Engelbert Mittermayr
I am a licensed psychotherapist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who believes therapy should honor the whole person—mind, body, emotions, relationships, and lived experience. In my practice, I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, disability, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. I provide a supportive, culturally responsive, and judgment-free space where clients can feel heard, explore challenges, recognize their strengths, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
First session
Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We will explore what has been happening in your life, what feels most important to you, and what you hope will be different. You can expect a supportive, judgment-free conversation where you are encouraged to move at a pace that feels comfortable. Together, we will begin identifying your strengths, needs, and goals while developing a plan for therapy that feels meaningful and individualized to you.
Strengths
I bring warmth, empathy, curiosity, and practical insight to every session. My integrative approach draws from CBT, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Informed therapies, allowing treatment to fit the person rather than forcing the person to fit a particular therapy model. I am especially proud to work with individuals from marginalized and historically underserved communities, and I believe that quality psychotherapy should be accessible, affirming, and respectful of every person's identity, culture, experiences, and unique path toward healing.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next. They may be navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, disability, relationship challenges, identity concerns, or a major life transition. They do not need to have all the answers or even know exactly what they want from therapy. What matters is a willingness to begin exploring their experiences with curiosity. I especially enjoy working with clients who want to better understand themselves, break patterns that are no longer serving them, reconnect with their strengths, and create a life that feels more authentic and meaningful.
Treatment methods
Narrative
I believe there can be tremendous power in simply having the opportunity to tell your story and have it truly heard. In Narrative Therapy, I help clients explore the stories they have developed about themselves through relationships, trauma, loss, disability, and other life experiences. Together, we look at which parts of the story still serve them and which may need to be questioned, reframed, or even edited. We separate the person from the problem and uncover strengths, values, and experiences that may have been overshadowed along the way. You cannot change the chapters that have already been written, but you can change how you understand them—and become an active author of the chapters that come next.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and life experiences. Together, we identify patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, stress, or feeling stuck and explore whether those patterns are still helpful. Rather than simply trying to “think positively,” we work toward developing more balanced and realistic ways of understanding difficult situations. I also incorporate practical strategies that clients can use outside of therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking, strengthen coping skills, and make meaningful changes in their everyday lives.
Trauma-Informed Care
I approach therapy with an understanding that trauma can shape how we experience ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Trauma-Informed Care means creating a space where you feel safe, respected, heard, and in control of your own healing process. I do not believe healing requires you to relive painful experiences before you are ready. Instead, we work at a pace that honors your needs, boundaries, and choices. Together, we can explore how past experiences may be affecting the present while building on your strengths, developing a greater sense of safety, and helping you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been lost or protected along the way.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is not to tell you who you should be or what decisions you should make. Using a Person-Centered and Humanistic approach, I create a supportive, genuine, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences openly and at your own pace. I approach our work with curiosity, empathy, and respect for your individual identity, values, culture, and lived experiences. Together, we build on your existing strengths and insight so you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and make choices that feel authentic and meaningful to you.