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WELCOME

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” 
― C.G. Jung 

Nicole Vykoukal Austin Texas Pet Loss Support

My Services & Approach

I’m a Texas psychotherapist, Brainspotting therapist, yoga teacher, and wellness group facilitator with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through trauma; grief and pet loss; high sensitivity (HSP); relationship difficulties; chronic illness and pain; anxiety; depression; and sustained recovery from substance use.

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Grounded in the science of the brain, behavior, and relationships, I draw on neuroscience to help you recognize unhelpful patterns and build resilience, regulation, and meaningful life change.

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My style integrates trauma-informed, mind-body approaches. Including Brainspotting, yoga, meditation, nature- and animal-based practices, and Buddhist-informed perspectives with modern, evidence-based therapies. This holistic blend supports deep emotional processing, nervous-system regulation, and sustainable healing.

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Keeping in mind that stressors and our experiences are held in our minds and hearts, as well as our bodies, I integrate mind-body-soul interventions into psychotherapy sessions to enhance the talk therapy process and enable you to work at a deeper, more integrative level that supports lasting change.

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My approach resonates with clients seeking a relational, intuitive, and experiential path to psychotherapy.

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I offer in-person and virtual sessions for clients throughout Texas. My East Austin office provides a calm, non-clinical setting designed to support a sense of openness and ease.

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I look forward to supporting your healing and helping you thrive.

Services
Fees & Insurance

Service                                    Duration    Price
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Brainspotting Psychotherapy                  55 min     $185
Psychotherapy (HSP, grief, general)       55 min     $185
Individual Pet Loss Support                     55 min     $185
Couples Pet Loss Support                        55 min     $185

Pet Loss Support Group                           55 min     $25 

​I am not in-network with any health insurance companies.

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Some clients may be eligible for out-of-network benefits. You may wish to check with your insurance provider or consider working with a therapist who is in-network with your plan.

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Medicare Note: I have opted out of Medicare. If you are eligible for Medicare, I cannot provide a superbill or any documentation for reimbursement.

Texas Pet Loss Support 
 

​Monthly Virtual Pet Loss Support Group

  • Must be located in Texas

  • 6 p.m - 7 p.m. CT

  • Cost: $25 per group session

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Individual Therapy Session, $185

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Couples Therapy Session, $250

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​Losing a beloved companion animal, or facing their decline and end-of-life decisions, can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. You don’t have to go through this alone. I offer support for both pet loss grief and anticipatory grief, helping you navigate this tender and difficult time.

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As a lifelong animal lover, advocate, and the mother of a cat, dogs, and chickens, I deeply understand the powerful bond between people and their animal companions. My goal is to honor your relationship with your pet while helping you process grief, access inner resilience, and move toward healing.

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In addition to traditional talk therapy, I am trained in Brainspotting, a clinical tool that can be especially helpful in working through traumatic experiences such as sudden or traumatic pet loss.

Cat, Austin, Texas Pet Loss Support

Fees & Insurance

  • I am not in-network with any health insurance companies.

  • Some clients may be eligible for out-of-network benefits. You may wish to check with your insurance provider or consider working with a therapist who is in-network with your plan.

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Medicare Note: I have opted out of Medicare. If you are eligible for Medicare, I cannot provide a superbill or any documentation for reimbursement.

Wellness & Speaking Services

I specialize in speaking engagements and facilitating groups tailored towards the unique challenges and stress animal welfare workers, volunteers, and veterinary medicine professionals face. 

By integrating yogic and mindfulness principles, the animal-human bond, along with the therapeutic technique of Brainspotting, I provide tools and strategies to enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, cope with grief, and promote a healthy, balanced work environment.

Contact me today so we can discuss your organization's specific wellness needs to ensure effective and meaningful outcomes.

Welcome to Nicole Vykoukal psychotherapy in Austin, Texas, offering compassionate individual counseling & pet loss support

Help for the Highly Sensitive (HSP), or Neurodivergent Person

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Grateful for advanced training with Dr. Elaine Aron, the psychologist who pioneered research on the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait, and whose work informs my clinical approach with highly sensitive clients.

Around 15–20% of the population has what Dr. Elaine Aron identified as the high sensitivity trait.

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Do you relate to high sensitivity or neurodivergence?

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  • You notice other people’s moods, subtle social interactions, or sensory details (smells, sounds, textures, small nuances) that others might miss.

  • You can become overwhelmed, overstimulated, or drained when life feels too intense, complex, or chaotic.

  • You may have been told you’re “too sensitive,” “too shy,” or that you “need thicker skin.”

  • Perhaps you were made to feel abnormal for noticing subtleties or having strong reactions to them.

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Research shows that the brains of highly sensitive and neurodivergent people process information more deeply. These differences are not flaws; they are meaningful parts of who you are.

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I can help you uncover the strengths and gifts of your sensitivity and neurodivergence, while also finding practical ways to cope with overwhelm and thrive in a world that isn’t designed for you.

My Co-Therapist 

In his early life, Snoop ran the streets of East Austin with a wild chihuahua gang.

 

In the winter of 2011, I invited him off the streets and into my home and Snoop hasn’t left since. 

 

Snoop worked hard to reform from life on the streets. With training, he earned his canine good citizen certificate. He has worked as a therapy dog for sexual assault survivor support groups, nursing homes, and on a memory care unit.  

Snoop often accompanies me to the office, bringing comfort, joy, and a deep sense of attunement to the room.

 

If you would rather Snoop stay home, please let me know so he can take the hour off.

Welcome to Nicole Vykoukal psychotherapy in Austin, Texas, offering compassionate individual counseling & pet loss support

CONTACT

Contact me today to schedule a session.

Welcome to Nicole Vykoukal psychotherapy in Austin, Texas, offering compassionate individual counseling & pet loss support

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