Stop coping.
Start recovering.
Matt Mueller, LPC, MA — Licensed Professional Counselor
Anxiety, panic, OCD, and trauma don't have to run your life. As a therapist who has personally recovered from an anxiety disorder, I help clients move beyond short-term coping to lasting, evidence-based recovery.
I know what it's like when your mind won't stop.
I've personally recovered from an anxiety disorder. I know the exhaustion of constant worry, the isolation of intrusive thoughts, and the frustration of being told to "just relax." That experience is what drives me as a clinician — I don't just understand anxiety from a textbook. I've lived it.
I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling from Texas State University and have worked at the University of Texas Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders since 2015. My work sits at the intersection of clinical practice and active research, which means the treatment I provide is always grounded in what the science actually says works.
Therapy with me is active, direct, and collaborative. I'm not going to just nod and ask "how does that make you feel?" — we'll build real skills, challenge the patterns keeping you stuck, and teach your brain and body that you are safe.
I focus on the conditions I know best — and treat them with proven, evidence-based methods that go beyond surface-level coping.
Anxiety & Panic
Persistent worry, “what if” spirals, panic attacks, physical tension, avoidance behaviors — when anxiety becomes your default operating mode, we work to rewire the response at its root.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts, compulsive rituals, mental loops that won’t quit. I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the gold standard for OCD — to help you break the cycle for good.
Trauma & PTSD
Whether it’s a single event or years of accumulated stress, trauma reshapes how you see the world. We work together to process what happened and reclaim your sense of safety.
ADHD
Focus issues, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation — ADHD often shows up alongside anxiety. I help you build structure and strategies that work with your brain, not against it.
Depression
Low motivation, persistent sadness, feeling disconnected from the things that used to matter. We identify what’s keeping you stuck and build a path back to engagement and meaning.
Stress & Life Transitions
Career shifts, relationship changes, major life decisions — sometimes you don’t need a diagnosis, you need a skilled thinking partner to help you navigate what’s next.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBTIdentify and reshape the thinking patterns and behaviors that keep anxiety alive. Practical, structured, and backed by decades of research.
Exposure & Response Prevention
ERPThe gold standard for OCD treatment. We systematically face what triggers you — in a safe, controlled way — so your brain learns the feared outcome doesn’t happen.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
ACTLearn to accept difficult thoughts without letting them control you. Build psychological flexibility and reconnect with what actually matters to you.
Mindfulness & Somatic Work
MBCT + SOMATICCalm the nervous system, build body awareness, and develop the ability to be present without being overwhelmed. The body keeps the score — we address it.
A comfortable, private environment designed to feel like anything but a clinical office.
Available in-person and online. In-person sessions are held at The Anxiety Authority office at 302 Provines Dr, Austin, TX 78753. Telehealth sessions are available throughout Texas for those who prefer the flexibility of meeting from home.
Session Fee
Insurance Accepted
Insurance is processed through Headway. If you're unsure whether your plan is covered, reach out — I'm happy to help you figure it out before your first session.
What colleagues say.
These are professional endorsements from licensed clinician colleagues — not statements from current or former clients. Endorsers have not been compensated. Client testimonials are not solicited or posted, in line with counseling ethics guidelines.
"Matt has a remarkable ability to create a safe, empathic space where clients feel both supported and challenged. His kindness, warmth, and humor are balanced by clinical precision in delivering gold-standard interventions with proven efficacy."
"Matt is a skilled clinician who provides a supportive space which empowers clients to move towards their goals. He's collaborative, non-judgmental and dedicated to improving mental health. His experience and training is an asset to the therapy community."
"Matt is a wonderful therapist — professional, kind, and skilled in delivering treatments that work. He has excellent training in delivering high quality psychological interventions. I highly recommend giving him a call!"
Book through Headway, call for a free 15-minute consultation, or send a message. Whether you're ready to book or just want to talk through whether therapy is the right move, I'm here.
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