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Zach Ossefort, LCSW, LCDC

Psychotherapist

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What's the deal?

Therapy is more than just what happens in a therapy session. Therapy is a state of being, a mindset that you can carry with you forever. It is a mindset of freedom and flexibility, curiosity and exploration, authenticity and empowerment. Therapy is the noble task of courageously moving toward difficult feelings instead of avoiding them, a process of undoing shame and fear that have held you back from knowing yourself. Therapy is a space where anything feels possible, because you are seen as the complex human being that you are. I want to share this space with you.

I strive to create a safe atmosphere in which anything can be spoken aloud, including thoughts and feelings that are not welcome in normal polite conversation. My style is relaxed and natural, not forced or artificial, and I encourage you to let go of the need to “perform” or behave a certain way in therapy. I want to understand who you really are, on your terms. I believe that by telling your story as truthfully as possible, you will grow to deepen your relationships and live a more authentic life. I see therapy as an art form, in which therapist and client are creative collaborators. Sessions can be profound, gut-wrenching, refreshing, funny, surprising, challenging, exhilarating… Words cannot express the possibilities.

Working from an attachment perspective, I want to understand how your early relationships shaped who you are, and support you in healing past wounds by bringing them out into the open and exploring them safely together. I pay close attention to what is unfolding in each moment between us in session, and what our dynamic can teach us about your personality, emotional needs, and relational patterns.

I embrace spirituality and am very comfortable discussing dreams, religious beliefs, paranormal experiences, spiritual breakthroughs, psychedelic experiences, etc.

I celebrate diversity and enjoy working with adults of all ages, races, cultures, genders, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Niche areas of interest include psychosis, paranormal experience, trauma, gang & cult involvement, substance use, and disability.

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My background:

I was born and raised in Austin, and returned in 2020 after a decade in the Northeast. I have a Master's in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Texas. Before becoming a therapist, I spent 3 years living in Camphill communities in upstate New York and Eastern Pennsylvania, where I devoted my life to caring for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After completing my Master's, I spent 2 years working in a residential addiction treatment center providing individual and group therapy for over a thousand adults with co-occurring disorders. In 2024 I shifted to doing only outpatient therapy, and in 2026 I started my own practice. And here I am writing these words today.

My work truly fulfills me and gives me life. I engage in my own personal weekly individual and group therapy, and I am dedicated to ongoing personal and professional growth. I am on the board of directors at Austin Psychoanalytic, and am a member of the Austin Group Psychotherapy Society. In my spare time I love taking long aimless walks, having open-ended conversations, laughing, traveling, playing piano, and just sitting in my backyard looking at birds and squirrels. And a few other things too.

If anything above resonates with you, please call or text me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we might be a good fit.

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The Nitty-Gritty:

Individual therapy (50 minutes):  $175 per session

Group therapy* (90 minutes):  $60 weekly

I offer a limited number of reduced-fee spots to support those for whom my full fee would create financial strain or for whom my services would be otherwise impossible to access.

I am in network with Aetna insurance, and will soon be able to accept Medicare. If you have a different insurance plan with out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement.

* Weekly group therapy offers members an opportunity to learn new ways of relating to others by practicing them in real time in a supportive group setting. Over time, this can lead to greater confidence, deeper relationships, and higher tolerance for negative emotional states.

512•981•5391

zach@ossefort.com

3705 Medical Pkwy, Suite 450
Austin, TX 78705