Dr Jessica Michaelson

Dr. Jessica Michaelson is a compassionate psychologist with a PsyD who specializes in anxiety and intimacy issues. She assists clients in addressing various anxieties, such as perfectionism, panic, social anxiety, and conflict avoidance. As a skilled sex therapist, Dr. Michaelson provides support for individuals facing low-to-no libido, arousal challenges, orgasm difficulties, and relationship intimacy struggles. She embraces a diverse clientele, working with both heterosexual and queer adults & couples. Her goal is to help each individual discover greater pleasure, fulfillment, and happiness in their personal lives, relationships, and sexual experiences. Dr. Michaelson employs an array of therapeutic tools, drawing from the Gottman Method, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness practices, and Sexual Health models. She is inspired by the works of Esther Perel and other pioneers in sex-positive therapy. Clients can expect an engaging and solution-focused approach, quickly getting to the heart of their struggles, which often leads to significant transformations in a relatively short time. Dr. Michaelson is licensed to practice in Texas and California and offers her services both in her Austin office and remotely via phone or video conferencing.