Dr. Krista Jordan, Psychotherpist
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Sometimes in life we find ourselves staring up at a huge mountain wondering how we are ever going to get to the top. We may feel like turning back, like the path is too long and too difficult. Or we may not see a path at all and have no idea how to move forward.
I often tell therapy clients that a therapist is like a guide who has climbed that mountain not only once but many, many times and with many people. Someone who knows the best paths, where to stop and rest and where to push forward. Someone who can carry some of the load when you are tired and struggling. A good therapist can help you not only get to the top of that peak but learn along the way how to conquer the peaks that lie beyond. I am a board certified psychologist who treats depression, anxiety, stress, chronic feelings of shame or inadequacy, relationships problems and repeating unhealthy patterns and/or feeling "stuck in a rut". I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and am board certified. I have had extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy techniques as well as advanced training in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory. My basic philosophy is that all humans are imperfect, but that we can grow and change in deep and profound ways given adequate support and guidance. “Hope begins in the dark. The stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. “ -- Anne Lamott
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Approach
"I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are seeking to address depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, divorce, ADHD, repeating unhealthy patterns, difficulties in work, addictions, chronic feelings of guilt or inferiority (i.e. never feeling "good enough"), fertility struggles, adoption issues, chronic pain or recovery from a difficult childhood. I have a collaborative approach to therapy and see it as a partnership in which I can educate, support, encourage, and guide clients to improve their lives. There are no guarantees in counseling. However, patients that work withme report that they do get better and almost always achieve the goals they set forth at the beginning of therapy." --
Dr. Jordan
Credentials
Dr. Jordan obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 1996. She is currently one of only 8 female psychologists in Austin who is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology, a certification which takes a minimum of 4 years to complete. She is also one of only two clinicians in Austin who is a Level 3 PACT trained couples therapist. Dr. Jordan has published in numerous medical and psychology journals and taught graduate level classes at Texas State University. She continues to collaborate with both UT Austin and TSU in ongoing research in medical psychology.
Dr. Jordan also trains new PhD graduates in her Post-doctoral Residency program and served for many years as an Oral Examiner on the Texas State Board of Examiner's of Psychologists. She has also been an examiner for the American Board of Professional Psychology and served as the Southwestern Region representative for that organization. She is passionately committed to furthering both her own therapeutic and research skills as well as the profession at large.
"I provide psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are seeking to address depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, divorce, ADHD, repeating unhealthy patterns, difficulties in work, addictions, chronic feelings of guilt or inferiority (i.e. never feeling "good enough"), fertility struggles, adoption issues, chronic pain or recovery from a difficult childhood. I have a collaborative approach to therapy and see it as a partnership in which I can educate, support, encourage, and guide clients to improve their lives. There are no guarantees in counseling. However, patients that work withme report that they do get better and almost always achieve the goals they set forth at the beginning of therapy." --
Dr. Jordan
Credentials
Dr. Jordan obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 1996. She is currently one of only 8 female psychologists in Austin who is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology, a certification which takes a minimum of 4 years to complete. She is also one of only two clinicians in Austin who is a Level 3 PACT trained couples therapist. Dr. Jordan has published in numerous medical and psychology journals and taught graduate level classes at Texas State University. She continues to collaborate with both UT Austin and TSU in ongoing research in medical psychology.
Dr. Jordan also trains new PhD graduates in her Post-doctoral Residency program and served for many years as an Oral Examiner on the Texas State Board of Examiner's of Psychologists. She has also been an examiner for the American Board of Professional Psychology and served as the Southwestern Region representative for that organization. She is passionately committed to furthering both her own therapeutic and research skills as well as the profession at large.
Consultation
Research shows that one of the most important qualities in a therapist is that it is someone you feel comfortable with. If you are interested in psychotherapy please email or call the office to set up a FREE consultation appointment. Our group has both evening and Saturday hours for your convenience in Austin and Round Rock. Our practice employs several associates so that collectively we can offer a wide range of services and therapy styles to choose from. Our associates have training in diverse areas such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapy, EMDR, PACT, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, CBT and support for people in recovery from various addictions.
Research shows that one of the most important qualities in a therapist is that it is someone you feel comfortable with. If you are interested in psychotherapy please email or call the office to set up a FREE consultation appointment. Our group has both evening and Saturday hours for your convenience in Austin and Round Rock. Our practice employs several associates so that collectively we can offer a wide range of services and therapy styles to choose from. Our associates have training in diverse areas such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapy, EMDR, PACT, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, CBT and support for people in recovery from various addictions.
To schedule a consultation by
phone contact
us at 737-218-3940
Dr. Jordan and Associates primary office is located in the Westgate Shopping Center in South Austin. There is also a secondary office in Round Rock.
Nearby landmarks: Westgate Central Market, Westgate Yoga Yoga, Black Swan Yoga, Castle Dental, Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital, Buffet Palace and the Westgate Theater.
