Carlos Pavón, LMSW

ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
Supervised by Arlene Montgomery, LCSW-S

Joyful & Kind

Carlos (he/him) is a Licensed Master Social Worker who studied at the University of Texas at Austin. His experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with adult and adolescent populations has helped inform his systems-based approach to therapy. Having experience in various modalities as well as being EMDR trained, Carlos has worked with individuals facing various mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other behavioral challenges. 

Carlos hopes to utilize his lived experiences and knowledge to help others navigate and overcome their challenges, with an added interest in bridging cultural gaps as a bilingual mental health provider.

Education & Licenses

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
State License # 108211

Master's in Social Work,
University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor's in Psychology,
University of Texas at Austin

What Carlos Loves Most
about Being a Therapist…

I love connecting with people and seeing their resiliency in overcoming life's challenges.

A Bit of the Personal

Carlos can be found on the weekends taking a nap or finding things to do with friends such as play disc golf, pickleball, or rock climbing.

Services Offered

  • Individual Counseling —
    currently ages 10+

  • Family Therapy on Waitlist

  • In-Person Therapy

  • Online Therapy / Telehealth

  • Spanish - English Bilingual

Populations Served

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Ages

  • Preteens (ages 10-12)

  • Middle School Teens (13-14) ^

  • High School Teens (14-17) ^

  • Young Adults (18-29) ^

  • Adults (30-64)

  • Seniors (65+)

Genders

  • Men ^

  • Women

  • Trans Folx ^

  • Non-Binary & Gender Fluid, Questioning

Groups

  • Christians

  • College Students

  • Disabled

  • First Responders

  • Immigrants ^

  • LGBTQIA+ ^

  • Neurodivergent

  • Parents & Caregivers

  • People of Color

  • Teachers & Helping Careers

  • Veterans

Learn more about Carlos on
Psychology Today

Issues & Concerns

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  • Men’s Issues ^

  • Negative Thoughts

  • Non-traditional Relationships

  • Peer Relationships

  • Political Stress

  • Problems in School

  • Racial Identity

  • Racial Trauma

  • Relationship Issues

  • Religious Trauma

  • Self Esteem ^

  • Sex / Porn Addiction

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sexual Identity

  • Discrimination

  • Drug Abuse

  • Emotional Regulation ^

  • Family Conflict

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Gambling

  • Gender Identity ^

  • Grief & Loss ^

  • Hoarding

  • Impulsivity

  • Infertility

  • Internet / Phone Addiction

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions

  • Abuse & Neglect

  • Adoption

  • Aging Issues

  • Alcohol Use ^

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety ^

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Body Positivity

  • Burnout

  • Childhood Issues / Trauma

  • Codependency

  • Communication Issues

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression ^

  • Sports Performance

  • Stress

  • Substance Use ^

  • Suicidal Thoughts

  • Trauma ^

  • Work/Life Balance

Conditions & Diagnoses

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  • Addiction (sober / in recovery) ^

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ^

  • Antisocial Personality

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Asperger's Syndrome

  • Autism (verbal / high functioning)

  • Bereavement ^

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Body Dysmorphia ^

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Conduct Disorder

  • Clinical Depression

  • Gender Dysmorphia

  • Neurodivergence ^

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

  • Panic Disorders

  • Paranoia

  • Phobias

  • Postpartum Depression (PPD)

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ^

  • Self Harm ^

  • Social Anxiety

  • Suicidal Ideation ^

Types of Therapy

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  • Narrative Therapy

  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ^

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) ^

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

Learn more about Carlos on
Psychology Today

A Few Fun Tidbits

If you could be an animal for one day, what would you be?

A cat — they seem to live uncomplicated lives

What are 3 everyday/small things that bring you happiness?

Waking up to my cat snuggled against me, getting my password correct the first time, and sending/receiving memes from my sister

What’s one of your Favorite Events in the Austin area?

ACL (Austin City Limits) Music Festival

If you could snap your fingers & become an expert in anything, what would it be?

I would choose to become an expert saxophonist

We would enjoy the opportunity to work with you. Please complete our New Client Contact Form to get started today. A member of our team will contact you within 24-48 hours to answer any questions you might have & schedule you with one of our therapists. If we’re not able to serve you, we’ll happily provide you with some external referrals.

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