Meet Our Therapists

Dr. Alycia DeGraff, LMFT-S, Clinical Director, COO, & Co-Founder

Dr. Ally DeGraff, a native Texan raised in a military family, earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Texas Tech and her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Georgia. Her work bridges mental health, couples therapy, and financial well-being. She has served as a clinician, researcher, professor, and consultant, and has helped launch and run mental health clinics across Texas. In her free time, she enjoys camping, gardening, music, and reading non-fiction.

Modalities of Therapy: Symbolic Experiential, Existential, Attachment, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Rachel Garner, LCSW Supervisor

Rachel Garner, originally from the North Shore of Oahu, holds a Communications degree from Southern Oregon University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Over the past 12+ years, she has worked across inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings in Hawaii, California, and Texas. Her experience spans work with women in recovery, children facing trauma, and adults navigating mental health challenges. Since moving to Austin in 2016, she has continued to offer attachment-based, trauma-informed, and relational therapy. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, the outdoors, and mentoring future therapists.

Modalities of Therapy: Attachment, Parenting Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Leah Van Duyne, LMFT

Leah Van Duyne, originally from Minnesota, earned her Psychology degree from Winona State and her Master’s in Marital and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. She has experience in hospital, non-profit, outpatient, and crisis settings, and works with individuals and couples facing conflict, emotional challenges, and intimate partner violence. Leah is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ clients and non-traditional relationships. Outside of work, she enjoys music festivals, the outdoors, and time with her husband.

Modalities of Therapy: Experiential, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), crisis intervention, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Sol Hernandez, LMFT Associate

Sol is originally from Houston and earned their Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Edward’s University. Sol creates a safe space for clients to explore their inner world and build resilience. In their free time, they enjoy spending time with dogs, camping, hiking, playing volleyball, and learning to crochet.

Specialties: geriatric and aging adults, grief and loss, end-of-life processing, relationship challenges, & identity development  

Modalities of Therapy: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Experiential, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Discernment Counseling

Populations: Individuals, couples, families, & teens (16+)

Supervised by Alycia DeGraff, PhD, LMFT-S

Anna Taberski, LMFT Associate

Anna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a Bachelor's in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley and a Master’s in Counseling from St. Edward’s University. She creates a warm, reflective space for individuals, couples, and families to explore what’s working in their lives and what’s not. Outside of work, she enjoys trail running, making art, reading, and spending time with her husband and kids.

Specialties: Depression, anxiety, C/PTSD, personality disorders, relationship issues, domestic violence, sexual assault, and military & veteran families

Modalities of Therapy: Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Transference-Focused Therapy (TFP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment, & Experiential

Populations: Individuals, couples, families, & teens (16+)

Supervised by Alycia DeGraff, PhD, LMFT-S

Taryn Durham, LMFT Associate

Taryn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate born and raised in Austin. She earned her Psychology degree from Westmont College and her Master’s in Counseling from St. Edward’s University. Taryn supports clients with relationship challenges, communication, anxiety, and parenting—especially in families with neurodivergent children. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, live music, soccer, and paddle boarding with friends.

Specialties: high conflict couples, military & veteran families, neurodivergence, sex therapy, financial therapy, play therapy, & parent coaching

Modalities of Therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment, Experiential

Populations: Individuals, couples, families, & children (5+)

Supervised by Alycia DeGraff, PhD, LMFT-S

Alondra Gomez, LMSW

Alondra is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Master Social Worker from El Paso, Texas. Alondra helps clients develop tools to manage stress, build structure and resilience, and feel confident in navigating life transitions. Her work is guided by cultural competence, empathy, and commitment to empowering individuals on their path of recovery, growth, and confidence. Outside of work, Alondra enjoys live music, spending time in nature, and engaging in art as a hobby.

Specialties: Substance use and abuse, grief and loss, life transitions, values alignment, trauma, attachment issues, play therapy, & parent coaching

Modalities of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Populations: Individuals, teens, adolescents, & children (6+)

Supervised by Rachel Garner, LCSW-S

Sarina Lal, LMSW

Sarina is originally from the Chicago area and earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Illinois and her Master’s in Social Work from UT Austin. Sarina offers play therapy and parent coaching, focusing on creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can grow into their authentic selves. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, cooking, painting, and spending time with loved ones.

Specialties: trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, interpersonal skills, survivors of domestic abuse, & marginalized groups

Modalities of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, & parent coaching

Populations: Individuals, teens, adolescents, & children (5+)

Supervised by Rachel Garner, LCSW-S

Karishma Arya, Office Manager Therapist Intern

Karishma is a graduate student and intern studying Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas State University. She completed her Bachelor's in psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She manages our therapists, scheduling, and insurance verification. When not working at CMH, she sees couples, individuals, and adolescents. In her free time, she enjoys live music, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and her cat, Bia. 

Delaney Maxwell MS, LMFT (Telehealth Only)

Delaney is originally from California and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Texas. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and her master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Delaney has worked in a range of clinical settings, supporting individuals, couples, and families facing issues like relational conflict, self-esteem, emotional regulation, abuse recovery, eating disorders, addiction, and mood disorders. In her free time, she enjoys reading, rom-coms, thrifting, and spending time with her husband and puppy.

Specialties: high-conflict couples, attachment issues, life transitions

Modalities of Therapy: experiential, human growth model, internal family systems (IFS), emotion-focused

Populations: Individuals, couples, families, & teens (16+)