Christy Reeder, PhD, CGP, SEP

Trauma & Group Therapy in Austin, TX

Therapy for Cycle-Breakers

I work with thoughtful, reflective adults who sense there’s more beneath the surface of their lives. Oftentimes (but not always!) people who’ve been in therapy before and are ready for something deeper. People who want to understand how their history continues to influence their adult relationships, their emotional availability, and their capacity for aliveness.

Many of my clients are leaving behind patterns that have been passed down for generations—emotional shutdown, perfectionism, people-pleasing, difficulty with intimacy. Some are rebuilding their sense of self after leaving faith communities due to spiritual abuse. Others may look “fine” on the outside but feel disconnected from joy on the inside.

Beyond Insight: Working at the Level of Implicit Memory

How We’ll Work Together

It’s quite possible you already understand a lot yourself. You’ve had insights. You know your triggers. But knowing hasn’t changed the pattern—the way you shut down in conflict, the intimacy that feels just out of reach, the aliveness that seems to belong to someone else’s life.

That’s because the patterns laid down in your earliest relationships live in your body and nervous system, not just your thoughts. Real change happens when we work at that level—together. And I do mean together. This isn’t about me having all the answers while you do all the work. It’s about creating a relationship where healing can happen.

What that looks like

I integrate somatic approaches (Somatic Experiencing), EMDR therapy, and Internal Family Systems with relational psychotherapy. But more than any technique, what I offer is my presence. My willingness to stay with you in the hard moments. My trust that you have what it takes to do this work—even when you don’t believe it yourself.

We’ll go slow. We’ll listen to what your body is telling us. We’ll make space for the parts of you that have been exiled or shamed. We’ll work with what shows up between us—the trust, the doubt, the inevitable moments of disconnection and repair.

I’m Dr. Christy Reeder, licensed psychologist (PhD), Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP), and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), with specialized training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems. I work with individuals and groups in Austin, Texas, and online across PSYPACT states.

Free Consultation Session

Choosing the right therapist is a crucial decision. To assist you in this important first step, I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation session.