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Colors of Austin Counseling

Colors of Austin Counseling is an intentionally diverse multidisciplinary group therapy practice.

We are social justice oriented in our practice and inclusive in our work within the community. Our goal is to reduce the barriers that exist when it comes to mental health support and to provide high quality clinical services to all regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability and/or socioeconomic status.

04/22/2026

Earth Day 🌍✨

A gentle reminder to reconnect with yourself through the world around you.

It can look like slowing down, stepping outside, or paying attention to the world around you in small, intentional ways.

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A few ways to reconnect today:
• take a walk outside 🚶‍♀️🌿
• sit outside and notice nature sounds 🌳👂
• feel the sun, air, or ground beneath you ☀️🌬️🌱
• pick up a piece of litter (if you see one) 🧤🗑️
• bring a reusable bag or cup with you today 🛍️☕️
• care for a plant or flowers 🌱🌸
• look up at the moon and stars tonight 🌙✨
• reflect on your favorite season 🍂🌷

Even when large-scale change feels out of reach, small ways of connecting can bring a sense of presence and care.

04/21/2026

At COAC, we offer s*x therapy as a collaborative, affirming process that can support individuals and couples navigating:

• desire differences
• communication around intimacy
• shame, guilt, or anxiety related to s*x
• changes in s*xuality or identity
• past experiences or trauma impacting connection

Our approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique experiences — because there is no “one way” to experience intimacy.

If you’re curious about s*x therapy or wondering if it could be helpful for you, we’re here to support that exploration.

Learn more through the link in our bio.

04/17/2026

Friday’s new moon in Aries holds a lot of power connected to the Aries archetype.

The Sun and Moon meet near Chiron, the Wounded Healer, bringing up themes around pain, healing, identity, voice, and self-expression. This alone makes the lunation potent, but there is even more intensity because Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune are also gathered in Aries.

That combination can feel like a push to act, speak, or begin something new — while also bringing pressure, challenge, or confusion about how to move forward.

At the same time, there is support in the chart. Venus in Ta**us s*xtile Jupiter in Cancer points to safety, trust, nurturing, and belonging through the body, the home, and supportive relationships. There is bold energy here, but also an invitation to stay grounded while something new is still forming.

A few reflection questions from Jené:

What are you being called to initiate?
How are your passions connected to your wounds?
What support, structure, or boundaries do you need right now?
Which relationships are helping your vision grow?

And her core advice:
Do not force your dreams and passions into movement. Everything beautiful takes time. Stay connected to your body, your needs, and the people who help you feel supported as you move through this energy.

Shared by Jené, clinician and astrologer at COAC, who offers astrology through a reflective, psychologically informed lens.
Follow for more of Jene’s insights✨

04/16/2026

IFS (Internal Family Systems), sometimes used as “parts work,” is a therapy approach based on the idea that we all have different “parts” within us.

You might notice parts like an inner critic, a people-pleasing part, or an avoidant or protective part — each with its own role and way of responding.

In IFS, these parts are understood as different ways your system has learned to cope and protect you. Some parts carry pain from past experiences, while others work to manage or avoid that pain.

Rather than trying to get rid of these parts, IFS helps you understand them — what they’re trying to do, and why.

The goal is to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, so you can respond with more clarity, flexibility, and intention.

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Interested in exploring IFS?
You can work with one of our IFS-informed clinicians at COAC.

04/15/2026

📚✨ Storytime at BookPeople with COAC ✨📚

Join us for our second storytime with BookPeople, led by Claudia Hernandez Vargas, LCSW, a therapist at Colors of Austin Counseling.

We’ll be reading I Like Myself! — a playful, energetic story that encourages children to celebrate who they are, inside and out. After the reading, children will take part in a hands-on activity where they’ll create a self-portrait and reflect on what makes them unique.

This experience is designed to support:
✨ Self-confidence
✨ Positive self-talk
✨ Emotional expression and self-awareness

Perfect for young readers and families looking for a meaningful and engaging way to build social-emotional skills together.

📅 May 2
⏰ 10:30–11:00 AM
📍 BookPeople

Best for ages 3–9 (all are welcome!)

We’d love to see you there 💛

04/14/2026

Your body has built-in systems designed to support your mood, motivation, and overall well-being.

These “feel-good” chemicals — dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins — aren’t things we can control directly, but there are everyday habits that can help support how they function over time.

🧠 Dopamine (motivation & reward)
Supports focus, drive, and a sense of accomplishment

💕 Oxytocin (connection & bonding)
Strengthens relationships and feelings of trust

☀️ Serotonin (mood & stability)
Helps regulate mood, sleep, and overall balance

💪 Endorphins (stress & pain relief)
Released during movement, laughter, and other enjoyable activities

Small, consistent habits — like getting outside, moving your body, connecting with others, and taking care of yourself — can have a meaningful impact over time.

04/13/2026

In partnership with Open Form Yoga, we invite you to explore session 2 of our Inner Work Series: Boundaries, Values, & Emotional Alignment.

This workshop focuses on learning how to listen inward — understanding your values, recognizing where you may feel misaligned, and exploring boundaries as a form of self-respect.

Through guided reflection, experiential exercises, and group discussion, you’ll begin to clarify what matters most to you and how to move through your life with more alignment and intention.

Facilitated by Maria Gregg, LCSW, who brings a relational and somatic approach to helping clients connect more deeply with their internal experience and values.

🗓 April 28
⏰ 7:30–9 PM
📍 Open Form Yoga

$75 • Sliding scale available ($20–$75)

Spots are still available — sign up at the link in our bio.

04/10/2026

We’re so grateful to have two beautiful spaces at COAC — and today we’re highlighting our Berkman location 💛

This space is home to a number of our clinicians and includes thoughtfully designed offices as well as our play therapy room, where children can express, explore, and process through creativity and play.

We’re intentional about creating environments that feel safe, welcoming, and supportive for clients of all ages — and Berkman is a special part of that.

Whether you’re coming in for individual therapy, family work, or play therapy, this space was created with care.

04/09/2026

Sometimes what looks like “coping” is really avoiding.
And sometimes, avoiding is something we do when we don’t yet feel safe to feel. That’s human.

✨ The key isn’t perfection—it’s awareness.
When we pause to ask: Is this helping me heal, or helping me avoid? we begin to choose differently.

Healing starts with honesty. And self-compassion. 🌿
You’re allowed to take small steps—at your pace.

04/08/2026

Our Inner Work Series in partnership with Open Form Yoga is coming up, and Session 1 is just around the corner.

This workshop, Understanding Your Inner Patterns & Protective Parts, is designed to help you better understand the patterns that show up in your emotions, behaviors, and relationships — and where they come from.

Through a combination of guided reflection, journaling, small group discussion, and gentle, optional body-based practices, you’ll begin to explore your internal world with more awareness and self-compassion.

This is an experiential space — not just something you’ll learn about, but something you’ll actively engage in.

No yoga experience is needed, and all movement is optional.

🗓 April 21
⏰ 7:30–9 PM
📍 Open Form Yoga

$75 per session • Sliding scale available ($20–$75)

Spots are still available — sign up at the link in our bio.

04/07/2026

✨ Upcoming Events at COAC ✨

We’ve got a full lineup of events coming up over the next few weeks — from inner work workshops to community conversations and storytimes.

We’re especially grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with spaces like Open Form, BookPeople, and Unbuzzed Club to bring these offerings into the community.

Whether you’re looking to explore your inner world, connect with others, or bring your family to something meaningful, there’s something here for you.

More details and registration info available at the link in our bio.

Whether you can make one or several, we hope to connect with our community through these meaningful events 💛

Address

802 Lydia Street
Austin, TX
78702

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.colorsofaustincounseling.com/

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