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In person & online Individual Therapy
Get help navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, neurodivergence, or a general sense of being stuck. In person in South Austin (right by Radio South) or online across Texas.
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Feel more like yourself again.
Individual therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and psychedelic integration services for adults seeking healing, self-understanding, and a more connected relationship with themselves.
Emily Satel, LPC
You might be here because…
You've spent years trying to understand yourself, and something still feels stuck.
You've read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Reflected endlessly. Maybe you've even been to therapy before.
Sometimes it shows up as:
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The overachiever who can't slow down, and the people-pleasing that comes with it.
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The same pattern turning up in a new relationship… again.
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A quiet sense of disconnection, even when life looks good on paper.
Maybe you're carrying the effects of trauma, navigating anxiety, depression, or neurodivergence. Or maybe you simply know something isn't working and you're not sure why.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and tailored to the person in front of me.
Some sessions look like conversation. Others might involve exploring different parts of yourself, noticing what's happening in your body, experimenting with a new perspective, or simply staying with an experience that usually gets pushed away.
You are not broken.
Most of us develop ways of protecting ourselves that make perfect sense given what we lived through. Sometimes those strategies still serve us. Sometimes they get in the way of the life we actually want.
Therapy is a chance to meet those patterns with more curiosity, compassion, and choice.
Insight matters. But lasting change often requires creating new relationships with ourselves and integrating those insights in ways that can be felt, not just understood.
Where we'll meet
A calm, private space in South Austin for in-person sessions.
South Austin · afternoon light
Three ways to work together
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KAP Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
For clients combining psychotherapy with ketamine treatment. Having supported thousands of KAP sessions, my approach centers preparation, safety, relationship, and integration, not just the medicine itself.
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Before & after Psychedelic Preparation & Integration
Support before and after a psychedelic experience, to help you make sense of what came up and turn it into real change in everyday life. Whether you're preparing for an experience or integrating one you've already had.
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South Austin, TX Emily Satel, LPC License #92604
Meet Emily
Therapist. Backpacker. Festival-goer. Professional rabbit-hole explorer.
I've always been fascinated by people, relationships, and the ways we learn to protect ourselves. That curiosity eventually became my career.
When I'm not working, you'll probably find me outdoors, dancing to live music, getting lost in an epic fantasy novel, or enthusiastically diving into whatever ADHD hyperfixation has captured my attention this month.
Experience & Training
Before opening my private practice, I served as Director of Psychotherapy Services at Transcend Health Solutions in Austin, where I facilitated and supported thousands of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions.
That work taught me something I carry into every session: meaningful change rarely comes from insight or medication alone. Preparation, relationship, safety, and integration are what make it last.
I also advocate for safe, affordable access to this care. I recently spoke at the Texas Capitol about ketamine-assisted therapy, sharing data on its efficacy and making the case for broader, responsible access.
My work is informed by training and experience in trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic burnout, dissociation, somatic approaches, attachment-focused therapy, IFS-informed parts work, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic integration.
At the Texas Capitol
Advocating for safe, affordable access to ketamine-assisted therapy and presenting data on its efficacy.
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How do I know if therapy is right for me? +
Most people reach out because they feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns they don't fully understand. You don't need to have it all figured out first. Curiosity is enough.
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What can I expect from our first session? +
It's a chance to get to know each other, talk about what brings you in, and start exploring your goals. There's no pressure to tell your whole story at once. Those early sessions also help us feel out how we work together.
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How do I know if we're a good fit? +
A free consultation call is a helpful first step to share what you're looking for and get a sense of my approach. The first few sessions tell us even more. Therapy is a relationship, and finding the right fit matters.
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Do I have to be interested in ketamine or psychedelic work to work with you? +
Not at all. Many clients work with me through traditional talk therapy alone. KAP and integration are simply options for the people they fit.
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Do you take insurance? +
I'm an out-of-network provider, so I don't bill insurance directly. Sessions are $175 for 50 minutes, and I provide superbills (detailed receipts) you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement. A few sliding-scale spots open up when available, so reach out if cost is a concern.
Simple, transparent pricing
No surprises, just clarity
Private pay keeps your care confidential and fully your own. I’m not in-network with insurance, but I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Free consultation
Free
A 20-minute call to feel out fit — no pressure, no cost.
Individual therapy
$175
or $750 for a pack of 5 sessions
Per 50-minute session, in person in South Austin or online across Texas.
*A few sliding-scale spots are open — if the rate is the only thing in the way, reach out and we may be able to figure something out.
Ketamine and Integration
Let's talk
Session length and pricing depend on your unique treatment plan — we’ll map it out together.
Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement
· Texas Good Faith Estimate provided
Reach out
Start where you are.
Ready to take the next step? I offer free consultation calls to see whether we're a good fit to work together. No pressure, no commitment, just a conversation.
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South Austin, TX — in-person & online across Texas · Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas