Let’s do this thing. I’m ready when you are.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Austin, Texas. Poke around to learn about what I do and how I do it. If you feel that we may be a good fit, I hope you will reach out. Let’s get started.

Hey there,

I’m Katy Manganella. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas and owner of Austin City Counseling. These days, I work almost exclusively with high-achieving Millennials and Gen Zs with anxiety and anxiety-related concerns (perfectionism, people-pleasing, imposter syndrome, and burnout, for example). I also offer counseling for relationships, teens, and parents of teens in Austin, TX.

Folks are often curious (and with good reason) about my background. Here’s a little about me. I graduated in 2011 with a M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I draw from advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Self Compassion, Attachment-Based Therapy, Gottman Method Relationship Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, and I am a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator. I am also a Certified Yoga Teacher, supporting bodily awareness of emotions and using the body to process the physical sensations of emotions. The most important thing for you to know though, is that I am a human, too, and I will tailor my approach to your unique needs and personality.

I connect especially with high achievers, perfectionists, “peace-keepers,” and people who have been told they are “wise” most of their lives. A common trait I see when I start working with someone new is they have a gut feeling that things could be better, but feel stuck right now. The answers may not be clear to you in this moment, and it is okay for you to start from that place. You are taking a step to bring the answers into focus and I am really glad you are here.

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