825 W. 11th Street. Austin, Texas 78701

Rediscover Joy in Your Body and Life

Counseling Tailored for Women

If you're a woman in your 20s or 30s feeling trapped by negative body image, or food-related anxiety, you're not alone. At Decades Counseling in Austin, we offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help your relationships with food and your body—while collaborating with nutrition experts for a complete approach.
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Understanding Food Anxiety and Body Image Struggles

Food anxiety isn't just about food—it's often rooted in deeper emotional challenges, societal pressures, and life transitions common in your 20s and 30s. Whether it's the stress of career building, relationships, or social media's unrealistic standards, these issues can impact your confidence, health, and joy. At Decades Counseling, we focus on body image counseling that empowers young women to embrace self-compassion, challenge harmful thoughts, and build a positive relationship with your body. Our therapists use proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and sometimes even EMDR (focused on trauma) to address the root causes in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Why Pair Therapy with Nutrition Guidance?

Healing from eating disorders is most effective when mind and body work together. That's why we emphasize the synergy between counseling and professional nutrition support:
  • Emotional Healing Through Therapy: Our sessions help you unpack the "why" behind your struggles—exploring trauma, perfectionism, or self-worth issues that fuel disordered eating.
  • Practical Nutrition Integration: Working alongside a nutritionist ensures you get personalized guidance on balanced eating without diets or restrictions, focusing on intuitive eating and nourishment.
  • Holistic Results: Clients often report faster progress, reduced relapse, and lasting confidence when combining these approaches. Imagine feeling energized, at peace with food, and loving your body as it is.

This integrated path is especially transformative for women 18-35 navigating life changes like college, early career, or starting families.

Flexible session options - In-person or virtual

We know every person has unique needs. That’s why we offer flexible counseling sessions. While we recommend in-person sessions for the most value, we also offer virtual sessions or a combination of both, so you can choose what works best for your schedule.

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Partnering with Joyfull Nutrition Therapy for Comprehensive Care

We're proud to collaborate with our friends at Joyfull Nutrition Therapy, a local Austin-based team of registered dietitians specializing in eating disorders and body positivity. Together, we create a seamless care plan.

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Common Questions About Food Anxiety Counseling

Do we have to partner with Joyfull Nutrition Therapy?
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You do not! We trust them with the nutrition side of things, but if you don't feel like you need a nutritionist, or you already have someone else you like to work with, that is perfectly fine!

Is this covered by insurance?
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While we don't take insurance up front, we would be happy to check your out of network benefits to see if your insurance plan allows for any reimbursement. Email call or text us below to check for you! 

How many sessions will I need?
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The number of sessions varies based on your needs, but many clients see progress within 6-12 sessions.

How do I get started? 
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Book a free 20-minute consultation to see if we're a fit.