Austin
Our Team
Meet our dedicated team at Austin, Texas! We're excited to connect with you and provide the care and support you need, backed by expertise and compassion. Get to know the friendly faces who will be with you every step of your journey toward wellness.
Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor
Jennifer Deliganis-Bess, LPC-S
Jennifer is a trauma-informed, licensed professional counselor and supervisor with over 20 years of experience providing parental support, individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, ages 8 to older, struggling with the effects of trauma, anxiety, panic, and depression, anger issues, OCD, phobias, ADHD, life transitions, grief, and loss. Jennifer specializes in advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Trauma, and expressive therapies.
Jennifer has a Master's of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of the Lake University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University).
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Stephen Hord, LMFT
Stephen Hord provides individual, couple and family therapy to those challenged with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, anger issues, relational issues and life transitions. Stephen provides a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space where people can explore their challenges, strengthen relationships and foster lasting change. Stephen specializes in using systemic and collaborative approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and family systems therapy.
Stephen has a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hope College in Michigan. Stephen is certified as a Think Differently Life Coach and trained in Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Licensed Master Social Worker
Natalie Urban, LMSW
Natalie, LMSW, provides individual therapy for adults and adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, with particular interest in working with those who are navigating the challenges of anxiety, depression, loss, and trauma. She is trained in DBT and CBT and also draws from a psychodynamic and attachment-based lens to help clients recognize unhelpful patterns, understand how their past has shaped their present, and develop sustainable ways to process and cope with life’s challenges.
With a spirit of curiosity and a warm, compassionate presence, Natalie offers a client-centered approach and tailors treatment to each person’s unique needs. Natalie also has a strong passion for social justice, and supports clients in exploring the emotional impact of living
within systems of oppression. As a therapist, Natalie’s intention is to walk
alongside you on your journey towards self-discovery, healing, and creating a life
that feels more meaningful and true.
Natalie received her Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. Natalie is currently under the supervision of Arlene Montgomery, LCSW-S.
We are glad you decided to invest in yourself, set boundaries, and stop the mental spiral. The Nora Austin team of counseling professionals are ready to work with you, your teenager, partner or family. Stephen Hord, LMFT, recently joined the practice, complimenting our team by offering couples therapy as Stephen is trained in the Gottman Method. If you feel the pressure closing in on you, lost in healing from trauma, grief, are stressed at work, or burdened with changes in your life, contact us today and start your mental reset!