Felicia De La Garza Mercer, Ph.D., De La Garza Psychological Services — Psychologist in Austin, TX
Address2703 Sol Wilson Ave TX, Austin, TX 78702
Phone+1512-856-5211
Websitefeliciadmercerphd.com
Felicia De La Garza Mercer is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience offering culturally responsive, sex-positive therapy to individuals and couples. She specializes in helping high achievers build confidence and security, utilizing an approach that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance-based methods, and relational techniques. Felicia also integrates Mesoamerican-based healing practices, including curanderismo and ancestral reconnection, for those seeking spiritual grounding. Her practice is affirming of neurodivergent identities and welcomes clients of all ages and backgrounds. She is committed to antiracism and social justice, with experience working with diverse and historically marginalized communities. Felicia's therapeutic style is active, collaborative, and aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and empowering environment.
Best for
- High achievers seeking confidence
- Individuals and couples navigating life transitions
- Those interested in culturally-informed healing
- Neurodivergent individuals and couples
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Mesoamerican-based spiritual counseling, Culturally responsive therapy, Sex-positive therapy |
| Tags | clinical psychologist, individual therapy, couples therapy, CBT, mindfulness, Mesoamerican healing, culturally responsive, sex-positive, neurodivergence affirming, antiracism |
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