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AUSTIN | TEXAS & COLORADO TELEHEALTH

No one really has it all together.

Psychotherapy for adults, couples, and parents navigating ADHD, anxiety, neurodivergence, identity, and the layered challenges that come with complex needs.

EVIDENCE-BASED

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TRAUMA-INFORMED

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EVIDENCE-BASED ◦ TRAUMA-INFORMED ◦

The pressure to show up, keep your cool, and stay on top of things—it's nonstop.

From the outside, it might look like you're managing. But underneath, you're spinning out, feeling disconnected, or exhausted by the mental load. You want things to feel less reactive. Less heavy. More manageable. More you.

What I often help my clients with:

These are the kinds of struggles we can explore together—so you can stop white-knuckling your way through and actually feel more grounded in your day-to-day life.

◦ ADHD—including late-diagnosed or overlooked presentations

◦ Anxiety + internal pressure

◦ Emotional reactivity, shutdown, or “too much” feelings

◦ Parenting neurodivergent or gender-questioning kids

◦ Trauma and relational wounds

◦ Shame, perfectionism, and harsh inner critics

◦ Burnout, disconnect, and shifting roles or relationships

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Individual Therapy

$165—50 min*

For adults looking to better understand themselves, manage emotions, or navigate stuck patterns.

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Couples Therapy

$215—50 min*

For partners wanting to improve communication, deepen connection, or move through conflict together.

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Family Support

$215—50 min*

For parents navigating complex dynamics—especially related to neurodivergence, identity, or caregiving.

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Hellen Pennell, MA, LPC

Level 2 AEDP Therapist · EMDR Trained

I didn’t always know I’d become a therapist. For a long time, I was just trying to make life work—navigating parenting, burnout, unexpected twists, and all the pressure to be fine when I wasn’t. I’ve worked in education. I’ve been part of the corporate world. I’ve sat in waiting rooms with my own kid, wondering if we were on the right path. All of that led me here—not just to therapy as a profession, but to therapy as a deep and human kind of work.

In therapy, I bring a grounded, collaborative presence. I’m curious about how your mind and body are working to protect you—whether that shows up as anxiety, emotional reactivity, attention challenges, or patterns you feel stuck in. For clients navigating ADHD or neurodivergence (whether newly diagnosed or long overlooked), I work to help you understand your unique wiring—managing things like sensory overwhelm, executive function struggles, and the impact all of this can have on relationships, work, and self-worth.

My training includes AEDP, EMDR, somatic practices, and interpersonal neurobiology, but more than any single modality, I care about helping you feel seen, supported, and connected to your own internal compass. Whether you’re burned out from caregiving, managing chronic overwhelm, or just trying to carve out a bit more space to breathe—I’ll meet you there. You don’t have to have it all figured out to get started.

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Request a free 20-minute consult call
Just fill out my contact form—I’ll follow up personally to schedule.

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We’ll talk about what’s going on
Ask questions, share what’s going on, and see how it feels.

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If it feels right, we’ll set up your session
I’ll send intake forms, and we’ll get your first session on the calendar.

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You don’t have to carry it all alone.

You’ve been holding a lot—quiet overwhelm, reactive moments you didn’t see coming, pressure to be everything for everyone. Maybe you’re burned out from caregiving, stuck in relational patterns, or your brain just won’t slow down. Whatever’s brought you here, you don’t have to keep white-knuckling your way through it.

I offer therapy for adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, and the deeper emotional layers that come with it—plus support for parents, couples, and families riding the waves together. With in-person sessions in Austin and virtual options across Texas and Colorado, we’ll find something that fits.

The first step is simple: book a free 20-minute consult and let’s see if this feels like the right place to begin. Just fill out my contact form—I’ll follow up personally to schedule.

Frequently Asked—

  • Individual therapy
        • 50 minutes – $165
        • 90 minutes – $215

    Couples therapy
        • 50 minutes – $215
        • 90 minutes – $265

    Family support
        • 50 minutes – $215
        • 90 minutes – $265

    I offer a free 20-minute phone or video consult to see if we’re a good fit. A limited number of sliding scale spots are available—please ask if you're interested.

  • I do not take insurance at this time. I can provide you with a Statement of Services that you can submit to your insurance provider. I do accept payments from HSA and FSA accounts.

  • I work with individual adults (19+), couples, and parents/caregivers. Many of my clients are navigating ADHD, anxiety, or both—sometimes newly diagnosed, sometimes still figuring things out. I also support parents of neurodivergent or gender-questioning kids, and I have a special interest in helping caregivers manage the emotional weight of that journey.

  • It’s not one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll look at what ADHD feels like for you—whether that’s sensory overwhelm, emotional reactivity, attention challenges, or the constant struggle to keep life on track. We’ll explore strengths, identify patterns, and build practical strategies, using tools like EMDR, somatic work, and interpersonal neurobiology to help your nervous system feel more regulated.

  • Yes—here are a few trusted tools, articles, and organizations my clients have found helpful:

    Stress-Reduction Tools:

    Podcasts:

    • ADHD 365

    • All Things ADHD

    • ADHD Pro Tips (available through Stitcher)

  • Anxiety shows up in different ways for different people—racing thoughts, shutdown, chronic worry, or that tense, on-edge feeling that won’t quit. I’ll help you tune into how anxiety works in your body and mind, so we can find ways to calm your system and build more confidence navigating stressful situations. My approach is trauma-informed, and we’ll work at a pace that feels manageable.

  • Yes. Many of my clients come in with anxiety that’s rooted in earlier trauma or painful life experiences. I’m a trauma-informed therapist and EMDR trained, and we’ll work at a pace that feels safe—whether that means focusing on present-day tools, unpacking deeper roots, or both.

  • My office is located in central Austin, and I also offer secure telehealth sessions for folks anywhere in Texas or Colorado.