Paula Passanisi, LCSW

Psychedelic Integration Therapist in Austin, Texas, United States
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  • Therapist Info

    About Me:
    I have been a psychotherapist in private practice in Austin TX for the past 7 years.  Prior to opening my own practice, I spent 7 years as a community health social worker in Boston, San Francisco and Austin, working primarily within the realm of elder care and hospice.  I also opened and taught at my own yoga studio for about 5 years.  Healing, for me, has become a way of life, and I've found that the more I allow it to happen, the more enjoyment I feel in my life.

    My clinical training is in psychodynamic theory, mindfulness-based psychotherapy, self-compassion therapy, ketamine-assisted therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. I received my Bachelors of Sociology from University of Massachusetts - Amherst in 2005, and my Masters of Social Work from Smith College in 2010.  I continue to travel the world to immerse myself in different cultures from Peru to Mexico to India, learning the traditional healing paths of yoga, mindfulness practices, and plant medicine.

    My specialties are navigating life transitions, anxiety and depression. I am ever-practicing compassion, mindfulness, and self-awareness.  These practices both inspire and illuminate my clinical perspective. I firmly believe that everyone can heal with awareness and intention. I think the main reason we experience mental health issues is to become more conscious of feelings we've ignored that need to be honored in our lives.

    Description of Services:
    My therapeutic approach blends mindfulness-based techniques and self-compassion teachings, with a profound respect for what the body is saying in the present moment. As a psychedelic integration specialist, I provide a safe space to process, explore, and reflect on psychedelic experiences.
    I don't discriminate against anyone. I work with adults of all genders and racial identities, who want or need to honor themselves more and are ready to be or are already on a healing path. I am a part of the LGBTQ community. If you want to learn more about how I can help, send me a message.
    Credentials & Certifications: LCSW
    Licenses: 64672

  • Details

    Remote Practitioner: Yes
    Price Range: 175

  • Our Process

    Overview of Experience:

    I help people to get clear with their emotions. I start this process by getting curious with you about what is currently happening in your thoughts, feelings, and in your life. My way of working is supportive, compassionate, and aims to get at the root of things, so that you can navigate through life with grace and an increasing sense of wholeness.

    Intake Process:

    I offer free 20-minute phone consultations to see if we are a good fit.

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