Jan Morris, Ph.D., ABPP, CGP
Licensed Psychologist,
Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology,
Certified Group Psychotherapist
"If you change your life, you will change your world."
Mahatma Gandhi
Welcome
People come to see me for a number of reasons. Some are seeking help for anxiety or depression. Some are going through a hard time, like divorce, death of a loved one, a break-up, or post-partum depression or post-partum anxiety. Some are wanting to have healthier and more satisfying relationships with others. Some are haunted by experiences stemming from childhood or the more recent past. All are seeking a better life, a pathway to some kind of transformation, a greater sense of peace or confidence. Therapy is a good way to work toward these goals.
What happens in therapy?
The therapy process takes different paths depending on your needs and the plan we develop for working together. Whether we work in individual therapy, GROUP THERAPY, couples therapy, or some combination of modalities, I believe therapy helps by giving you an opportunity to talk openly about yourself, your life, your struggles, and what prevents you from having the kind of life you wish to have. The more you talk, the more we understand together how experiences, perceptions, beliefs, and relationships have impacted you. The more we know together, the less likely you are to feel like you are in the grip of reactions and struggles that have felt intractable. The relationship between you and me becomes a meaningful source of connection, providing the possibility to see yourself in a new way, to transform feelings of shame or embarrassment into compassionate understanding, or to convert difficult feelings into constructive language. The therapist-client relationship can be a source of strength, comfort, confidence, and courage.
How does therapy help?
Just like an athlete works with a trainer to combine talent, training, practice, nutrition and rest for better performance, a psychotherapy client works with a therapist to discover his or her natural gifts, excavate important historical factors, understand the world of emotions, promote healing, and help the mind work more fully and competently toward healthier relationships and sense of self. The result of this talking therapy is strengthened capacity to handle life’s difficulties, and greater ability to feel and understand emotions and use them productively without being overwhelmed by them.
Specialties
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship Problems
Post-Partum Depression & Anxiety
Emotional Aspects of Infertility
Life Transitions
Job Stress
Marital Problems
Separation/Divorce Issues
Grief and Loss
Chronic Pain
Self-Esteem Problems
Women’s Issues
Contact Me
Jan Morris, Ph.D., ABPP, CGP
9501 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Bldg. 3, Ste. 305, Austin, TX 78759
COVID-19 Information
Teletherapy
I am seeing clients in person, through Zoom or over the phone as of 5/1/2022. Your safety, as well as my own, are of the utmost importance, and I will be following CDC guidance relating to COVID risks.
Good Faith Estimate
Good Faith Estimate Notice: You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Credentials
- Ph.D., ABPP, CGP, AGPA-F
- Licensed Psychologist and Certified Group Psychotherapist
- Board Certified in Group Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology
- American Group Psychotherapy Association - Fellow
- Faculty at The Center for Group Studies, New York
- Texas Psychologist License #2-3266
For information on how to verify a license, please go to www.tsbep.texas.gov.
For information on how to file a complaint, call the Complaint Hotline at
1-800-821-3205 or visit https://www.tsbep.texas.gov/how-to-file-a-complaint-enforcement.
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