Licensed Therapy for Sustainable Growth Serving Clients in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington State, and all PSYPACT states
Help for Thriving, Not Just Surviving
You’ve been carrying so much for so long.
And you’ve been doing it so well.
But maybe you’re ready for a place where you don’t have to be the strong one.
I help high-achieving people who are used to handling everything on their own build lives that feel steadier, more sustainable, and less lonely.
You’re the one everyone depends on.
The listener.
The leader (even if you didn’t plan to be).
The one who figures things out and gets stuff done.
You may carry a history of trauma.
You may live with a chronic health condition (or several).
You may simply be tired of always being the capable one.
You’ve learned how to cope…and you do it very well.
But even capable people need somewhere to rest.
I’m Dr. Jo Eckler
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience. I specialize in helping adults who have learned to cope extremely well (often because of experiencing trauma or chronic illness) develop a steadier, more supportive relationship with themselves as they continue building their lives.
We don’t strip away your strengths. We help them feel less heavy to carry.
Therapy here is calm.
We move at a pace that feels manageable.
You don’t have to know what to talk about or have all the right words.
You don’t have to prove anything, especially not how self-aware you are.
You don’t have to mask or hold it together in this space.
I call this my Steady Expansion Approach
Supporting thoughtful adults pursuing their dreams as they grow in ways that feel sustainable, grounded, and aligned with their true selves.
Our work is collaborative.
We sit together and gently untangle what’s arising in your thoughts, your body, your relationships. We notice where you shut down or override your own needs. And we experiment with something steadier.
Here. you can take up space. You are never too much, never behind.
Over time, many clients describe feeling:
More settled.
Less reactive.
Better able to trust themselves.
In this space:
LGBTQ+ identities are welcomed and affirmed.
Chronic illness is taken seriously.
Trauma responses are met with compassion.
Ambition and tenderness can coexist.
You don’t need to justify your exhaustion here.
You don’t need to convince me that what you’re carrying is real.
I keep my practice intentionally smaller so I can stay fully present and provide quality care.
Many of my clients have done therapy before. They’re not looking for quick fixes. They’re looking for something steady and thoughtful, a chance to shift old patterns that no longer serve them.
If that resonates, we’ll likely be a good fit.
You don’t have to keep carrying this alone.
If you’re looking for therapy that feels grounded, collaborative, and compassionately understanding, I would be honored to sit with you.
FAQ
What are your qualifications?
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology. I have both professional and lived experience with trauma and chronic illness. Over the years, I have gained training and experience using tools like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral therapy to help clients learn to live more fully after trauma and with chronic illness.
How long does therapy take?
Everyone is different, but most research suggests that it takes approximately 12-15 therapy sessions to start to see clinically significant change. It may be longer if there are many issues you’d like to address and/or if they are complex.
How much does therapy cost?
If you’re interested in seeing if we would be a good fit for therapy, I start with a free 15-minute consultation. If we both feel that we can work together, then we meet for a 60-minute initial session for $175 where I can get more information to be able to better help you. After that, follow-up therapy sessions are 45 minutes and the rate is $150.
What happens in a 15-minute consultation for therapy?
We’ll meet on a Zoom video call. I’ll ask you to share a little about what led you to consider therapy at this time and what you would like to get out of therapy. You’ll have the opportunity to ask me whatever questions you have about therapy with me. At the end of the call, we’ll do one of two things. If we feel like it’s a good fit and that I can be helpful, we’ll schedule an intake appointment. If it doesn’t feel like I’m the best one to help you, I’ll look for referrals to other therapists who might be a better fit. My goal is to help you connect with the best care for your situation, whether that be with me or someone else.
Do you accept insurance?
For many reasons, I DO NOT accept insurance.
Don't be discouraged! Sessions are often the same or even at times less than they might be if you used your insurance, especially if you have a high deductible and high specialist copays.
Also, if you use your insurance, you will have to be given a diagnosis and it will likely become part of your record with the insurance companies, along with other personal information, and it could be considered a pre-existing condition in the future. Insurance companies dictate how many sessions you are allowed and how often you can go to therapy, and at times they will refuse to cover therapy sessions at all. Sometimes using insurance can result in having to change therapists frequently, starting all over again with someone new each time insurance changes. By not accepting insurance, I can keep your information more private and spend more time focusing on you rather than on phone calls and paperwork, allowing me to offer lower rates to you and all my clients.
Do you accept FSA and HSA cards?
I happily accept FSA and HSA cards, or I can provide you the itemized receipts for you to file for reimbursement from your FSA or HSA.