Community — Tyler Ricks Psychotherapy

Community & Advocacy

I believe healing
happens in relationship
and in community.

My work doesn't stop at the therapy room door. I show up in classrooms, on panels, at dinner tables, and in professional spaces — because I genuinely care about making mental health more honest, more accessible, and more culturally grounded.

~1K
clinicians in the ATX Therapy Network
5+
speaking & consulting engagements

I built ATX Therapy Network — from scratch

I founded ATX Therapy Network because I wanted a professional community that felt real — collaborative, not competitive, and actually rooted in the Austin area. What started as a simple idea has grown into something I'm genuinely proud of.

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Nearly 1,000 members

Therapists and mental health professionals across the Austin metro, all working in private pay practice.

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Events across the city

I host gatherings throughout Austin that bring clinicians together in person — because community isn't just digital.

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A real home online

The network lives at atxtherapynetwork.com — a companion site built to support and connect the Austin private pay community.

~1K

clinicians connected through a community built around genuine collaboration, shared values, and a belief that good work is better together.

Austin, TX · Private Pay

Where I've shown up

I care about being present in spaces where mental health conversations are often missing or incomplete. Here's some of what that's looked like.

Speaking

Texas Black Student Union — Mental Health Q&A

I was invited to speak with the Texas Black Student Union for an open, honest conversation on Black student mental health — what it actually looks like to seek support, and why it matters.

Scholarship

Black Minds Matter Scholarship

I created and funded the Black Minds Matter Scholarship for Black students at Texas State University, providing access to in-person counseling at my San Marcos office. Financial barriers shouldn't determine who gets to heal.

Panel

Texas Women's Basketball — Career Exploration Day

I joined a career panel for the Texas Women's Basketball team, talking about what it's like to build a private practice as a therapist and business owner — a path most student athletes haven't seen modeled.

Consulting

UT Austin Dell Medical Center — Zero Suicide Project

I served as a clinical consultant on the Zero Suicide Project at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, contributing to systemic efforts in suicide prevention and care.

Writing & Media

Writing More. Saying More.

I write on mental health, identity, and the things that often go unsaid. It's work I'm leaning into more — and it's something I care about deeply.

Collaboration

Open to Referral Partnerships

I actively build referral relationships with physicians, psychiatrists, and community organizations. If you work with women who could benefit from depth-oriented mental health support, I'd love to connect.

What I speak on

I'm available for speaking engagements, workshops, and panels. I bring clinical depth and real talk to every room I'm in.

Black women's mental health Eating disorders in Black women College student mental health Shame & authenticity Identity development Women & self-worth Private practice ownership Therapist community building Relational depth work Mental health access & equity

Don't see your topic? Reach out — I'm open to conversations about emerging needs and collaborative programming.

Looking to collaborate?

I'm always looking to build relationships with providers who work alongside the women I serve. A good referral network matters — for clinicians and for clients alike.

Primary care physicians Psychiatrists OB-GYNs & women's health providers Dietitians & nutrition therapists Community agencies University counseling centers Other therapists & counselors

Let's bring this work into your space.

Whether you're looking for a speaker, a consultant, a workshop, or a referral partner — I'm open to meaningful collaboration. Reach out and let's talk about what's possible.