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Connected Heart Therapy was founded by Wendy Byrd and Robin Landers, two licensed therapists in Austin, Texas. After years in private practice, they know how complicated and overwhelming it can be to find the right therapist. They combined their practices and set out to find only the most caring, dedicated and accessible therapists to build the Connected Heart Therapy care team. Connected Heart Therapy combines the best of traditional and virtual therapy to make getting help easy and convenient so you can focus on what's really important: healing.

We believe getting the help you need should be easy.

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

Robin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She runs a thriving private practice in Austin, TX. She has over 20 years’ experience working with individuals and couples, adolescents and adults. Robin began her career in mental health directly after undergraduate school, where she received her BA in psychology and went on to receive her Masters in Social Work. She is a certified EMDR therapist registered with EMDRIA, an EMDR consultant who facilitates EMDR basic trainings, and is trained in Systems Centered Therapy.

Robin Landers

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

All Connected Heart therapists specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. This speciality can be hard to find, so we're thrilled to be able to offer it virtually. We're passionate about making EMDR accessible because of the powerful healing potential this type of therapy offers. Much research has been done on the effectiveness of EMDR. To learn more, check out EMDRIA, the official organization and accrediting body for EMDR-certified therapists.

Our therapists specialize in EMDR. 

Why virtual therapy?

Despite all the tools we have at our disposal, many still find it too difficult to access mental healthcare. From outdated websites to inconvenient booking options to hard-to-reach counselors, its time for a change in how we get the care we need. Connected Heart is working to change this by offering better, more accessible options for care.

There's a wide range of specialities in mental health and an even wider range of counselors. We invite only the best, most caring and highly-trained professionals to become members of our team. You can expect Connected Heart therapists to specialize in proven, effective methods of care and be current or upcoming leaders in their field.

Choose your counselor, your desired length of therapy (30, 60 or 90 minutes) and instantly book an available time that works for your schedule.

Quality (it's a promise)

Convenient...really and seriously

We're here for you, Texas.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Co-Founder, Connected Heart Therapy

Wendy Byrd

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor

Co-Founder, Connected Heart Therapy

Wendy Byrd is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor. She maintains a successful private practice in Austin, Texas. As an EMDRIA certified therapist and approved consultant, Wendy utilizes EMDR in her practice on a daily basis. 

 She has presented at local and national conferences on integrating EMDR into couples therapy. As a facilitator for EMDR training she helps teach other therapist EMDR. Over the years Wendy has volunteered her time and experience serving on both local and national associations to support other support mental health professionals and the field.

Crystal Stiegemeyer

Licensed Professional Counselor

Crystal is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Master’s Degree from St. Edward’s University. She loves to work with children, adolescent girls and young adult women. She utilizes a collaborative approach while offering modalities of both EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Crystal has a passion for connecting with teens and young adults to help increase self awareness, develop a better understanding of feelings and thoughts, and improve relationships.

Zoom, In-Person, Wherever.

Mika Tjahja

Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Wen-Mei Chou, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S

Mika became a professional counselor to help people learn their worth. If you are feeling exhausted or hopeless living with your depression and anxiety, then she is eager to walk alongside you to help you find relief. Mika loves working with teenagers and adult women. 

Mika will help you recognize how your own thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors influence how effective you are in accomplishing your goals and influence the control you feel you have over your mind, body, and life. She will help you to establish or reestablish a connection with yourself and with others and to find meaning in life.

Mika’s approach to counseling includes a number of research-informed modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Integrative Neuroscience Psychology. 

Mika received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She has clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues and communication issues.

Krystal Skaggs

Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate

Krystal is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate and currently private practices in Dallas, TX. She earned a Masters Degree from Texas A&M University, Commerce. Krystal has been in public education for over 25 years as an educator, counselor, and behavioral specialist. Krystal has worked in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as the DAEP (Discipline Alternative Education Placement). She has experience working with diverse populations and enjoys counseling adolescents and young adults. 

Krystal’s passion is working with adolescents and adults, helping them discover their full potential. Her approach to counseling is a collaborative process, built upon respectful listening and courageous conversations, while offering modalities of EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Ensuring clients feel understood is central to Krystal’s therapeutic approach, while utilizing methods to create opportunities for change.