Welcome
Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Therapy
I'm Nicole Vykoukal, LCSW, a Texas psychotherapist, pet loss counselor, and Brainspotting therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults through trauma, grief, anxiety, life transitions, chronic illness, and the loss of beloved companion animals.
My approach is grounded in neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and the connection between the mind, body, and nervous system. I integrate evidence-based psychotherapy with mind-body approaches, including Brainspotting, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation, to support emotional healing and meaningful change.
I offer in-person counseling in East Austin and secure online therapy for clients throughout Texas. Whether you are seeking support through a difficult season or looking to deepen your personal growth, therapy can provide a compassionate space to heal and reconnect with yourself.
How I Can Help
Pet Loss Counseling
The loss of a beloved companion animal can be one of life's most painful and misunderstood experiences. I provide compassionate support for pet loss, anticipatory grief, euthanasia decisions, traumatic loss, and the deep bond between people and their animals.
Trauma & PTSD
Traumatic experiences can impact how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Using trauma-informed approaches, we can work toward healing, emotional regulation, and a greater sense of safety.
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Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression can affect your relationships, daily life, and sense of connection with yourself. Therapy can help you understand patterns, develop coping strategies, and build greater emotional flexibility and resilience.
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Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a brain-body therapy that can support the processing of trauma, emotional experiences, and distress that may feel difficult to access through traditional talk therapy alone.
Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP)
Highly sensitive individuals often experience the world with greater depth and intensity. Therapy can help you understand your sensitivity as a strength while developing tools for boundaries, regulation, and self-compassion.
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Chronic Illness & Pain
Living with chronic illness, pain, or significant health changes can impact every area of life. Therapy can provide support for grief, identity changes, emotional challenges, and adapting to a new way of living. My approach integrates trauma-informed therapy, mind-body approaches, and Brainspotting to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and greater resilience while navigating the challenges of chronic health conditions.
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Ready to Begin?
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel both hopeful and uncertain. If you are seeking support with grief, trauma, anxiety, pet loss, or a difficult life transition, I invite you to reach out to begin the process of connecting with a therapist who understands.
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