Daniela Krotzer, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Supervisor

Daniela Krotzer, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Supervisor

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Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Life Coach, Mental Health Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Supervisor
Telephone: 817-587-1213

Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Session Fees: I operate as a private-pay, out-of-network provider to support the highest level of privacy and clinical freedom for my clients. This model allows us to focus entirely on your healing—utilizing deep-dive intensives, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and brainspotting—without the restrictions or mandatory diagnoses often required by insurance companies. While I do not bill insurance directly, I’m happy to provide a monthly superbill (itemized receipt) that you can submit to your preferred provider organization (PPO) insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement. I recommend contacting your carrier to verify your out-of-network behavioral health benefits. Standard rates: Individual session: $295 (50 min) Couples session: $395 (50 min) Concierge intensives: Please inquire for custom scheduling and rates.
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Therapy in:

1250 S Capital of Texas Hwy

Building 3, Suite 400

Austin, Texas, 78746

1 Dominion Dr

San Antonio, Texas, 78257

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

You might be feeling like you’ve hit a wall. Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy before, yet that heavy, “stuck” feeling in your chest, or the constant “high alert” in your nervous system, just won’t budge. Whether you’re navigating the aftermath of narcissistic abuse, the complexities of bipolar challenges, or a relationship that feels like it’s slipping away, I want you to know your body is not broken—it’s simply trying to survive. Working with me feels like a partnership, where your expertise on your life meets my clinical deep-dive into the “why” behind your pain. I don’t believe in just managing symptoms; I believe in resolving them. My process is body-centered and neurological, utilizing eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and brainspotting to reach the deep layers of trauma that words alone often miss. As a Level 3 Gottman practitioner and a CEO in the mental health field, I bring a structured, yet deeply compassionate, energy to our sessions. We won’t just sit and talk in circles. Instead, we’ll work to regulate your nervous system, release stored tension, and build a concrete roadmap for your resilience. Whether we meet for a standard session or an intensive deep-dive, my goal is to help you feel safe, heard, and—most importantly—truly at home in your own skin again.

My Practice & Services

When you’ve spent years “doing the work” in talk therapy but still feel the heavy weight of the past in your body, it’s easy to feel like you’re failing at healing. I want you to know that you aren’t broken. Often, the deepest hurts—like narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, or the volatility that can come with a bipolar diagnosis—don’t live in the part of the brain that uses words. They live in your nervous system. Working with me is a partnership designed to move you out of “survival mode” and back into your life. As a CEO and a clinician trained at Harvard and UT, I combine high-level professional insight with a deeply human, body-centered approach. We won’t just sit and recount your history; we’ll use tools like brainspotting and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to gently “unstick” the physical echoes of trauma and anxiety that keep you looped in old patterns. For couples, I use the Gottman Method to help you stop the cycles of criticism and silence. We work together to build a “brave space” where you can be radically authentic, set sacred boundaries, and finally feel at home in your own skin and your relationships. My practice is virtual, private pay, and dedicated to providing you with the focused, high-access care you deserve to truly reclaim your resilience.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

How My Psychotherapy Helps You Heal: Most people come to me because "talking about it" hasn't been enough. You can understand your history intellectually, but if your body still reacts with a racing heart, a shut-down gut, or a sense of invisible dread, you aren't fully healed. My approach is designed to close that gap between the mind and the body. 1. Moving Beyond the "Talk Therapy Wall" Traditional therapy stays in the neocortex, the thinking and logical part of the brain. But trauma, Bipolar cycles, and the "gaslighting" of narcissistic abuse are often stored in the subcortical brain and the nervous system. By utilizing Brainspotting and EMDR, we bypass the logic and go straight to the source. This helps "unstick" the physical echoes of the past, allowing your body to finally realize that the danger is over. 2. Regulating the "Biological Scaffold" Whether you are managing Bipolar I or II, or the hyper-vigilance of C-PTSD, my goal is to help you build a resilient nervous system. We work to identify your unique "windows of tolerance." I help you create a biological and emotional scaffold, structured routines, and grounding tools that allow you to navigate life's highs and lows without feeling like you are constantly on the verge of a crash. 3. Rewiring the Way You Connect Using the Gottman Method (Level 3), I help you and your partner move from defensive posturing to genuine vulnerability. We don't just "talk about feelings"; we practice the actual mechanics of healthy connection. You will learn how to de-escalate conflict in real-time and replace the "Four Horsemen" (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling) with a culture of appreciation and sacred boundaries. 4. Reclaiming Your Authentic Identity Often, after years of toxic relationships or a heavy clinical diagnosis, you lose sight of who you are. My psychotherapy provides a "brave space" to peel back the layers of survival strategies. As your partner, I help you move from a place of "managing symptoms" to a place of radical authenticity, where you feel empowered to lead your life, your business, and your relationships from a position of strength rather than fear.

What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist

What I love most about this work is witnessing the exact moment a client moves from "surviving" to truly reclaiming their resilience. There is a profound shift that happens when someone who has been silenced by narcissistic abuse or paralyzed by the "stuck" physical sensations of trauma suddenly feels a sense of agency in their own body again. I am deeply energized by the science of healing. Because I use neuro-biological tools like Brainspotting and EMDR, I get to watch the brain literally rewire itself. It is an honor to provide a "brave space" where high-impact leaders, resilient survivors, and disconnected couples can stop performing and start being radically authentic. I also have a deep clinical interest in supporting individuals navigating the complexities of Bipolar I and Bipolar II. I love helping clients shift the narrative from "being Bipolar" to being a resilient individual who successfully manages a complex nervous system. Whether we are building a "biological scaffold" for mood stability or utilizing the Gottman Method to help a couple navigate the unique impact of mood cycles, I am passionate about helping you find identity beyond a diagnosis. I don't just see "symptoms"; I see the incredible intelligence of the human nervous system. My favorite part of every day is helping you realize that the strength you've been looking for hasn't been lost. It's just been waiting for the right environment to resurface.

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English
  • German

Groups I Work With

  • Dr. Daniela Krotzer: Expert Telehealth Therapy for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Trauma & Bipolar Disorder. Level 3 Gottman Couples Counselor. Book Online. Specializing in body-centered trauma therapy and EMDR, Dr. Daniela Krotzer provides a safe space for healing from narcissistic abuse, C-PTSD, and Bipolar disorder. As a Level 3 Gottman clinician, she offers research-backed couples therapy to break high-conflict cycles. Serving clients via Telehealth Mon-Fri, her approach focuses on nervous system regulation and resilience. Private payOON. Book your session directly on her website today (drdanielakrotzer.com). Specialized Clinical Populations Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Helping survivors heal from gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and toxic relationship trauma. Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) & Trauma Survivors: Providing body-centered healing for those with childhood trauma, domestic violence history, or chronic stress. Bipolar Disorder & Mood Stabilization: Clinical support for individuals navigating Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and intense emotional fluctuations. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Compassionate, structured therapy for emotional dysregulation and relationship instability. Relationship & Couples Populations High-Conflict Couples: Utilizing Gottman Method Level 3 to break cycles of criticism, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Infidelity & Betrayal Trauma Recovery: Guiding partners through the process of rebuilding trust or navigating a healthy separation. LGBTQIA+ & Gender-Affirming Care: A safe, inclusive space for queer, trans, and non-binary individuals and their partners. Corporate & High-Performance Populations Executive & Leadership Mental Health: Specialized therapy for CEOs, doctors, and lawyers facing burnout, high-stakes pressure, and "imposter syndrome." Chronic Pain & Somatic Distress: For those whose emotional trauma manifests as physical pain, utilizing Bodyspotting for relief. Therapy for Therapists: Providing clinical-grade support and supervision for mental health professionals and graduate students.

Industries & Communities Served

  • Entertainment Industry
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals
  • Professional Sports
  • LGBTQ+

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Abandonment
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Behaviorism
  • Bipolar
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Borderline
  • Breakup
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Emptiness
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Fertility Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Habits
  • Health / Illness / Medical Issues
  • Helplessness / Victimhood
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • Irritability
  • Isolation
  • Jealousy
  • LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Phobias
  • Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Power
  • Rejection
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Seasonal Affective (SAD)
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Sexual Assault / Abuse
  • Shame
  • Sleep Issues
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

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