery, parenting differences, and work-life balance challenges within relationships.
Adolescent Psychotherapy
Developmental support for adolescents navigating identity formation and emotional challenges. Utilizes play therapy and sandplay techniques to address mood disorders, peer relationships, and family dynamics. Focuses on building self-expression skills and coping mechanisms for academic and social pressures.
Workshops
Educational programs on self-compassion and mindful parenting. Provides skill-building opportunities through interactive group sessions. Tailored to enhance emotional intelligence and parenting effectiveness using mindfulness-based approaches.
Sandplay Therapy
Specialized therapeutic modality using sandplay rooms for non-verbal expression. Facilitates symbolic exploration of inner experiences through tactile engagement. Complements traditional talk therapy for clients of all ages seeking alternative self-expression methods.
People
Beth Block
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in Austin. Holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies. Specializes in integrative therapy combining Western psychology with Eastern mindfulness practices.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate Western psychology with Eastern mindfulness, including sandplay therapy, psychodynamic theory, and neurobiological approaches for comprehensive mental health care.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance directly, but most out-of-network plans provide coverage for our services.
What are your session fees?
Individual sessions cost $235, couples sessions $250. Workshops vary in price and require direct inquiry for details.
How can I prepare for my first appointment?
Please complete our online forms beforehand and arrive ready to discuss your therapeutic goals and personal history.
What makes your practice unique?
Our integrative approach combines traditional therapy with mindfulness practices and specialized sandplay therapy in a dedicated treatment room.
