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There iS Light at the End of the Tunnel

Ray Sibert, M.MFT, LPC-S

provides expert mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and families in Austin, Texas

In-person or online in Austin • Online anywhere in Texas

Ray specializes in

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PROVEN RESULTS

Over 10,000 clients served since 1991.

Ray’s experience includes successfully helping individuals, couples, and families with anxiety depression, grief, abuse, trauma, pre-marital and marriage counseling, rebuilding trust after an affair, adjusting to divorce and supporting blended families in transition. Ray provides EMDR therapy, hypnosis therapy, couples counseling and more for clients in-person in Austin, Texas, and virtually all over the state of Texas.

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ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

Relieve the daily burden of anxiety and depression

When unwelcome thoughts—whether about what might go wrong or feelings of emptiness and sadness—are getting in the way of your daily life, it’s time to get help. You don’t have to keep white-knuckling it through your life. Therapy can help with proven strategies that will help you feel like yourself again.

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COUPLES COUNSELING

A great relationship is possible for anyone

You don’t have to feel like you’re on two separate pages—or planets. If you and your partner keep talking through the same issues and reaching the same sticking points, perhaps it’s time to bring in a therapist as a trusted third conversation partner. Couples therapy isn’t always about “saving” a relationship, I like to think of couples therapy as routine maintenance, like changing the oil in your car before you wind up broken down on the side of the road.

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We use Therapy Appointment, a HIPAA-compliant patient-management software, for all virtual therapy sessions and record-keeping. 

MEMBERSHIPS, CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Client Testimonials

  • "I have seen Ray for over 18 months.  When COVID-19 came we knew I had more to work through, but how?  Well, I am grateful to say that technology and an open mind proved to be an ally.  I reluctantly went into my first virtual session wondering the usual barrage of 'what if ' type of thoughts, only to find massive relief at the end of the session.  Once again therapy unraveled a lifetime of hurt.  With virtual EMDR I found real freedom on the other side of the pain."

    — C.S.

  • "What can I say about Ray and my experience with EMDR? Fascinating, moving, healing and quite frankly it saved my life. I had been in therapy, CBT to be specific, for the better part of my life. Active member of a twelve-step program for over 25 years. What I didn't know (and what medication had seldom provided, if any relief) was that I was dying from PTSD. I had been diagnosed with PTSD many times over the last 10 years."

    — Roger

  • "Ray has such a warm & calm presence. He makes me feel at ease & that he is genuinely interested in hearing from me."

    — Mary

  • "Ray, your understanding and sweet spirit put me at ease in a group of strangers, even though my heart was broken and words to share were locked in the deep recesses of grief. Your gentleness and patience allowed me to unlock that door and let the "Grief Share Group" in to start my healing. Your whole countenance brought comfort. Thank you."

    — Barbara

  • "I was suffering from intrusive thoughts and unbelievable grief and sadness. My agitation would go from mild to explosive. But then I met Ray and his practice at Light at the End of the Tunnel as a referral through a program with my employer. I was skeptical at best when it came to EMDR. I assumed I had already received everything that was available for someone in my situation. My results were immediate, life changing, and moving."

    — Roger

  • "Ray has a gift of compassion and care that really blesses those going through grief. He provided a comfortable and relaxed setting that allowed me to express my grief in healing ways. I always looked forward to our time together because I felt such sincere support and encouragement from Ray."

    — David

  • "I had the honor of being a part of a grief group Ray led. Every meeting, Ray's gentle manner created a warm and open environment. As a leader, Ray projected a sense of safety in which group members could share and heal. His insightful questions allowed members to explore their feelings more fully without feeling pushed or prodded. Ray is an experienced, gifted counselor. I regard the time I spent in Ray's group as crucial to my ability to move through my grieving process. I will forever be grateful for Ray's guidance and insight."

    — Laura

  • "I have found that virtual counseling has proved to be as impactful as meeting face to face. My home is a place where I find comfort. Being within this setting during the virtual counseling sessions has proved to be a relaxing setting. The technology has allowed for additional flexibility in regards to time and travel/commuting restraints.”

    — C.

  • "“I reluctantly went into my first virtual session wondering the usual barrage of ‘what if’ type thoughts, only to find massive relief at the end of the session.”

    — R.

Wondering how long you’ll be in therapy?

I recommend a therapy schedule of weekly for the first 4-6 weeks, then space out as needed afterward. On average, I see most clients for 10-20 sessions total. I don’t want you to be in therapy forever. I want you to work through what brought you to me in the first place and face the future with new wisdom in your heart and tools in your toolkit.

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