A recent article in Self magazine profiling brainspotting therapy notes that: “emerging research suggest it can significantly reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief”, and that it’s “as effective as EMDR in short bursts, though more scientific evidence is needed”. These findings underscore a growing shift in trauma care toward more body‑aware, mindfulness‑oriented approaches a shift many survivors find deeply healing when traditional talk therapy doesn’t fully reach them.

Our Mission: Trauma-Informed Healing in Austin

At Joe Roller Counselling, we’re inspired by this research and weave these insights into our own work. Our mission is clear: to create a safe, trauma‑informed space in Austin where people can gently reconnect with their own resilience. We built our practice with the belief that healing happens not by ignoring pain, but by honoring it and guiding clients toward transformation.

“We believe trauma is stored not just in memories but in the body,” says Joe Roller, founder of the practice. “That insight opens up a different pathway to healing one that meets people where they are.”

Explore Our Specialized Services

At Joe Roller Counseling, we know healing isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. Our work includes personalized care for those struggling with depression, blending therapy, medication management, and lifestyle strategies; safe, supportive treatment for anxiety that helps clients build lasting coping skills; and specialized trauma therapy for men in Austin, including EMDR, somatic therapy, and CBT, all aimed at deep healing and long‑term recovery.

We also offer comprehensive men’s mental health programs that integrate EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to foster resilience and well‑being, as well as trauma counseling designed to help clients process and move forward from past experiences. Our dedicated team of men’s therapists understands the unique challenges men face when dealing with trauma and emotional pain, and our holistic mental health treatment options help clients regain balance, rebuild confidence, and feel like themselves again.

Accessibility and Community Impact

What really sets us apart is our commitment to accessibility and community integration. We offer sliding‑scale fees, evening and weekend availability, and a partnership program with local nonprofits serving veterans, first responders, and survivors of violence.

Our intake process explicitly follows trauma‑informed care principles creating safety, transparency, collaboration, empowerment, and respect for cultural differences.

“We don’t just treat trauma,” says Joe, “we ask: how do we make real healing possible for people who’ve been shut out of traditional care?”

That question has driven us to build outreach programs, host group workshops in local survivor communities, and train volunteers in basic trauma literacy.

Closing the Gap Between Research and Real-World Healing

As that Self article highlights, brainspotting and more broadly, trauma‑informed therapies offer real promise for people who’ve struggled to find relief in talk‑therapy alone. At Joe Roller Counselling, we’re proud to incorporate those fresh insights into a broader, human‑centered model.

We see the person behind the symptoms. We listen to the body’s story. And we walk beside each client, at the pace that feels safe.

If trauma has dimmed your sense of self or possibility, we’re here to help flick that light back on. Healing isn’t just a theory it’s what we do every day in Austin, and we’re honored to share that work with you.

Interested in exploring sessions, workshops, or community training?
Reach out to us at Joe Roller Counselling. We offer initial consultations and a trauma‑informed intake, at no cost.