You don’t have to keep holding it all together.

Black therapist in Texas offering a warm, compassionate approach. Psychodynamic therapy in person in San Marcos, Texas and Virtual across Texas.

Depth therapy for adults and teens in Texas

Specializing in perfectionism, anxiety, trauma, people-pleasing, and self-worth.

In-person and virtual • Private-pay • Culturally attuned care for Black women and high-achieving women.

Services

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Adult Therapy

You get everything done, but inside it’s a different story. Burnout, perfectionism, or anxiety keep you running on empty. I help high-achieving women in Austin and across Texas slow down enough to actually feel — not just keep coping. My approach is psychodynamic and relational, which means we look at the deeper patterns shaping your life so you can finally experience relief that lasts.

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Teen & Older Kids Therapy (10–17)

School pressure. Overthinking. Feeling “too much” or “not enough.” If your teen or older child is struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or identity changes, therapy can be a safe space to sort it out. I work with thoughtful, sensitive, and driven kids in Austin and across Texas — helping them understand their emotions, build confidence, and find healthy ways to handle stress.

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Therapy for Black Women

As a Black woman, you’ve learned to carry a lot — often without the space to be vulnerable. I offer therapy for Black women in Austin and across Texas that’s culturally attuned, psychodynamic, and deeply relational. Whether you’re facing burnout, perfectionism, or identity challenges, this is a space where your whole self is welcome — no code-switching required.

My Specialties

Hey, I’m Tyler!

I'm here to help you feel seen, not fixed.

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Tyler Ricks, MS, NCC, LPC Associate

I’m a Black, relational psychodynamic therapist who’s tired of surface-level sessions. Therapy changed my life; now I help women feel safer, softer, and more real—without having to perform.

Supervised by Dr. Jaime Telfeyan, LPC-S

Testimonials

Here’s exactly what to expect when we begin:

1. Free Consult (~15 min)
A quick phone call to see if we’re a good fit. We’ll talk through your needs, fees, and next steps.

2. Getting Started
If you decide to move forward, you’ll complete intake paperwork and schedule your first session. The first 1–2 sessions focus on your story — what’s bringing you here, your history, and what you want out of therapy.

3. Weekly Depth-Oriented Sessions
We’ll meet (usually weekly) for 50 minutes. My approach is emotion-focused, psychodynamic, and relational — not surface-level quick fixes, but real depth work.

4. Real-World Shifts
Over time, you’ll notice changes: more ease with boundaries, less self-doubt, and a stronger sense of self-worth and connection.

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Black therapist in Texas offering a warm, compassionate approach. Psychodynamic therapy in person in San Marcos, Texas and Virtual across Texas.

Online Therapy in Texas

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Online Therapy in Texas *

With online therapy, you can show up as you are — bonnet, cozy hoodie, quiet space — and still be deeply seen.

Whether you’re in Austin, Houston, Dallas, or a small town in between — you can get the depth, connection, and emotional safety of therapy, right from your laptop.

Therapy Fees & Sliding Scale

  • Individual Therapy (50 minutes) – $150

    Sessions are $150 per session (with limited sliding scale spots available). Therapy is private pay; I’ll provide superbills you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Weekly sessions are recommended to start.

  • Trauma Intensive (2 hours) – $325

    A special option for current clients who want extra time and space to go deeper in their healing and processing.

 FAQs

  • I offer individual therapy for women navigating identity loss, attachment wounds, complex trauma, people-pleasing, and more. My approach blends psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and AEDP to go beyond surface-level symptom management. You can learn more about my services here.

  • I currently offer virtual therapy for clients across Texas, as well as in-person sessions on Fridays in San Marcos. If you’re in the Austin, Kyle, or Buda area and want to meet face-to-face, you’re welcome to reach out. We can talk through options and see what feels like the best fit for you.

  • You don’t have to be falling apart to start therapy. If you’re feeling stuck, numb, disconnected, or exhausted from holding it all together, that’s enough. A lot of my clients come in high-functioning but quietly falling apart inside. We take it slow. You don’t have to be “ready”—just willing.

  • I offer depth-oriented, relational therapy that centers the therapeutic relationship as part of the healing. We’ll go deeper than just coping skills—I’ll help you explore your past, feel your emotions in the body, and create real change that sticks. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s collaborative, experiential, and made for you.

  • My standard fee is $150 for weekly individual sessions, and $325 for two-hour trauma intensives. I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots based on income and need.

    If you have a PPO insurance plan, you may be able to use out-of-network benefits to get reimbursed for part of each session. I provide monthly superbills you can submit to your insurance — many clients get 50–80% back after meeting their deductible.

    You can read more about rates and investment here.

  • I don’t accept insurance at this time. I’m a private pay provider, which means we’re not limited by diagnosis requirements, session caps, or what your insurance decides is “medically necessary.” That gives us the freedom to focus on you — your story, your patterns, your healing — not just surface-level symptom relief.

    If you have a PPO plan with out-of-network benefits, you may be able to get 50–80% of each session reimbursed after you meet your deductible. I’ll provide a monthly superbill with everything you need to submit to your insurance. It’s a simple process, and I’m happy to help walk you through it.

  • Before we meet, I’ll send you secure online paperwork so we can dive in with clarity. In our first session, we’ll go over informed consent, boundaries, and expectations—and then we begin getting to know each other. I’ll ask about your story, your goals, and what’s felt hard to say out loud. The pace is gentle and collaborative.

  • I’m trained in trauma-informed care, and I use AEDP and psychodynamic principles to make sure we move at your pace. I don’t force disclosure, and I won’t pathologize your pain. I track your nervous system, body cues, and language to help us stay grounded, even when the material is heavy.

  • YES! My practice is explicitly inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities. You’re safe to bring your full self here—your gender, your sexuality, your grief, your joy, your rage.

Request a Free Consult

Let’s see if we’re a good fit!
This is a 10-15 minute phone call where we’ll talk about what you’re looking for, what I offer, and whether it feels aligned to move forward. No pressure, no commitment — just a space to connect.