Confidential appointments are self-referred. During the scheduling process, you will need to provide your name; however, the names of individuals using the program are never shared with TCMS or TMLT.  Your identity is never disclosed to others without your consent. Participating providers invoice the TCMS Foundation directly with de-identified data.

To access the program:

Step 1: Review the list of vetted counselors below and select who you would like to visit with.

Step 2: To schedule an appointment, call the number associated with your chosen counselor.

Step 3: Identify yourself as either a TCMS member, a TMLT policyholder (or both), or a partner/spouse accessing the TCMS counseling program. If you're uncertain about your status as a TMLT policyholder, call TMLT 512-425-5800 for verification. *You do not need to tell them why you are asking. This is worth your time, as it will make you eligible for additional visits each calendar year.

Step 4: If you encounter difficulties in scheduling an appointment with a specific counselor, reach out to TCMS staff at 512-206-1249.

Sometimes it’s easy to bounce back from challenges or setbacks but other times it can seem overwhelming and feel impossible to get things back on track. A professional counselor can help you put things in perspective and build resilience.

The TCMS Physician Wellness Program's Safe Harbor Counseling Program is proud to offer help from the panel of professional counselors, including doctorate level therapists, who were researched, interviewed, vetted and selected by TCMS staff and physician program leaders. We assess ongoing feedback from those accessing counseling services to make sure the counselors are providing excellent care. Counselors will make their best effort to arrange your first appointment within the timeframe you need depending on the urgency of the situation.


Dr. Westheimer grew up in Houston, Texas, the son of a physician and a psychotherapist. He went to The Colorado College for his undergraduate studies where he majored in Spanish. After college, Dr. Westheimer went to spend several years in the San Francisco Bay Area where he worked in digital advertising around the time of the first dot com boom. He became interested in psychology and mental health while conducting research on refugee mental health with a professor of psychology in San Francisco.

Dr. Westheimer earned his Masters’ and Doctoral degrees in Counseling Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. His concentration was in health psychology and his dissertation focused on utilizing the group therapy format to conduct medical interventions targeting chronic disease. He completed his residency at Denver Health Medical Center in Colorado. He has enjoyed working in multidisciplinary healthcare settings and spent his first several years in practice at the VA. He held various roles in his time there, including working with home-bound veterans, completing consults in a mental health clinic and acting as behavioral health specialist embedded in a primary medical care team.

Dr. Westheimer started a private practice in 2013 and has transitioned to full-time. He works with individual adults and couples and enjoys assisting people as they navigate career and relationship challenges. He treats people with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders and substance issues. He also has extensive experience with people with chronic medical illnesses. Dr. Westheimer is dedicated to making mental health services accessible and reducing stigma.

For more information go to Josh Westheimer, PhD website

Dr. Westheimer offers in-person and remote counseling. Call 512-228-7791 to make an appointment.




Dr. Miller is a licensed psychologist based in Austin, Texas, where she lives with her husband, two young daughters, and a growing array of pets. Born and raised in Southern California, the daughter of a veterinarian, her family eventually moved to Southern Louisiana. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Louisiana State University, followed by a Master’s degree in art therapy and a Doctoral degree in psychology, both from Adler University in Chicago. Dr. Miller's experiences, in her own life as well as various treatment settings, have instilled in her a deep appreciation for curiosity, connection, courage, and creativity, which she brings into her private practice. With a background in both traditional and creative therapeutic approaches, Dr. Miller is passionate about helping people navigate life’s experiences and build meaningful, balanced, values-based, and curiosity-driven lives. She has been providing therapy since 2007 and deeply enjoys working with physicians and physicians-in-training. She has been a part of the TCMS program since 2021.

Areas of Specialization:
- Individuals
- Adults
- Physicians and Physicians-in-Training
- Parents
- Relationship Concerns

Dr. Miller offers remote therapy. To reach her, call/text 512-270-1683 or emaiHolland@HollandMillerTherapy.com.



Are you looking to improve your relationship with your partner or spouse? Has conflict become unmanageable, or are you persistently feeling distant and disconnected? Or maybe you’re doing ok—but want to be better? There is a way forward. As a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist (Level 3), I use a research-based approach to help couples connect in healthy ways, and to learn new skills toward building stronger, more satisfying relationships.

Follow this link for more information about Dr. Greene and her practice.


Dr. Greene offers in-person and remote counseling. To make an appointment with Shannon Greene PhD, LMFT call her at call (512) 775-1908.



I am a licensed professional counselor, TEDx speaker, and couples therapy instructor at UT Dell Medical. I am a licensed professional counselor, TEDx speaker, and couples therapy instructor at UT Dell Medical. I have a Master's in Counseling from St. Edward’s University and a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Practicing in Westlake for over 8 years, I enjoy working with doctors and healthcare professionals and understand the importance and unique struggles of the industry. 

Whether you or your partner are struggling with relationship issues, stress, anxiety, or depression, or seeking clarity on career or existential dilemmas, I can help you explore and overcome blocks that hold you back from creating a more fulfilling life.

I offer in-person and remote counseling. 

To make an appointment, call (512) 675-0645 or email pcraig@ethosbhg.com.

For more information, go to www.petercraigcounsel.com


                             

Deep Eddy Psychotherapy | Deep Centered Mental Health


Deep Eddy Psychotherapy is a large practice offering the expertise of several doctorate and master level therapists. Charlotte Howard, PhD, lead therapist and Director of Deep Eddy, sees clients but also helps coordinate and triage our physician colleagues or their life partners to therapists within the group who may possess special expertise in specific practice areas.


Dr. Charlotte Howard is a licensed psychologist and Certified Group Psychotherapist, as well as on the board of Deep Centered Mental Health , a 200-clinician practice she founded and built in Austin over the past 20 years.  She was an Independent Scholar at Middlebury College in VT and received the Presidential Fellowship from the University of Iowa for her PhD in Counseling Psychology, followed by a Behavioral Health Internship at the University of Texas.  She has worked with many physicians and other healthcare providers and Seton, and enjoys helping leaders who give to others.


To learn about the practice and their therapists, visit their website at
www.deepeddypsychotherapy.com.

Deep Eddy Psychotherapy offers in-person and remote counseling.

To schedule with Dr. Howard or one of her associates listed below, or request triage assistance based on your specific needs, contact the scheduling department by calling 512-956-6463.



Mark Carreon, LPC

Through empathetic listening, creative problem-solving, and evidence-based practices, I partner with clients to navigate life’s challenges, overcome obstacles, and foster inner growth. Although I am the professional in the therapeutic relationship, I’m extremely collaborative because you are the life expert of your life, I will always present myself as the guide to help make sense of the chaos life brings.
512-956-6463

 


Kate Cotnam, LPC
 I have worked as a therapist in a wide range of settings for over a decade now, and the one thing that I have seen repeatedly is that the therapeutic process is wholly unique for each individual client. My Specific Areas of Clinical Interest Include: Anxiety/Depression; Adults dealing with family of origin trauma (especially if one/both of caregivers struggled with substance abuse issues or unmanaged/unacknowledged mental health concerns); Adjustment related concerns. 
512-956-6463


Rachel Darakhshan, PhD
A lot of my clients are struggling with interpersonal challenges in their relationships and family. Most are experiencing some degree of impairment either at work or in their personal lives. My focus is on tailoring evidence-based therapies to fit the client’s needs. I believe it is important to listen to what the client’s goals for therapy are and offer skills that address those areas directly so they can take what they learn in session and apply it in their life to make meaningful change. 
512-956-6463


Aaron Dembe, LPC
As a therapist, I use a holistic, Common Factors mindset, meaning the most important factors in therapy are not the buzzwords or labels, but the underpinnings of a relationship based on trust, empathy, and engagement. That said, my foundation is in Humanistic, Existential, and Interpersonal Process Therapy. I identify strongly with Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and I value social justice and diversity. 
512-956-6463


Kathleen Farhner, PhD
I have a background in developmental psychology and specialize in working with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. As a developmental psychologist, I focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviors change over the lifespan. My approach to therapy is relationally based and draws from psychodynamic/psychoanalytic ideas and concepts, as well as, from cognitive-behavioral techniques, and attachment-based models.
512-956-6463

 
Kimberly McGoey, PsyD
My goal is to provide a safe space to explore and process whatever topic or issue has brought you into psychotherapy. I do this primarily by utilizing a psychodynamic framework that focuses on your present and past emotions as well as your understanding of your experience of said emotions.  Collaboratively, we can explore your story, develop goals, and outline what your therapy journey will be like.
512-956-6463

 


Mark Provence, PhD
I’ve provided therapy across a range of settings, including family and couples guidance centers, VA clinics, and university counseling centers, and I’ve learned that therapy looks different for each client. Some common goals I’ve worked on: Finding freedom from the things that drain your energy: repetitive thoughts and worries, self-criticism; Reawakening a sense of hope, creativity and possibility; Working through traumatic or painful past experiences.  
512-956-6463


Matt Snapp, PhD, LMFT, CGP
I see myself as a psychotherapeutically-oriented coach who can best support others in their exploration of the personal and spiritual dimensions of their life and build upon their strengths to thrive. We all have issues with which we must learn and grow, but it is important that we can also identify our strengths and shift our attention to utilizing and building on those strengths in our present lives.  

512-956-6463


Osiris Wade, LPC
 I have experience working with veterans, first responders, and individuals in high-stress professions, providing specialized support for the unique mental health challenges they face. I provide affirming, culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ clients, helping with self-acceptance, relationships, discrimination, spiritual conflict, and trauma. I help individuals and couples strengthen relationships and build resilience through practical interventions.
512-956-6463