Meet Your Potential Online Therapist in Texas
Hi! I'm Ysabel Hinojosa, a licensed Professional Counselor Associate based in Texas offering online therapy for teens & adults across Texas in Austin, Houston, Dallas, El Paso, Corpus Christi, and more.
My approach is inclusive & empathic. I've worked with people from all walks of life, From single parents to CEOs, from those navigating arranged marriages to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Atheism to Christianity to Spirituality, I've experienced a deep understanding of the complexities that shape so many different kinds of people. I'm passionate about helping clients overcome challenges like anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD.
I've had the privilege to work with a range of people from all walks of life, each with their own unique backgrounds and experiences. While this list isn't exhaustive, it gives you an idea of the areas I've worked with & am welcoming of:
Family & Relationship Dynamics
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Single parents, co-parents, blended families, divorced, widowed
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Arranged marriages, polyamorous, monogamous, relationship anarchists
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Stay-at-home parents, work-from-home parents, full-time caregivers
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Chosen family, estranged from family, intergenerational caregivers
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Parenting neurodivergent or disabled children, foster parents, adoptive parents
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People navigating infertility, miscarriage, or pregnancy loss
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Survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, family trauma
Work & Socioeconomic Backgrounds
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Blue-collar workers, white-collar professionals, government employees
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Service industry workers, retail workers, gig workers, freelancers
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Entrepreneurs, small business owners, non-profit workers, corporate professionals
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Overworked and burnt-out professionals, career changers, job loss/unemployment
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People facing workplace discrimination, labor rights activists, union organizers
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Financially privileged, low-income, housing-insecure, unhoused
Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Backgrounds
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Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander
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Multiracial, biracial, bicultural, multilingual, first-generation immigrants
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Third-culture individuals, diaspora communities, refugees, asylum seekers
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People reconnecting with cultural roots, estranged from cultural identity
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Individuals experiencing racial or cultural imposter syndrome
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Navigating interracial relationships, multicultural family dynamics
Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Structures
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Queer, LGBTQ+, genderfluid, non-binary, trans, asexual, intersex, questioning
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Late bloomers in sexuality and identity exploration, coming out later in life
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Survivors of conversion therapy, navigating gender dysphoria
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Ethically non-monogamous, solo polyamorous, kink/fetish communities
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People deconstructing internalized homophobia or transphobia
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Individuals navigating queer parenthood, discrimination in dating/relationships
Religion, Spirituality & Belief Systems
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Ex-religious, religious trauma survivors, deconstructing faith
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Agnostic, Atheist, Jewish, Muslim, Christian (Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Orthodox, Jehovah’s Witness, Mormon, etc.)
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Buddhist, Hindu, Indigenous spiritualities, Unitarian Universalist
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People recovering from cult dynamics, questioning faith, interfaith families
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Navigating spiritual bypassing, toxic positivity, religious guilt/shame
Health, Disability & Mental Health Experiences
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Disabled, chronically ill, living with rare or misunderstood conditions
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Neurodivergent (ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, etc.), psychiatric survivors
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Living with mental health conditions (OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, etc.)
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Navigating medical gaslighting, misdiagnosis, or medical trauma
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Balancing caregiving for loved ones while managing personal health needs
Life Transitions & Personal Growth
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People navigating grief and loss, post-breakup or post-divorce healing
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Moving to a new city/country, adjusting to major life transitions
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People redefining self-worth outside of productivity or external validation
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Confronting systemic oppression, racial or gender-based trauma
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Breaking generational cycles, healing from childhood emotional neglect
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Those who feel like they don’t fit into traditional life paths
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Individuals questioning what they truly want out of life
Adults of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations & gender identities are welcomed + honored.
Identities, Background & Experiences I Work With
My Counseling Background & Approach
I completed my educational training from New York University, and fulfilled my practicum and internship hours from Capital Area Counseling in Austin. This is where I deepened my passion for offering online therapy for teens & adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma & OCD. My approach is anything but one size fits all. I draw from a range of modalities including Brainspotting, EMDR, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Somatic CBT, Somatic Therapy/Somatic Embodiment, and more to create a path that fits you. Healing isn't linear, and it doesn't always happen through words alone. I believe therapy should meet you where you are, emotionally, physically, & energetically. Whether you're seeking OCD therapy, anxiety therapy or support for trauma recovery, we'll move at a pace that feels safe & sustainable. My work is especially supportive for highly sensitive individuals, intuitive deep feelers, navigating emotional overwhelm, identity exploration, family dynamics or relational stress.
When it comes to my therapy approach, I avoid the one-size-fits-all mentality. Instead I take from the range of therapeutic techniques in my toolbox and tailor each session to your unique needs. My overarching approach is grounded in 4 key principles:
I believe you're the expert in your own life. As your therapist, I'm here to walk alongside you, not ahead of you, offering support, reflection & compassion. Using a person-centered approach, we'll create a safe space where you can speak freely and feel fully seen. This framework is especially helpful for clients navigating perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, trauma & self doubt. Together we'll work toward clarity, emotional freedom & a stronger connection with your inner voice.
So much of our emotional pain shows up in relationships, both past & present. Through a relational therapy lens, we'll explore your attachment patterns, communications habits, and experiences that shaped how you show up with others. This approach is particularly effective for those dealing with relationship anxiety, family tension, people pleasing or feeling emotionally disconnected. Healing happens through safe connection, and that begins right here in the therapy room.
Anxiety, trauma & emotional stress don't just live in your thoughts, they live in your body. With a somatic based approach, we'll tune into how your nervous system holds onto stress, helping you develop body awareness & tools for emotional regulation. This is especially helpful for those dealing with panic attacks, chronic stress, trauma triggers, shut down responses, or who find it hard to "think their way out" of overwhelm. Together we'll use body based practices to help you feel safer & more grounded in your day to day life.
I believe that intuitive wisdom is an underutilized strength in therapy, and in life. I integrate my own intuitive attunement as a therapist and help you reconnect with your own inner compass. Whether you’re feeling emotionally blocked, overanalyzing every decision, or disconnected from what you really want, this approach can help you access clarity from within. Intuition-informed therapy is particularly powerful for highly sensitive, deep-feeling individuals who crave emotional alignment and self-trust.
Person-Centered Therapy for Anxiety, OCD & Trauma
Relational Therapy for Attachment Wounds & Communication Patterns
Somatic Therapy for Nervous System Awareness & Regulation
Intuition Informed Therapy for Self Trust & Emotional Clarity
Online Therapy in Texas, Flexible Virtual Sessions
(Yes, Pets Welcome!)
While I'm based in Texas, I offer online therapy for teens & adults across the entire state. That means no matter where you are, whether it's Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Mcallen, Southlake, South Padre Island, San Marcos, or anywhere in between, we can connect through secure virtual therapy sessions!
Whether you're looking for anxiety therapy, OCD therapy, or trauma-informed counseling, Telehealth allows us to meet a time & place that words for you. No traffic. No waiting rooms. Just a quiet space, your favorite blanket, maybe your pet curled up nearby. (Yes, pets are always welcome in session. Interrupting cats? Yes, PLEASE.)
I offer evening & late night online therapy appointments for Texans with full schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or anyone who simply needs care that fits into real life. So if you're anywhere in Texas & looking for virtual therapy that meets you where you are, emotionally and geographically, I'd be honored to support you.
As a Human
I believe that being able to genuinely connect with your therapist is an essential part of the healing process, especially in virtual therapy. So here's a little peek into what makes me, me. As a therapist, a parent, and a person showing up in the world.
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🐱 A lifelong cat lover (truly, since birth). There’s something about their stillness, independence, and quiet company that resonates deeply.
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👩👦👦 Motherhood continues to shape me daily. Parenting a 10-year-old and a toddler (19 months!) constantly pushes me toward deeper self-reflection and growth.
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🌿 I feel deeply connected to the rhythms of the Earth, people, and energy. The intuitive side of therapy is where I often feel most alive.
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🔴 Rosacea and I are longtime companions. Shifts in weather, movement, and surprise triggers remind me that bodies are sensitive, real, and deserving of care.
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🌊 I'm an intuitive empath and outgoing introvert. A combo that makes me deeply attuned and fully present with the people I work with.
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📺 My (possibly lifelong) mission: to watch every great TV show in existence. Currently into Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Bojack Horseman.
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🌲 My husband gently reminds me that movement matters. Nature walks and stretches keep me grounded and in my body (and I try to listen).
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🚗 Roadtrips bring me joy. Not the weekend kind, but the multi-week, map-spread-out kind. The slower the drive, the more I feel.
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❄️ Snow brings me a deep sense of calm. Soft, quiet, and still. Just like the best therapy moments.
Therapy isn’t just about tools, it’s about presence. And in our work together, I aim to bring my whole self: grounded, open, and real. If you're looking for an online therapist in Texas who values intuition, relational depth, and nervous system awareness, I’d be honored to connect.
Degrees
New York University
MA in Mental Health Counseling & Wellness
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
BA in Psychology & Minor in Addiction Studies
Education + Training
License
Texas: Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate
Trainings
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Relational Life Therapy
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Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Techniques
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Brainspotting Phase 1
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
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EMDR Basics
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Somatic CBT