Understanding the Patterns That Keep You Stuck
Often anxiety, burnout, and depression are signals pointing toward deeper feelings that haven’t yet been understood.
Depth-oriented therapy for men across Texas navigating anxiety, burnout, depression, addiction, and emotional disconnection.
Meet Tim Young, MA, LPC
I work primarily with adult men who appear steady and capable on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected in their personal lives. Many carry constant internal pressure such as racing thoughts, irritability, tension, or difficulty sleeping. This often shows up at home as withdrawal, short tempers, or emotional distance.
Some cope through numbing or escape, including overworking, scrolling, drinking, or other compulsive patterns. Over time, these habits strain relationships and increase stress rather than relieve it.
Many men learned early in life that they had to handle things on their own. Emotions may not have been welcomed, and vulnerability may have been met with criticism, silence, or pressure to “be strong.” Over time, pushing through and relying only on yourself can start to feel like part of your identity.
Psychologist Stewart Aledort describes how early relational experiences can shape us in lasting ways:
“Early relational misattunements can become embedded in the body and psyche, shaping identity in ways that persist long into adulthood.”
— Stewart L. Aledort
My work is informed by psychodynamic theory and ongoing training in modern analytic therapy. These depth-oriented approaches emphasize emotional awareness, communication, and the role relationships play in shaping our inner lives. From this perspective, we are often either repeating old emotional patterns or working through them. Therapy creates space to recognize these patterns and begin responding in new ways with greater awareness, steadiness, and connection.
I also bring Hazelden-trained experience in addiction treatment and extensive familiarity with 12-step recovery. I’m particularly interested in the integration of psychotherapy with the principles found in 12-step programs, including honesty, accountability, asking for help, and learning to be more open and vulnerable with others. In therapy we often explore how these principles can support emotional growth and lasting change.
I provide therapy for men in Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Dallas, Houston, and online across Texas.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. 🔥”
Specialties
Explore my areas of focus below to see how I can help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more connected — at home, at work, and within yourself.
Anxiety Therapy
Many men cope with anxiety by pushing through, staying busy, or numbing out — sometimes through substances, screens, work, or other habits that offer short-term relief but create long-term problems. What starts as a way to manage stress can slowly pull you away from your partner, your values, and yourself.
Addiction Therapy
If you’ve been questioning your relationship with certain behaviors — drinking, pornography, work, gambling, or other compulsive patterns — and wondering if something needs to change, therapy offers a steady place to explore that honestly. With over a decade of experience, including Hazelden-trained addiction work, I help men uncover the emotional roots driving these patterns and move toward a more balanced, intentional life. We focus not only on stopping a behavior, but on reducing the anxiety, shame, and internal pressure beneath it.
Understanding (and feeling!) the Emotional Impact of Past Experiences
Experiences from earlier in life can influence how you respond to stress, conflict, and relationships today. Therapy helps you understand these patterns and develop more grounded ways of responding.
Depression Therapy
Depression in men often appears as exhaustion, irritability, loss of motivation, or a sense of emotional numbness rather than obvious sadness. Therapy helps you understand what may be contributing to these patterns and develop a steadier, more engaged way of relating to your life, your work, and the people who matter most.
Burnout and Work Stress Therapy
Many men respond to pressure by pushing harder — working longer hours, carrying more responsibility, and telling themselves they just need to get through the next deadline or project. Over time, that constant push can leave you feeling drained, disconnected, and mentally exhausted. What once felt like ambition or dedication can slowly turn into burnout that affects your focus, your relationships, and your sense of purpose.
Anger and Irritability Therapy
For many men, anger is one of the few emotions that feels acceptable to express. Frustration builds quietly beneath the surface until it comes out as irritability, tension, or sharp reactions with the people closest to you. These moments can feel confusing or discouraging, especially when they don’t reflect the kind of partner, parent, or leader you want to be.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If stress, anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, or patterns of numbing and escape are running in the background of your life — showing up as tension, irritability, overthinking, or distance at home — therapy offers a steady place to slow down and address it directly.
Many of the men I work with are high-functioning on the outside but feel internally pressured or disconnected beneath the surface. Together, we unpack the patterns driving that disconnection and build practical ways to respond with more clarity, steadiness, and intention.
Schedule your first session and begin building stronger relationships and a way of living that feels grounded, intentional, and aligned with who you want to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I’m based in Round Rock, Texas, and provide therapy for adults in Round Rock, Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown and surrounding communities. I intentionally set up my business to be 100% online to provide convenience. This way you can do a 50 minute session from anywhere in Texas without having 30 minutes of traffic on either side!
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My fee is $175 per 50-minute session.
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I am in-network with United Healthcare and Aetna. For all other plans, I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Many insurance plans offer partial reimbursement for therapy; however, it is your responsibility to contact your insurance provider to verify your out-of-network benefits, coverage limits, and reimbursement rates.
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I specialize in working with men navigating demanding careers and full personal lives. Many of my clients are professionals balancing work, relationships, and family responsibilities.
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Most clients start with weekly sessions, though this can be adjusted based on your goals and progress.
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I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, compulsive or addictive patterns, and relationship challenges. Emotional awareness and honest expression are key parts of the process. Rather than just managing symptoms, we work to understand and shift the deeper patterns driving them.
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My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, which means we look beneath the surface, not just at symptoms, but at what’s driving them. We pay attention to patterns, stress responses, and emotional reactions that often operate automatically. By understanding where these patterns come from, you gain more control over how you respond in your life, work, and relationships.
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A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a written estimate of the cost of therapy sessions if you are paying out-of-pocket or your insurance does not cover services. It gives you a clear idea of what to expect financially before you begin care.