Therapeutic Approach

Is there something in your life you want to be different? Even if you can’t yet put your
finger on what it is or why?

The ways we think, behave, relate to others, and protect ourselves likely developed for
good reasons, but they don’t always continue to serve us as our lives and
circumstances change. Together, we’ll work to understand your patterns while building
practical skills that help you move toward the life you want to live. My goal isn’t to tell
you what to do or who you should become, but to help you develop a deeper
understanding of yourself that empowers you to make choices that align with your
values.

I bring warmth, humor, and a little Midwestern work ethic into the therapy room.
Clients can expect me to be engaged and active in our work rather than simply sitting
back and listening. Effective therapy is grounded in a relationship with a therapist you
feel you can trust. You can expect me to show up with honesty, curiosity, and without
judgment, accepting you as you are, but also gently challenging you when it may help
you see things in a new way.

As both a clinician and researcher, I value asking thoughtful questions, approaching
therapy without assumptions, and integrating scientific evidence with genuine human
connection. I have provided evidence-based psychotherapy to adults in the Austin area
since 2021, with clinical experience spanning private practice, the Center for Survivors
of Torture, UT Medicine’s Bipolar Disorder Center, and the VA Outpatient Clinic. Rather
than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I integrate a variety of research-supported
therapies to tailor our work to your unique experiences, strengths, values, and goals.

About Me

Your story is what matters most here, but since you’re considering trusting me with
yours, here’s a little of mine:

Psychology is not my first career. In 2016, I left my job in the energy sector to pursue a
path more aligned with the life I wanted. Choosing to change careers reflects some of
the strengths I bring to my work as both a therapist and a scientist: the bravery to take
on formidable challenges, the humility to reconsider what isn’t working, the flexibility to
change direction when needed, and the determination to never stop learning and
improving. 

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me tending my garden, exploring Austin’s restaurant
scene, dancing at an R&B concert, or spending time outdoors with my two oversized
dogs.

Scheduling

Dr. Divine is currently accepting individual patients and couples.

Dr. Divine offers a free ~30-minute initial consultation to determine if working together is
the right fit. These can be scheduled for online video call, phone, or in-person
appointments using the scheduler below. If you don’t see a time that works for you
within the scheduler, please reach out by call, text, or email so we can find a time that
works for both of us.

Areas of experience:

• Anxiety
• Chronic Pain
• Chronic Stress & Burnout
• Couples
• Depression (including Bipolar)
• Diagnostic Clarification
• Emotion Regulation
• Insomnia & Sleep Difficulties
• Life Transitions
• Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms (OCD)
• Perfectionism & High Achievement
• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) & Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME)
• Relationship Challenges
• Trauma & PTSD
• Veterans

Approaches I Draw From:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
• Mindfulness-based approaches
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Education

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, the University of Texas at Austin
• M.A., Psychology, the University of Texas at Austin
• B.S., Psychology, the University of Missouri – Columbia
• B.S., Energy Management & Business Administration, the University of Tuls