andy lane

counseling

atx - based psychotherapy with andy lane, lpc

My name is Andy and i’m glad you’re here.

Whether you prefer to call it therapy, counseling, or psychoanalysis, I am here to support you. My goal is to provide clarity in the face of conflict and help you communicate with integrity. I’ll help you find peace in a way that will develop more meaningful relationships with others as well as a deeper sense of self. Our sessions will provide a space for you to explore all of this and take back ownership of what it means to be you.

My belief is that we aren’t here to be good or perfect. We are here to be ourselves.

i’m committed to helping you

I provide a confidential, non-judgmental and competent form of therapy rooted in Jungian depth psychology to help you reconnect with both outer and inner life. Every hour we have together will focus on a balance between your relationships with others as well as having a deeper understanding of those unknown parts within your psyche. I will ask you about your dreams. And I will help you take them seriously.

The first half of life is biography. The second half can be autobiography if you choose to pick up the pen. My goal is to help you re-author your own life.

  • anxiety

    What is the difference between fear and anxiety? 

    Fear has an object (I am afraid of THAT black widow spider), whereas anxiety is the fear of the unknown. The human brain tries to find an object for the anxiety. The seeking pattern creates insomnia, muscle tension, panic attacks, and can even evolve into OCD tendencies as one searches for the object of their suffering.

    In truth, the cure is to find ways of tolerating the unknown.


  • depression

    Two working definitions that I use for depression are - anger turned inward and learned helplessness. 

    Depression isn’t just sadness. In fact, it can look a whole lot like complacency and simply a persistent lack of motivation. It is a feeling of turning against who it is that you are at your core. 

    Our task is to find ways for you to feel in charge and on your own team.


  • finding meaning

    The first half of life is biography. The second half is auto-biography. 

    You followed the rules. You did the right thing. Now you are at a crossroads on what it all means, and who the hell you are! Think of your life like a story that is constantly being written. In this tale, you have interesting story arcs and acts to this book. Now it is time to take up the pen and re-author it. I act as the proverbial editor and writing coach. What makes your story meaningful to you?

  • Creativity & Spirituality

    Finding your spirituality and reconnecting with creativity takes the form of answering three questions - What makes you YOU? What does it all mean? Where do you belong?

    Together, we will go through these three questions and create a unique spirituality that you can call your own. The first rule of both art and spirituality is that it must be personal. The second is that you must take it seriously. As you express what you believe, you define who you are. And that is the goal of all of this.

clinical services

Welcome to a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal evolution. In other words, welcome to truly knowing yourself. Together, we'll begin a quest to confront the complexities of the human psyche and the challenges of our modern world. Drawing on the profound insights of Jungian psychology and the pragmatic wisdom of existential philosophy, our sessions are an exploration of meaning. With over 8 years of experience as a therapist and 20 years as an Austinite, I specialize in guiding individuals through their connection with creativity, relationship dynamics, spiritual trauma, and existential questioning.

Therapy is for individuals or couples and is held either at my Private Practice in West Austin or online for anyone living in Texas. Schedule a free consultation and fill me in on what’s going on.

my background

Hailing from the early 2000's indie/punk music scene, I spent the majority of my 20's in between the recording studio and an un-airconditioned van. Following a career in the arts, I transitioned my focus to clinical psychotherapy and received formal training here in Austin.

I’m currently furthering my studies with an extensive overview of Jungian Depth Psychology through the Texas Seminar of the Inter-regional Society of Jungian Analysts. These days I spend less time on stage and more time painting/writing music inspired by my dreams. As an old mentor commented about my path — “Andy, you’re done growing up. It’s time to grow down.”