Our Counselors
Counseling is hopeful work.
When you meet us, you will find that our counselors are down to earth people who truly care and understand that moving through life in pain or discouragement is a very difficult process.
We understand that you want to feel better. and we have dedicated our careers to helping you find peace, happiness and satisfaction in your life. We are committed and dedicated to working effectively and efficiently with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire and deserve.
Meet Our Providers
Jill Niemtschk
Clinical Director
My name is Jill Niemtschk, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor born and raised here in the great city of Austin, Texas. From a very early age, I have been compelled to help others. I decided to pursue this passion and obtained my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward’s University in 2014. Since then, I have been counseling individuals in a variety of settings; primarily, in the criminal justice sector.
I have years of experience working with adults who struggle with substance use, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma related disorders. I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities, specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I foster an environment where one can feel safe to be themselves. I am client centered and believe in a collaborative approach that cultivates your growth, curiosity, and authentic self.
I understand that the investment in therapy is a big step both emotionally and financially; one that can feel courageous and scary at the same time. I am here to help you navigate these steps in a caring, non-judgmental space where you can discover, heal, and work towards your goals. If you are ready to embark on this therapeutic endeavor, you will be amazed at the progress you can make. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Nina Wolf
LPC
Hello! My name is Nina Wolf. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I enjoy working with adults, couples, and families. My areas of experience ranges from a variety of concerns such as trauma related issues, grief and loss, anxiety & depression. In addition, self-esteem, parenting/parent-child relationship issues, abuse are some of the challenges and experiences my clients face. I truly believe the past plays a critical role in the overall growth and development of an individual throughout their lifespan. Because of this, I am convinced that it is critical to heal from the difficult experiences and related memories we hold with us so we can start truly living in the here and now without the past feeling so heavily present.
I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based psychotherapy model, that focuses on exploring your inner world and how different aspects of your internal system is working to protect you. By exploring and learning about your inner world, we can then gain a better understanding how your system can give you space to allow you to experience life without being overwhelmed by your feelings or emotions. Additionally, since human beings are unique, I also incorporate other tools from a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as expressive arts in therapy, sand tray, to name a few, tailored to you and your specific needs.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental environment that supports a collaborative therapeutic relationship and will work to help you identify, understand, and process the areas in which you feel stuck. I know how hard it can be to make that first step in seeking therapy. It can be overwhelming, maybe sometimes even scary. I get that, and I want you to know that you are not alone. I full-heartedly want to walk this journey with you, and my hope is to help you gain the tools and confidence in your ability to reach your goals and heal from these burdens you have been carrying.
Anne Dodson
LPC
All of us carry some kind of baggage as we journey through life. None of us know what our path is going to bring to us or how best to respond to everything that comes our way. Each of us has to find the answers that are right for us and make our way. I strongly believe that each of us have the inner resources to do so, even if we doubt ourselves. That does not mean we have to do it alone. I am here to engage in a collaborative relationship with you to find solutions that are right for you.
I specialize in work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, parenting or life changes like loss and divorce, as well as teens who are having difficulties with depression, anxiety, school challenges, friendships, ADHD or leaving home. I also work with couples who face relationship challenges.
My orientation is client-centered, humanistic therapy, and I use cognitive-behavioral therapy strategies (CBT), as well as emotional focused therapy strategies (EFT), creative therapy interventions, mindfulness, solution focused methods, neurobiological approaches and internal family systems work (IFS). With couples, I draw on the work of John and Julie Gottman as well as attachment theory and the work of Sue Johnson.
These methods are all deeply respectful and value each person’s unique strengths and resources. I look forward to working with you to find the solutions for the challenges you face to make positive changes in your life.
Angela Verrett
LPC Associate
Angela is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Tammie D. Martin, LPC-S, M.Ed.
Her first expertise is Child Therapy. With extensive experience working with children, teens, and families, Angela encourages clients to actively engage in the counseling process to achieve meaningful outcomes. Her work has focused on addressing trauma, bullying, ADHD, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, social skills development, as well as assisting families dealing with major life transitions, divorce, grief, and conflict.
Angela’s counseling approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Family Therapy. She believes that clients are the experts in their own lives. She helps to provide clarity on current issues and promotes self-understanding by entering clients’ worlds with empathy and support.
In Angela’s counseling space, there is no room for judgment or criticism, aiming instead to create a warm and inviting environment where people feel completely comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings. She looks forward to meeting you, understanding your goals, and supporting you on your therapeutic journey.
Veronica Ruckh Price
LPC Associate
In the midst of a conversation over direct message with a stranger, pouring her heart out to me about her recent heartbreak, and another about how hard his transition to college had been, and another about their relationship with their parents, and another about what it was like to come out to her family and friends, and another, and another, and another, I realized I was in the wrong field. The most fulfilling part of my career in media was the human connections I was making, and the small part I’d had in someone’s healing journey. This is what I was meant to do.
Hello! My name is Veronica Ruckh Price, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, working under the supervision of Tammie D. Martin, MA, LPC-S, and I am passionate about connection and the healing that comes from it.
Counseling can be an intimidating process, but I am here to create an experience that feels less hierarchical, and more like we are just two people in a room, working together, collaboratively, to piece together the puzzle that is you. That room, unlike other rooms, is completely free from judgment, and with the forever knowledge that you are the expert in your own life. I know “feelings” can be scary. And you’re right. When you’re ready (and only when you’re ready), there will be feelings. Sometimes, we’ll cry, sometimes we’ll yell, sometimes we’ll laugh – and sometimes we won’t. But we’ll try to internalize the message that something that lives inside of us has more control over us than something that doesn’t – including our feelings. So you’ll do your best to let them out and I’ll do my best to make it feel safe to do so.
Above all else, we will strive to be our most authentic selves, even if you’re struggling to know or remember who that “self” is for a time. Whether that’s because you’re a couple going through a transition and can’t get on the same page, an individual who’s experienced trauma that you’re ready to unpack, a teen on a journey through a newly realized identity, an queer person ready to come out, a queer person who’s tired of coming out, an emerging adult experiencing anxiety or depression as they go out on their own for the first time, an individual struggling with changes in relationships or friendships, someone entering a period of growth or self-reflection, or just some unknowable “other,” through emotionally focused and client centered therapy, we will get you (re)acquainted with you.
Kristian Marez, LMSW
Therapist
Kristian Marez is a Licensed Master Social Worker. After earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and entering the justice field, he realized he wanted to do more. This realization led him to pursue a master’s in social work degree with a concentration in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Throughout his journey, Kristian has had the opportunity to work with individuals of various ages and backgrounds. His experience has included working with those facing challenges related to trauma, substance misuse, anxiety, depression, and legal issues. Understanding that each person’s situation is unique, he tailors every interaction to meet the individual’s specific needs. He utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, including trauma-informed care, Solution-Focused therapy, crisis intervention, Strength-Based practices, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, depending on the person’s requirements. Kristian understands that starting therapy can feel intimidating.
However, he is committed to guiding clients through the therapeutic process in a setting that prioritizes comfort, safety, and healing. In this supportive environment, individuals can explore a wide range of topics at their own pace.
We want to work with you.
We are committed to working with you to bring about the long-term changes that you need, want and deserve. Whether you want individual counseling for you or your child, couples counseling or family counseling, we can help.
Would you like to learn more about getting support from our team?
Reach out to our scheduling staff today for more information and answers to your questions. We’re here to help!
Would you like to learn more about getting support from our team?
Reach out to our scheduling staff today for more information and answers to your questions. We’re here to help!