Mind Waves PLLC — Psychologist in Austin, TX
Address800 Rio Grande St TX, Austin, TX 78701
Phone+1512-387-7145
Websitepsychologytoday.com
Dr. Daniela Benites is a psychologist licensed in New York and Texas, offering online psychotherapy for adults and young adults. She specializes in addressing long-term issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and emotional disconnection. Dr. Benites integrates analytical and somatic experiencing techniques to facilitate deep self-reflection, aiming to help clients connect with a more authentic and intrinsically satisfying sense of self. Her practice is informed by her background as a multicultural, binational (Brazilian American) individual and her postgraduate work on the Self and social brain dynamics. She provides a science-based, safe space for clients motivated to process difficult thoughts, memories, and emotions. Dr. Benites holds a PhD in Psychology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and has 8 years of practice experience.
Best for
- Adults experiencing depression
- Individuals with anxiety
- Clients processing trauma
- Young adults with emotional disconnection
| Key services | Individual psychotherapy, Telehealth sessions, Free 15-minute introductory call |
| Languages | Portuguese |
| Tags | psychologist, telehealth, depression, anxiety, trauma, somatic experiencing, analytical psychology, multicultural, bilingual, new york |
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