Decades Counseling — Counselor in Austin, TX

4.9★★★★★★★★★★(11 reviews)

Address825 W 11th St TX, Austin, TX 78701

Phone+1512-222-7124

Websitedecadescounseling.com

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Decades Counseling offers therapy services in Austin, Texas, focusing on anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. They provide a welcoming, judgment-free environment to support clients through past experiences, present challenges, and future preparation. The practice utilizes evidence-based techniques like EMDR and offers specialized services including premarital counseling and support for new life transitions. They work with individuals aged 14 and up, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Decades Counseling aims to help clients find growth, support, and healing, empowering them with tools to thrive.

Best for

  • Young adults
  • College students
  • Couples
  • Individuals experiencing anxiety or depression
Key servicesPremarital counseling, EMDR, EMDR Intensives, Virtual sessions, Couples counseling, Individual therapy
Tagsanxiety counseling, trauma therapy, relationship counseling, emdr, premarital counseling, austin therapist, telehealth counseling, young adult counseling

Reviews on Google4.9 · 11 reviews

★★★★★★★★★★John JohnsonMar 2026

Decades Counseling has been a game changer for my wife and me. Every session gives us actionable takeaways we can immediately put into practice together. Easily the best counseling experience we’ve had in Austin.

★★★★★★★★★★Bryce StraussMar 2026

We love Decades Couseling! they equip you with practical tools you can use right away. Best counseling experience I've had in Austin, hands down.

★★★★★★★★★★Mia BakerSep 2025

Ellen is an incredible therapist - so lucky to have Decades!

★★★★★★★★★★McKenna O'KaneMar 2025

I see both Ellen and Allie at Decades and can’t speak highly enough of them! They are both professional, empathetic, and very knowledgeable. Would 10/10 recommend!

★★★★★★★★★★Kalen FaulkenberryMar 2025

Ellen has been a great resource in our pre-marital journey. Would recommend her to other couples wanting to complete Prepare/Enrich coursework.

★★★★★★★★★★Kellen ChraneSep 2024

amazing, life altering, top tier counseling

★★★★★★★★★★Emily VillaniJul 2024

I deeply respect and admire the team at Decades Counseling. I’m not surprised by how many clients want to work with Ellen Johnson, not only for her wise counsel, but also for the warm, accepting, and hopeful space she offers. I highly recommend Ellen and the trusted team at Decades to anyone who is working through a confusing time, a tough transition, interpersonal struggles, anxiety, depression, or difficult questions. At Decades you can find a heightened sense of clarity and peace that overflows into other areas of your life.

★★★★★★★★★★Ethan ViescaJun 2024

The amazing people at Decades are awesome people to work with! Working with them has been super welcoming and professional, I cannot recommend them enough for college students!

★★★★★★★★★★Jamie WangMay 2024

Ellen Johnson is a trusted and gifted professional counselor offering clinical services for young people seeking guidance and help during life’s transitions. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relational distress, or trauma, Ellen’s clinic is a great option to start your healing journey. The staff is amazing and well-experienced. They offer free consultation calls if you’re interested in their practice. Best of luck in your mental health journey!

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