Our Services
Individual Therapy in Austin
We provide individual therapy in Austin for adults seeking help with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or overwhelming stress. Our approach integrates EMDR, somatic therapy, CBT, and DBT to help clients move beyond survival patterns and into healthier ways of living.
Whether you’ve experienced childhood trauma, relationship challenges, or recent life upheavals, we create a personalized therapy plan to help you find clarity and healing.
Family Therapy in Austin
Families often struggle with repeated cycles of conflict, miscommunication, or unresolved pain. At Second Wave Counseling, we offer family therapy in Austin for parents, teens, and multi-generational households.
Our family therapists help identify unhealthy patterns, teach emotional regulation skills, and create a safe environment where each member can be heard. We have extensive experience with families facing trauma, neurodivergence, and crisis-level conflict.
In-home Counseling & Behavioral Support
We offer in-home and community-based mental health services. We understand that attending appointments at a traditional office setting can be challenging for some individuals, and we believe in meeting our clients where they are – including in the comfort of their own homes.
Our team has years of experience providing effective mental health support in community and home environments. We're committed to walking alongside our clients on their recovery journey, and this includes offering flexible and accessible
Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Second Wave Counseling specializes in trauma therapy in Austin, including EMDR and somatic approaches. Many of our therapists have backgrounds in residential treatment centers and crisis work, giving us extensive experience with complex trauma.
We help clients process painful experiences, reduce triggers, and build resilience. Our approach is affirming of neurodivergence and inclusive of all identities. We are here to support your journey in finding growth and move forward side by side.
Couples Therapy in Austin
Relationships can reach breaking points. At Second Wave Counseling, we specialize in couples therapy in Austin for partners navigating high conflict, infidelity, communication breakdown, or emotional disconnection.
We provide structured couples counseling to de-escalate fights, improve communication, and rebuild trust. Our therapists bring years of experience working with couples in crisis and use approaches rooted in family systems therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and integrate relational trauma support.
Whether you want to prevent separation or navigate it with dignity, couples therapy at Second Wave creates space for real change.
Coaching & Life Skills
Sometimes you’re not looking for deep trauma work—you just need help getting stuff done. Coaching is about real-life tasks: making decisions, grocery shopping, sticking to a cleaning routine, setting goals, and figuring out what’s next. It’s less about therapy and more about practical steps that help you move forward.
We travel to you and help in vivo. Have you been meaning to clean out a closet or need help getting your kitchen back in order? Do you (or your teen) have piles of laundry and struggle to get through them?
This is the service for you. Coaching can help you tackle those things and actually make them happen.
Session Rates & Policy Information
Carla Pelcastre, LCSW
Intake Session | 75-90 minute | $300
Individual Therapy | 55 mins | $220
Family/Couples Therapy | 55 mins | $220
Kayla Grissett, LCSW
Intake Session | 75-90 minute | $200
Individual Therapy | 55 mins | $180
Family/Couples Therapy | 55 mins | $180
Matthew Regan, Life Coach
Intake Session | 60 minute | $145
Community Integration | 55 mins | $145
Life Skills | 55 mins | $145
Drive Time Fees
We offer a 50% discount on drive time. For community or in-home appointments, drive time is calculated by prorating clinicians session fee.
Location
We’re in a one story home-turned-office at 1713 Fort View Rd, close to the intersection of Menchaca Rd. and Ben White. We have on-site parking.
Cancellation/No Show Fees
24 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. A full session fee will be charged for any late cancellations or no-shows.
Equity Pricing / Sliding Scale
We offer equity pricing (also known as sliding scale) for clients facing financial constraints, particularly those with lived experience of homelessness or foster care. Rates are discussed and agreed upon during consultations, and clients are encouraged to revisit payment arrangements as needed.
Limited spots are available at these reduced fees, so please contact us through the contact form to inquire about availability. No proof of income is required.
Payment
Payment is due at time of service. We accept payment via Stripe, a credit card processing service via SimplePractice.