Depth-Oriented Therapy · Texas
For women ready to stop living on the surface of their own lives.
You're high-functioning. Capable. Probably fine on paper. But underneath the performance, there's an exhaustion you can't quite name. You've been the strong one for so long you've forgotten what it feels like to just be.
Virtual across Texas · In-person in Kyle, TX
This isn't about managing symptoms. It's about understanding yourself — where you came from, why you feel the way you do, and how to finally stop repeating the same patterns.
You might be in the right place if —
Something inside you knows it's time.
You don't have to be in crisis to start therapy. You just have to be tired of the surface, and ready for what's underneath.
“Tyler is an amazing counselor. She is brave enough to dig deeper with clients when others might halt.”
— Litzy E.Meet Your Therapist
Hi, I’m Tyler.
I'm a psychodynamic therapist based in Kyle, Texas. I see clients virtually across Texas and in person on Mondays.
As a Black woman, I understand what it means to navigate a world that wasn't built with you in mind — the racialized stress, the performance of strength, the exhaustion of being perceived before you've had a chance to just be. You won't have to explain that from scratch here.
I'm warm. I'm real. I will also challenge you — gently, honestly, and with your best interest at the center of everything. Most therapists are too guarded to show up as a full person. I'm not a wall. I'm a companion in this journey.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #99107
Supervised by Dr. Jaime Telfeyan, LPC-S #66708
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling · University of Tennessee
AEDP Level 2 Training · NARM Consultation Group
"This work takes time. My clients stay with me for six months, a year, longer. If you're looking for a quick fix, I'm probably not your therapist. If you're ready for the real thing — I'd love to talk."
— Tyler Ricks, LPC-Associate
What We Work On
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Emotional Neglect & Emotional Loneliness
When nothing "bad" happened — but love still didn't quite reach you. We explore the quiet wounds that are hardest to name.
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Shame, Self-Blame, & Harsh Inner Criticism
That relentless voice that says you're not enough. We find out where it came from — and who it actually belongs to.
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Difficulty Feeling or Expressing Emotions
When you've learned to cope with logic and strength instead of feeling. We help you find your way back to yourself.
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Relationship Patterns & Emotional Safety
The same distances, the same wounds, the same cycle. We find the thread and start to change it.
What Others Say
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"Tyler is a brilliant counselor who uses psychodynamic therapy to great effect. She is kind and thoughtful which shows up in how she interacts with her clients."
Addison F.
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“Tyler cares deeply for all of her clients. She puts in lots of extra time outside of sessions to learn how to best serve her clients and complete trainings relevant to the population she sees.“
Lily W.
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“Tyler is highly personable, empathetic, and knowledgable counselor. She works with her clients as they explore themselves and heal.“
Savannah S.
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“Tyler brings depth, humor, and care to work with perfectionism, identity, and emotional insight. She helps clients drop old roles and step into authenticity with honesty, strength, and compassion.“
Jaime T.
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“Tyler is a genuine and warm counselor who brings a spirit of collaboration to her work. Her commitment to social justice is woven into every interaction, fostering a space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.“
Ulika S.
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“Tyler is a compassionate, smart, and resourceful clinician. Her passion for helping others shines through in her clinical skills, and her dedication to the field is a boon to the counseling profession as a whole.“
Greg P.
Session Rates
Transparent pricing. No surprises.
I believe you should know exactly what you're investing — financially and emotionally — before we ever get on the phone.
I accept all major credit and debit cards, plus HSA and FSA cards.
Individual Therapy — $125
50-minute session · weekly or biweekly
Extended Session — $200
90-minute session · recommended for biweekly clients
Sliding Scale — $100
Limited spots available for financial hardship
Open Path Collective — $70
Nonprofit network for reduced-rate sessions
Why I don't take insurance.
Insurance-based therapy comes with requirements: diagnoses, session limits, and treatment plans shaped by what a third party decides is "medically necessary." Private pay removes those constraints. Our work is shaped by you — your story, your pace, your goals. Superbills are available on request if you'd like to pursue out-of-network reimbursement.
Common Questions
Real answers to real questions
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Depth therapy is a longer-term, relationally-focused approach that goes beneath the surface of what's bothering you to understand where it came from and what's been keeping it in place. Rather than managing symptoms, we work to understand the patterns — and change them at their roots. My approach draws from psychodynamic therapy, AEDP, and NARM.
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Depth therapy is a longer-term commitment. The patterns that bring most people here — chronic self-criticism, emotional disconnection, relational wounds — didn't form overnight. Most clients work with me for at least six months, and many choose to continue longer as the work deepens. This isn't because they're stuck — it's because they're building something real. We'll regularly check in on what's shifting and where you want to go.
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I strongly recommend weekly sessions, especially in the beginning. Depth work builds momentum, and consistency is what allows the real material to surface. If weekly isn't possible, biweekly can work — but I recommend pairing it with 90-minute extended sessions so we have enough space to actually go somewhere each time. We'll figure out what makes the most sense for you during the consultation.
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I'm a private pay provider and don't accept insurance directly. This is intentional. Insurance-based therapy requires diagnoses, session limits, and treatment plans that are shaped by what your insurance decides is "medically necessary" — not by what you actually need. Private pay gives us the freedom to focus on you. I do provide superbills on request for clients who want to seek out-of-network reimbursement.
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Yes — I see clients in person on Mondays at my office in Kyle, TX. I'm also available for virtual sessions Monday through Thursday, 10am–6pm, for anyone in the state of Texas.
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That's actually one of the most common things I hear — especially from women of color who spent more time explaining their context than actually healing. If therapy hasn't fit before, that's a fit problem, not a you problem. The consultation is a chance to talk through what didn't work and whether my approach feels different. No pressure, no commitment.
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If you're reading this page and something is resonating — that's usually a sign. You don't have to be in crisis or have the right words. You just have to be curious and willing to look. The consultation is just a conversation. We'll talk about where you are and whether this feels like a fit.
The consultation is a 15-minute phone call. No pressure, no commitment.
We'll talk about what you're carrying, what you're hoping for, and whether this work feels like a fit. That's it. Just a real conversation.
Virtual across Texas · In-person in Kyle, TX · $125/session · Sliding scale available
Not all therapy is the same — and if you’ve tried it before and felt unseen, you’re not alone. At Therapy with Tyler, I offer emotionally-attuned, psychodynamic therapy for high-functioning women in Austin and across Texas who are ready for more than just coping skills. This post breaks down what real depth work looks like, how I blend insight with relationship, and why the right kind of therapy can finally help you feel like yourself.