Our Team

Danielle Hayes brings a wealth of experience and training to her service at Therapy Austin. With a background in fundraising, nonprofit management and human resources, she guides our Operations with a wise and thorough approach. Danielle’s expertise in systems theories and her intuitive sense of patterns is leveraged in creating our programming, expanding our infrastructure, and projecting our growth. Her clinical work is client-centered and interactive, reflecting a unique blend of practical skill-building, insight, creativity, and compassion. Having grown up internationally, she is culturally fluid and welcomes people from all walks of life. In addition to managing Therapy Austin, she maintains a small private practice treating both individuals and couples and runs a weekly mixed-gender psychotherapy group. Danielle specializes in treating anxiety, childhood trauma and eating disorders. She is trained in Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Modern Analysis and EMDR and is certified in Conflict Resolution.

Allyssa transitioned from Austin DBT Associates’ Practice Manager to Therapy Austin’s Practice Director in 2023. She professes a love for leading people, structure and organization and has helped many different types of practices establish systems and procedures that contributed to their overall success. In the Fall of 2023, Allyssa became our Associate Executive Director. She oversees all of our daily operations, which includes facilities, policy & procedure, recruiting, scheduling, communications, and request administration. She serves on our executive team, leads our brand new operations team, and is a member of our Bias & Inclusivity Steering Committee.

Favorite Movie: Movies that capture the soul experience: As It Is In Heaven (Swedish), Rust and Bone (French), Spirited Away (Japanese), Contact (American) 

Favorite Quote: Think higher, feel deeper. -Elie Wiesel

I feel happiest when… I'm connecting via music, the elements (water + sun), or good food + wine

Favorite part about working at Therapy Austin: The convergence of minds and tools that foster creative expansion, support, and healing. 

Gina has been with Therapy Austin since the end of 2015 and has been instrumental in the development and growth of this agency. She joined the Coordinator Team in 2017, then took on implementing our CEU-level Training Program in 2018. And, in 2019, she was promoted again to Training Manager. Since then, she stepped into the role of Director of Staff Development and in 2023 became a Clinical Director. Gina oversees our Clinical Education Team including CEU trainings, Consultation Groups, Senior Interest Groups, our Mentor Program, and Internship Program. Gina also oversees Mentors, Staff, and Senior Counselors. As a manager, she provides individual support and can answer any clinical, professional development, basic employment, and most agency-related questions. 

Favorite Ice Cream: Flavor: Strawberry, Current Favorite Pint: Jeni's Brambleberry Crisp

Favorite Movie: It's hard to pick a single favorite for this, so a 3-way tie will have to do: Goodfellas, The Godfather, When Harry Met Sally

I feel happiest when… I'm well-rested, and cats, music, art, and/or relaxing with loved ones are in the mix. 

Favorite part about working at Therapy Austin: TA's steadfast commitment to its dual mission of providing clients with high-quality services and teaching our staff valuable skills that promote professional development and thriving practices. Working for such a values-driven agency is essential to me and why I'm still here!  Oh, and we have a lot of hilarious people that work here, so I love that I get to laugh often with colleagues.

DeLinda is an expert clinician and an enthusiastic educator. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Social Work, she has been honing her clinical skills in Austin for more than 20 years. In 2018, she accepted the position of Clinical Director at Therapy Austin and in 2023, DeLinda became our Senior Clinical Director. A really important part of DeLinda’s work is developing each counselor's individual styles and techniques through case consultation and training. She is responsible for establishing, fostering, and maintaining the therapeutic frame throughout our agency. DeLinda works closely with the Clinical Management Team and Clinical Education Team. She is responsible for establishing, fostering, and maintaining the therapeutic frame throughout our agency. DeLinda is also the leader of group consultations. 

Favorite Quote: There's an absolutely right way to do something, an absolutely wrong way and a million variations in between. If you are doing something and it's not working, stop doing that and do something else. R. Lee Spain

#1 thing on your bucket list: Build a lavender farm

Favorite place in Austin: Any place that sells tacos

Favorite part about working at Therapy Austin: The people, of course

Our New Hire Trainer has a great appreciation for all things Therapy Austin and a love of training! Ashlyn began at Therapy Austin as a Staff Counselor in August of 2019 and then took on the role of Staff Development Counselor in October of 2020 and Staff Coordinator in June 2021. She brings a lot of creative ideas and enthusiasm to this role. Ashlyn also assists with requests for service, taking great care to match clients with counselors who can best meet their needs.

Favorite Quote: “Great people do things before they're ready. They do things before they know they can do it. Doing what you're afraid of, getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks like that- that's what life is. You might be really good. You might find out something about yourself that's really special and if you're not good, who cares? You tried something. Now you know something about yourself” - Amy Poehler

#1 thing on your bucket list: See every National Park

Dream Vacation: Spending an extended time exploring France (Paris, Normandy, Nice, Marseilles, and going back to Besçanson where I used to live)

Favorite part about working at Therapy Austin: The consultation groups, diversity of counselors and clients, and the support offered at every stage of employment

Ashley comes to Therapy Austin with a Bachelor's in Sociology and Communications and has experience working on a wide range of projects for numerous non-profits. As the Content Coordinator at Therapy Austin, Ashley manages our website, oversees our social media efforts, and supports many of our technical needs.

Favorite Movie: Christmas Vacation

#1 thing on your bucket list: See Hamilton with the original cast. Not sure that will ever happen again, but it would be a dream! 

I feel happiest when… I’m with my pugs. I have so much cuteness aggression towards them. The second they do something cute, it’s like an instant hit of dopamine.

Favorite part about working at Therapy Austin: The support I get and getting to support people doing such important work

Courtney joined Therapy Austin in 2021. She joined us with a Bachelor’s in Communication Studies and HR experience in higher education. Courtney transitioned from HR Coordinator to Practice Coordinator in the spring of 2023. She handles Scheduling, newsletter publication, and documentation and finance check. She also supports Facilities.

Favorite Quote: "I'm not superstitious. But I am a little stitious." -Michael Scott

#1 thing on your bucket list: Traveling with my daughter. I can't wait until she's old enough to experience and soak in all this world has to offer! 

Dream Vacation: I went to Santorini and it truly felt like a dream. I would love to explore more of Greece!

Favorite thing about Therapy Austin: I love how supportive TA is of each person on our team. TA is wonderful at recognizing the strength of a person and helping them build on that to reach their personal goals. 

Therapy Austin is invested and dedicated to ongoing clinical training for our entire staff. Jason joined Therapy Austin in 2022 as a Staff Counselor. He was promoted to Practice Liaison in 2023 and handles the administrative tasks related to the Clinical Topics, Special Interest Groups (SIGS), Senior Quarterly Meetings, and Supervisor Trainings.

I feel happiest when… My "doing" mind says "alright, good work, take a break." 

Favorite Quote: “I think Pringles' original intention was to make tennis balls... But on the day the rubber was supposed to show up, a truckload of potatoes came. Pringles is a laid-back company, so they just said "**** it, cut 'em up!"” — Mitch Hedberg

Dream Vacation: It is mid-Fall. There is a hammock. There is a cabin. The mountains are nearby. There are tall trees enveloping the space. There are few insects. 

Favorite part about working at Therapy Austin: The people! Those moments of connection in passing or in commiseration, and everything in between.

Jeanelle joined Therapy Austin as a Staff Counselor in August 2021 and in Spring 2023, Jeanelle became our Practice Liaison. She works closely with our Practice Director and Recruit Team providing administrative support, hosting recruiting events, and publishing our Career Talk newsletter. Jeanelle also serves as a Senior Counselor.

Favorite Quote: Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think---A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh)

#1 thing on your bucket list: Swimming with dolphins

Something you want us to know about you: The best way to get to know me is telling me your favorite TV show, I probably know way too much about it even if I never watched it. I love TV trivia. 

Favorite part about working at Therapy Austin: My favorite part about working at TA is the growth and development. I enjoy TA being a place that incorporates many talents and attributes of their staff. You can develop your skills as a therapist, while looking at other career opportunities at TA to develop skills in recruiting, mentorship, etc. I enjoy the flexibility and growth TA affords new clinicians.