Jo Eckler
Clinical Psychologist
Clients who enjoy working with me tend to be people who feel different, who are a bit weird and creative, who were told by their family that they were "too sensitive" or "too much", who were the truth-tellers.
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About me
I'm so glad you stopped by! I've spent two decades learning about ways to help people live lives that feel more meaningful and worthwhile, and I'd love to help you too. I know how exhausting it can be sitting in therapy spending part of your session educating your therapist about some aspect of your identity. And even more exhausting when you're already coping with big changes in your life, like living in another country. Creatives, chronically ill folx, geeks, polyamorous people, neurodivergent people, transgender people, non-binary people, the kink/BDSM community, artists, writers...whoever you are, your weird is welcome here (and I probably know something about it).
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Approach
Clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and calming while also playful and practical. Together we can create a collaborative, effective plan that fits your situation, your preferences, and your pace.
Experience
2013-present: Private practice (Beyond Therapy with Dr Jo, PLLC)
2020-present: Psychologist & workshop facilitator at Modern Health employee assistance program
2014-2017 Psychologist, Central Texas Behavioral Health, providing therapy and assessment in long-term nursing care facilities
2008-2014: Psychologist, PTSD Clinical Team, Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Austin and Temple, Texas
2007-2008 Post-doctoral Training: PTSD Clinical Team, Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System, Temple, Texas, USA
2004-2005 Pre-doctoral Internship: PTSD Clinical Team & Mental Health Clinic, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Education
2005 Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Wright State University School of Professional Psychology, Dayton, Ohio, USA
2000 Bachelor's degree (BA) in Psychology (Honors) and Plan II Honors Program, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Individual Session
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