Offering Teletherapy for
Offering Teletherapy for Austin and All of Texas
Results-oriented, Evidence-based Therapy
Via Teletherapy
At Austin Center for CBT, we offer state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tailored to each individual or couple. CBT is an empirically supported approach for addressing a range of issues that can interfere with people’s lives. CBT is a good fit for results-oriented individuals and couples who want to actively participate in their treatment. If you are seeking therapy and think we might be a good fit for you, please give us a call. We are happy to answer questions, discuss treatment options, or set up an initial consultation session.
Areas of Specialty
- OCD
- Trichotillomania
- Chronic Illness
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Postpartum
Depression & Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic Disorder
- Insomnia
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Anxiety, Worry
& Stress
- Relationships
- Parenting
- Sexual Concerns
- Infertility
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Anxiety, Worry
& Stress - Depression
- Panic Disorder
- Insomnia
- OCD
- Trichotillomania
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Postpartum
Depression & Anxiety - Chronic Illness
- Relationships
- Parenting
- Sexual Concerns
- Infertility
The techniques used in individual and couples therapy at the Austin Center for CBT are backed by extensive research. At the beginning of therapy, we tailor a plan of treatment for you and your goals, then help you implement and practice new skills. Under the umbrella of CBT, we provide several distinct treatment options, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Schema Therapy, Gottman Method™ Couples Therapy, and sex therapy. Utilizing interventions that have been rigorously studied, CBT helps clients make changes they can maintain even after the end of treatment.
Austin Center for CBT was founded by Dr. Tamara Bryan, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing CBT to individuals and couples. In addition to psychotherapy, we also offer CBT resources to the public and supervision to other clinicians.
Austin Center for CBT was founded by Dr. Tamara Bryan, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing CBT to individuals and couples. In addition to psychotherapy, we also offer CBT resources to the public and supervision to other clinicians.
CBT Utilizes Research-based Strategies
to Achieve Your Goals
- Personalized Plan of Treatment
Together, we create a personalized plan of treatment for your unique challenges and goals. This treatment plan is informed by current research findings as well as your priorities and preferences. Typically, CBT involves focusing on thoughts and behaviors that lead to difficulties, then learning new skills and strategies to help you better navigate challenging situations and emotions. Practicing and refining skills between sessions for homework is a fundamental element of CBT.
- State-of-the-Art CBT Treatments
Standard CBT
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Schema Therapy
Gottman Method™ Couples Therapy
- Services
Teletherapy
Teletherapy
Teleherapy is a type of telehealth. In teletherapy, CBT is provided over the phone or via live video.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy
Typically, individual therapy starts with weekly sessions, then tapers to less frequent sessions as you experience improvement and start to master skills.
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy usually begins with all three of us meeting together to explore the strengths and challenges of the relationship. Then, each member of the couple has an individual session before coming back together again with the three of us for more in-depth feedback and goal-setting.
Sex Therapy
Sex Therapy
Depending on what issues are presenting difficulties, sexual issues may be addressed in individual and/or couples therapy. Sometimes therapy focuses solely on sexual issues; sometimes sexual issues are addressed in the context of work on other issues.
Intensive Treatment
Intensive Treatment
Intensive outpatient treatment is an option in couples therapy as well as exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD. Sometimes longer sessions or more frequent sessions are used to jumpstart changes or speed progress.
Tamara Bryan, Ph.D.
Director
For over 20 years, Dr. Tamara Bryan has provided cognitive behavioral treatment for OCD, panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, relationship issues, and sexual issues. She has utilized the Gottman treatment approach with couples since 1996.
Dr. Bryan earned her bachelor of arts with honors in psychology from Brown University, where she graduated magna cum laude. She received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Kansas.
During her internship at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, Dr. Bryan provided individual and group CBT and DBT. After internship, she provided consultations, evaluations, and group therapy in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Bryan completed her Post-doctoral Fellowship at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City and eventually served as a supervising psychologist there for several years.
At Columbia University’s Social Intervention Group, Dr. Bryan oversaw a Process Measures and Quality Assurance team for a NIMH-funded research project involving African American, serodiscordant, heterosexual couples.
After moving to Austin, Dr. Bryan served as the Director of Adult Services at the Austin Center for the Treatment of OCD. In 2013, she founded the Austin Center for CBT. Dr. Bryan has maintained a private practice since 2002.
Dr. Bryan has lectured to clinicians and trainees on a variety of topics related to CBT. She has supervised psychology trainees and post-doctoral fellows as well as psychiatry residents. Dr. Bryan’s research interests have focused on sexual behavior and communication.
She is licensed in the state of Texas.
Contact
The Austin Center for CBT is located in North Central Austin, just west of the junction of MOPAC & 2222. We serve clients throughout central Texas, including the Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Leander areas. We offer day and evening appointments.